Post by Genghis on Apr 3, 2014 9:55:16 GMT
DOUGLAS BOOST FOR SCORPIONS
THE FLUID-AIR POWER Scunthorpe Scorpions are involved in a double-dose of League Cup action against the Redcar Bears this week.
The Scorpions travel to Redcar tonight (Thursday), before entertaining the Bears at the Eddie Wright Raceway on Sunday afternoon (3pm) in a double-header also featuring the Scunthorpe Stags in National League Knockout Cup action against the King’s Lynn Young Stars.
A big boost for the Scorpions is that Australian Ryan Douglas received his visa through the post on Monday, and is hot-footing it to the UK. His flight is due to arrive this morning.
Barring any hiccups, Douglas is expected to line-up at Redcar tonight, and will definitely be back for Sunday’s home meeting.
Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey said: “It will be great to have Ryan back.
“As I said to the supporters over the Public Address on Sunday, one rider does not make a team, but he can make a big difference, especially when he’s a high-scoring reserve.
“Of course, it was a disappointment to lose at home to Sheffield last week, and no-one likes us losing at home less than me, but there were plenty of positives in there.
“Our skipper Ashley Birks was just fantastic. Six months ago, his whole career hung in the balance after he sustained a back injury – and the chances of him being ready for the start of this season seemed remote.
“But he’s worked hard to get himself back in physical and mental shape, and he was rewarded with a paid 11 score last Sunday, and then also finished up on the rostrum in the individual at Sheffield on Monday. It’s just like Ash has never been away.”
Godfrey is looking forward to a cracking meeting against the Bears on Sunday.
He said: “I think it’s going to be a belter. Redcar have three ex-Scorpions in their side in Carl Wilkinson, Richard Hall and Jan Graversen. It promises to be a terrific meeting, with great racing – and I also want a Scorpions win!”
Sunday’s adult admission price for the double-header is £17. It’s just £2 more than a single Premier League meeting at the Eddie Wright Raceway, for 15 extra heats of action.
The circuit rightfully has won the award, several times, for being the best racetrack in the Premier League, so a full and exciting day of racing is ahead.
Adult: £17.00
Student/OAP: £15.00
Child (10 – 17): £5.00
Child (0 – 9) Free (accompanied by paying adult)
Family Ticket £39 (2 adults, 2 Children 10-16)
Match Programme: £1.00
Expected teams for Sunday (English unless stated):
FluidAir Power Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Anders Mellgren (Sweden), 2. David Howe, 3. Thomas Jørgensen (Denmark), 4. Ashley Birks, 5. Josh Auty, 6. Matt Williamson, 7. Ryan Douglas (Australia).
Redcar Bears: 1. Richard Lawson, 2. Carl Wilkinson, 3. Hugh Skidmore (Australia), 3. Richard Hall, 5. Aaron Summers (Australia), 6. Jan Graversen (Denmark), 7. Luke Crang.
Scunthorpe Stags: 1. Lee Dicken, 2. Sam Woods, 3. Danno Verge, 4. Adam Kirby, 5. Steve Jones, 6. Liam Sanderson, 7. Ryan MacDonald (Scotland).
King’s Lynn Young Stars: 1. Lewis Rose, 2. Darren Mallett, 3. James Cockle, 4. Darryl Ritchings, 5. Kyle Hughes, 6. Josh Bailey, 7. Scott Campos.
Redcar Bears at EWR
Ave Ave Best
Name Lge M R Pts BP (no BP) (w BP) Performance
Luke Crang DEBUT PL MEETING @ EWR
Jan Graversen PL 20 89 99 24 4.45 5,53 9 + 4 from 7 rides (2012)
Richard Hall PL 44 203 376 23 7.41 7.86 17 from 6 rides (2008)
Richard Lawson PL 9 37 52 5 5.62 6.16 12 + 1 from 5 rides (2012)
Hugh Skidmore PL 16 76 120 10 6.32 6.84 11 + 1 from 5 rides (inc 6 pts T/R (2012))
Aaron Summers PL 12 55 74 4 5.38 5.67 10 + 1 from 6 rides (inc 4 pts T/R 2010))
Carl Wilkinson PL 85 381 694 66 7.29 7.98 16 + 1 from 6 rides (2010)
Other Notes
Luke Crang
Rode for the Redcar Cubs in the NJL before riding for Coventry in the National League last season.
Riding in his debut Premier League season with the Bears.
Jan Graversen
Former Scunthorpe Scorpion who won the 2010 Kenny Smith Memorial Trophy Meeting.
Member of King's Lynn's Premier League Championship, Premier Trophy and KO Cup Winning Teams in 2009.
