Redcar ready for Pirates raid!
Redcar are set for a titanic clash against fellow play-off chasers the Poole Pirates tonight at the Media Prima Arena, (19:30 start). Poole have had a fantastic season so far and they amassed an impressive 30 points from their first 12 meetings. The Bears are no slouches though and they will be gunning for all 3 points as they pursue their own battle for a place in the top 2 of the Championship table.
Redcar continue to track their 6 man side with rider replacement still in operation whilst Poole hand a debut to their recent Danish signing Benjamin Basso alongside Ben Cook, who continues his comeback from the leg injury sustained when impressively guesting for the Bears against Newcastle back in July. Poole are yet to visit the Media Prima Arena this season, although several members of their side have already raced competitive laps around the circuit. In addition to Cook, Stefan Nielsen has raced in 2 meetings as a guest whilst Rory Schlein rode for Birmingham earlier in the season in another guest appearance. Moreover, Danyon Hume has the most recent experience around the track as he rode for the Plymouth Gladiators in last week’s entertaining encounter. Finally, Poole are led on their northern away meetings by Teesside speedway legend Gary Havelock who is the greatest rider ever to represent the club.
Redcar team manager Jade Mudgway is fully aware of the threat Poole bring to the Media Prima Arena, “Tonight, we welcome the Poole Pirates, who are in some brilliant form and strong all the way through their team. On top of that, they will be managed by our own Gary Havelock, so will be very tough to beat tonight, but we can get the job done. We will need all the noise you can make to push us out the gate!”
Additionally, Redcar’s Michael Palm-Toft believes the Bears are the favourites for the clash, “I don’t think anyone comes to Redcar and expects us to be the underdogs, we all want to win and especially at our home track. Furthermore, I think we are heading in the right direction as a side and everyone is settling in well around our home track.”
Redcar Agilia Bears.
1. Charles Wright 9.26 (C)
2. James Sarjeant. 4.62
3. Jake Allen 7.13
4. Rider replacement for Jordan Stewart
5. Michael Palm Toft 7.55
6. Anders Rowe. 4.22
7. Jordan Jenkins. 2*
TM Jade Mudgway.
Poole Pirates
1 Rory Schlein 8.62
2 Benjamin Basso – 5.00
3 Stevie Worrall – 7.96
4 Stefan Nielsen 4.29
5 Danny King (C) – 7.92
6 Ben Cook – 4.00
7 Danyon Hume 3*
TM Gary Havelock
