PhilK

I am still looking forward to this meeting greatly, Garrity and Irving are two exciting riders to watch and add them to the rest on show we still have a great meeting to see. I wouldn't insult Halsey, Nielsen, Jacobs, Bates and Terry-Daley by bleating on about the missing Heeps and Blackbird, but then for me it has always been club first! Obviously Dudley supporters on here view it differently. I wonder how Bekker, Greenwood, Ritchings and W-Williams feel as they seem to almost have been dismissed with Morris and Roynon missing?

Well you are at least consistent! consistently wrong If Heeps wasn't injured he would have been riding for Ipswich on Sunday, so his injury made no difference for Sunday, keeping up? How about trying to post facts for once Heathen1984? Actually you do your side an injustice, with Irving booked as a guest you could still win (he was excellent in the NL Pairs at Mildenhall recently), alot will depend on our choice of guest (from who is available), don't suppose you had considered that.

Tom Young guests for Mildenhall. Rode well I believe when Scunny visited recently beating both Kerr and Cockle scoring 12+1

What confusion about last week??? It was advertised long before the meeting that it would be a 3pm start!! Actually posted on the clubs facebook page on 22nd July and on their Official website on the 20th July. As the meeting was not until Sunday 5th August surey that was enough notice? Of course unfortunately due to weather conditions it didn't in fact start until 4.45pm, but surely that was better than another rainoff?

I have been asked to post this by the Mildenhall promotion SO PLEASE don't shoot the messenger, I know nothing of what is going on. - The only meeting that there was an agreement with Leicester to change was the Stoke meeting. We have not discussed with anyone changing the start time for the Dudley fixture, we do not know where these rumours started. Dudley have never spoken to us about changing the meeting start time. The meeting will be starting at 4.30pm on the 19th August - Mildenhall will actually also be without Cameron Heeps, so it is not as one sided as being stated. For me (and this is my personal view) it is a great pity that five top riders will miss what should be one of the fixtures of the season, but I guess that is what can happen when both teams are full of exciting young riders on the way up.Also had the weather been kinder I would have said move it to another date, but free fixtures are few and far between this season I would think (I don't know) after all the rainoffs.

Agree 2ndbendpostie, totally out of order. As Mildenhall supporters we have to face up to the fact that if our young team is successful the result will be the riders moving up to the PL either this year or in the future. Personally I have no problem with that. Top quality post Damon, some people have short memories too. It was only two years ago the club was closing for the third time in our history, and the future looked pretty bleak! I'd say since the current promotion took over we have had little to complain about.

Usual quality comment :rolleyes: Who do you suggest they replace Blackbird with? And if you are right and he "gets dumped" by Leicester maybe a short period of R/R may work in our favour? As for Saturday night R/R at Number two seems ok to me, Nielsen, Halsey, Jacobs and either of the reserves should be ok. Looking forward to the meeting and hopefully we will bounce back immediately after Sundays blip and claim three if not all four points!!

From the Mildenhall website - Mildenhall Fen Tigers have been given a boost ahead of their crucial National League clash with Stoke Potters at West Row this Sunday (3pm), with up-and-coming teenage star Josh Bates declaring himself fit to ride despite a heavy fall at Buxton last weekend. It had been feared the youngster was facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines, after landing on the shoulder that's caused him trouble since an early season crash. But after treatment from speedway specialist Brian Simpson he will be able to race on Sunday. Mildenhall Co-promoter Michael Lee said, "The problem with Josh's shoulder is quite complicated and at some point he will need to give it some rest to let it fully recover. But, as always, Mr Simpson's treatment has been a massive help and Josh is determined to carry on riding." Lee is fully aware that another tough task lies ahead for the Fen Tigers as they look to keep their unbeaten league record intact against the Potters. "With Simon Lambert back and Ashley Birks leading them, they can never be under estimated and I'm sure Ben Reade will be determined to make up for the off day he had here in the Pairs. We had some terrific tussles with them home and away last year, where we came out firmly on top, so I am sure they'd love to get one back on us." Before the two sides battle it out for the league points on offer, Mildenhall Number One Cameron Heeps will go head to head with Ashley Birks for the Bronze Helmet. "It makes it a great double bill of action and it'll be a real feather in his cap if Cam can win it," Lee added. Fans are also being reminded that Sunday's meeting starts at 3pm and NOT the usual 4.30pm to allow Fen Tigers' skipper Lewis Blackbird time to travel to Leicester where he is riding for the Lions in the evening. There is the chance for supporters to meet stars Cameron Heeps and Joe Jacobs tomorrow (Sat 4th Aug) as they both attend the Lakenheath Carnival . Mildenhall Fen Tigers: 1 Cameron Heeps 9.18 2 Joe Jacobs 6.27 3 Stefan Nielsen 8.65 4 Daniel Halsey 6.62 5 Lewis Blackbird © 7.01 6 Ryan Terry Daley 3.00 7 Josh Bates 3.00 T/M Robert Henry Stoke Potters: 1 Simon Lambert 9.46 2 Adam Wrathall 4.70 3 Tony Atkin 7.84 4 Ross Walter 3.00 5 Ashley Birks 8.28 6 Liam Carr 3.00 7 Ben Reade 3.00 T/M Malcolm Vasey