Richard Hall
Former Scunthorpe rider who has scored over 450 points for the club.
Member of Peterborough's Elite League Championship Winning Team in 2006.
Member of Peterborough's Elite League Shield Winning Team in 2007.
Richard Lawson
Member of Workington's Premier League Fours Winning Team in 2009.
Member of Workington's Young Shield Winning Team in 2010.
Named as a 'doubling-up' rider with Lakeside for the 2014 Elite League Season.
Hugh Skidmore
2009 New South Wales State Champion.
Made his Premier League debut in 2009 for Sheffield and now in his second season with Redcar.
A rider who has rode for the Scorpions as a Guest on several occasions.
Aaron Summers
Member of Edinburgh's Premier League Championship and Premier Trophy Winning Teams in 2008.
Member of Edinburgh's Premier League Play-Off Winning Teams in 2008 and 2009.
Member of Coventry's Elite League Winning Team in 2010.
Member of Birmingham's Premier League Four-Team Championship Winning Team in 2010.
Carl Wilkinson
Former Scunthorpe rider who is the 6th highest points scorer of all-time for the club (1207 points scored).
Member of Boston's Conference League KO Cup Winning Team in 2000.
Member of Peterborough's Conference League Winning Team in 1997.
Redcar Bears' Results at EWR
30 March 2008 PT D Scunthorpe 45 Redcar 45
06 June 2008 PL L Scunthorpe 52 Redcar 41
19 June 2009 PL L Scunthorpe 49 Redcar 44
31 July 2009 KOC L Scunthorpe 50 Redcar 39
02 October 2009 YS L Scunthorpe 56 Redcar 34
05 April 2010 PT L Scunthorpe 50 Redcar 42
02 May 2010 PL L Scunthorpe 57 Redcar 34
09 September 2011 PL L Scunthorpe 52 Redcar 41
07 October 2011 PL Ph 2 L Scunthorpe 65 Redcar 25
27 April 2012 LC L Scunthorpe 54 Redcar 36
14 September 2012 PL L Scunthorpe 55 Redcar 38
14 June 2013 KOC W Scunthorpe 41 Redcar 49
12 July 2013 PL L Scunthorpe 45 Redcar 44
(stats courtesy of John Eyre)
Scunthorpe Scorpions Team sponsors:
FluidAir Power Ltd:
www.fluidair-power.co.uk
THE FLUID-AIR POWER Scunthorpe Scorpions are involved in a double-dose of League Cup action against the Redcar Bears this week.
The Scorpions travel to Redcar tonight (Thursday), before entertaining the Bears at the Eddie Wright Raceway on Sunday afternoon (3pm) in a double-header also featuring the Scunthorpe Stags in National League Knockout Cup action against the King’s Lynn Young Stars.
A big boost for the Scorpions is that Australian Ryan Douglas received his visa through the post on Monday, and is hot-footing it to the UK. His flight is due to arrive this morning.
Barring any hiccups, Douglas is expected to line-up at Redcar tonight, and will definitely be back for Sunday’s home meeting.
Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey said: “It will be great to have Ryan back.
“As I said to the supporters over the Public Address on Sunday, one rider does not make a team, but he can make a big difference, especially when he’s a high-scoring reserve.
“Of course, it was a disappointment to lose at home to Sheffield last week, and no-one likes us losing at home less than me, but there were plenty of positives in there.
“Our skipper Ashley Birks was just fantastic. Six months ago, his whole career hung in the balance after he sustained a back injury – and the chances of him being ready for the start of this season seemed remote.
“But he’s worked hard to get himself back in physical and mental shape, and he was rewarded with a paid 11 score last Sunday, and then also finished up on the rostrum in the individual at Sheffield on Monday. It’s just like Ash has never been away.”
Godfrey is looking forward to a cracking meeting against the Bears on Sunday.
He said: “I think it’s going to be a belter. Redcar have three ex-Scorpions in their side in Carl Wilkinson, Richard Hall and Jan Graversen. It promises to be a terrific meeting, with great racing – and I also want a Scorpions win!”
Sunday’s adult admission price for the double-header is £17. It’s just £2 more than a single Premier League meeting at the Eddie Wright Raceway, for 15 extra heats of action.
The circuit rightfully has won the award, several times, for being the best racetrack in the Premier League, so a full and exciting day of racing is ahead.
