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Congrats to the Bandits. As for the Scorpions apart from Ryan who put in a good effort and young Josh doing what is expected of him ,the remainder of the team are in turmoil Big Josh not doing what we know he can and looks under powered. Andreas , early days but on a 7 average can't see him anywhere near that so far. MPT knows the track backwards and can do much better. Alex, a real worry and major form loss, days could be numbered. Wilko, at reserve, should get shed load of points every week ,but so inconsistent. Presume Rob was as gutted with the display as the crowd were since he disappeared again from the centre green mid match? Nobody even bothered to give us the raffle draw result??? Highlight of the match was watching Dumb and Dumber Start Marshalls - white liners of the year!!!

MPT is in attendance most weeks, now often seen pushing a pram.

Been watching the Scopions/Stags since the Ashby Ville days and to say this team is lack lustre is an under statement. Last year I too went to Glasgow, to watch our relatively strong team get beaten by the Tigers. This year no way was I going to drive 5 hours each way, to witness a severe drubbing that was always on the cards. Holub-- bad signing, Lyager weak again-( if it happens) and the rest so inconsistent. Speedway is all about preparation ,skill and confidence and the current Scorpion set up is sadly lacking in all areas. We need a big hitter soon, or crowds will dwindle to just the usual hard core couple of hundred. It will be interesting to see what positive spin the two Robs can put on this inept performance.

I'd rather see us winning, so Andre Compton is a much better bet in that respect. Hope everyone in the team whoever they are, has an injury free season, that is the key to being top of the table.

Glasgow Scunthorpe Workington Rye House Peterborough Plymouth Edinburgh Ipswich Berwick Sheffield Somerset Newcastle Redcar

Keep writing us off boys and girls ,last time you all did that we won the league.

Good news, just hope SSI closure does not kill off large percentage of crowd base. Good luck, Scunthorpe are not safe yet in either Speedway terms, or Steelmaking.

I have same as you in my programme Rob i.e. Wilko got second place.

Well done Devils, bad luck Witches the Scunny fans are all gutted

Damned if you do, or damned if you don't call off early. With no reserves and SUFC playing too it made good sense.

6.30 ish depends when the ladies get there and set up for business.

Another guest not doing it for us costs us the points.

Fine,dry and hardly any wind-perfect track conditions for tonight.

Josh coming from the back is great to watch, if he could gate consistently he would just clear off into the distance. I know which I prefer to watch- as long as he doesn't give them all too much of a start.

Could not attend today due to work commitments, but could see this banana skin coming up a mile off. Every time the Promotion and riders big themselves up they have to eat their words. Well done Tigers and well done our own team of two again, the rest, I presume they stayed back for a long practise session!!! Mistake in letting MPT slip through the net in my opinion.

Le Mans style would be a good spectacle. Riders line up opposite bikes, run over to bike, mechanic gives a shove and away they go... maybe

I do like us being underdogs and written off before a wheel is turned-it usually means a good season for the Scorpions!!!

Last year I attended as many home meetings as work would allow, Friday nights been far easier to attend as" my quality time" rather than family shopping, weekend events and work call outs. Racing 90%+ is better at night due to better more stable track conditions ( even if it is so much colder ). I followed the Scorpions as far South as Rye House, as far West as Somerset, as far North as Glasgow along with several tracks nearer to home - on each occasion not to watch us win, but to be entertained and part of the speedway thing. We all want to be entertained, with slick presentation, friendly faces and good racing of course, so Promoters have to try harder to keep spectators engaged- Personally roving microphone interviews and Rob's banter I like. Also Refs need to move things along, too much gardening, too much returning to pits , to eager to call off meetings when tracks to us regular attendees look quite raceable etc. I also try to engage work colleagues, friends, relatives etc to attend speedway ,sometimes it works other times not -usually after long drawn out meetings for whatever reason. This up coming season we have a blend of entertainers in the team and certainly at home the spectators should see some cracking racing. Will we be Champions ,who knows, but proper racing is what we want to see, no trick tracks, no gate and go ,just four riders trying their best and being hard but fair to each other. Rob and his band of helpers will try their damndest to ensure Speedway survives at the EWR, we Supporters can also do our bit to embrace their efforts and try and put more bums on seats. See you all in a few months and a Happy New Year!

To the TJ doubters don't worry he has scored many vital match winning points over several seasons. I for one will miss him at the EWR next season ,never gives up and good to watch, our loss is your gain.

Ricky an inspiration!!! Keep getting better, keep fighting, you have the determination to succeed. Look forward to the meeting next year here's hoping for a massive turn out for a very worthy, likable speedway guy.

Some surprise signings in there with potential to certainly entertain. Two un proven Reserves maybe a worry, so we need them to perform right from the start. Last season we had the luxury of a strong reserve and all who took that position gained a deal of confidence and plenty of points. What we really need are good tracks and plenty of practise prior to league business, last year we were lack lustre and seemingly rusty at the start of the season-did we miss Press and practise sessions??? I am sure Rob will put plenty of dirt on the outside, as most of this team like to ride the boards! Hopefully our riders will stay injury free all season, as that is a major contributor to a successful season and can make or break. An interesting selection of riders, personally I like being underdogs as most on here seem to think we will be, End of October will Rob be saying "told you we would be really good this season"???

No Telegraph, but my 40 years pension could be frozen and I have been a die hard fan from Quibell Park,through Ashby Ville and EWR,if there's no work,no speedway either.

Attendances have fallen all over the country, however if you are in a Northern Industrial town where year on year the major employer sheds hundreds of jobs, its easy to see why people can't afford luxury items like speedway. If Tata does not sell to Klesch group, then the whole town is in deep dooh dah. Start of the season ends 6 months of due diligence for the prospective new employer with 10000 jobs on the line, time will tell if attendances hit rock bottom and Speedway in the town folds again.

Scunthorpe £15 for adults , £5 for up to 18 year olds, £1 programme and £1 parking (although plenty free area on industrial estate opposite).

Hope you both choose a good number 7 reserve next season then.