Scunthorpe 2023

[IronScorpion]

It says on the Scunthorpe website that Nathan is in on an initial 28 day contract. In that period, he should race 6 meetings, 3H & 3A.

As Skidder1 has put the averages up, these will change  on the 1st June after taking in the meeting raced at Plymouth, then meetings away at Berwick(Sat) & Glasgow next Friday. All the other meetings are after the cut off point of the 23rd day to change the averages.

 

[IronScorpion]

11 minutes ago, DiveBomb said:

If that your son or grandson who has been dropped for two riders that lets be honest aren't world beaters you would be defending your him to the hill. £20 quid a point with so much travelling involved I feel for the kid. People are entitled to moan as much as they like. If it annoys you then the forum isn't for you mate.

Is that what Joe was on? Some NDL riders get that & Joe would possibly get that at NDL level too.

[FishersGate]

11 minutes ago, IronScorpion said:

Is that what Joe was on? Some NDL riders get that & Joe would possibly get that at NDL level too.

I'm not exactly sure but put it this way I was speaking to one of the family members last night and roughly that figure a point was mentioned. But it could have been heat of the moment stuff

[Tosh1218]

Why discuss pounds for point on here ,surely a rider will only sign if it’s beneficial to him  .All this guessing is beyond me I would reckon before travelling a bike for this level will be  5 grand with all the gear minimum , so he earns £20 a point and will usually score a maximum of 4 points equals £80 nah I’m not having that . Plus why should supporters want to know what there earning that is between the rider and there paymaster Scunthorpe speedway

[Leave some for us.]

1 hour ago, DiveBomb said:

If that your son or grandson who has been dropped for two riders that lets be honest aren't world beaters you would be defending your him to the hill. £20 quid a point with so much travelling involved I feel for the kid. People are entitled to moan as much as they like. If it annoys you then the forum isn't for you mate.

Sentiment doesn’t come into it, every rider is someone’s son or grandson. Not quite sure what your point is with that statement. Your are not likely to replace a reserve with world beaters either so not sure where you are going with that comment.  If Joe agreed to ride for £20 a point then I suggest he learns better negotiating skills. That said if true you really shouldn’t be announcing other people business on here (unless you are Joe ). Just to clarify I wasn’t moaning merely pointing out that droning on about how hard done someone may feel, won’t actually change anything. Also I’m not annoyed about anything not sure why you think I am ? Clearly you are though.  Have a lovely  coronation weekend and crack open the Pimms and chill. 

Edited May 5, 2023 by Leave some for us.

[Bojangles]

The signing of Max Clegg is a bit of an odd one isn't it? Surely there were better options out there. A couple of Americans come to mind.

[Ryan555]

28 minutes ago, Bojangles said:

The signing of Max Clegg is a bit of an odd one isn't it? Surely there were better options out there. A couple of Americans come to mind.

Would maybe guess they’ve got work a job and are sorted out over there as the phone hasn’t rung for them so might be difficult just to drop it all and come over 

Edited May 5, 2023 by Ryan555

[Fozzie4388]

I did hear that Godfrey at one point had contacted Dillon Ruml but obviously nothing came of it.

[Bojangles]

1 minute ago, Fozzie4388 said:

I did hear that Godfrey at one point had contacted Dillon Ruml but obviously nothing came of it.

Shame. He was superb at Oxford last year, would have been a cracking signing 

[IronScorpion]

53 minutes ago, Bojangles said:

Shame. He was superb at Oxford last year, would have been a cracking signing 

He was one that I would have gone for but read on another thread early season that as he had no place, both himself & Broc Nicol have taken their gear back to the States. Max Ruml & even Billy Janniro at his age still doing the business.

[mac101]

46 minutes ago, IronScorpion said:

He was one that I would have gone for but read on another thread early season that as he had no place, both himself & Broc Nicol have taken their gear back to the States. Max Ruml & even Billy Janniro at his age still doing the business.

