Marky_Mark Posted 18 hours ago Report Share Posted 18 hours ago (edited) 55 minutes ago, Fozzie4388 said: Can see it now "We've scoured the globe for riders by no one could commit to the schedule so The Scorpions are delighted to announce Nathan Ablitt and Simon Lambert as the final 2 Scorpions". Nathan Ablitt being announced tomorrow Edited 17 hours ago by Marky_Mark 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebaron Posted 17 hours ago Report Share Posted 17 hours ago (edited) At long last I am able to join the debate and re-access this Forum. Taken ages for me to recover my login details. I'll start by saying that Nathan Ablitt is the announcement tomorrow. Nothing at all against Nathan he was really unlucky to miss out last season, so it will be interesting to see how he can pick things up. But overall I have concerns about this Scunthorpe line-up ?. Obviously the BIG signing is Pickering but he looks very much a loan gun. Looking at the other teams, there is not one where I see us going away and managing more than 35 points very often ?. We also look suspect at home. Pickering looks guaranteed six rides every match. There must be more to this than meets the eye, what with Pickering's average reportedly dropping in May a couple of points ? So the intention is to make changes it seems. With still one place to fill 4pts+ can we fit in Declan Kennedy ?. I cannot understand why we invested in Declan last season if we do not bring him back this season. The second season is always the dividend, he's ridden the tracks, understands the British set-up better and he was actually making decent progress. Same with Zaine Kennedy always competitive, great to watch, became a bit of a go to rider for other teams as a guest. But looks as though he's missed out this season ? Are we planning to pancake the averages in the first month to bring Stevie Worral back ?. Far from convinced by the line-up as it stands too many questions than answers. Edited 17 hours ago by thebaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthafence Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago 38 minutes ago, thebaron said: At long last I am able to join the debate and re-access this Forum. Taken ages for me to recover my login details. I'll start by saying that Nathan Ablitt is the announcement tomorrow. Nothing at all against Nathan he was really unlucky to miss out last season, so it will be interesting to see how he can pick things up. But overall I have concerns about this Scunthorpe line-up ?. Obviously the BIG signing is Pickering but he looks very much a loan gun. Looking at the other teams, there is not one where I see us going away and managing more than 35 points very often ?. We also look suspect at home. Pickering looks guaranteed six rides every match. There must be more to this than meets the eye, what with Pickering's average reportedly dropping in May a couple of points ? So the intention is to make changes it seems. With still one place to fill 4pts+ can we fit in Declan Kennedy ?. I cannot understand why we invested in Declan last season if we do not bring him back this season. The second season is always the dividend, he's ridden the tracks, understands the British set-up better and he was actually making decent progress. Same with Zaine Kennedy always competitive, great to watch, became a bit of a go to rider for other teams as a guest. But looks as though he's missed out this season ? Are we planning to pancake the averages in the first month to bring Stevie Worral back ?. Far from convinced by the line-up as it stands too many questions than answers. Very confusing as to why neither Kennedy boys are back. Declan for his first season did well and was only going to get better. Zaine was one of the only shining lights last season for the scorpions. from what I’ve heard with Zaine is that he was initially given a team spot and then was told the spot was no longer his. thus far the scorpion side looks very concerning. After receiving the wooden spoon last season, it looks almost like there going for it again this season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebaron Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago 2 minutes ago, Onthafence said: Very confusing as to why neither Kennedy boys are back. Declan for his first season did well and was only going to get better. Zaine was one of the only shining lights last season for the scorpions. from what I’ve heard with Zaine is that he was initially given a team spot and then was told the spot was no longer his. thus far the scorpion side looks very concerning. After receiving the wooden spoon last season, it looks almost like there going for it again this season. If what you say about Zaine is correct ? then looks out of order. I hope he gets fixed up elsewhere and is back to prove a point. Same with Dec if he misses out. Pickering is going to be very busy in all our fixtures. But he lacks support unless someone steps up big time - Luke ?. I see the idea with MPT he is very capable around Scunny. But...and there always is one can he stay fit ?. As I have said I do not see this Scorpions team looking like this at the end of May. I usually say "I dont like changing". But from this far out I have to say I think we will have to.😳 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago 7 minutes ago, thebaron said: If what you say about Zaine is correct ? then looks out of order. I hope he gets fixed up elsewhere and is back to prove a point. Same with Dec if he misses out. Pickering is going to be very busy in all our fixtures. But he lacks support unless someone steps up big time - Luke ?. I see the idea with MPT he is very capable around Scunny. But...and there always is one can he stay fit ?. As I have said I do not see this Scorpions team looking like this at the end of May. I usually say "I dont like changing". But from this far out I have to say I think we will have to.😳 Didn't someone say that the Kennedys weren't coming over this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted 14 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 14 hours ago Its just a case of what colour the wooden spoon will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted 14 hours ago Report Share Posted 14 hours ago Godfrey said it himself on the 360 speedway podcast, he thought all the clubs who were bringing foreign riders in "is bizarre" when Alfie Bowtell and Lambert are out of a job. Hard to think the guy is the chairman of the BSPL. There's a thought for 2027 actually instead of growing the sport we could close the Championship to British riders only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago Wouldn't worry about Scunny's side because it's going to get ripped up when Picko gets a proper GSA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffa Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago Doesn’t the team have to ride so many matches before changes are allowed? Sure this was a rule before but not sure if it’s now scrapped. 25% of matches before a change is allowed rings a bell🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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