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Scunthorpe V Newcastle League Cup Friday 17th April 2015 At 7.30pm


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Scunthorpe

 

1. David Howe
2. Theo Pijper
3. Alex Davies
4. Carl Wilkinson
5. Josh Auty
6. Ellis Perks
7. Nike Lunna

Newcastle
1. Steve Worrall
2. Christian Henry
3. Lewis Kerr
4. Anton Rosen
5. Ludvig Lindgren
6. Simon Nielsen
7. Lewis Rose

Newcastle are not the strongest looking side in the PL but are a team capable of a 3-3 in every heat. A good match in prospect with the result difficult to forecast. The Diamonds will be unpredictable but so will the home team. As a Newcastle man asked for a prediction I will always go for my team but maybe our lack of a proven number 1 will find us wanting against David Howe and Josh Auty in heats 13 and 15.
Newcastles main pair are Lewis Kerr and Anton Rosen if Scunthorpe cannot stop them then Newcastle could win. If Lewis and Anton are stopped by Scunthorpe then it will be a home win.

 

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FRIDAY NIGHT IS THE NIGHT!

 

THE first Friday evening meeting of the season takes place at the Eddie Wright Raceway this week, with the visit of the Newcastle Diamonds in a League Cup match (7.30pm).

 

It takes place in a middle of a busy spell for the FluidAir Power Scunthorpe Scorpions, supported by Henderson Insurance.

 

Scunthorpe travel to Redcar on Thursday, and then comes the home clash with the Diamonds on Friday evening. Saturday sees the Scorpions involved in their first Premier League fixture of the season, with a visit to Border country to face Berwick. The week is completed by the return League Cup fixture at Newcastle on Sunday.

 

In their opening fixtures against Sheffield, the Scorpions - with the exception of Carl Wilkinson and the brilliant Josh Auty - looked like a team in need of some competitive track time and they will get that in abundance this week.

 

Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey said: “I’m really looking forward to Friday’s meeting, against Newcastle, and see how we fare against the Diamonds.

 

“We had a bumper turn-out against Sheffield on Easter Monday, which was terrific to see. The result wasn’t the best for us, but hopefully people can see through that, because we’re just going to get better and better as our new team settles in.

 

“The weather is set fair for the next few days, and there really isn’t anywhere better to be on Friday night than at the Eddie Wright Raceway.

 

“We have the best racetrack in the country and the racing is never better than on a Friday evening. Newcastle have already won at Redcar, and they are going to be up for this meeting, just as we are.

 

“It is going to be a top night of speedway action, and we’ll be doing everything we can to ensure we finish the night with the League Cup points in the bag.”

 

Scunthorpe’s full schedule for this week:

 

Thursday, April 16… Redcar vs Scorpions (League Cup)

Friday, April 17… Scorpions vs Newcastle (League Cup)

Saturday, April 18… Berwick vs Scorpions (Premier League)

Sunday, April 19… Newcastle vs Scorpions (League Cup)

 

Admission prices for Friday:

 

Adult: £15.00

Student/OAP: £13.00

Child (10 – 17): £5.00

Child (0 – 9) Free (accompanied by paying adult)

Family Ticket £35 (2 adults, 2 Children 10-17)

Match Programme: £1.00

 

Expected teams for Friday:

 

FluidAir Power Scunthorpe Scorpions, supported by Henderson Insurance: 1. David Howe, 2. Theo Pijper, 3. Alex Davies, 4. Carl Wilkinson, 5. Josh Auty, 6. Ellis Perks, 7. Nike Lunna.

 

Newcastle Diamonds: 1. Steve Worrall, 2. Christian Henry, 3. Lewis Kerr, 4. Anton Rosen, 5. Ludvig Lindgren, 6. Simon Nielsen, 7. Lewis Rose.

 

 

Newcastle Diamonds at EWR

 

Ave Ave Best

Name Lge M R Pts BP (no BP) (w BP) Performance

Christian Henry PL 8 37 41 6 4.43 5.08 9 + 2 from 6 rides (2013)

Lewis Kerr PL 3 12 16 2 5.33 6.00 7 + 2 from 4 rides (2013)

Ludvig Lindgren PL 7 34 56 3 6.59 6.94 14 from 5 rides (inc 4 pts T/R (2009))

Simon Nielsen PL 4 16 10 3 2.50 3.25 4 + 1 from 4 rides (2013)

Lewis Rose PL 1 5 5 0 4.00 4.00 5 from 5 rides (2014)

Anton Rosen PL 1 6 9 1 6.00 6.67 9 + 1 from 6 rides (2014)

Steve Worrall PL 30 125 114 26 3.65 4.48 10 + 2 from 5 rides (2011)

 

Other Notes

 

Christian Henry

Member of Glasgow's Premier League Championship Winners in 2011.

Member of Newcastle's Premier League KO Cup Winning Team in 2012.

Member of Newcastle's Premier Shield Winning Team in 2013.

 

Lewis Kerr

Member of Newcastle's League Cup and Premier Shield Winning Teams in 2013.

Made his British League debut with King's Lynn's National League side in 2010.

A Fast-Track Reserve with King's Lynn for the 2015 Elite League season.

