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Agree Holder, Newman or Kurtz would be great calls but you might just be under estimating Andreas Lyager hes our rider and a great prospect and for me his inclusion will not weaken us.

This on the back of the National stadium debacle really spoils the start of the season; and shows the sport in a poor light. Is there no way; that in the interests of the sport; it could be run as joint venture in the hope of securing a buyer. Or am I just a speedway fantasist ?. Sorry for all Devils fans; always a colourful outfit to watch at the Scunny.

Wilkinson suffered a small break in his collarbone in an accident at Scunthorpe last weekend, but is planning to race through the pain barrier. Blooming hummer; Wilko you absolute legend; speedway rider eh ? ..tough as nails. Great news and as Rob says; "it should be an absolute belter". You can count on that folks. SCUNTHORPE SPEEDWAY - THE TRACK THAT WON'T LET YOU DOWN !

Great meeting to kick off the new season; some superb speedway throughout and as you say Heat15 was a blanket job for the four laps. Think my brother has it on my phone; so we'll stick it up on Tube as its a great advert. Shame about Wilko, sure we have that on the phone; tangling with Zeddy which was awkward; said it was a collarbone straight off. Do not reckon Carlos was too pleased with Zeddy; but it was an accident pure and simple. Rob made point about Zeddy having too much power for the track and that may have played a part ?. Ref did not cover himself in glory bringing the race to a halt as Carlos staggered near crawled off in pain either. Vital win in Heat14 when it was needed by Zdneck; really threw it into turn one and headed out of turn two. Throwing two zeros might have done his average a bit of harm mind....mmmm On Zdneck Holub; can someone get Barry in t'box to practice pronouncing his name properly !; the old Spin King on the decks was really struggling with it all afternoon; either that or he's got a set of new teeth in. But sure Zeddy would appreciate it; ZDNECK HOLUB just say it as its spelt for Rob God's sake !. Sorry Bazza I hate to complain mate. Also pump up the volume a bit and lets create a bit of atmosphere. Ryan was excellent; very assured and clean. He has a trade mark move up the inside line off turn four and it gets him past opponents when your thinking it really it should not work. But he did it again on Sunday to out pace Danny King in Heat11. Real unlucky to miss out on third as well in that titanic Heat15; as King wound it on round the outside to the line. Josh Bailey looked worked his way through his races; assuredly; Heat8 being a stand out when he came through from the back on Ritchings to sneak round the outside on the last turn and ###### it on the line. He's going to get better and better is Josh. Also Nicolai had a really good afternoon; he looks sharper to me; and he got the better of Covatti in Heat6 (no mean feat on Sunday) so much for he's a start tart. Nicolai's 10 point afternoon; kind of covered for Josh Auty having a quiet afternoon; which I think was down to mechanical issues. How good was Covatti all afternoon by the way ?; and who could not be pleased for Lewis Kerr looking highly competitive after such serious injury last year. Following Heat13 and having looked at the Covatti-King potential for Heat15; I asked would we take a draw and I would have. As it turned out in Heat14; with Wilkos injury I was vindicated on that. A draw it was; but that's no bad thing in the context of such a action packed afternoons racing. You can only look ahead with relish at the Scun-days coming our way; and anticipation of more brilliant speedway on the track that NEVER LETS YOU DOWN.

What a great start last night at Ippo; we didn't end up going due to commitments at work today; thinking a 9 hour round trip would have been a long haul. But wish we had gone; because we would have sailed home no problem on the back of that win. Look its early days no one will get carried away; but anyone dismissing the Scorpions (and a few Witches devotes did) will take notice of this. Its not a fluke; the result was well managed through the meeting and watching it unfold on Updates you could see where we had the capability of taking points off them. It is down to the management (and I have every faith) to manage the team properly; motivating; making sure are all together; and properly organised. Also knowing when to reign the lads in when it gets a bit hectic out there and picking them up when its a bit difficult. Alex "the Thunder" Davies topping the scorecard with 13; and Wilko 11; proving what a trump card he will be whilst he is at reserve. But if you look down the rest of the card Josh A 6; Nicolai 6; Zeddy 5; Ryan 7 and Josh B 2 all chipping in and keeping the momentum in the meeting. There's lots to enthuse over about this Scorpions class of 2016; and we have Andreas Lyager available to come in for Nicolai. I do not see that weakening us either. It is one of those teams you just want to get behind; and it has the potential to make Scun-day at the EWR a very exciting place to be this summer. Once folks realise we are on to something mark my words they'll want a piece of the action. Well done everyone for getting the season off to the best possible start; as Mr Daniels would say "NOW THATS MAGIC !"

