Parr: Reserves will be key!
REDCAR boss Gavin Parr believes the Bears reserves will be key if the side are to maintain their 100% home record and beat the Glasgow Tigers tomorrow night. The “Agilia” Bears are aiming to make it three wins on the bounce with tapes up at 7:30pm at the ECCO Arena.
Redcar have named ex-Bear Ben Trigger in place of Jake Mulford at reserve whilst rider replacement operates at number four with no suitable guest available for Erik Riss.
The cycle speedway man explained how hard it has been looking for a suitable guest.
Parr said, “ I left Redcar last week believing we had got two great guests in Lewi Kerr and Tobias Thomsen but with Jake now at reserve we don’t get the extra 5% which means we can’t use Tobias. We were also pretty sure we had Lewi for Erik but unfortunately he has another commitment. With other fixtures and rider unavailability, we have been unable to secure a suitable guest so we have opted to go with r/r.”
Parr, who oversaw Redcar’s first away league win of the season at Workington five days ago, knows the importance of the reserves. Parr said, “ I see the top three cancelling each other out so the reserves will be vital. We outscored Glasgow at reserve so for us to win we will need to do that again. Ben Trigger has a point to prove and he rides the ECCO Arena excellently, I’ve got no doubt he can do the job for us.”
Despite the odds being against the Bears, the enthusiastic boss is confident Redcar can do the job. Parr said, “ I know this team can get the job done. Sometimes, wounded animals are at their most dangerous so I’m hoping we can keep the ball rolling and get another big win.”
Jake Mulford will return to Redcar colours next week at Oxford and Parr is happy to see the club being closer to a full strength side. Parr said, “ Jake hasn’t rode for Redcar much this season. He is looking forward to being back as all of this travelling has been tough on him.”
Redcar’s superb pair of weekend wins has boosted the club’s play-off hopes and the Bears boss is happy with the side’s recent form. Parr said, “ Last weekend put us in a great position for the play-offs so I’m hoping we can get a result with our backs against the wall.”
Glasgow travel to the ECCO Arena without Dan Thompson who is on SGP 2 duty with rider replacement operating at number three. The Tigers, who sit 2nd in the Cab Direct Championship, are on a high after securing two wins over Berwick last weekend, including a super heat win at Shielfield Park on Saturday.
Redcar, as mentioned, bring in Trigger for Mulford at six whilst Jody Scott moves to the main body at number two. Rider replacement for Riss means King, Edwards, Scott and the reserves are eligible to take the German’s rides.
Fans who are unable to attend the meeting are reminded that the meeting will be live streamed at www.redcar-speedway.tv
Redcar “Agilia” Bears
1 Charles Wright (c) 8.92
2 Jody Scott 4.50
3 Jason Edwards 6.52
4 RR for Erik Riss
5 Danny King 8.57
6 Ben Trigger (G) 4.43
7 Ace Pijper 3.14
TM: Gavin Parr
Glasgow Tigers
1 Chris Harris (c) 9.32
2 Villads Nagel 5.00
3 R/R for Dan Thompson8.54
4 Leon Flint 6.83
5 Kyle Howarth 7.84
6 Freddy Hodder 2.08
7 Max Perry 2.00
8 Stene Pijper
TM – Cameron Brown.