Scunthorpe 2023

[phillwhitewasmad 1,487]

1 hour ago, IronScorpion said:

 

Jacob Hook is an Aussie born in Brisbane.

The NDL is NOT for overseas riders to develop & is for British riders or with British partiality only.

Are you sure as you quote what are the old rules . It's been muted that it's potentially being opened up to commonwealth riders as well 

[Fromafar 10,371]

36 minutes ago, phillwhitewasmad said:

Are you sure as you quote what are the old rules . It's been muted that it's potentially being opened up to commonwealth riders as well 

Wish Luke all the best for the season,superb entertainer in his years at Berwick.

[mc131 365]

5 hours ago, Fromafar said:

Too many older riders involved nowadays IMO

There's not that many and older riders help up and coming riders plus there's always been older riders in nl

[crescent girl 1,907]

If allowing Commonwealth riders to take their traditional place in British speedway again was to be one -- maybe the only -- good thing about Brexit, l'd not complain....

Edited December 20, 2022 by crescent girl

[IronScorpion 1,407]

19 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said:

Are you sure as you quote what are the old rules . It's been muted that it's potentially being opened up to commonwealth riders as well 

Old rules? You mean that there are secret NEW rules out?

[tyretrax 2,253]

On 12/19/2022 at 5:10 PM, phillwhitewasmad said:

Are you sure as you quote what are the old rules . It's been muted that it's potentially being opened up to commonwealth riders as well 

Do you mean it's been kept quiet?

[phillwhitewasmad 1,487]

2 minutes ago, tyretrax said:

Do you mean it's been kept quiet?

A rule ain't a rule till it's officially a rule 

[tyretrax 2,253]

5 minutes ago, phillwhitewasmad said:

A rule ain't a rule till it's officially a rule 

Whoooosh!

[SlicktrackSandy 71]

On 12/19/2022 at 3:11 PM, IronScorpion said:

 

Jacob Hook is an Aussie born in Brisbane.

The NDL is NOT for overseas riders to develop & is for British riders or with British partiality only.

I used to like watching Royston Vasey too.

[phillipsr 2,057]

Good final signing… i dont think Lambert is a good signing and theres an element of risk around Allen and MPT no doubt but i think could be dark horses for the title if everything clicks 

[gmarsbar2 174]

4 hours ago, phillipsr said:

Good final signing… i dont think Lambert is a good signing and theres an element of risk around Allen and MPT no doubt but i think could be dark horses for the title if everything clicks 

Aye, no need to mention it's Ryan Douglas because everybody knew that anyway, just like Cookie at Edinburgh.

No concern over Zaine Kennedy after that horrific crash?

[Ryan555 144]

14 minutes ago, gmarsbar2 said:

Aye, no need to mention it's Ryan Douglas because everybody knew that anyway, just like Cookie at Edinburgh.

No concern over Zaine Kennedy after that horrific crash?

Seems to be putting in strong performances over in Aus

[thebaron 434]

Superb to have Dougy back for 2023 he is the No1 at Scunny and arguably the Leagues top rider imo. Given the constraints of the 40pt the Management had done a great job. I had every rider on my sheet 1-7. Theres "improvement" right down the order and looking around rival 1-7s this has to be the most justified I have felt in saying we must be real challengers for top spot !. 

MPT is a key signing; if he can stay clear of knocks theres an 8pt + rider there. Jakes return likewise. We havent seen the best of Jake since pre 2020. But given a winter back home in Oz plus him securing a Prem place with Leicester. I really think we could be seeing the best of Shakey again. 

Theres a lot to be optimistic about in the the middle order too. Conor Mountain is one of the up and coming British racers. He comes in on the back of a great 2022 at Leicester & Prem Sheffield. Really unfortunate not to keep his place with Sheffield this season. Hes a bit of an EWR specialist and it will be interesting to see if he can put pressure on MPT-Jake for a heat leader spot. 

Lambo is Lambo; great clubman and skipper. Hes capable of big returns around Scunny. Ok the away scores may sometimes let him down. But gives nothing less than 100% and a really important part of the team. 

Zaine; its great to have him back after that shocking crash last season. He was finding good form when that happened and ended his season. From the reports in Oz hes going well and recently ran Dougy close in the Brisbane Open meeting. No pressure; I do expect Zaine to up his average this season and starts as reserve !

Finally Joe Thompson another up and coming British racer. Put in some great scores for Leicester last season. At times he was out scoring twin brother Dan who had looked the one developing the faster. JT knows the right way around Scunny haven ridden countless times at Development, National & Champ levels. He could be a real trump card at reserve. 

So like I say, we must be up there with a line up like this. If not something will have gone badly wrong. 

Lets look forward to a great 2023 I honestly think it can be our time. 

Merry Christmas & Happy NY one and all.

Þ

Edited December 22, 2022 by the outsider

[Sings4Speedway 3,247]

Hard to argue with the merits of the Scunny side MPT, Allen and Mountain all easily capable of putting a point on their averages, a good number 1 and reserves that actually put a sting in the tail. Season could hinge on what stage Kennedy and Lambert swap places for the reserve berth and if the management continue with the honourable but tactically questionable better reserve staying at 6. Even so injury free its a good team.

[Fromafar 10,371]

41 minutes ago, the outsider said:

Superb to have Dougy back for 2023 he is the No1 at Scunny and arguably the Leagues top rider imo. Given the constraints of the 40pt the Management had done a great job. I had every rider on my sheet 1-7. Theres "improvement" right down the order and looking around rival 1-7s this has to be the most justified I have felt in saying we must be real challengers for top spot !. 

MPT is a key signing; if he can stay clear of knocks theres an 8pt + rider there. Jakes return likewise. We havent seen the best of Jake since pre 2020. But given a winter back home in Oz plus him securing a Prem place with Leicester. I really think we could be seeing the best of Shakey again. 

Theres a lot to be optimistic about in the the middle order too. Conor Mountain is one of the up and coming British racers. He comes in on the back of a great 2022 at Leicester & Prem Sheffield. Really unfortunate not to keep his place with Sheffield this season. Hes a bit of an EWR specialist and it will be interesting to see if he can put pressure on MPT-Jake for a heat leader spot. 

Lambo is Lambo; great clubman and skipper. Hes capable of big returns around Scunny. Ok the away scores may sometimes let him down. But gives nothing less than 100% and a really important part of the team. 

Zaine; its great to have him back after that shocking crash last season. He was finding good form when that happened and ended his season. From the reports in Oz hes going well and recently ran Dougy close in the Brisbane Open meeting. No pressure; I do expect Zaine to up his average this season and starts as reserve !

Finally Joe Thompson another up and coming British racer. Put in some great scores for Leicester last season. At times he was out scoring twin brother Dan who had looked the one developing the faster. JT knows the right way around Scunny haven ridden countless times at Development, National & Champ levels. He could be a real trump card at reserve. 

So like I say, we must be up there with a line up like this. If not something will have gone badly wrong. 

Lets look forward to a great 2023 I honestly think it can be our time. 

Merry Christmas & Happy NY one and all.

Þ

Masters proved he is the Leagues Top rider.IMO

Edited December 22, 2022 by Fromafar