lucifer sam Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) By my reckoning, there was one pass after the first-half lap all night. Lewis Kerr passed Zdenek Holub in Heat 3, as Holub was learning a brand new track. The Z man was good after that, including a cracking ride to keep Covatti at bay in Heat 7. The racing was awful - the track had no dirt and one line. And not sure what's going on with the Ipswich suits - half the team are in yellow and half in green Still, I went home with a huge smile on my face, after a great performance by the Scorpions - it was seven riders against four, and the seven won. Alex Davies could be in for a big year, but every Scorpion contributed last night, including a very neat ride from young Josh Bailey in Heat 2. All the best Rob Edited March 18, 2016 by lucifer sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupidstunt Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Are you really suggesting sacking Paco after ONE meeting (granted terrible) maybe bike problems, set up problems, very slick track problems, injury problems, I don't know but give him some time please. Before I am accused of being a Ipswich fan, I not, but he is in my Fantasy Team (now Im unhappy as well) i agree he can't be sacked after 1 meeting, but as I've said on here before he is not very good at all, i watched him couple of times last year and at the 16 lapper he was pathetic, i still don't know why Chris Louis would sign someone who performed that bad, if Ritchings takes your last ride then you know how rubbish you are,(Ritchings did very good last night) he needs to wake up and realise he isn't as good as he thinks, I've read recently that he wants to put Italy back on the world scene in Speedway, the only time he is getting on the world speedway scene if he is cooking pasta for team GB and he also said he can do what Nico did last year, well you need to wake up son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Dave Peet's views on last night's meeting: http://scunthorpescorpions.co/?p=4938 Alex Davies' reaction will be added tonight. All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 All the gear... No idea!yes, hello, what are you wanting? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) I thought paco was going to struggle with a grippy track, but maybe it's the slick he will struggle with or maybe both. I did notice that once he makes his start he completely shuts off and loses 5 metres straigt away. Having said that he done so much better than I thought he would. I knew he would get a full house of zeros but thought he would be half a lap behind not a quarter. Gutted for morten, I think he will be brilliant at number 4. Edited March 18, 2016 by baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Brilliant result for the Scorpions and especially Davies, plus Bailey on his debut! Wilko at reserve is a bonus and I don't think they'll lose too much scoring power when Holub drops down once he's got used to the tracks but I'm less sure that Lyager will match Klindt's scoring potential and I expect him to drop to reserve. Anyway Rob got the team fired up well last night and a very good opportunity to get out the group now. I look forward to watching the return on Sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Lovely lad Paco, but at this moment he just not ready and the way the league is structured at the moment things are not going to get any better. The clue I guess was how easily Sheffield let Ipswich take Paco and it was not just a loan deal they sold him. Good win for Scunthorpe will be interesting to see how the group unfolds and how they fare against different opposition. For Ipswich I don't think they need to press the panic button just yet James Sarjeant will have faf better nights, but they may need to keep a close look at the reserves which is going to be a weak spot in the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdodger Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 as a Scorpions fan I'm delighted with the away win ,but c'mon folks this was just one meeting so I don't think it's panic time in the Witches camp just yet.Should be a cracker of a meeting on Sunday with the Witches out for revenge and the Scorpions keen to prove that Thursdays result was no fluke,i cant wait! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 There is a difference between panicking and clearly seeing someone isn't up to this level yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Well after the performance last night ive decided im not going next week! wink 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 It was so bad I'm even going to go and watch Peterborough on the bank holiday Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pob Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Track was very void of some dirt last night . How can the Witches management starve what is probably their most excitable rider in Covatti of any dirt to ply his trade on . Makes me laugh but as a few comments said last night in the stand that Tungate would have loved that billiard smooth track ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 probably to starve 4 or 5 riders in the scorps camp that likes the dirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Well after the performance last night ive decided im not going next week! wink After last night, maybe CL should stage a meeting next week to enable the riders to have some more track time. Looking at the fixtures for next Thursday, Lewi Kerr would be missing, but it would give Sarjeant, Castagna and Ritchings some valuable track time. I don't know why Sarjeant wasn't on the Italy trip, but he's started the season stone cold compared to the rider who finished last season, not finishing ahead of an opponent in 8 heats. Maybe the new starting arrangements haven't helped? Hopefully tonight he'll show some spark of an upturn. I don't think having to attend Lakeside's P&P in the morning helped Lewi Kerr's preparation for the evening meeting and it will take him awhile to get used to the Jawa. Castagna on Jawas too. Darryl did everything expected and was probably very nervous in Heat 2. Settled and with a great attitude and approach will steadily accumulate his points. Will be interesting to see how he goes at Somerset tonight. With Morten's injury, I guess Danyon Hume may be seen in a Witches race-jacket sooner than expected. OK, early days, but with a competitive LC Group maybe there is something to be said for a Challenge match to start the season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimmy Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 probably to starve 4 or 5 riders in the scorps camp that likes the dirtAnd still take the win !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Surely you set a track up for your own strengths, not to stop someone else's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Paco to get a 4 race maximum dont you just love it when a plan comes together eh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Davies was the difference - usually hates the place and 6/7 wouldve been considered a decent score for him. To knock in 13 was superb and turned the scoreline on its head. Amazing what a word in the ear from the right person at the right time can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 I wasn't suggesting we sack him after one meeting we need to give the side the League Cup campaign probably to see if there is improvement but if there isn't then we need to be looking for options now and not waiting until June & July when it will be too late (I appreciate the options are very limited). I agree that Chris needs to find something to stage next week just for the essential track time in a competitive meeting rather than just practice (maybe the race format of the qualifying of the 16 Lapper meeting) or a select meeting. At this stage of the season we would hopefully be able to raise 6 or 7 other riders to take part (especially as Danyon Hume could be one of them) and if a few of them are of 6 and 7 standard then the two reserves will be racing against a similar type of rider as heat 2. It probably won't happen though as I imagine it would be a big loss maker through the turnstiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZODIAK Posted March 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 I think a few need to calm down a bit here. Pretty concerning I agree especially as I still maintain Scunny are one of the weaker sides in the league so it's obviously a concern to get turned over comfortably at home by them. But it's one meeting and an opening one at that. Let's give it a few more at least before claiming anyone was right or wrong about the team/certain riders. The track was a disgrace though I'm sorry. The P&P pictures looked to show that the track was devoid of any decent material and so it proved last night. Not blaming the track man, after all he can only work on what he's given to work with. And that's blatantly not a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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