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Berwick V Somerset (saturday 17th August)


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From Berwick website:

Berwick’s speedway Bandits are back on Saturday night, facing the powerful Somerset Rebels.

The southern side are on the cusp of table-topping the Premier League standings this week, but face a Berwick side boosted by the return to the colours of popular Swedish star Seb Alden!

“This will be a tough contest!” admitted Bandits’ manager Ian Rae last night. “The Rebels are solid, with some very quick riders, including Australian World Cup rider Jason Doyle, who is enjoying the form of his life this season, and his countrymen Josh Grajczonek and Nick Morris who, like Doyle, race regularly in the Elite League.”

Rae’s men will be boosted by the return of Sebastian Alden however, the “Swift Swede” having contacted the club on learning of injury to No. 1 Ricky Ashworth, offering to end a self-imposed exile from British racing this year to aid the Bandits’ cause.

With Berwick fans still catching their breath after watching the on-track antics of the best Under-21 riders in the world last Saturday, there will be huge appetite for speedway at Shielfield as a result, and another big crowd is anticipated.

“I am expecting a healthy turnstile turn-out,” declared club owner John Anderson. “People who were here last week who were newcomers to speedway, or hadn’t been here for a while – they’ll be back, I feel certain. So come early, to get a good seat!”

Saturday’s teams will line up:

Berwick: 1. Sebastian Alden, 2. David Bellego, 3. Robin Aspegren, 4. Matty Wethers, 5. Kozza Smith (captain), 6. Nicki Barrett, 7. Paul Starke.

Somerset: 1. Jason Doyle (captain), 2. Kyle Newman, 3. Josh Grajczonek, 4. Alex Davies, 5. Nick Morris, 6. Stefan Nielsen, 7. Simon Lambert.

RICKY ASHWORTH COLLECTION:

During Saturday’s meeting, representatives of the BSC (Bandits’ Supporters Club) will circulate the stadium to take up a collection to aid stricken rider Ricky Ashworth (see below).

Special wristbands are available (against a donation) for supporters to wear as his fight goes on. As suggested, these are like “yellow ribbons” tied around trees until soldiers return home. Bandits’ supporters will wear their wristbands until Ricky Ashworth regains consciousness.

RICKY ASHWORTH: LATEST:

As promised, news of changes in the condition of Ricky Ashworth will be carried by the club website, the club’s official Facebook page and these media briefings.

Bandits’ co-promoter Dennis McCleary spoke with the Ashworth family on Tuesday and they have confirmed Ricky has undergone some wake-up trials with encouraging results.

Further the highly-trained staff at Hull Royal Infirmary are attempting to wean him from the specialised medication he has required since his hospitalisation following the accident at Scunthorpe on August 2nd.

Ricky is still unconscious and under the intensive care of the staff at Hull.

His family are obviously heartened by these changes, and want to praise the Infirmary staff, and thank the many speedway people who have sent messages of encouragement at this time.

JUNIOR RACING TOO!

After the Premier League racing, Saturday spectators will be treated to a further mini-match, in the Northern Junior League, between Berwick’s Border Raiders and Newcastle Gems.

These mainly-teenage prodigies will contest a four-heat mini-match.

Border Raiders: 1. Stefan Farnaby, 2. James McBain, 3. Luke Ruddick

Gems: 1. Ryan McDonald, 2. Danny Phillips, 3. Kyle Deans.

SUPPORTERS’ CLUB:

The popular Bandits’ Supporters Club (BSC) have a coach trip to Sheffield on Sunday 22nd September to the annual PLRC meeting. BSC members £15.00 non-members £20.00..

Other BSC Notes: Saturday 17th August and Saturday 24th August: At meetings against Somerset and Rye House – BSC members will receive 10% discount at the Track Shop on club merchandise.

Saturday 31st August Home meeting against Newcastle – BSC Hog Roast in the pits after racing!

All BSC members will enter free, but of course non-members are very welcome to attend, enjoy a drink and some Hog Roast with friends, fans, riders and promotion, of both clubs. Hog Roast admission will be at the pit gate after racing: £5.00 for Adults and £3.00 for children

MORE SPEEDWAY:

Next Saturday (24th) Berwick stage their twelfth home PL match, against the lively Rye House Rockets.

Tapes up, as always, at 7pm sharp.

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Seb Alden couldnt have picked a tougher match to resume his Berwick career as I think the pacy Shiefield track will suit Somerset,especially the Aussie contingent.Against Edinburgh a couple of weeks ago Berwick put in an excellent performance with a come from behind win and IMO they will need something similar this saturday,sadly I think they will come up just short.

 

Berwick 44 Somerset 48.

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Seb Alden couldnt have picked a tougher match to resume his Berwick career as I think the pacy Shiefield track will suit Somerset,especially the Aussie contingent.Against Edinburgh a couple of weeks ago Berwick put in an excellent performance with a come from behind win and IMO they will need something similar this saturday,sadly I think they will come up just short.

 

Berwick 44 Somerset 48.

I see Somerset have taken over as league leaders although technically it means little as Newcastle found in 2012. However Rebels seem to have peaked at the right time so this will be a real tough one for Berwick.
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Seb Alden couldnt have picked a tougher match to resume his Berwick career as I think the pacy Shiefield track will suit Somerset,especially the Aussie contingent.Against Edinburgh a couple of weeks ago Berwick put in an excellent performance with a come from behind win and IMO they will need something similar this saturday,sadly I think they will come up just short.

 

Berwick 44 Somerset 48.

Think Berwick will come up a lot shorter than that!
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On paper there doesn't appear to be much in this. The Rebels have definitely hit form lately and that may just give them the edge but I wouldn't put a large wager on this one. Looking forward to it...and together with other fans will be wearing my Ricky Ashworth wristband, and hoping a true racer can pull through.

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Result could hinge on the performances of Robin, Paul & Nicki as Somerset look solid all the way from 1-7. Looking forward to the return of Seb although would have preferred it in happier circumstances but with Kozza, David & Matty really riding well lately at home this could go to a last heat decider. Tomorrow is also Ricky's birthday so a win would be a nice present for him. come on lads we can do it.

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Bit of a hefty shower yesterday teatime,but its been generally dry in Berwick overnight.Right now theres some light drizzle around,forecast is for some showers mostly this afternoon.

 

For those who dont visit some of the other threads there was a collection last night for Ricky Ashworth at the Scunthorpe v Plymouth match which raised the amazing sum of £967-04.

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Is there anyone going to this meeting who would be able to text updates to the Updates site? If so, could you please send me a private message including your mobile number.

 

Thanks

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No chance of lighting striking twice i suppose messrs Newman;Davies;Nielsen;Lambert;scoring 8 again going to be a close meeting but as one Rebel fan put it will be a walk in the park good to see at Edinburgh last night guys selling Ricky wrist bands seemed to be doing a fair trade thanks to all supporters who bought one.

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What's the weather like down there (it's hissing down in edinburgh)?

 

Tiny sprinkle of rain earlier this morning but otherwise dry,right now its cloudy but dry.

 

No chance of lighting striking twice i suppose messrs Newman;Davies;Nielsen;Lambert;scoring 8 again going to be a close meeting but as one Rebel fan put it will be a walk in the park good to see at Edinburgh last night guys selling Ricky wrist bands seemed to be doing a fair trade thanks to all supporters who bought one.

 

You can be sure that Somerset will have marked this meeting down as a must win.

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