 

Ludvig Lindgren

Member of Wolverhampton's Elite Shield Winning Teams in 2010 and 2011.

Member of Newcastle's Premier League KO Cup Winning Team in 2012.

Member of Newcastle's League Cup and Premier Shield Winning Teams in 2013.

 

Simon Nielsen

Made his Premier League debut with Workington in 2011.

Winner of the 2005 Individual FIM Youth Gold Trophy (80cc), unofficial Under-16 World Championship.

 

Lewis Rose

Made his British League debut with King's Lynn's National League side in 2013.

A Fast-Track Reserve with Swindon for the 2015 Elite League season.

 

Anton Rosen

Member of Newcastle's League Cup Winning Team in 2013.

Swedish rider who made his British League debut with Newcastle in 2013.

 

Steve Worrall

Former Scunthorpe Scorpion and Saint.

Member of the Saints' National League Winning Team in 2011.

Member of Newcastle's Premier Shield Winning Team in 2013.

Member of Edinburgh's Premier League Championship, KO Cup and League Cup Winning Teams in 2014.

Member of Cradley's National League Championship, KO Cup, NL Shield and NL Fours Winning Teams in 2014.

A Fast-Track Reserve with Belle Vue for the 2015 Elite League season.

 

Newcastle's Results at EWR:

 

04 April 2008 PT L Scunthorpe 55 Newcastle 38

16 May 2008 PL L Scunthorpe 56 Newcastle 36

08 May 2009 KOC (1) L Scunthorpe 65 Newcastle 25

07 August 2009 PL L Scunthorpe 51 Newcastle 45

14 May 2010 KOC (1) L Scunthorpe 49 Newcastle 41

23 July 2010 PL L Scunthorpe 52 Newcastle 39

01 April 2011 PL L Scunthorpe 47 Newcastle 42

30 March 2012 LC L Scunthorpe 46 Newcastle 44

13 July 2012 PL L Scunthorpe 48 Newcastle 42

12 April 2013 PS (1) L Scunthorpe 50 Newcastle 43

05 July 2013 PL L Scunthorpe 46 Newcastle 44

18 April 2014 LC L Scunthorpe 49 Newcastle 44

27 June 2014 PL L Scunthorpe 58 Newcastle 38

 

(stats by John Eyre)

 

 

* Scorpions’ busy week begins with a trip to Redcar on Thursday evening.

 

Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey said: “We’ve started the season fairly slowly, but so have Redcar. The Bears have got their own problems, and we will look to take advantage of those.”

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I'm hoping the 'Diamonds' can, at least, keep it close. :t:

 

I'm hoping for a home win between 10-15 points.

 

But intriguing and hard to call, because Newwcastle have a solid team, but don't really have any stand-out performers there.

 

All the best

Rob

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I always expect Newcastle to win away home or away! I am an optimist. However if we get beat then best wishes to Scunthorpe and I hope the Diamonds are entertaining and worthy of the admission money. I am looking forward to seeing Scunthorpe at Brough on Sunday 19th in Particular David Howe, Carl Wilkinson and Josh Auty who always entertain at Brough.

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newcastle to run thorpe close, maybe even win.

 

Is Mark making a comeback??? :P

 

Looking forward to my usual visit to 'Sunny Scunny' and hopeful we can at least run them close, if not sneak an away victory.

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Hopefully will be a much better performance tomorrow, after the poor riding tonight at Sheffield.

 

Updates will be provided by me tomorrow evening.

Bit harsh to say it was poor. Sheffield have a strong side and the Diamonds don't have proven Owlerton performers so 36 was respectable imo. We should do better at Scunny although for some reason we don't have a particularly good record at the EWR.

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Is there anyone going to this meeting who would be able to text updates to the Updates site? If so, could you please send me a private message remembering to include your mobile number.

 

Thanks

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I could end up with 'egg on my face' by saying this, but I think we are going to Scunthorpe at the right time, as they are still trying to gel and are struggling a little bit.

 

I think we could well come away with something, although what that might be is anyone's guess!!

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Bit harsh to say it was poor. Sheffield have a strong side and the Diamonds don't have proven Owlerton performers so 36 was respectable imo. We should do better at Scunny although for some reason we don't have a particularly good record at the EWR.

Newcastle didn't ride too bad at all last night, it was arguably Worrall and Lindgren's best performances at Owlerton.
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Still looking for a texter for this meeting. . can anyone help please?

 

Thanks

 

 

Updates will be available here on the Newcastle Speedway website.

 

You have to register first, but it is easy and straightforward:

 

http://www.newcastlediamonds.co/live/

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That was much more like it... bit of track time starting to pay dividends. Well done The Scorpions.

 

Great to see David Howe back to his best....and a greatly improved performance from Theo Pijper and Alex Davies. Wilko and Josh more than played their part whilst their was yet again signs that Ellis Perks and Nike Lunna could become a formidable reserve partnership round the EWR. Nike fast becoming a fans favourite for his never say die attitude.

 

For Newcastle...strange off night for Stevie Worrall. Rosen looked a class act, whilst there was some good support from Henry, Kerr and Lindgren.

 

Some great riding and such fabulous entertainment, credit to both teams for that.

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