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Only Redcar, Peterborough and Sheffield not riding so not many options R/R might be best especially against this opposition We saw how poor Barker was last Friday Peterborough only really have Nicholls but his average too high There's Howarth or Laser Bjerre but would you want them getting track practice a week before they visit with Sheffield?

PETERBOROUGH can confirm a major investment for their future – with the addition of several new riders to the club’s asset base. The T.Balfe Construction Panthers finalised a deal on the eve of the season for the purchase of five British riders. They announced the signing of Scott Nicholls at press and practice last month, and can now confirm former Panthers riders Chris Harris, Ben Barker and Adam Roynon are also on their retained list. In addition, the arrangement included Jason Garrity, but he has subsequently moved to Scunthorpe in a swap which sees current Peterborough man Michael Palm Toft become a full Panthers asset. Taken from http://www.peterboroughpanthers.co/news.php?extend.3329

That's what Mr Godfrey said

First of all Best Wishes to Steve. Garrity was class will take some stopping round the EWR if he rides like that all season. Auty also. (Garrity sounded like he was loving every minute of it in his Interview. Scunthorpe signed Garrity as an asset from Peterborough with Palm Toft going the other way) They were backed up by a great 1 and 2 Partnership in Worrall and Nielsen, Allen looked good after a few bike troubles and Manzares will be fine after a few meetings, Also Danny Phillips looked pretty good despite his score always on the pace and putting in lots effort. Just one more thing if you see this Rob Thanks for the Shoutout after Heat 1. You've built a great side this year. Hopefully Steve will be back ASAP.

That's good news if that's the case

Just read that Gino has had to pull out of Jon Armstrong's testimonial due to visa issues does this effect him riding for the Scorpions?

Meeting off

Phillips, Allen, Garrity and Manzares have already raced elsewhere. Only Auty and Nielsen are going in cold but i'm sure they'll have been practicing a plenty at the EWR

This Lakeside team will take some stopping in meetings over 2 legs. They'll hammer (no pun intended) most teams at home probably by more then they'll lose by away

Gino and Garrity should blow some cobwebs off at Lakeside on Friday along side Steve

Very good signing from Glasgow. I was quite surprised no body had picked him up in the 2nd tier already especially on the 2 pt average

With Mason Searsby in the Sheffield side?

Danny Phillips according to a friend on facebook who was at the meeting

I'm sure Odsalboy would love to see Saul Bulley or David Speight take Bates's place till he's fit or his Hero Mason Searsby

I wouldn't be concerned about Scunthorpe not naming their number 7. In 2002 Hull Vikings didn't name their number 7 till everyone turned up at the press and practice day. Although I hope for Scunthorpe's sake it's not David Speight like it was for Hull

Made the Colts stronger

Anders Rowe, Taylor Hampshire and Jacob Clouting sign

I'm wondering where does the 5.20 figure mentioned on Edinburgh's website come from? Do Buster and Co at the head quarters just put some numbers in a hat and draw one at random nowadays?

Says Mateusz is 4.54 on Poole's website

The only problem is with picking a random number 7 who won't be expected to score is if a rider gets injured meaning r/r or worse the strong reserve gets injured leaving the number 7 having to take 7 rides could cost the team a meeting. So it nyeeds to be someone who can at least mix it or be on pace. Not someone like Bulley, Dwyer, Halder or McDonald whose names I've seen mentioned. Jack Thomas or Bickley (if he doesn't ride for Workington) would be great candidates.

Jack Smith signing 3 for Sheffield

Short season that's the usual in Poland, Sweden etc and the less meetings less chance of having to freeze your crown jewels off in March and October

Barker already signed for Redcar

Everyone knows I'm not Godfrey's biggest fan but i'd like to congratulate him on building a very decent playoff challenging side this year. I wish them all the best for the new season, Hopefully it'll bring the crowds back. It's a shame Young Jenkins is only doing NL this year as he would of been an ideal candidate for the Number 7 role. Can't think of many others that would fit the number 7 role perhaps Jack Thomas from Kent then there's Tom Brennan although he lives a long way from Scunthorpe, Also David Wallinger (Not as strong as Thomas or Brennan) as I know Scunthorpe used him a few time last years or Taylor Hampshire with the top 6 Scunny have built at least they'll be no pressure on whoever does take then number 7 Jacket Hopefully for Scunthorpe a hidden Gem can pop up during the winter months at the EWR.

Paul Bowen rides at 7 for the comets