Midland Robin Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 GJEDDE MAKES IT TWO FOR RACERS CHARLIE Gjedde is the second name to be added to the Reading squad for the four team tournament taking place at Swindon this summer. Gjedde joins the already announced Phil Morris in a Racers side that will take on the home club, Cradley Heath and Oxford at the Abbey Stadium on Thursday July 30 (7.30pm). The Dane was a popular figure with the supporters during his two spells with the Berkshire side and his addition ensures that the team will have riders who have had a strong link with the club in the past. Gjedde first rode for Reading in 2001 in the Premier League where he established himself as one of the top riders in the division. He then joined Swindon the following season and remained with the Robins when they moved up to the Elite League. Following the takeover of Benfield Sports International (BSI) Reading stepped up to the Elite League themselves on the eve of the 2006 campaign, and this signalled Gjedde’s return to Smallmead. He played an integral part of the team’s success that season when the then named Reading Bulldogs narrowly lost out in the play-off final to the Peterborough Panthers. Swindon’s staging promoter Gary Patchett said: “Charlie’s addition in the team means we are able to track another popular rider who’s previous ridden for the Racers. “He’s riding for Belle Vue at the moment but still has a liking for the Swindon circuit and I think it’s fair to say he’s track specialist at the Abbey Stadium. “Preparations for the meeting are going extremely well and we hope to be able to announce more names shortly.” Tickets for the meeting will be available to purchase online from www.swindon-speedway.co.uk in the coming days. An admission ticket which includes coach travel to and from the Abbey Stadium will also be available for travelling supporters from Reading, Oxford and Cradley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Robin Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 SWINDON asset Mads Korneliussen is the latest confirmed starter for July's Four Team Tournament at the Abbey Stadium. The popular Dane will slot into Cradley's squad for the event and joins Adam Shields and Paul Fry in the Heathens' team. Korneliussen's inclusion gives the Cradley Heath side a Danish flavour and the Black Country side has a proud tradition of tracking successful riders from the Scandinavian nation. It is intended to include an American in the Heathens' line up Cradley fans will also be excited to learn. Korneliussen is well known to Swindon fans after spending a four year spell with the club. The Dane first linked up with the Robins during 2005 in a doubling up capacity with Premier league Newport. Korneliussen joined Swindon on a full contract in 2006 and spent three successive seasons with the Robins during which he enjoyed plenty of success. The Dane is spending the 2009 season on loan at Peterborough but is always assured a warm welcome at Blunsdon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Robin Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 TICKET details for July’s four team tournament between Swindon, Reading, Cradley and Oxford have been announced. The meeting which takes place at the Abbey Stadium on Thursday 30th July promises to an evening to remember. The standard Abbey Stadium pricing structure will be implemented for the meeting with an adult ticket costing £15, Concession £12, Children 11-16 £5 and under 11s free!* Coach travel for supporters wanting to attend from Oxford or Reading will be available at an additional cost of £8 per person. Transport for those making the journey from the Midlands will also be available at the extra cost of £11 per person. Starting from tomorrow, tickets for the event will be available to purchase online by visiting this site, www.swindon-speedway.co.uk Cradley supporters attending the Heathens’ Wednesday night second half challenge match against Birmingham will be able to purchase an admission ticket for the event from the Perry Barr raceway. Confirmed Teams to date. Swindon Robins Troy Batchelor Simon Stead Reading Racers Phil Morris Charlie Gjedde Oxford Cheetahs Adam Skornicki Niels Kristian Iversen Cradley Heathens Adam Shields Paul Fry Mads Korneliussen *please note, under 11s using the coach service to travel to Blunsdon gain free admission to the Abbey Stadium but will be charged the aforementioned travel fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spannerboy Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 It might be a good idea to invite Mark Legg to team manage the Racers-it would help increase the crowd as i imagine there would be a long line of people wishing to speak to him ! ! So how long is that line of people likely to be??? !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 So how long is that line of people likely to be??? !!! It`s certainly not getting any shorter ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spannerboy Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Any ideas for the other Reading team slots?? Zagar would be a crowd puller, sure Malcolm would like to have him included and how about Big H's fav - Peter Ljung? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spannerboy Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Will be great to see Fryer back at the Abbey, one of my all time favourite Robins riders and a great bloke aswell, always had time to stop and chat after meetings. Yes, wonder if we could have a pheonix from the flames moment with the Fryer and Morris on the 2nd bend!!! Oh happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Because they are utterly clueless and seem incapable of doing anything to support a promoter who makes any effort to move the sport forward. Brilliant effort from Gary to put this meeting together and make it a talking point 3 months before it takes place. This is a chance for the people of Oxford, Reading and Cradley to show how much they are missing their speedway and get behind in the case of Reading and Oxford an initiative led by their fiercest rivals. It does seem astonishing that the promoter of Swindon is trying to do a favour for 3 of the UK's oldest and most successful clubs and a load of clueless no names are trying to make it as difficult as they can to make it work Trying to promote speedway..............they will never let it catch on Good post Chris ..i agree its a fine guesture by Gary and hats off to the way Swindon are pushing and promoting this...as for the B.S.P.A....