Of course you are 100 % right, but you may be wasting your breath

Absolute rubbish!

From the safety of our car, I couldn't believe Heat 15 started. Great team effort from The Fen Tigers to fight back from 12 points behind after 9 heats. Special well done to Ryan Terry-Daley 6 rides on a very difficult track after Josh withdrew, a fine effort ot score 6+2!

Line ups - Buxton 1. TBC 2. Dean Felton 3. Luke Priest 4. Adam McKinna 5. Rob Branford 6. Chris Widman 7. Ryan Blacklock Mildenhall 1. Cameron Heeps 2. Joe Jacobs 3. Stefan Nielsen 4. Dan Halsey 5. Lewis Blackbird 6. Ryan Terry - Daley 7. Josh Bates Any news on who will be guesting for Buxton now Charles Wright has signed for Glasgow? Looks a difficult fixture for the Fen Tigers as they look to defend thier 100% win and points record. Hopefully the sun will shine, with lunch at the Three Horseshoes on the agenda followed by hopefully a Mildenhall victory!

Rob Branford is always a popular visitor at Mildenhall chopper. After all he was an 'honorary Fen Tiger' last season when Heeps was out and never let us down on the IoW, at Rye House and Scunthorpe. Over the weekend Charles Wright and Rob provided soem excellent racing

Rubbish, there are some excellent pairs on show still (although obviously Birks being unable to ride is a blow to the event) and with the scoring team riding will come into play. Branford and Wright looked very good last night, and could be lively outsiders. Weather is lovely in Mildenhall, so hopefully a big crowd will turn out for todays racing, which if anything like last nights will be worth seeing

Agree with all the above Adz, saturday night speedway is really good shame it cannot be our usual race night for me. Stefan has just come on incredibly recently, 18, 15 (paid), 14 (paid) and 16 in his last four meetings I think ? (Mr Mungo can correct or confirm). He looks real quality and surely PL teams will be giving him a crack in that league sooner rather than later. Josh looked so smooth on the bike last night, he is improving quickly under the guidance of Louis Carr and the Mildenhall promotion. As for the referee, best left unsaid Buxton were good value though and if ex-Fen Tigers Priest and Felton had shown anything they may well have nicked a point. Definately much improved with Charles Wright in the line up.

If it is 'form', rather than averages surely Stefan Nielsen should be there?

