Edwards: Beware the Gladiators!
REDCAR star Jason Edwards knows his side need to be wary of the threat posed by Plymouth as the “Agilia” Bears make the long trip south to take on the Gladiators, with tapes up at 7pm at the Coliseum.
Redcar head into the meeting with an 18 point advantage on aggregate after a convincing 54-36 win on home shale last night.
Edwards, who has amassed an 8 point average in 2025, knows the threat the Gladiators pose. Edwards said, “ Plymouth’s track is a whole beast in itself, they have turned Poole over last week and they are good around the Coliseum but we have a good record there so we will be looking to carry that on tonight.”
The Bears mainstay is happy with how he is progressing in 2025, with Edwards set to finish the season with another numerical improvement according to the greensheet averages. Edwards said, “ I’ve been happy this season, it’s been a steady year, I haven’t done anything spectacular but I’m being consistent and I’m gradually getting better which is the main thing.”
With Gavin Parr competing in a Hyrox competition in the north of England, ex-Bears team manager Jade Mudgway returns to the hotseat for one night only and Edwards is happy to have Mudgway around. Edwards said, “ Let’s hope Gav’s Hyrox competition goes well in the over 50’s category but Jade is always good to have around.”
The Brit also lavished praise on the fantastic support Redcar receive home and away. Edwards remarked, “ No matter where we go the Bears fans turn out in force, whether that is on the back straight at Berwick or on the first bend at Scunthorpe, the Redcar fans are brilliant and there aren’t many clubs like that.”
Redcar bring in Lewi Kerr to guest for the side’s next two fixtures (Plymouth (A) and Scunthorpe (H). with the rest of the side remaining unchanged. A win for the “Agilia” Bears this evening would leave the side in an extremely strong position in Redcar’s play-off quest.
Plymouth are forced into the guest market after the injuries to Ben Barker and Joe Thompson. Additionally, Nicolai Klindt is unavailable and with Tom Spencer still injured, Plymouth boss Garry May has booked three guests and will operate rider replacement.
Zaine Kennedy guest at number one with his brother, Declan Kennedy coming in at number four whilst rider replacement covers for Joe Thompson at number two. Tobias Thomsen continues as a guest as planned but moves to number three whilst Kai Ward once again deputises for the aforementioned Spencer.
Fans who are unable to attend the match are reminded that the meeting will be live streamed at Live Streaming – Plymouth Speedway
Redcar “Agilia” Bears
1 Charles Wright (C) 8.92
2 Jody Scott 4.50
3 Jason Edwards 6.52
4 Lewi Kerr (G) 7.12
5 Danny King 8.57
6 Jake Mulford 4.43
7 Ace Pijper 3.14
™: Jade Mudgway
Plymouth Gladiators
1 Zaine Kennedy (G) 8.69
2 Rider Replacement for Joe Thompson 5.12
3 Tobias Thomsen (G) 5.43
4 Declan Kennedy 5.4
5 Scott Nicholls © 8.60
6 Alfie Bowtell 4.18
7 Kai Ward (G) 2.00
™: Garry May