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Robin Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 RICO MAKES RACERS RETURN LEE Richardson is the third rider to be named in the Reading team for the Four Team Tournament taking place at Swindon on Thursday July 30 (7.45pm). Richardson joins Phil Morris and Charlie Gjedde in a Racers side that will compete against the home team, Cradley Heath and Oxford at the Abbey Stadium. ‘Rico’ is a rider who has had a long association with Reading having started his career with the club as a 16-year-old in 1995. After a difficult debut season in the sport he went out on loan to Poole the following year, but his return to Smallmead in 1997 was to be the turning point in his career. He led the Racers to the 1997 Premier League Championship and assisted by an awesome 9.96 average then helped them lift the KO Cup in 1998. With his career now heading in the right direction he made the step up to the Elite League with Poole in 1999 and to complete a successful season amongst the world’s top stars he was also crowned World Under-21 Champion. Now established as one of Britain’s top riders Coventry signed from Reading him on a full-transfer for the 2000 campaign and he went onto enjoy four years with the ambitious Brandon outfit. He then spent 2004 on loan at Peterborough, but a change of ownership took place again when a club record deal of £32,000 saw him transferred to Swindon in 2005. The Great Britain international has also had other loan spells with Eastbourne and Lakeside, but Reading is where he cut his cloth as a rider and he still has a great affection for the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wackie Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The H Man Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Any ideas for the other Reading team slots?? Zagar would be a crowd puller, sure Malcolm would like to have him included and how about Big H's fav - Peter Ljung? Yes it would be great to see Ljungy back in Racers colours again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reliant Robin Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Peter Ljung was at Reading? Always thought he was Eastbourne & then Swindon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Shaping up nicely. Sadly it's the worst time of year for me. It's that very week that is the busiest at work every year. But I shall do everything I can to make sure I can escape a little early on that night. It might just mean a few late nights on other days. A small price to pay. Surprised not to see Jonno signed up yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffster Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Peter Ljung was at Reading? Always thought he was Eastbourne & then Swindon? Yes, Ljung rode for Reading, albeit very briefly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reliant Robin Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Shaping up nicely. Sadly it's the worst time of year for me. It's that very week that is the busiest at work every year. But I shall do everything I can to make sure I can escape a little early on that night. It might just mean a few late nights on other days. A small price to pay. Surprised not to see Jonno signed up yet. Think Jonno is racing for Somerset that night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Robin Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Any ideas for the other Reading team slots?? Zagar would be a crowd puller, sure Malcolm would like to have him included and how about Big H's fav - Peter Ljung? Think you might see Matej in the Swindon side now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobxski Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 TICKET details for July’s four team tournament between Swindon, Reading, Cradley and Oxford have been announced. The meeting which takes place at the Abbey Stadium on Thursday 30th July promises to an evening to remember. The standard Abbey Stadium pricing structure will be implemented for the meeting with an adult ticket costing £15, Concession £12, Children 11-16 £5 and under 11s free!* Coach travel for supporters wanting to attend from Oxford or Reading will be available at an additional cost of £8 per person. Transport for those making the journey from the Midlands will also be available at the extra cost of £11 per person. Starting from tomorrow, tickets for the event will be available to purchase online by visiting this site, www.swindon-speedway.co.uk Cradley supporters attending the Heathens’ Wednesday night second half challenge match against Birmingham will be able to purchase an admission ticket for the event from the Perry Barr raceway. Confirmed Teams to date. Swindon Robins Troy Batchelor Simon Stead Reading Racers Phil Morris Charlie Gjedde Oxford Cheetahs Adam Skornicki Niels Kristian Iversen Cradley Heathens Adam Shields Paul Fry Mads Korneliussen *please note, under 11s using the coach service to travel to Blunsdon gain free admission to the Abbey Stadium but will be charged the aforementioned travel fee. Gary, does the Elite pass cover this meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Yes, Ljung rode for Reading, albeit very briefly.... Two appearances - 39 days apart... and oddly both against the Budgies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Two appearances - 39 days apart... and oddly both against the Budgies Arnie - I also remember his non-appearance for Swindon at Oxford All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Robin Posted May 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Gary, does the Elite pass cover this meeting? 50% off bobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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