Dillon Ruml still has all his equipment over here and think he would be  over if offered a team place 

[Wee Eck]

IMO these are excellent changes - if you’re an Edinburgh, Glasgow, Oxford, Plymouth, Poole or Redcar fan. Should guarantee these teams a top six position. 
I’ll probably be proved wrong but two heat leaders, one second string and four reserves looks weak to me.

[IronScorpion]

So you are saying that 5 pointers are reserves?

What team strength are you building too?

[FishersGate]

3 hours ago, Leave some for us. said:

Sentiment doesn’t come into it, every rider is someone’s son or grandson. Not quite sure what your point is with that statement. Your are not likely to replace a reserve with world beaters either so not sure where you are going with that comment.  If Joe agreed to ride for £20 a point then I suggest he learns better negotiating skills. That said if true you really shouldn’t be announcing other people business on here (unless you are Joe ). Just to clarify I wasn’t moaning merely pointing out that droning on about how hard done someone may feel, won’t actually change anything. Also I’m not annoyed about anything not sure why you think I am ? Clearly you are though.  Have a lovely  coronation weekend and crack open the Pimms and chill. 

Mate I can do what and say what I like it's a forum. It's an opinion every one has got one. I didn't say you were annoyed either, read my comment. Says IF your annoyed? It was moaning though wasn't it ? Read it back it's fairly obvious. I'm more than chill bud. It's speedway, it's controversial it's fun and debatable. That's what I'm here for. A debate and it's great fun..have a good weekend. 

Edited May 5, 2023 by DiveBomb
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[OldtimerRay]

Can’t see this being on v Birmingham, absolutely hammering it down here in Crowle nearby

Edited May 5, 2023 by OldtimerRay

[szkocjasid]

4 hours ago, IronScorpion said:

It says on the Scunthorpe website that Nathan is in on an initial 28 day contract. In that period, he should race 6 meetings, 3H & 3A.

As Skidder1 has put the averages up, these will change  on the 1st June after taking in the meeting raced at Plymouth, then meetings away at Berwick(Sat) & Glasgow next Friday. All the other meetings are after the cut off point of the 23rd day to change the averages.

 

Not sure if you were trying to make a point re Nathan racing 6 matches, but he has a rolling ave from his time with Poole, so weather he rides 1 or 6 matches he'd get a new rolling ave along with the rest of the team (possibly below 2.00 rounded up to 2.00).

Edited May 5, 2023 by szkocjasid

[szkocjasid]

9 hours ago, szkocjasid said:

How was he offered a chance at Berwick? His average is too high to replace Stoneman & wouldn't be signed for any of their top 5?

 

7 hours ago, Fromafar said:

Maybe more than 1 change !

Personally I don't see that happening, think Berwick are happy with their riders.

[IronScorpion]

47 minutes ago, szkocjasid said:

Not sure if you were trying to make a point re Nathan racing 6 matches, but he has a rolling ave from his time with Poole, so weather he rides 1 or 6 matches he'd get a new rolling ave along with the rest of the team (possibly below 2.00 rounded up to 2.00).

I meant in the 28 day period he would ride in 6 meetings. I know he has a rolling average of 2 as Poole persevered with him which was strange for Poole.

[Leave some for us.]

1 hour ago, DiveBomb said:

Mate I can do what and say what I like it's a forum. It's an opinion every one has got one. I didn't say you were annoyed either, read my comment. Says IF you’re annoyed? It was moaning though wasn't it ? Read it back it's fairly obvious. I'm more than chill bud. It's speedway, it's controversial it's fun and debatable. That's what I'm here for. A debate and it's great fun..have a good weekend. 

You obviously think it’s acceptable to divulge information like that (if true) on a public forum then ? Ok we’ll park that one. No i wasn’t moaning,  the only moaning was coming from you. I suggest you read your comments back. Like you said it’s a forum and we can say what we like ? Right ? Or does that just apply to you ? Sounds like Joe is fixed up now so people can stop crying. Let’s hope he’s managed to negotiate a better deal this time lol. Over and out . 

[LisaColette]

30 minutes ago, IronScorpion said:

I meant in the 28 day period he would ride in 6 meetings. I know he has a rolling average of 2 as Poole persevered with him which was strange for Poole.

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