PhilK Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) Only a week to go and the reborn Mildenhall 'Fen Tigers' open their season with a titanic battle against the Dudley Heathens Let's hope for sunshine, a big crowd, excellent racing and a Robert Henry guided Mildenhall victory of course Dudley showed that they are going to be right up there in the NL with their performance at Stoke last evening, and include in their seven Mildenhall legend Jon Armstrong who will provide a formidable top end with another ex Fen Tiger Adam Roynon. Looks one not to be missed! Edited April 10, 2011 by PhilK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikko Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Only a week to go and the reborn Mildenhall 'Fen Tigers' open their season with a titanic battle against the Dudley Heathens Let's hope for sunshine, a big crowd, excellent racing and a Robert Henry guided Mildenhall victory of course Dudley showed that they are going to be right up there in the NL with their performance at Stoke last evening, and include in their seven Mildenhall legend Jon Armstrong who will provide a formidable top end with another ex Fen Tiger Adam Roynon. Looks one not to be missed! Hope the crowds come out in force and good luck to Rob and the team. Be interesting to see who will get the No 2 spot at P&P tomorrow and also who they have as back up for Cameron who I "chatted" to this morning and is still waiting for his paperwork. Not sure what paperwork is needed under this seasons rules but another rider will surely need to be ready to ride at reserve and be in a new declared team in a couple of days if Cameron is not over in time and its already very late for a young lad to come over and be ready to ride. When will the "new" team need to be declared ?? Obviously the No 2 will need to be declared plus potentially a new No 6? Good luck to all involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aljack Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Yes cant wait for this meeting and the reborn Tigers It will be a big disappointment if Cameron Heeps does not take his place But never mind Im sure the threesome will come up with a good young rider to take his place Ive been watching young Reece Loram in practice at Ipswich and suggest he could win the No 2 spot in the team. He is just like his dad Mark, full throttle and 150% effort Anyway good luck to all the 14 riders and stay clear of injuries if you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen79 Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Hope to be there spoiling the party and getting the Heathens off to a good NL start! One of our toughest away matches to start with though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 our lot will be there,not sure how many yet but looks like at least 2 cars.could be hiring a coach or going on the official one.time will tell but we will be there cracking emoticons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhidassa Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Still undecided on this one. Hm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen79 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Barrie Evans now booked to guest for the injured Jon Armstrong for Heathens. Welcome back into the team Bazza! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I would suggest a home win is likely with Armo missing and 'Fred' having never ridden there. It could be that a little bit of punch at the top end is missing because Brundle and Hargreaves are no mugs so Royno will have his work cut out to continue his superb start to his Heathens career. If 'Fred' takes to the track and scores big we could keep in tight. if not and only Ash offers good support to Royno then we'll be lucky to take the losers point. Fingers crossed that Evans has sorted his bikes out over the winter!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrystalCastles Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Hope all the Fen Tigers fans have a fantastic day. Home win, but good choice of Guest in Barrie Evans could make it tight, Fancy the heathens to pick up a point, if as C21st heathen said 'Fred' performs decently. 48-42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilK Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Mildenhall line-up for Sunday announced on Official Website 1. James Brundle 2. Aaron Baseby 3. Joe Jacobs 4. Daniel Halsey 5. Jack Hargreaves 6. Danny Stoneman 7. Lewis Blackbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Best of luck to the Tigers And particularly Joe Jacobs hope he has a progressive season and lines up in a reserve beth for the Witches next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwichkev Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) Looking forward to this one. A good test for an exciting new era at Mildenhall, thanks to Chris, Michael, Kevin and Rob for a) reviving Mildenhall and b)showing the way forward for British Speedway. Dudley look good and Armo will be a miss, although Barrie is a superb replacement - he didn't look fast at Rye but still comfortably went through the card. Roynan when I have seen him has been quality and rides West Row well, should be riding at a higher level now, Ashley Morris too has impressed when I have seen him. Shame about Cameron, how can we have lots of illegals getting in here yet "paperwork" holds up a legitimate? Not the first one either. Block up the tunnel and bring back the Commonwealth - mock ye not - no more snails or horse but a lovely joint of lamb. Also just remember when you take the extra "Royal Bank holiday", the rest of Europe gets in extra days holiday for WW2 - we won it and get sod all! How does that work? Traditionalists come to Mildy, actually hear bikes as they should be - those PC then make it your mission and sell the new silencers to the USAF and keep everybody happy. And Malcolm, we were stunning in the 6 - 0 against Scunthorpe but still a bit to do. Cheers Kev Edited April 13, 2011 by norwichkev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMac Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 There's a three-and-a-half page interview with Mike Lee, talking about Mildenhall's relaunch on Sunday and the future there, in today's issue of Speedway Star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_t Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 There's a three-and-a-half page interview with Mike Lee, talking about Mildenhall's relaunch on Sunday and the future there, in today's issue of Speedway Star. Yep....I`ve been looking for that interview on-line and can`t find it anywhere,and some reckon you can get all the info you need on t`internet.Good old Speedway Star. `Ommer `em Dudley` Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Rant over hey Kev? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 There's a three-and-a-half page interview with Mike Lee, talking about Mildenhall's relaunch on Sunday and the future there, in today's issue of Speedway Star. And it is a very interesting interview. I would expect a lot bigger crowd this weekend against Dudley than the break even figure of 550 that was mentioned in the article. Seems like a very good set-up at the Fen Tigers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 If we r given a good weather forcast,i would expect a large contingent of Heathens fans to be present at West Row on sunday, this despite ever continuing rising fuel prices, which is bound to have some effect now on affordability of some families. Heathens fans are arguably the most loyal in the Country, and with the meeting being held on sunday which is usually a very good day for travelling around, that plus it being Mildenhalls first meeting back with some iconic names from the past being involved, i would expect to see a healthy four figure crowd. The result mmmmmm difficult one this, but i would put The Tigers as slight favourites, especially as The Heathens are not noted for there gating ability, and it important at West Row. Whats the best way to travel up from Bournemouth ?? and does anyone from that area want to come along and share the costs ??. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Is start time still 5pm or have the new promoters managed to get it back to 4pm..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMac Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Start-time is advertised as 4.30pm, which is when I believe the pre-meeting parade will begin. First race scheduled for 4.45pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilK Posted April 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Any announcement on the Heathens 1-7 riding order yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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