Guest Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 RYE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE::: ::::::: Rockets Take Aim at Monarchs This Saturday nights brings up another one of the red letter dates of the 2015 Rye House speedway calendar as the Restart Rockets welcome to town defending Premier League Champions the Edinburgh Monarchs. The Monarchs carry more than the weight of just the League gold, as they also collected both the Knock-Out and League Cups in 2014 – and have yet to be dented in their defence of any of those three trophies. Already both Cup and league Cup semi-finalists this time around, they currently top the League table, with just three defeats to date. Saturday’s match sees them led by back-to-back British No.2 and Cardiff Wildcard Craig Cook, who will be joined in their top five by double German Champion Kevin Wölbert and 2015 Grand Prix Qualifier competitor Justin Sedgmen. The Monarchs will be missing Sam Masters (broken hand) and Erik Riss (U-21 European Team Semi-Final), but have a sting in the tail in the shape of Restart Raider Robert Branford. The Rockets, meanwhile, are now within spitting distance of fielding their full declared seven for the first time since way back on April 6th, although they will have to go without Nikolaj Busk Jakobsen, who has been named as a meeting reserve for the same night’s Danish Grand Prix. The Rockets will operate Rider-Replacement as cover. Rye House team manager John Sampford is well aware of the battle in prospect. “Although the Monarchs will be a little weaker on Saturday – they can only replace Erik Riss with a National League guest and Sam Masters is also out – they will still remain a very potent force. Their record this year speaks for itself; they simply don’t lose very many matches home or away. “We’ve also got to deal with an absence - although everyone in the team will be able to take a replacement ride for Nikolaj - but everyone is totally fired up at the moment. There was a really positive atmosphere in the pits during last Saturday’s win over Newcastle, and we will go into this one focused and with the right attitude. “We’ve already proven the potential of this team when things click, and we are absolutely determined to do it again on Saturday. “It will be a real war – there’s no other way to put it – but we are more than ready for the fight.” The Rockets and the Monarchs will burn down the night from 7pm. Rye House team: Robin Aspegren, Luke Bowen, Nikolaj Busk Jakobsen R/R, Edward Kennett (captain), Kasper Lykke, Danny Maassen, Anders Mellgren Edinburgh team: Robert Branford, Liam Carr (guest), Max Clegg, Craig Cook (captain), Sam Masters R/R, Justin Sedgmen, Kevin Wölbert Rockets vs Workington Update – And More! Please note that the Restart Rockets’ home Premier League fixture against Workington on Sunday, August 16th, which was announced yesterday as having a new start time of 3pm, will now switch back to its original 5pm slot. This is to accommodate international travel issues which have arisen for riders with the earlier time. Separately, the Restart Raiders have just agreed a new date with high flying Eastbourne for the Eagles’ visit to Hoddesdon in the City Gearboxes National League after the original rain-off of the fixture back in June. The two sides will collide at Rye House on Saturday, August 15th (7pm) start, now making it an exciting double bill of action at the circuit that weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Gonna be a close one this. Could go either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 The side with the highest scoring reserve pairing will win this. Branford v Bowen in particular is the key battle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekimba Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Aw come on guys we are riding with 3 reserves, Cook will be good for double figures but not so sure about the Kaiser and Sedgy. I can't see anything but a home win, would love it not to be but can't honestly see us getting anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Certainly doesn't look good for us without Smiler and Erik. Cookie will need his Cardiff bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neb Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Certainly doesn't look good for us without Smiler and Erik. Cookie will need his Cardiff bike. Certainly doesn't look good for us without Smiler and Erik. Cookie will need his Cardiff bike. is that the 650? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 650 with nitro injection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Might as well bump this up a bit. Doesn't seem to be much interest in the match. Weather too hot for Cookie to add another TR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 If he gets away with his usual jump starts he has a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 will be lucky to get 40 IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Well I'm going to be mega optimistic Mr B. I'm going for 43!! Might need Rye to have a few ef's mind you! Scorching hot so I reckon it'll be a dust bowl like the Sahara during a gale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Scorching hot You don't get that at Armadale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Good thing that we don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Cracking result! Another 4 points away from home in the bag. Cookie and Sedgy on the gas back up well by Wolbert. good return from Max as well. Considering i thought we would struggle to reach 40 i'll take that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Monarchs bounce back with a bang, hopefully thats the good performance and your average tomorrow! 30+3 from the 1+2, has there been a bigger scoring total from the opening pair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Not the usual smug, self assured cockiness we're used to from Scotland's Big team supporters. They're feeling the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monarchlad Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Give some credit George......but there again, your so blinkered, with nothing to show for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackneyrocket Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Enough is enough. Silver has got to pack it in. He can lambast the supporters all he wants, but he's been serving up crap for the last few seasons. I for one will not be wasting my money at Rye anymore, I'm sorry to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waspman Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Justin and cookie top gezzers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eide67 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 For the second time this season Monarchs have bounced back from a home defeat with a brilliant away win. This time it was more difficult as no Sam & Erik - and it wasn't at Glasgow Cookie was class, Sedgy sensational & Wölbert wonderful - and well backed-up by our 3 reserves. Back at the top of the league! Will we still be there after tomorrow? Unlikely, but you never know with this team. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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