Looking down the Scorpions scorers in the Ben Fund Meeting at Kings Lynn last night; Nicolai 8; Josh 6 and Ryan 5 all bodes well for the season. By the way have we got a theme tune for Joshy Bailey ?. just heard this on the Sarah Cox 80's show on Radio2 Sonic Boom Boy by Westworld https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l63rfT2OKBg worth a listen for no other reason than its a great tune; not heard if for ages. Josh "Boom" Bailey has a bit of ring to it if we are trying to promote the riders to the fans; and he might surprise a few this season once he settles in to life on the Premier. Might be good to get along to the EWR for the Press & Practice tomorrow and then its Ippo Thursday.

Scunthorpe Ipswich 1. Auty 1 King 2. Klindt 2 Sarjeant 3. Douglas 3 Kerr 4. Davies 4 Risager 5. Holub 5 Covatti 6. Wilkinson 6 Castagna 7. Bailey 7 Ritchings Do not see this as a shoe in for Ippo. Seem to recall Nicolai rides Foxhall well; Wilko has the measure at reserve, and Alex will always be in amongst it. Sure King and Covatti will be hard to hold; but Lewis Kerr is returning from serious injuries; There's a bit of unknown about Zeddy; but he's probably going to surprise a few this season. At the moment I haven't mentioned Josh A and Ryan !; and I have a hunch that Josh Bailey might just prove to be one of the best of the Fast trackers. We should not go into this match thinking we cannot get about the Witches and put up a decent show.

Sparky get yourself along to Specsavers ! I'm with you Berwick look a decent side especially having Tommy Gun; Theo and Anders in the order. Intend keeping my eye on the Bandidos and looking forward to catching them in action up at Shielfield again this season as well as the EWR.

Good point; postponements will have a bearing on it; will be some of that there is no doubt. But all things being equal; Andreas should tuck in nicely.

Nicolai's on 5.89; and Zeddy is 7:00 so if he drops 1.11 off his average job done. He's paired at 4 with Alex; so three heats he's facing opposition No's 3/4; 1/2; 5/6 at home with Ht14 4/7 - which he might be expected to take. Away he's goes against 3/4; 5/6 then 1/2 before Ht14 4/6. So not unreasonable to assume a shaving off 7:00. Any suggestion that we would deliberately ride his average down is just that a suggestion. Great news on Andreas Lyager; all for it; he's organised; on good equipment and for me could be the next Jan O Pedersen !. Check him out on Facebook; clearly very happy to get the gig at Scunny ! Footnote; don't we look good ?; so many interesting aspects to this team; return of Josh A and Ryan; and Nicolai back helps us hit the ground racing; Zeddy and Andrea's two great prospects ; Alex back who can push on this season and Josh B making his first tyre strides in the PL. What's not to like about this Scunny team ?. Hey sorry I forgot Wilko; blooming heck ! - he should be buzzin getting his EL ride at Lynn.

He does; but Andrea's I understand is in the squad and not in the team from the off; so there may be scope to bring in Andrea's as the replacement for Nicolai ?. I agree that Andre Compton would be an obvious choice to replace Nicolai sums permitting; but if we want to look to the future and bring on an asset of our own; I would look to Lyager; who I believe has a real future ahead of him.

Just noting that Redcar have completed signing young Dane Jacob Bukhave - great name by the way on a 7:00. Just makes me wonder if we will take "a leap of faith" and give our Danish prospect Andreas Lyager a return ticket; once Nicolai's Polish fixtures kick in ?.

We would settle for any sort of speedway in West Yorkshire. Its staggering that nearly 20 years have idled by without a single turn of a wheel in anger in an area that was once one of the cornerstones of the sport on this Island. But sure the NL looks set for a healthy campaign.

I wouldn't worry too much about that; some people may have indicated attending and then elected not to. I think the important thing is that the BSPA were prepared to sit down with those who attended and discuss a range of topics with fans who care about Speedway. Would not have bothered me had I gone and sat down with them on my own; its that I was able to have that opportunity sets Speedway apart from practically any other sport. I mean just imagine trying to get round a table with the bosses of the FA Premier League !. Sounds like there was lots of passionate debate and I am sure those attending on both sides took at least something away from it; and as OleOleOle has done share it with others. It was not just a fans forum; as there was also constructive dialogue with rider representatives before hand. So full marks to Chairman & Vice Chairman for coming up with this; and bet next season more of us will be in attendance. Far too much cynicism and negativity; for goodness sake Speedways back in a month; New National Stadium and some good young riders coming through the training tracks; lets be positive and work with a lot of good that exits in our great sport to move forward together. It is not how many turned up; the point is that everyone of us was given the chance to apply get round the table with the Speedway Controllers (subject to 300). That's the point ! it don't matter if one person turned up it is not meant to be indicative of the number of us who care about the sport. Sure everyone on here cares about speedway otherwise you would go to a Lacross forum or something.

