Scorpions 2017

[IronScorpion]

It is unfortunate for Josh as I think he would have liked to still be racing in both leagues for finances & match sharpness. His lack of availability was the reason given for the change & that was down to our fixtures. As it seems, Rob wanted to get a lot of meetings in early so we would be the first to make changes if required(as it was, we did) & the meetings we raced away at coincided with being similar race nights to Leicester.

[thebaron]

It is unfortunate for Josh as I think he would have liked to still be racing in both leagues for finances & match sharpness. His lack of availability was the reason given for the change & that was down to our fixtures. As it seems, Rob wanted to get a lot of meetings in early so we would be the first to make changes if required(as it was, we did) & the meetings we raced away at coincided with being similar race nights to Leicester.

Thank you for explaining; that makes a bit more sense of things; because it seemed a bit harsh to me on the face of it. Hope he still gets his chance in the Prem and I think he will.

[sharpandroid]

Wonder if Fritz will return, based on Stephans first performance i can't imagine he will.

[Paul Johnson]

Stefan has signed for the rest of the season, not as temporary cover,Rob has said and written that he hasnt given up on Fritz so maybe another change is due?

[Guest Scunny2012]

Stefan has signed for the rest of the season, not as temporary cover,Rob has said and written that he hasnt given up on Fritz so maybe another change is due?

Other than an injury the only one to be replaced would be Wilkinson but 9 points in the British semi final might be an upturn in form.

[IronScorpion]

Wilko is Wilko, Mr Dependable. For some reason, at his age, he has improved by him being in the old EL league, whether that was because of more meetings, learning off the better riders or more money meaning he could improve his equipment, I don't know.

 

This year, however, he started off scoring well as riding with Ryan, who was riding with new engines trying to get the right set ups, Wilko was racking up the points. Now riding with MPT, his scores have decreased & expectedly so. What I find hard to father out is why he rides the inside so much now plus we are normally guaranteed 1st or 2nd in heat 8. It is, also, worth noting that I have not seen him with a mechanic much so is looking after his bikes himself.

[Greg]

I hate to say it but would Josh be out and Fritz back in ?

[Paul Johnson]

Can Fritz ride at 7?

 

I hate to say it but would Josh be out and Fritz back in ?

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv]

Can Fritz ride at 7?

 

I think the answer is yes.

 

Initial declaration had to have Brit at 7 in averages. There after just 2 Brits with no specification of position.

[Phil The Ace]

Tero aarnio signs. Who for though???

[Normski]

Scunthorpe according to his twitter page

[Fozzie4388]

Tero aarnio signs. Who for though???

Injury replacement for Stefan while he's out.

[Panthers89]

Good signing to be honest as cover.

[Bagpuss]

I think they need a new signing at number five too.

[Panthers89]

I think they need a new signing at number five too.

 

I'd actually swap him for Ully, and that says a lot!

[topaz325]

Good signing.

[Baldyman]

Need to get shot of some of the same old same old riders they have had for years. They must be cheap

[allthegearbutnaeidea]

Does Tero's average fit?

[Fozzie4388]

Aarnio is 0.25 lower then Nielsen on 5.28

[moomin man 76]

Tero's coming in on a 28 day contract to cover for Stefan Nielsen. It is a win-win for both parties. It helps Scunthorpe put out a team without having to rely on guests, while it gives Tero a foot in the door, as he's been chasing a contract in England throughout the winter and the start of the season.