From the Official Mildenhall Website There is a double bill of action at Mildenhall this weekend as the club host the prestigious National League Pairs Championship on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm), following a crucial National League encounter at West Row on Saturday evening (7pm) against the rejuvenated Buxton Hitmen. Co-Promoter Michael Lee feels a great weekend of action lies ahead. "The Pairs promises to be a cracking meeting. I know our boys, Cameron (Heeps) and Lewis (Blackbird) will be there and thereabouts, but the more I look at the rest of the field the more difficult it is to see a weak pairing. I guess that if you had to pick a favourite it might be Simon Lambert and Ashley Birks for Stoke, but suddenly Buxton look strong. Robert Branford loves riding Mildenhall and Charles Wright's return has given them a big boost. "It should be a terrific afternoon's racing and we look forward to welcoming supporters from all over the country to West Row. It's a great honour for us to stage this meeting and we want it to be a day to remember for everyone." The club have kept admission prices pegged at £12 for adults, £11 for concessions, with children under 15 admitted free. There will also be a full colour 24 page souvenir programme. Before that, the Fen Tigers face Buxton on Saturday night, with Lee feeling their long home unbeaten record could come under serious threat. "No offence to Buxton, but a few weeks ago people would have laughed if I had said that, but now they look a strong and classy outfit. Getting Charles Wright back was a real coup for them. We all know what Branford can do around here. Luke Priest and Dean Felton are ex-Mildenhall, so add that together and we have a real challenge on our hands, especially now that Cam and Lewis will be away riding for Ipswich and Leicester. The rest of the boys really will have to dig deep to win this one and it could turn out to be a real thriller. "It would be lovely if fans from other clubs decide to make a weekend of it and come along to this meeting as well. As soon as it's finished we have laid on a disco in the bar so everyone can enjoy a social event and have a great Saturday night." The Fen Tigers have drafted in Aaron Baseby to guest for Heeps and will operate rider replacement for Blackbird. They'll also give a debut to new signing Ryan Daley after the 18-year-old impressed in the Anglia Junior League meeting against Lakeside last Sunday. "He looked really good and wasn't afraid to get stuck in. He scored some great points, so as part of our youth development policy we've decided to give him a run in the team. He has been living in New Zealand with his family for the last few years and has been coached by no less than Ronnie Moore, Barry Briggs and Ivan Mauger!" Lee has also been quick to quash rumours about Daley's eligibility to ride in the UK. "It's very straightforward. Ryan and his family are English. He was born in Hammersmith and so holds a British passport. It's as simple as that!" Mildenhall Fen Tigers v Buxton 1.Aaron Baseby (g) 5.08 2 Joe Jacobs 6.27 3 Stefan Nielsen 8.25 4 Daniel Halsey 6.51 5 R/R 6.Josh Bates 3.00 7.Ryan Daley 3.00 NATIONAL LEAGUE PAIRS LINE UP Buxton Robert Branford & Charles Wright Dudley Byron Bekker & Tom Perry Isle of Wight Kyle Hughes & Danny Warwick King's Lynn James Cockle & Lewis Kerr Rye House Ben Morley & James Sarjeant Scunthorpe Gary Irving & Tom Young Stoke Simon Lambert & Ashley Birks Mildenhall Cameron Heeps & Lewis Blackbird

4.30 start today as usual, cheers

I think it is 4.30 parade as usual, but will check and get back, cheers

Real shame that Worrall will be missing, takes a little of the shine off this meeting, will Stoke continue with R/R during his enforced absence or will a new rider be sought?

Weather permitting we may get our first home fixture on since May 27th!! Line Ups MILDENHALL 1. Cameron Heeps 2. Joe Jacobs 3. Stefan Nielsen 4. Daniel Halsey 5. Lewis Blackbird 6. Joe Graver 7. Josh Bates STOKE 1. Ashley Birks 2. R/R 3. Tony Atkin 4. Ross Walter 5. Jaime Pickard 6. Liam Carr 7. Ben Reade There is no AJL meeting Sunday due to the U16 Round at Eastbourne, there will though be 2nd half practise races. Any predictions? Can Mildenhall hold on to their 100% win record? Can they hold on to their 100% points tally?

Peterborough Thundercats 17 Mildenhall Fen Tiger Cubs 19 Mildenhall scorers - Joe Graver 6, Sam Woods 6, Martin Pearce 5, Martin Knuckey 2

Totally agree City Rebel, he would be a great addition to the NL

It does seem, according to the Mildenhall press release that Sargeant was infact thrown out of the meeting

Fair apprasials Mr Mungo and Adz Mft I'd say. Very good point re Kevin Doolan, great to see him helping the Mildenhall lads, top bloke! Stefan was quite brilliant I thought, fully deserves the plaudits he is getting, also a word on Lewis Blackbird, a real captains performance, especially allowing Stefan through in heat 15 to claim his maximum. Young Joe Graver impressed as well, a fine ride in Heat 14. Without Joe, Josh and Cameron an excellent team effort The sour note though was Sargeants behaviour, totally unacceptable on or off the track. A decent potential career is in danger if he doesn't sort himself out. A ban should have been issued yesterday in my opinion. Time to grow up!