Rathbone: There’s nothing to fear!
Ahead of the Middlesbrough “Heat Floors” Tigers home bow tomorrow night, local lad Ben Rathbone has insisted that there is “nothing to fear” for the Tigers as the side take on the Belle Vue Colts at the ECCO Arena this Friday with tapes up at 7:30.
Rathbone, who has realised his dream of being a full-time member of his hometown club, is confident ahead of the side’s WSRA National League clash, ” I don’t think the Colts have got anyone to be feared. The way the WRSA National League is built this year, I think anyone can beat anyone so I’m hoping the boys can go out and do just that!”
The Tigers middle order man has admitted to some nerves ahead of his home debut, ” I am a little nervous, but not too much! All in all I am really looking forward to the meeting.”
The Tigers have had a tough start to the season, with three away defeats but Rathbone is not unduly worried, ” I think we will work things out, and hopefully that will start tomorrow night! We have had the three tough away meetings and I think the younger lads especially can get dialled in around the ECCO Arena and get some wins on the board!”
The 27 year old is confident he will hit some big scores around his home track, ” I will be looking to score some big points and I am sure the likes of Jamie Halder will as well, I’m confident!”
Rathbone has also stressed the importance of himself and Danny Phillips, the Tigers homegrown stars enjoying the meeting, ” We have to go out there and enjoy the meeting. Me and Dan have been going to Redcar for a long time now so for us it will be key to race the match and not the occasion, and if we can do that, we can be a match for anyone at Redcar!”
Middlesbrough number 1, Jake Mulford makes a return to the side after he missed the meeting at Oxford with the rest of the side unchanged. However, it is all change for the Colts as their number 1, Sam Hagon is on World u21 qualifier duty with rider replacement covering the new British u21 champion’s outings. Additionally, Belle Vue also bring in Dayle Wood and Sam McGurk as guests.
Supporters are reminded that entry to Friday’s match costs just £10 with kids under 16 free! Season ticket holders are also reminded that their season ticket covers all WSRA National League fixtures meaning there is no extra charge to attend this meeting.
Fans who cannot attend the historic clash are reminded that the meeting will be live streamed by our streaming partners, Tapes Up Productions at www.redcar-speedway.tv
Middlesbrough “Heat Floors” Tigers
1 Jake Mulford 8.21
2 Ben Rathbone 4.07
3 Daniel Phillips 6.91 (C)
4 Jamie Halder 4.58
5 Ben Trigger 6.34
6 William Hocaniuk 3.00
7 Kai Ward 3.00
™: Stuart Swales
Belle Vue Colts
1. Rider Replacement for Sam Hagon
2. Chad Wirtzfeld 3.81
3. Matt Marson 5.86 (C)
4. Dayle Wood 4.50 (G)
5. Sam McGurk 6.08 (G)
6. Jack Shimelt 3.00
7. Harry McGurk 3.00
TM Steve Williams
