crescent girl Posted Friday at 04:25 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 04:25 PM R.E.D Bandits are at full strength on Saturday as they begin one of the biggest weeks in their recent history. Next week sees the historical cup giant-killers meet Poole – who they beat to win the trophy in 1989 – in their first semi-final for 21 years. But first they entertain table-topping Scunthorpe Scorpions at Shielfield Park tomorrow (Saturday, start 7pm) looking to extend their 100 per cent home record. Jordan Jenkins, signed as short-term injury cover for Reid Battye, made a dream debut with 13 points in last week’s narrow victory over Glasgow. With Battye pencilled in for the first week of July to return from a broken back, another big performance from the 24-year-old could give the Berwick management a selection headache as they chase glory on three fronts. Peter Kildemand returned from injury against the Tigers and scored 15 points in breathtaking fashion, continuing his fine form in the Premiership earlier in the week with nine points for Belle Vue. Scunthorpe are led by big-scoring former Edinburgh Monarch Josh Pickering but will be without Luke Harrison who is one of four Great Britain teenagers, including Redcar’s Jody Scott, looking to qualify for the European under-19 Championship final. Buxton’s Alfie Bowtell guests. “Everyone at the club is excited by the cup semi-final but we firstly need to get more points on the board in the Championship,” team manager Stewart Dickson said. “Scunthorpe have already won at Redcar and drawn at Edinburgh and we know what Josh Pickering and Connor Mountain are capable of around Shielfield Park" “There’s a couple more riders with limited experience around here so they are unknown quantities. But really it is a question of every Berwick rider concentrating on doing their own job, proving their worth in the squad" “As long as that happens the result will come. Then we can think about Poole on Wednesday.” Tickets can be pre-booked by the club website, or cash can be paid at the gate. Turnstiles, etc, open at 6pm. Car parking is free. Berwick Bandits 1. Peter Kildemand 7.78 2. Jye Etheridge 5.67 (C) 3. Victor Palovaara 6.76 4. Lasse Fredriksen 4.69 5. Nick Morris 6.91 6. Jack Smith 3.03 7. Jordan Jenkins 4.57 Scunthorpe Scorpions 1 Josh Pickering 9.54 capt 2 Connor Mountain 5.62 3 Alfie Bowtell (Guest)4.92 4 Dan Gilkes(r/r) 4.97 5 Michael Palm Toft 5.90 6 Ryan Ingram 4.26 7 Nathan Ablitt 4.70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted Friday at 06:45 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 06:45 PM With you talking about Berwick's cup exploits, what year was it they borrowed Derwent park to ride against Weymouth? Was it 1987 or 1985 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted Friday at 07:13 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 07:13 PM (edited) 31 minutes ago, Neila said: With you talking about Berwick's cup exploits, what year was it they borrowed Derwent park to ride against Weymouth? Was it 1987 or 1985 1981 Edited Friday at 07:17 PM by Normski update 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted Friday at 08:41 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 08:41 PM 1 hour ago, Normski said: 1981 Was there.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted Friday at 09:04 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 09:04 PM Wow I must be getting old 😜 but thinking now I was only 16 and working on the track as a pusher 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted Friday at 09:15 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 09:15 PM 33 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Was there.👍 9 minutes ago, Neila said: Wow I must be getting old 😜 but thinking now I was only 16 and working on the track as a pusher 😃 Some of us weren't even born! 🤭😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted Friday at 09:20 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 09:20 PM 5 minutes ago, LisaColette said: Some of us weren't even born! 🤭😁 Lucky you 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted yesterday at 10:22 AM Author Report Share Posted yesterday at 10:22 AM No live stream tonight -- ya gotta be there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie4388 Posted 15 hours ago Report Share Posted 15 hours ago Congratulations to Palm Toft on his amazing 2 points beating Ryan Ingram twice great achievement. 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted 14 hours ago Report Share Posted 14 hours ago Who is going to make way when Battye returns.? just asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSC67 Posted 13 hours ago Report Share Posted 13 hours ago That was surprisingly comfortable, I expected a stiffer test from The Scorpions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted 13 hours ago Report Share Posted 13 hours ago 10 minutes ago, DSC67 said: That was surprisingly comfortable, I expected a stiffer test from The Scorpions Really! Apart from Picko they are pretty weak regarding Shielfield form IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted 13 hours ago Report Share Posted 13 hours ago 9 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Really! Apart from Picko they are pretty weak regarding Shielfield form IMO. I am amazed MPT is still in the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago 22 minutes ago, Robinh88 said: I am amazed MPT is still in the side. Would agree,he’s stealing money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago 27 minutes ago, Robinh88 said: I am amazed MPT is still in the side. 3 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Would agree,he’s stealing money. Who do you replace him with ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago 8 minutes ago, StevePark said: Who do you replace him with ? You! Couldn’t be any worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scunny1 Posted 11 hours ago Report Share Posted 11 hours ago The annoying thing is he scored a 5 ride paid maximum against the Bandits in the home leg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 8 hours ago, scunny1 said: The annoying thing is he scored a 5 ride paid maximum against the Bandits in the home leg! He is a frustrating rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 10 hours ago, Robinh88 said: I am amazed MPT is still in the side. On defence of MPT, what do you expect from a 6 point rider racing in the difficult number 5 position? You can't magically declare he should be an 8 point rider, just because he's the second heat leader. I'm sure Scunthorpe & MPT hoped for a little improvement, rather than holding his average, but what 6 point rider is gonna come in & score points as their back up to Pickering? If a heat leader was available, should've signed him after Pickering's average dropped and before Ingram's average rose. So blame the management for not having a second heat leader, rather than a "second string" having to ride "out of position". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 4 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: On defence of MPT, what do you expect from a 6 point rider racing in the difficult number 5 position? You can't magically declare he should be an 8 point rider, just because he's the second heat leader. I'm sure Scunthorpe & MPT hoped for a little improvement, rather than holding his average, but what 6 point rider is gonna come in & score points as their back up to Pickering? If a heat leader was available, should've signed him after Pickering's average dropped and before Ingram's average rose. So blame the management for not having a second heat leader, rather than a "second string" having to ride "out of position". The rider doesnt dictate how long rides for a club. Was more the point i was getting at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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