Scunthorpe Scorpions Vs Ipswich Witches (lc) - Sunday, March 20th (3pm)

[ZODIAK 304]

Just hope it's an entertaining meeting after the poor track at Ipswich Thursday.

Thats a given. They'll have some shale on the track for starters!

 

Excellent race track Scunny that is nearly always brilliantly prepared.

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706]

Club website preview stating Sarj to No4 with r/r for Morten at No2.

Heres hoping for at very least a gutsy performance to restore some pride.

[scoobydoo 2,254]

Danny King must be burnt out already hes ridden in a meeting every day theres been a meeting since the season started at Kings Lynn

[BluTiger 21,695]

Danny King must be burnt out already hes ridden in a meeting every day theres been a meeting since the season started at Kings Lynn

I doubt it, he's been taking it easy in most of them..

[EnglishRoundabout 1,752]

I doubt it, he's been taking it easy in most of them..

Once he un hooks the caravan that has been connected to the back of his bike, he will be fine

[EIS002 159]

Wil be there tomorrow weather permitting, hope to see an entertaining meeting but think the two ippo reserves will disappoint. Can't see Paco scoring much but who knows🤔

[ZODIAK 304]

Paco scored paid 8 here last season and it was the first time he's ever ridden the place to my knowledge. Was up against a strong home pairing in Alex Davies and Nike Lunna as well so hopefully we'll see a much better showing from him.

 

It's Foxhall where he needs to get going. CL did say during the winter that Paco had told him after the 16 lapper that he didn't like the track and struggled to get around so Thursday's score wasn't a big surprise.

 

He may never be a Foxhall track specialist, but you'd still expect some better scoring after a few more meetings when he should be more at ease with it.

 

Let's not forget that Paco only had 7 or 8 meetings at the end of last year and is seeing tracks for the first time. Erik Riss is a similar standard to Castagna abroad and most were writing him off at the half way stage last season as he was pretty woeful too but he got better as the season wore on and ended up looking a handy rider.

 

Sissis another example. Couldn't buy a point for a big chunk of last year before slowly improving and scoring well before his injury.

 

Need to give Paco time before getting on the lads back.

Edited March 20, 2016 by Hong Kong Phooey

[Pob 545]

Paco scored paid 8 here last season and it was the first time he's ever ridden the place to my knowledge. Was up against a strong home pairing in Alex Davies and Nike Lunna as well so hopefully we'll see a much better showing from him.

 

It's Foxhall where he needs to get going. CL did say during the winter that Paco had told him after the 16 lapper that he didn't like the track and struggled to get around so Thursday's score wasn't a big surprise.

 

He may never be a Foxhall track specialist, but you'd still expect some better scoring after a few more meetings when he should be more at ease with it.

 

Let's not forget that Paco only had 7 or 8 meetings at the end of last year and is seeing tracks for the first time. Erik Riss is a similar standard to Castagna abroad and most were writing him off at the half way stage last season as he was pretty woeful too but he got better as the season wore on and ended up looking a handy rider.

 

Sissis another example. Couldn't buy a point for a big chunk of last year before slowly improving and scoring well before his injury.

 

Need to give Paco time before getting on the lads back.

As I said after the meeting on Thursday Mr Louis needs to get Paco track time and lots of it .

[jonesy 4]

The weather is OK this morning in Doncaster.

There is always something special about the first meeting of the season and Thursday's result adds to the anticipation.

I would guess most Scorps fans did not expect a 4 point away win so let's hope it puts a few on the crowd for today.

 

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706]

I always try to look for the positives - particularly early season.

Today gives a chance for Sarj and Paco to redeem themselves. Heres hoping they do.

[TheScotsman 2,483]

 

Erik Riss is a similar standard to Castagna abroad and most were writing him off at the half way stage last season as he was pretty woeful too but he got better as the season wore on and ended up looking a handy rider.

 

 

Are you for real?

 

Erik is streets ahead of Castagna.

 

Was shaky in his first couple of meetings, but never woeful.

Broke his collar bone early in the season.

 

Ended the season as a match winner, having won most of his heat 14's during the season.

 

Did you see him at Somerset?

 

Going to have a big season this year I reckon.

[jenga 2,998]

going for a mad prediction here . the yellow and green team to suprise scunny with a good result, maybe even a win .

 

 

 

i also think paco has the breed in him to move on a bit this season . i seem to remember him having a good heat win @ worky . once in front , he was gone .

 

 

anyhow back to predicting a good . close meet or a complete self destruction by ippo . we will know by 5.30 ish/6 pm .

[Bagpuss 10,780]

 

Are you for real?

 

Erik is streets ahead of Castagna.

 

Was shaky in his first couple of meetings, but never woeful.

Broke his collar bone early in the season.

 

Ended the season as a match winner, having won most of his heat 14's during the season.

 

Did you see him at Somerset?

 

Going to have a big season this year I reckon.

I think the key word may have been 'abroad'.

[ZODIAK 304]

 

Are you for real?

 

Erik is streets ahead of Castagna.

 

Was shaky in his first couple of meetings, but never woeful.

Broke his collar bone early in the season.

 

Ended the season as a match winner, having won most of his heat 14's during the season.

 

Did you see him at Somerset?

 

Going to have a big season this year I reckon.

You know more about Riss than me Scotsman and obviously followed him more closely than I.

 

But from afar, it seemed he was getting a lot of stick for the first half of the season.

 

Not sure how you or anyone can say Riss is "streets ahead" of Castagna, when Castagna has only ridden 9 meetings in the UK whilst Riss rode the whole season!

I think the key word may have been 'abroad'.

Yes that seems to have been missed but never mind.

 

I just find it a bit strange how much the knives are out in force for a lad that has only ridden 9 meetings in the UK, and came over mid season and was shoved in the number 2 berth from the off!

 

Extremely harsh. His two appearances at Foxhall were appalling though it has to be said, and he's going to have to master his home circuit.

 

But Christ let's give the lad a fair crack of the whip to do it!

Edited March 20, 2016 by Hong Kong Phooey

[Baldyman 6,243]

I did mention that paco could come into his own on some away tracks, let's hope tonight is one of those tracks. He has scored here before so that's going to help him. Can ipswich pull off a shock win this afternoon?

Hope to be following this on updates.

Edited March 20, 2016 by baldyman