Edwards: Back the boys!
Redcar reserve Jason Edwards has issued a rallying cry ahead of the Bears opening playoff match tomorrow night as Redcar face off against the Oxford Cheetahs with tapes up at 7:30pm at the ECCO Arena.
Edwards, who has hit an impressive paid 25 across his last 4 meetings in British Speedway has urged the incredible Redcar support to turn it up a notch ahead of tomorrow’s crunch clash, “ There’s nothing better than a full stadium at the ECCO Arena, the support we get from the fans is great but we need them more than ever tomorrow!”
The young Brit is looking forward to getting his play-off campaign underway on home soil, “ It will be nice to start our play-offs at home and hopefully we can start off on the right foot against Oxford. Nevertheless, wherever we are, we just need to score points to try and win as many meetings as possible to top the group!”
With Gavin Parr switching the riding order to have ‘2 of his own’ at 1 & 5, Kyle Howarth guests at number 4 in place of Charles Wright and Edwards is confident his Sheffield teammate can do the job, “ Kyle will be wanting as many meetings as possible. Kyle is a number 1 in the league but Charles is a massive miss for us.”
Edwards, a recent acquisition for the Sheffield Tigers in the Sports Insure Premiership, is happy with his late season form, “ I’ve been riding a hell of a lot recently and I have been happy with my form. I have taken a lot from my Sheffield meetings and hopefully I can put that into Redcar’s matches.”
Redcar bring in the aforementioned Kyle Howarth to guest in place of Charles Wright whilst Redcar regular Luke Harrison comes in for Jake Mulford. Additionally, Danny King will captain the side for the remainder of the season due to Wright’s season ending injury. Meanwhile, Oxford track a full 1-7 with Scott Nicholls set to make his first appearance of the season at the ECCO Arena whilst ex Bears Lewis Kerr and Jordan Jenkins once again return to their 2022 home.
Supporters are reminded that tomorrow’s meeting is being live streamed by our streaming partners, TapesUp Productions at www.redcar-speedway.tv
Season ticket holders are also reminded that tomorrow’s play-off match is not part of their season ticket package.
Redcar Agilia Bears
1 – Danny King (C) 8.54
2 – Danyon Hume 4.88
3 – Connor Bailey 5.60
4 – Kyle Howarth (G) 8.00
5 – Erik Riss 7.62
6 – Jason Edwards 4.25
7 – Luke Harrison (G) 3.14
TM – Gavin Parr
Monarch Oxford Cheetahs
1. Sam Masters 9.66
2. Cameron Heeps 4.87
3. Lewi Kerr 8.36
4. Jordan Jenkins 5.66
5. Scott Nicholls (C) 8.80
6. Henry Atkins 4.40
7. Ashton Boughen 3.00
TM Peter Schroeck