phillipsr Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 46 minutes ago, bez said: That would have made us real title contenders. Or completely disrupted team harmony knowing Kemp has attitude issues 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 I hope Joe gets a team spot somewhere else. As things stand, that'll be both brothers riding in divisions 1 & 3 but not 2. I know I've said it before, but the maths ain't working somewhere in that equation. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh1218 Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 Officially Scunthorpe Speedway haven’t released any statement on changes as they will have to be approved by the Hierarchy at the BSPA , if the changes are correct I think there were needed but very harsh on Joe Thompson. The team was set up to have an experienced reserve Zaine and Joe to do what he could at reserve .The guest for Zaine With 25% off would have been approx 3.3 and Joe at reserve and I think because we ride Friday as do a few other teams then the choice of guest would be very limited and this new approach allows Connor to go to reserve and if everything goes as planned I can see the reserve spot but occupied by Connor , Max and Lambo in the future months . Joe will not be without a team long I can see a move to Birmingham or a couple of more sides . To keep young brits involved I believe that they should inherit a bigger percentage off there average’s to keep more Brits in our leagues .Opinions aside I wish Joe all the best in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bez Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 3 hours ago, phillipsr said: Or completely disrupted team harmony knowing Kemp has attitude issues Attitude or not Kemp would increase his average at EWR Clegg is a 4 point man on a 5 point average, hopefully they are just rumours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 1 minute ago, bez said: Attitude or not Kemp would increase his average at EWR Clegg is a 4 point man on a 5 point average, hopefully they are just rumours. Dont agree there… Kemp is what he is and no more.. Clegg more reliable 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 (edited) Tbf Kemp is like a moody teenager sometimes. But as long as you are expecting that and don't mind that element then have him in the team. He was pretty decent at Poole last season til the last month or so but struggled with other elements of being in Poole and Wolves team imo. Edited May 4, 2023 by lisa-colette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan555 Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 http://scunthorpe-speedway.com/?p=15526 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 26 minutes ago, Ryan555 said: http://scunthorpe-speedway.com/?p=15526 Be interested to see how Nathan does on 24th May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 Shame Joe Thomson found out about his departure last night. The decision was made before the meeting at Birmingham.He seems a strong lad and isn't too concerned. He's got a club now anyways and was offered a chance at Berwick also. Dan awaiting a phone call . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 9 hours ago, DiveBomb said: Shame Joe Thomson found out about his departure last night. The decision was made before the meeting at Birmingham.He seems a strong lad and isn't too concerned. He's got a club now anyways and was offered a chance at Berwick also. Dan awaiting a phone call . Reference to signing two new riders was in this week's Speedway Star which has a press deadline of Tuesday evening so the decision and deals were doubtless done over the weekend! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) 17 hours ago, bez said: That would have made us real title contenders. I'm not so sure he's a very inconsistent rider but the team changes made don't make scunny stronger imo Edited May 5, 2023 by mc131 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leave some for us. Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, DiveBomb said: Shame Joe Thomson found out about his departure last night. The decision was made before the meeting at Birmingham.He seems a strong lad and isn't too concerned. He's got a club now anyways and was offered a chance at Berwick also. Dan awaiting a phone call . Why is it a shame, that’s the way speedway goes. Yes it’s unfortunate but Joe isn’t the first and won’t be the last. You say Joe isn’t concerned but looks like his comrades are. Posting for sympathy and making derogatory comments about British speedway on social media. It’s cringe worthy, embarrassing and in essence makes Joe look bad. Just quietly move on. What’s done is done and no amount of bleeting will change that. Edited May 5, 2023 by Leave some for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 10 hours ago, DiveBomb said: Shame Joe Thomson found out about his departure last night. The decision was made before the meeting at Birmingham.He seems a strong lad and isn't too concerned. He's got a club now anyways and was offered a chance at Berwick also. Dan awaiting a phone call . 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 20 hours ago, IronScorpion said: No announcement officially yet from Scunthorpe but nice that someone in the know(Dave) has let the cat out of the bag. cheers. Max Clegg sore the bulk of his points at Newcastle last year & struggled away. http://www.gbspeedway.com/2022/riderperf.php?mc1=x&mc2=r&mc3=av&mc4=x&rider=Max Similar in 2021 http://www.gbspeedway.com/2021/riderperf.php?mc1=x&mc2=r&mc3=av&mc4=x&rider=Max Not good signings at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bez Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 Taken from gbspeedway.com Averages for 2022 (Home and away championship meetings only) Majority of Max's meetings were in the main body of the team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 hour 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? Maybe more than 1 change ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh1218 Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 The team changes we’re made as there wasn’t a suitable straight swap available on Zaine average after the reduction of 25% 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 Scunthorpe: (Taken from BSPL CMAs Issue 3) 1 Ryan Douglas 9.38 2 Michael Palm Toft 6.76 3 Jake Allen 6.30 4 Max Clegg 5.36 5 Simon Lambert 5.20 6 Connor Mountain 4.72 7 Nathan Ablitt 2.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh1218 Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 Will always have a strong reserve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 4 hours ago, Leave some for us. said: Why is it a shame, that’s the way speedway goes. Yes it’s unfortunate but Joe isn’t the first and won’t be the last. You say Joe isn’t concerned but looks like his comrades are. Posting for sympathy and making derogatory comments about British speedway on social media. It’s cringe worthy, embarrassing and in essence makes Joe look bad. Just quietly move on. What’s done is done and no amount of bleeting will change that. 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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