Adult: £17.00
Student/OAP: £15.00
Child (10 – 17): £5.00
Child (0 – 9) Free (accompanied by paying adult)
Family Ticket £39 (2 adults, 2 Children 10-16)
Match Programme: £1.00
Expected teams for Sunday (English unless stated):
FluidAir Power Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Anders Mellgren (Sweden), 2. David Howe, 3. Thomas Jørgensen (Denmark), 4. Ashley Birks, 5. Josh Auty, 6. Matt Williamson, 7. Ryan Douglas (Australia).
Redcar Bears: 1. Richard Lawson, 2. Carl Wilkinson, 3. Hugh Skidmore (Australia), 3. Richard Hall, 5. Aaron Summers (Australia), 6. Jan Graversen (Denmark), 7. Luke Crang.
Scunthorpe Stags: 1. Lee Dicken, 2. Sam Woods, 3. Danno Verge, 4. Adam Kirby, 5. Steve Jones, 6. Liam Sanderson, 7. Ryan MacDonald (Scotland).
King’s Lynn Young Stars: 1. Lewis Rose, 2. Darren Mallett, 3. James Cockle, 4. Darryl Ritchings, 5. Kyle Hughes, 6. Josh Bailey, 7. Scott Campos.
Redcar Bears at EWR
Ave Ave Best
Name Lge M R Pts BP (no BP) (w BP) Performance
Luke Crang DEBUT PL MEETING @ EWR
Jan Graversen PL 20 89 99 24 4.45 5,53 9 + 4 from 7 rides (2012)
Richard Hall PL 44 203 376 23 7.41 7.86 17 from 6 rides (2008)
Richard Lawson PL 9 37 52 5 5.62 6.16 12 + 1 from 5 rides (2012)
Hugh Skidmore PL 16 76 120 10 6.32 6.84 11 + 1 from 5 rides (inc 6 pts T/R (2012))
Aaron Summers PL 12 55 74 4 5.38 5.67 10 + 1 from 6 rides (inc 4 pts T/R 2010))
Carl Wilkinson PL 85 381 694 66 7.29 7.98 16 + 1 from 6 rides (2010)
Other Notes
Luke Crang
Rode for the Redcar Cubs in the NJL before riding for Coventry in the National League last season.
Riding in his debut Premier League season with the Bears.
Jan Graversen
Former Scunthorpe Scorpion who won the 2010 Kenny Smith Memorial Trophy Meeting.
Member of King's Lynn's Premier League Championship, Premier Trophy and KO Cup Winning Teams in 2009.
Richard Hall
Former Scunthorpe rider who has scored over 450 points for the club.
Member of Peterborough's Elite League Championship Winning Team in 2006.
Member of Peterborough's Elite League Shield Winning Team in 2007.
Richard Lawson
Member of Workington's Premier League Fours Winning Team in 2009.
Member of Workington's Young Shield Winning Team in 2010.
Named as a 'doubling-up' rider with Lakeside for the 2014 Elite League Season.
Hugh Skidmore
2009 New South Wales State Champion.
Made his Premier League debut in 2009 for Sheffield and now in his second season with Redcar.
A rider who has rode for the Scorpions as a Guest on several occasions.
Aaron Summers
Member of Edinburgh's Premier League Championship and Premier Trophy Winning Teams in 2008.
Member of Edinburgh's Premier League Play-Off Winning Teams in 2008 and 2009.
Member of Coventry's Elite League Winning Team in 2010.
Member of Birmingham's Premier League Four-Team Championship Winning Team in 2010.
Carl Wilkinson
Former Scunthorpe rider who is the 6th highest points scorer of all-time for the club (1207 points scored).
Member of Boston's Conference League KO Cup Winning Team in 2000.
Member of Peterborough's Conference League Winning Team in 1997.
Redcar Bears' Results at EWR
30 March 2008 PT D Scunthorpe 45 Redcar 45
06 June 2008 PL L Scunthorpe 52 Redcar 41
19 June 2009 PL L Scunthorpe 49 Redcar 44
31 July 2009 KOC L Scunthorpe 50 Redcar 39
02 October 2009 YS L Scunthorpe 56 Redcar 34
05 April 2010 PT L Scunthorpe 50 Redcar 42
02 May 2010 PL L Scunthorpe 57 Redcar 34
09 September 2011 PL L Scunthorpe 52 Redcar 41
07 October 2011 PL Ph 2 L Scunthorpe 65 Redcar 25
27 April 2012 LC L Scunthorpe 54 Redcar 36
14 September 2012 PL L Scunthorpe 55 Redcar 38
14 June 2013 KOC W Scunthorpe 41 Redcar 49
12 July 2013 PL L Scunthorpe 45 Redcar 44
(stats courtesy of John Eyre)
Scunthorpe Scorpions Team sponsors:
FluidAir Power Ltd:
www.fluidair-power.co.uk