Nice bit of inter-track co-operation and consideration for the travelling fans. Hope the Glasgow GP Army get behind it and swell the crowd July 10. Fans will be buzzing from the GP and should round off a great Speedway weekend in style at the EWR.

Thanks for clearing that one up.

Could do; but Josh and Zeddy are effectively 1 and 2 in our averages; so are you allowed to pair them ?. Might be wrong ?

How should we line up 1-7 at the start of the season ?. If the heat format I am looking at is the right one - Speedway Plus Prog Generator. I would line us up 1. Josh A 2. Klindt 3. Ryan 4. Alex 5. Zeddy 6.Wilko 7.Josh B That way we hit the ground running in Heat1. Josh B pairs with Wilko -Ht2 6; Zeddy- Ht5; Klindt- Ht8 and Ryan- Ht12 - assuming he takes his four rides?. Josh gets plenty of experienced covered in three heats and Zeddy has plenty of track craft to help out Josh. Ryan and Alex get three rides as a pair Ht3-5 and 9 to capitalise on a bit of Aussie spirit ! Zeddy pairs with Wilko-Ht7; and again in Ht11; finally with Josh A-Ht13 We have Alex and Wilko in Ht14 who you can stick your lot on them to give it a go and set us up for Ht15. So if I have the right heat formulae here; I would set up from the off as outlined.

Nicolai Klindts season fixture seem to be confirming that he has no Scunthorpe commitments at this stage beyond Somerset away on 19 April.

One slight concern I have is the 3pointers going into turns one and two; there might be more than a few "hairy moments" if they get the idea of getting stuck in without the necessary experience. Might be fine if they get out the gate; but if they don't (and most will miss it) then if they come together on turn one two; and decide to shut their eyes and hope; it could all go pear shaped. I do not mean to underestimate the 3pointers clearly everyone has to learn sometime; and some the hard way. Theres a bit of difference between winning races in the NL and then stepping up to race at PL level. But good luck to all the guys; it will be interesting watching them go about their racing this season.

Andreas Lyager is in the same Częstochowa squad as Nicolai Klindt in the Polish League; so again it will depend how Częstochowa intend to use Andreas. He definitely has it in him to be one of the next up and coming Danish riders; just think back to how quickly he sized up the EWR in his limited appearances last season. When Nicolai's Częstochowa commitments kick in the management will need to make a decision and I suppose someone like Andre Compton might be in mind ?; But for me Andreas deserves a chance to prove we have another great young rider in our midst.

Just reading all this; for gods sake lets keep political correctness out of speedway. Speedway for obvious reason ls aint inclusive and it aint diverse but it definitely is Race-ist! Long may it remain so.

Read Tay's words in this weeks Speedway Star; you have to say if your in a frame of mind that makes you doubt yourself in this game it is best to stick your hand up. Absolute respect to him for his honest assessment of where he is with his recovery from previous bashes and where he see's himself in life. Plus the benefit of his fathers history with injury and no doubt some sound words of advice. Cannot be anything worse than having all our expectations on his shoulders at the starting gate; and thinking "hell can I cut it?" No way not in this game; lines too fine; we all know only too well. You cannot have self doubt for one second. For me as for Tay; if am not willing to give it all I've got - I'm best off outer here ! Nice piece from Nicolai as well; sounds to be preparing well for his return to the Elite and early season stint for us. I am confident he can get us out the blocks with some good numbers on his race card.

Won't be many taking points away at the EWR this season sparky !

Weak ?; don't see how you arrive at that analysis I would say Scunny look one of the more capable outfits. A fit Josh Auty and Ryan Douglas; Alex Davies starting on a level with the rest of them; and add Nicolai Klindt. All should up their averages. Zdneck Holub looked a strong rider with quality machinery; he will not be making up the numbers. Carl Wilkinson is arguably the best No6 in the League and will challenging to move up the order. Josh Bailey ? like all the NL fast trackers we have to see how they cope. But I have a hunch that JB is going to be one of the better ones. So weak ?; no not for me I fancy us I really do.