thebaron 434 Posted February 9, 2014 Thank you Mod for taking time to explain; I'm a free man' ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thebaron 434 Posted February 21, 2014 So it seems that we are going to be starting the season minus Ryan. Robs comment in the Star that it could be up to 6 weeks for the UKBA to ratify his tier 5 visa entry is concerning; particularly as the standard time on this sort of thing can be 'up to six months'. Maybe we can be hopeful of the wheels turning more quickly by the efforts of the BSPA but my gut feeling is that it might well be mid April before Ryan actually puts a wheel on track. Rob mentions another NL rider covering for Ryan; but surely MPT is the obvious call to make on his 4.92 Plymouth average from 2013. Tofty might be riding full time in the EL with the Aces but he can double up for sure and he is a Scorpions asset. No brainer for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therefused 819 Posted February 21, 2014 palm toft cant double up as belle vue already have two double up riders in the top 5. (cook and worrall) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,783 Posted February 21, 2014 So it seems that we are going to be starting the season minus Ryan. Robs comment in the Star that it could be up to 6 weeks for the UKBA to ratify his tier 5 visa entry is concerning; particularly as the standard time on this sort of thing can be 'up to six months'. Maybe we can be hopeful of the wheels turning more quickly by the efforts of the BSPA but my gut feeling is that it might well be mid April before Ryan actually puts a wheel on track. Rob mentions another NL rider covering for Ryan; but surely MPT is the obvious call to make on his 4.92 Plymouth average from 2013. Tofty might be riding full time in the EL with the Aces but he can double up for sure and he is a Scorpions asset. No brainer for me. Not sure about that. Belle Vue already have Craig Cook and Richie Worrall doubling up, MPT would make 3 and I'm almost certain they are only allowed 2, but may be wrong as the rules may have been changed. I am sure someone will confirm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thebaron 434 Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) Not sure about that. Belle Vue already have Craig Cook and Richie Worrall doubling up, MPT would make 3 and I'm almost certain they are only allowed 2, but may be wrong as the rules may have been changed. I am sure someone will confirm. Ok I see so if Rob was thinking of a NL rider as cover how about Stefan Nielsen as far as I hear he only has Coventry Storm as a guaranteed slide in 2014. That might be workable until Ryan appears. Edited February 21, 2014 by the outsider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,783 Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) Ok I see so if Rob was thinking of a NL rider as cover how about Stefan Nielsen as far as I hear he only has Coventry Storm as a guaranteed slide in 2014. That might be workable until Ryan appears. Also at Belle Vue (don't think that would stop him riding PL though). Edited February 21, 2014 by The Abbott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king junior 394 Posted February 21, 2014 Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't they need to leave Douglas team place open so he can get visa? Surely he can't get a visa if they sign a rider to take his place. Perhaps me just over thinking things! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted February 22, 2014 I think you're right SKJ, which means Rob is referring to an NL rider who will count as a 3.00 NL guest. Nielsen doesn't as he has achieved an average of over 4.00 in the PL. The likes of Ritchinfs, Morley and Sarjeant look good to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kieranb91 5 Posted February 22, 2014 Ryan will make it over before I'm sure, I've heard they are flyin through visa applications 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr C 6 Posted March 6, 2014 Looks like Ryan is sorted for start of the season - http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/Rob-Godfrey-Scunthorpe-Scorpions-riders-number/story-20772791-detail/story.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scunny1 436 Posted March 6, 2014 Damn,got to change all my Fantasy teams again!!! Good to have some positive news about Ryan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossy666 54 Posted March 8, 2014 Does anyone know when P&P day is this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,953 Posted March 10, 2014 Does anyone know when P&P day is this year I will verify, but I don't think there is one. The riders all have opportunites to practice at the EWR, while the photos will be taken prior to the opening meeting. All the best Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossy666 54 Posted March 10, 2014 I will verify, but I don't think there is one. The riders all have opportunites to practice at the EWR, while the photos will be taken prior to the opening meeting. All the best Rob Thanks Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Friddy75 31 Posted March 15, 2014 Can anyone confirm if Douglas is here yet and if not, will he be over for Scunthorpes first meeting later this month? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
