lucifer sam 3,960 Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) BUSY WEEK FOR SCORPIONS HENDERSON INSURANCE Scunthorpe Scorpions are involved in three meetings in as many days this week, which will decide their fate in this year’s League Cup. In the middle fixture of the three, the Scorpions entertain Sheffield Tigers in a local derby encounter at the Eddie Wright Raceway on Friday evening (7.30pm). Sandwiching that home match are visits away to Sheffield on Thursday and Leicester on Saturday. The League Cup is split into four regional sections, with the winners of each section progressing to the semi-finals later in the season. The Scorpions won their opening fixture on Good Friday with a 46-44 victory over the Leicester Lions, while Leicester defeated Sheffield 47-43 on Easter Saturday. The remaining Sheffield v Leicester meeting takes place on Thursday, April 11th. Scorpions’ team manager Richard Hollingsworth said: “We will approach one meeting at a time. We’re more than capable of winning all three meetings; we’ve won at both Sheffield and Leicester in the last couple of years. “Ideally, to put ourselves in a strong position to qualify for the semi-finals, we need to beat Sheffield at home on Friday, and win at least one of the two away matches. “There’s also local pride on the line for the Sheffield clashes. “Up until last season, we always saw Sheffield as a big brother – a successful local team, who had been established for longer than us, had more success than us, and also held the upper hand in clashes between the two sides. “But we turned the tables on them in the two Premier League meetings in 2012. “For the first time ever, we went to Sheffield and beat them – it was a fantastic feeling because we have a lot of respect for the Sheffield promotion and we knew it was no mean feat to get one over them at their place. We ended the season as Premier League champions, while Sheffield only just avoided the wooden spoon. “Sheffield will want revenge this week, whilst we want to beat them home and away again!” The narrow win against Leicester last week was a real team effort, with every member of the Scorpions team coming up with vital points at one point or another during the meeting. “We just need a little more consistency”, said Hollingsworth. “All the boys had good races. But, apart from Josh Auty, each of the lads also had at least one pointless outing. However, I'm sure nearly all of them were from the middle gate positions. I'm sure, as we move to evening meetings, there will be a bit more dirt created and, in turn, we will get even more passing than we saw last week. “I was delighted by the performances of the two reserves, Ryan Douglas and Josh Bates, in the Leicester meeting. “The Premier League is a very tough league; every rider in the Premier League is a good rider. To come into the league for the first time is tough for a youngster. “But we saw real signs of what is to come from both Ryan and Josh. It was a beautiful ride around the outside by Ryan on the first lap of Heat 12, and once he hit the front, there was no catching him. And Lasse Bjerre put Josh under real pressure in Heat 7, but Josh fended him off for a fine second place. “With those two lads, we don’t put them under any pressure, we just let them get on with it and see what they can do. This week will be a new challenge for them, with their first two away meetings with the Scorpions. They will have the backing of the rest of the side.” Meanwhile, the Scunthorpe management would like to send their best wishes to Leicester’s Adam Roynon. Roynon competed in the meeting at the Eddie Wright Raceway on Good Friday. Both he and Josh Auty then travelled to Brandon for the evening Coventry v Birmingham Elite League fixture. Roynon took a heavy fall in Heat 14, and Auty found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, and was unable to miss the stricken rider in front of him. Roynon was rushed to hospital with a head injury. But the good news was that, within a day of the accident, Roynon was conscious and active on his Twitter account from the hospital. Hollingsworth said: “It was a shock to learn of Adam’s injury, just a few hours after he had been riding at the Eddie Wright Raceway. “Fortunately, there was soon some good news in that he was awake and posting on Twitter. He’s a nice lad, and everyone at Scunthorpe wishes Adam a speedy recovery.” Teams for Friday (English unless stated): Henderson Insurance Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Josh Auty, 2. Thomas Jørgensen (Denmark), 3. Michael Palm Toft (Denmark), 4. Ashley Birks, 5. David Howe, 6. Josh Bates, 7. Ryan Douglas (Australia). Sheffield Tigers: 1. Simon Stead, 2. Facundo Albin (Argentina), 3. Joe Haines, 4. Richard Hall, 5. Ricky Wells (United States), 6. Damien Koppe (Australia), 7. Jake Knight. There is a six-heat Castleford v Milton Keynes Midland Development League fixture in the second half. Scorpions Info Thomas Jørgensen has now scored over 600 points for the club (605 to date). Michael Palm Toft has now scored over 500 points for the club (501 to date). Sheffield Tigers at EWR Ave Ave Best Name Lge M R Pts BP (no BP) (w BP) Performance Facundo Albin DEBUT PL MEETING @ EWR Joe Haines PL 13 57 83 6 5.82 6.25 16 from 6 rides (inc 4 pts T/R (2009)) Richard Hall PL 41 188 350 23 7.45 7.94 17 from 6 rides (2008) Jake Knight DEBUT PL MEETING @ EWR Damien Koppe DEBUT PL MEETING @ EWR Simon Stead DEBUT PL MEETING @ EWR Ricky Wells PL 7 32 44 7 5.50 6.38 8 + 3 from 5 rides (2012) Other Notes Facundo Albin 2011 Argentinean Champion. Riding in his debut PL season. Joe Haines Has ridden for the Scunthorpe Scorpions at both Premier and Conference League levels. Member of Scunthorpe's 2007 Conference League Championship, KO Cup and Trophy Winning Teams. Member of Workington's Premier League Four-Team Championship and Young Shield Winning Teams in 2008. Member of Wolverhampton's Elite Shield Winning Teams in 2010 and 