scunny1 434 Posted October 2, 2021 Sorry, but its a done deal. Rob and Jake are big mates and the only reason Jake was not a Scorpion this year is because Rob was loyal when he signed Josh Macdonald, to cover for Jake not riding this year. Jake then later changed his mind and Rob being loyal to Josh ,could not renege on his deal to let him ride. Rob then had the gut wrenching task of telling Jake he could not let Josh down, hence his temporary move to Redcar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robinh88 571 Posted October 2, 2021 Not really a shock tbh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted October 2, 2021 26 minutes ago, scunny1 said: Sorry, but its a done deal. Rob and Jake are big mates and the only reason Jake was not a Scorpion this year is because Rob was loyal when he signed Josh Macdonald, to cover for Jake not riding this year. Jake then later changed his mind and Rob being loyal to Josh ,could not renege on his deal to let him ride. Rob then had the gut wrenching task of telling Jake he could not let Josh down, hence his temporary move to Redcar. I would, almost, agree on this but it is NOT a done deal but has been approached to be. Rob said he had approached Somerset with Jake's blessing to buy his contract. Somerset has folded & I think all assets are transferred to the BSP Ltd banner. Rob, also, said talks are still on going for the rules for 2022 & the Premiership & Championship still have to agree team building limits. So, going by what was said, we now own Jake but it is not 100% certain he will be a Scorpion in 2022 (but probably 90%) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scunny1 434 Posted October 2, 2021 14 minutes ago, IronScorpion said: I would, almost, agree on this but it is NOT a done deal but has been approached to be. Rob said he had approached Somerset with Jake's blessing to buy his contract. Somerset has folded & I think all assets are transferred to the BSP Ltd banner. Rob, also, said talks are still on going for the rules for 2022 & the Premiership & Championship still have to agree team building limits. So, going by what was said, we now own Jake but it is not 100% certain he will be a Scorpion in 2022 (but probably 90%) You be pedantic, I'll be positive. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSL84 541 Posted October 2, 2021 2 hours ago, scunny1 said: You be pedantic, I'll be positive. Watch this space there is a other club trying to buy his contract also, so not a done deal? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bororedlion 24 Posted October 2, 2021 7 hours ago, Ian68 said: Make sure you enjoy watching Jake Allen in these play offs as he's going to be back at scunny next season after last night's announcement I don't think it would be a great loss?,Ive been really disappointed with Jake this year don't think he's got to grips with the track this year and not had the greatest of seasons with Ipswich or Redcar expected more of him seems to have gone backwards .Going back to Scunthorpe would be the best move for him in my opinion .I Would take Riss or Kerr over him along with Wright and Toft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartinBSN 617 Posted October 2, 2021 14 minutes ago, bororedlion said: I don't think it would be a great loss?,Ive been really disappointed with Jake this year don't think he's got to grips with the track this year and not had the greatest of seasons with Ipswich or Redcar expected more of him seems to have gone backwards .Going back to Scunthorpe would be the best move for him in my opinion .I Would take Riss or Kerr over him along with Wright and Toft. You realise Allen's average has gone up this year right? At one point he put a whole point on in month. Hardly say that he's gone backwards! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redlead 104 Posted October 2, 2021 Are averages still counted over 2 seasons? Might account for the increase if so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan555 144 Posted October 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Trackerman48 said: Watch this space there is a other club trying to buy his contract also, so not a done deal? Well why would Rob announce it then ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan555 144 Posted October 2, 2021 22 minutes ago, redlead said: Are averages still counted over 2 seasons? Might account for the increase if so. Averages are last 20 meetings so at this point in the season no however I’m not sure the of the exact time of that big increase 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slyfox 97 Posted October 2, 2021 6 hours ago, IronScorpion said: I would, almost, agree on this but it is NOT a done deal but has been approached to be. Rob said he had approached Somerset with Jake's blessing to buy his contract. Somerset has folded & I think all assets are transferred to the BSP Ltd banner. Rob, also, said talks are still on going for the rules for 2022 & the Premiership & Championship still have to agree team building limits. So, going by what was said, we now own Jake but it is not 100% certain he will be a Scorpion in 2022 (but probably 90%) Yet another reason why the BSPL should be completely independent. Scunny to buy Jake from the BSPL. Who is the chairman of the BSPL. No Bias in that then??? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartinBSN 617 Posted October 2, 2021 52 minutes ago, Ryan555 said: Averages are last 20 meetings so at this point in the season no however I’m not sure the of the exact time of that big increase Started 7.07, last month he was 8.15 and ends his season on 7.72 Definitely not a bad season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSL84 541 Posted October 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Ryan555 said: Well why would Rob announce it then ? But he did not say the deal was done ? So as they say its not a done deal yet. Wait and see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan555 144 Posted October 2, 2021 36 minutes ago, Marshall07 said: Started 7.07, last month he was 8.15 and ends his season on 7.72 Definitely not a bad season Oh yeah i think he’s had a good season cracking rider and from my point of view being a Scunthorpe fan would love him back at scunny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berry9 98 Posted October 2, 2021 11 hours ago, scunny1 said: Sorry, but its a done deal. Rob and Jake are big mates and the only reason Jake was not a Scorpion this year is because Rob was loyal when he signed Josh Macdonald, to cover for Jake not riding this year. Jake then later changed his mind and Rob being loyal to Josh ,could not renege on his deal to let him ride. Rob then had the gut wrenching task of telling Jake he could not let Josh down, hence his temporary move to Redcar. Jake the snake agreed to rejoin Scunthorpe when he guested for them against Glasgow on 20th June one day after a rubbishe performance for the Bears at Leicester, he also told the Scorpions faithful in a Q+A session after the Redcar meeting that he would back next year. I personally feel zero malice towards him and I hope he delivers for us against Edinburgh. We lost Eric Riss in a similar fashion and I hope he returns for us next season. I know he hasn't had a good season with King's Lynn or Birmingham but form is temporary while class is permanent. Jake is a fantastic rider and I thank him for the the season he rode for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
