lucifer sam Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 (edited) SCORPIONS SEEK TO RETURN TO WINNING WAYS SCUNTHORPE owner Rob Godfrey is hoping for a change in the fortunes of the club – starting with the clash between Henderson Insurance Scunthorpe Scorpions and Ipswich Witches at the Eddie Wright Raceway on Sunday (5.30pm), when club asset Tero Aarnio is set to make his first appearance in Scorpions’ colours since 2012. Finnish star Aarnio, aged 33, is initially a temporary replacement for Stefan Nielsen, who is due to be out for around four-to-six weeks with the broken collarbone he sustained at Ipswich last week. “We’ve had plenty of luck this season”, comments Godfrey, “but unfortunately it’s all been bad! “We lost Fritz Wallner early in the season, and then the moment we replace him with Stefan and get back to full strength, both Carl Wilkinson and Ryan Douglas pick up knocks, and Stefan does his collarbone. “I couldn’t believe it when we had riders going down like flies at Ipswich with Stefan getting injured in his just his second meeting for us. I really don’t know what we’ve done to deserve such bad luck, I really don’t. But all we can do is rise above it, dust ourselves down and go again. “I didn’t waste any time getting hold of our old friend Tero Aarnio and agreeing a deal for him to re-join us. “I was surprised he was still on the sidelines looking for a club, since he’s a quality rider. We know he can do the business for us – and he certainly knows the best way around the Eddie Wright Raceway. “He’s a club asset, a fans’ favourite and slots straight into the team at reserve at No 6 in place of Stefan, so I’m really pleased we’ve managed to solve that problem so quickly.” Ryan Douglas returns to action on Sunday - after an enforced spell out due to concussion due to a crash at Ipswich - and Scorpions are set to track seven riders of their own for only the fourth time in 13 meetings this season. Nielsen is definitely part of Scorpions’ plans for the rest of the season and will return once fit, while Aarnio has a chance to stake his claim for a team place for the remainder of the year. Godfrey was as disappointed as anyone with the 40-50 home reverse to Sheffield last week and wants to see a reaction against Witches. Witches’ line-up is led by British Champion Danny King and Australian international Rory Schlein. “We need to get back to winning matches very quickly and that starts with this meeting”, he stresses. “We need to get the team spirit back and we need to get people working as a team, not as individuals. I think that is a key ingredient that can be worked on. “I hope it’s a cracking meeting with the usual top class racing we have grown accustomed to around the Eddie Wright Raceway. But more than anything I want the three points and no more injures, please”, he concludes. There are 21 heats of action in total on Sunday, including a six-heat second half Midland Development League match between Scunthorpe Stags and Milton Keynes Knights. Admission prices for Sunday: 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 Sunday: Henderson Insurance Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Michael Palm Toft (captain), 2. Carl Wilkinson, 3. Lewis Kerr, 4. Ryan Douglas, 5. Josh Auty, 6. Tero Aarnio, 7. Josh Bailey. Ipswich Witches: 1. Danny King, 2. Cameron Heeps, 3. Justin Sedgmen, 4. Kyle Newman, 5. Rory Schlein, 6. Connor Mountain, 7. Nathan Greaves. Midland Development League teams: Scunthorpe Stags: 1. Chris Bambury, 2. Lloyd Ditchburn, 3. Luke Whitehead, 4. Sam Chapman. Milton Keynes Knights: 1. Rob Watts, 2. Lewis Austen, 3. Chris Watts, 4. Connor King. Edited May 19, 2017 by lucifer sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Easy win for Ipswich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Easy win for IpswichTheres never an easy away win for Ipswich! Although I hope youre right this time 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Stroll in the park for Ippo. Easiest 4 points they will ever pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonga Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Just a little gut feeling this might not be such a walk over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 The witches will make hard work of this, we always do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icicle Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Maybe but will win! (I hope) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 The witches will make hard work of this, we always do.if only they had some extra noisy support to spur them on....😩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 if only they had some extra noisy support to spur them on....😩 Would love to, but my car has taken all my money this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scunny2012 Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Due to other commitments on a Sunday won't be able to make this match or hardly anymore matches this season (please bring back Friday nights) Can't see Scunny winning this unless there is vast improvement from last week, Ippo have 2 number 1 riders for heats 13 and 15 and solid support throughout,Scunny desperately need a number 1 who can score 12/13 points every week at home, anyway good luck to Scunny in this and forthcoming fixtures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdodger Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 tired of saying Scopions need a proper No1 noboddys listening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Who is available? who wont break the bank or ride in Poland on sundays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) Ed Kennett Brady Kurtz David Bellegeo all averaging 8+ and not riding in Poland Edited May 21, 2017 by phillipsr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 Ed Kennett Brady Kurtz David Bellegeo all averaging 8+ and not riding in Poland Bellego rides in Poland every week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) Bellego rides in Poland every week Fair enough.. no reason on the other two though and add in Tungate, Hougaard? Edited May 21, 2017 by phillipsr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 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 which includes your mobile phone number. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 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 which includes your mobile phone number. Thanks Hi Sue im 95% to be going if you cant find anyone else ill do it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 Kennett would be ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 Excellent thanks, if you could send me your mobile number that would be great. When would you know that you will be 100%? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted May 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 TEAM NEWS: Sadly MPT is absent due to a sickness bug today, but we're delighted to have secured the services of Kyle Howarth as a guest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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