2011. Richard Hall Has had two spells riding for the Scunthorpe Scorpions at Premier League level. Member of Peterborough's Elite League Championship Winning Team in 2006. Member of Peterborough's Elite League Shield Winning Team in 2007. Jake Knight Made National League debut in 2009 for King's Lynn. Riding in his debut PL season and will also ride in the National League with King's Lynn Young Stars. Damien Koppe Finished second to Steve Jones in an Amateur Meeting held in October 2012 at EWR. Riding in his debut PL season. Simon Stead Three times British Under-21 Champion (2001 to 2003). Youth Development League Riders Champion 1988. Has ridden in 4 GP's and 5 World Cup Tournaments including 3 Finals. League Championship Winner with Peterborough II in 1997. Member of Peterborough's Premier League Championship Winning Team in 1998. Member of Sheffield's Premier League Championship and Young Shield Winning Teams in 1999 and 2002. Member of Sheffield's Premier Trophy Winning Team in 2001 and KO Cup Winning Team in 2002. Three times Premier League Fours Winner (1999/2000 with Sheffield and 2004 with Workington). Member of Workington's Premier League Pairs Winning Duo in 2003. Member of Belle Vue's Elite League Pairs Winning Duo in 2006. Member of Belle Vue's Elite League KO Cup Winning Team in 2005. Member of Coventry's Elite League Craven Shield Winning Team in 2008. Member of Swindon's Elite League Winning Team in 2012. Named as a 'doubling-up' rider with King's Lynn for the 2013 Elite League season. Ricky Wells Twice USA Under-21 Champion (2007 and 2008). Member of Wolverhampton's Elite Shield Winning Team in 2011. Named as a 'doubling-up' rider with Wolverhampton for the 2013 Elite League season. Sheffield Tigers' Results at EWR 23 October 2005 CH L Scunthorpe 47 Sheffield 43 30 October 2007 CH W Scunthorpe 44 Sheffield 45 21 March 2008 PT W Scunthorpe 41 Sheffield 48 11 April 2008 KOC W Scunthorpe 44 Sheffield 48 15 August 2008 PL W Scunthorpe 43 Sheffield 47 20 March 2009 CH L Scunthorpe 60 Sheffield 32 05 May 2009 PL L Scunthorpe 57 Sheffield 38 19 March 2010 PT L Scunthorpe 43 Sheffield 33 30 August 2010 PL W Scunthorpe 41 Sheffield 51 18 March 2011 CH W Scunthorpe 43 Sheffield 47 10 June 2011 PL L Scunthorpe 46 Sheffield 43 04 June 2012 LC W Scunthorpe 40 Sheffield 50 17 August 2012 PL L Scunthorpe 51 Sheffield 42 Sheffield Tigers' 2013 Results 28 March 2013 CH H L Sheffield 30 Birmingham 60 30 March 2013 LC A L Sheffield 43 Leicester 47 (stats courtesy of John Eyre) Edited April 2, 2013 by lucifer sam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cue Ball 416 Posted April 3, 2013 When you look at it like that, Steady hasn't had a bad career! Think Scunny by 10 in this leg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cue Ball 416 Posted April 5, 2013 I have cause to re-consider my prediction... think Scunny will pull a win out of the bag, but think that Sheffield's top 5 will be good enough to bring at least a point home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YorkshirePudding 5 Posted April 5, 2013 Think Scunny will win this, if Facu can score some good points don't see why we can't take a point, need big performances from all the heat leaders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ariel75 18 Posted April 5, 2013 I hope Facu have a good night and add much points to the Tigers. Go Facu and Tigers win for 2pts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtdodger 27 Posted April 5, 2013 Think Scunny will win this, if Facu can score some good points don't see why we can't take a point, need big performances from all the heat leaders well i hope you'r right but it needs to be by 10 or more and ican't see that happening after the performance i witnessed at sheffield last night,but we can only live in hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graz gp 184 Posted April 5, 2013 I think the Tiger's can run Scunny close. Bonus point within our capability. Be interesting how Frankie albin goes. All the heat leaders should go well. So it could be down to the lower order boy's for the tigers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
comet10 21 Posted April 5, 2013 Hi Everyone, I am updating this meeting, and our texter is now unable to go, if you could help text updates to the updates site? Could you leave a message here or send me a pm please. Justin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooky 65 Posted April 5, 2013 Wish I could be there tonight, hope we can keep the score close and safe meeting to all riders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdsalBoy 181 Posted April 5, 2013 All the best to the Tigers, if they maintain the same spirit as last night then we can definitely run them close. I think we could see a different Mr Auty tonight, seemed a bit off it last night but dont let that fool you. We know Steady will be leading by example but I feel the key is with the lower order of the team. If we can have Haines, Koppe & Knighty chipping in then who knows how far we could go tonight?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eric i 624 Posted April 5, 2013 I think this will be very close, I am predicting a draw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
comet10 21 Posted April 5, 2013 Many thanks for those who were interested in texting tonight we now have a Texter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,490 Posted April 5, 2013 So we win over two legs lol let the gloating begin better meeting than last night but remember class is permenant form is temporary 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAVEK 66 Posted April 5, 2013 So we win over two legs lol let the gloating begin better meeting than last night but remember class is permenant form is temporary WHAT.......??????? BTW Class is permanent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,490 Posted April 5, 2013 Spelling police out then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
