IronScorpion 1,399 Posted November 21, 2018 Having Stevie back would have meant having the 7th rider on 2.48 or less so having Jason instead means he is between 2.48 & 3.05. Riders in that area are Thomas 2.99 & from 2017 Davey, Hall & Carr. All at 3.00 in 2017. Having Bowtell or Wood would have allowed us to choose Stevie as both riders are under 2.48. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,399 Posted November 21, 2018 It was mentioned a while ago that in 2019 it would be a mix of CL & NL riders & having a limit of 38, the chances of having a 2019 side with 6 or 7 CL riders will be very few if any. NL heat leaders could be a blessing for some teams having 2 at reserve. Kemp on a 2.00 at reserve for Sheffield could be a trump card as will he move into the main body after 4H 4A or a rolling average of 20 meetings including 2018. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie4388 676 Posted November 21, 2018 Didn't someone say that Rob said it was a new rider to the championship? So that would mean it's someone on a 2pt average? If so unless they are going to top quality there's a little bit of waste on the average limit. If it is someone new to the championship I wouldn't be surprised at it been someone who is familiar with the other reserve. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scunny1 430 Posted November 21, 2018 Well I for one is happy with our retained top end. I think most teams will have a weak tail end given the 38 point limit. It just means our young Aussie will have a steep learning curve and needs to get into the points quickly- a big ask but he comes well recommended by current and ex Scorpions. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tosh1218 579 Posted November 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Fozzie4388 said: Didn't someone say that Rob said it was a new rider to the championship? So that would mean it's someone on a 2pt average? If so unless they are going to top quality there's a little bit of waste on the average limit. If it is someone new to the championship I wouldn't be surprised at it been someone who is familiar with the other reserve. So reading that will it be Ryan Kingsley or Jordan Jenkins ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,399 Posted November 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Fozzie4388 said: Didn't someone say that Rob said it was a new rider to the championship? So that would mean it's someone on a 2pt average? If so unless they are going to top quality there's a little bit of waste on the average limit. If it is someone new to the championship I wouldn't be surprised at it been someone who is familiar with the other reserve. But if he is new & a 2 pointer, we could have fitted Steve in. Rob, has in the past, been good at giving out "red herrings". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert 303 Posted November 21, 2018 23 minutes ago, IronScorpion said: But if he is new & a 2 pointer, we could have fitted Steve in. Rob, has in the past, been good at giving out "red herrings". You're assuming Steve wanted to come back... maybe he didnt.. or perhaps he did but got a better offer elsewhere. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Johnson 285 Posted November 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Tosh1218 said: So reading that will it be Ryan Kingsley or Jordan Jenkins ? isnt Jordan too young, still at school? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie4388 676 Posted November 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, Paul Johnson said: isnt Jordan too young, still at school? Jordan is 17 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted November 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Fozzie4388 said: Jordan is 17 Date of Birth 2/8/ 2001. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tosh1218 579 Posted November 21, 2018 When is the announcement of the last rider expected ? I would still love Alfie Bowtell last year Rob said he on the radar and to be fair the back end of the season he was putting in big scores for his average Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, IronScorpion said: But if he is new & a 2 pointer, we could have fitted Steve in. Rob, has in the past, been good at giving out "red herrings". aye , sold workington a few red herrings in 2019 . and we gobbled them all up lol. Edited November 21, 2018 by jenga Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,953 Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Tosh1218 said: When is the announcement of the last rider expected ? I would still love Alfie Bowtell last year Rob said he on the radar and to be fair the back end of the season he was putting in big scores for his average It will be in both the Speedway Star and Scunthorpe Telegraph first thing in the morning. And then the Scunny website will be updated as well. Edited November 21, 2018 by lucifer sam 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Johnson 285 Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Tosh1218 said: When is the announcement of the last rider expected ? I would still love Alfie Bowtell last year Rob said he on the radar and to be fair the back end of the season he was putting in big scores for his average in the morning i believe... aaah beat me to it Edited November 21, 2018 by Paul Johnson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Johnson 285 Posted November 21, 2018 13 minutes ago, lucifer sam said: It will be in both the Speedway Star and Scunthorpe Telegraph first thing in the morning. And then the Scunny website will be updated as well. why is this rider announced like this and not like the others? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites