phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted July 12, 2018 1 hour ago, szkocjasid said: Not sure why they'd make a decision like this so early? What if they had to drop a Brit to fit him in (Nielsen) because his average improved? If he's on a 5.20 ave might be worth bringing him in now to replace Manzares who has been in poor form for a while? No such rider odsal boy is a troll who infects Scunthorpe posts with his drivel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted July 14, 2018 A much needed point, hard earned at Peterborough last night & looking at the league table we need to take all the points tonight at Berwick as there is a big gap to overcome. Losing 2 at home & the one at Redcar has hurt us & we cannot afford any more slip ups. I have evened the table up for teams to ride at least 6 at home & this is what I see Peterborough .................Meetings 12 Home 7 Points 29 Workington ....................Meetings 13 Home 6 Points 29 Lakeside .........................Meetings 11 Home 6 Points 25 Edinburgh .......................Meetings 12 Home 6 Points 20 Glasgow .........................Meetings 10 Home 6 Points 19 Scunthorpe ................... Meetings 10 Home 6 Points 13 This is not counting 2 teams that have decent home records & could come into the reckoning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted July 15, 2018 Really great to see Josh Auty back on track this year 13 double figure scores out of 19 matches pretty good.I just hope he can get a Prem place sorted again next year as he needs that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted July 15, 2018 A dilemma for Rob in the next week. Knowing he will be getting his main 5 together at the end of the month, can we afford TWO miss firing reserves. Manzares needs help & Danny or both could do to see James Shanes sports therapist, as it has worked wonders for him. With averages tumbling, does he make 2 changes with what he has got now(7.22) or wait until our riders are back & hopefully get a bit of confidence. At the next change in averages, we will only have about 6.2 to play with with no changes allowed after the 12th August. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScunnyDan 335 Posted July 15, 2018 Jake scored 4+1 today for P'boro, saving himself for tomorro night and Friday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted July 15, 2018 How about a Return for Nike lunna for our struggling number 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, phillwhitewasmad said: How about a Return for Nike lunna for our struggling number 6 Having watched Manzares on Friday night I would certainly think it's worth a shout. just realised you can't do that , Manzares average is 5.22 and Lunna's is 5.52 and as your team is well over the limit already to make it happen you'd need to drop 1 of your top 5 as well. Edited July 15, 2018 by New era Panthers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted July 15, 2018 Mark Riss 4.86 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted July 15, 2018 Manzares was very poor at Berwick looked like a junior . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpison 21 Posted July 15, 2018 Scunny seem to think that there is no need for reserves, since 2012 we have always had at least one dummy as reserve, Rob does not seem to understand that teams cannot win anything with non-scoring reserves, we have prooved this over the years, he has dumped our dead wood this year, but once again we are not scoring any points from reserves, this week we scored ONE POINT from 9 reserve rides at Peterborough, and ONE POINT at Berwick from 8 reserv rides, neither rider beat an apponant. Wallinger seems to be Robs guest choice when a reserve rider is needed, he has scored ZERO POINTS from 11 rides, this is pathetic, and no wander gates have fallen off alarminly, our supporters are sick of being in the bottom three year after year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted July 16, 2018 7 hours ago, Scorpison said: Scunny seem to think that there is no need for reserves, since 2012 we have always had at least one dummy as reserve, Rob does not seem to understand that teams cannot win anything with non-scoring reserves, we have prooved this over the years, he has dumped our dead wood this year, but once again we are not scoring any points from reserves, this week we scored ONE POINT from 9 reserve rides at Peterborough, and ONE POINT at Berwick from 8 reserv rides, neither rider beat an apponant. Wallinger seems to be Robs guest choice when a reserve rider is needed, he has scored ZERO POINTS from 11 rides, this is pathetic, and no wander gates have fallen off alarminly, our supporters are sick of being in the bottom three year after year. I think having the injuries you have had this year has hurt you more than the reserves and remember Manzares has had a few knocks this year.The team that started the season Worrall,Auty,Garrity,Allen,Nielsen ( an awesome top 5) who would want more than that injuries have taken there toll and guests and R/R have not been ideal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted July 16, 2018 10 hours ago, Fromafar said: Manzares was very poor at Berwick looked like a junior . Very poor is putting it mildly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beaky11 36 Posted July 16, 2018 8 hours ago, Scorpison said: Scunny seem to think that there is no need for reserves, since 2012 we have always had at least one dummy as reserve, Rob does not seem to understand that teams cannot win anything with non-scoring reserves, we have prooved this over the years, he has dumped our dead wood this year, but once again we are not scoring any points from reserves, this week we scored ONE POINT from 9 reserve rides at Peterborough, and ONE POINT at Berwick from 8 reserv rides, neither rider beat an apponant. Wallinger seems to be Robs guest choice when a reserve rider is needed, he has scored ZERO POINTS from 11 rides, this is pathetic, and no wander gates have fallen off alarminly, our supporters are sick of being in the bottom three year after year. With the top 5 we put together there was no way you would get two strong reserves. Danny was always brought in to make the numbers up and whatever he scored was a bonus it was Gino who the big points were expected of and after starting well has tailed off massively, maybe it is time for a change there before it’s too late but we will have to wait and see Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
montie 1,273 Posted July 16, 2018 8 hours ago, Scorpison said: Scunny seem to think that there is no need for reserves, since 2012 we have always had at least one dummy as reserve, Rob does not seem to understand that teams cannot win anything with non-scoring reserves, we have prooved this over the years, he has dumped our dead wood this year, but once again we are not scoring any points from reserves, this week we scored ONE POINT from 9 reserve rides at Peterborough, and ONE POINT at Berwick from 8 reserv rides, neither rider beat an apponant. Wallinger seems to be Robs guest choice when a reserve rider is needed, he has scored ZERO POINTS from 11 rides, this is pathetic, and no wander gates have fallen off alarminly, our supporters are sick of being in the bottom three year after year. so we sign a rider who starts at reserve on a 5,80 average and you think the promotion think we dont need a reserve id say starting with a string top 5 and a reserve with an avrage of 5.80 was quite an impressive move sadly Manzares has been poor 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert 304 Posted July 16, 2018 Gino's form of late has been poor for numerous reasons, injuries and mechanical issues being the main ones... but Gino has proved he has the ability to score well and be a top reserve in this league. Hopefully he can get his problems solved and can soon get amongst the points again....the kid just needs a change of luck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites