newportspeedwayhh 0 Posted October 14, 2010 NEWPORT SPEEDWAY OFFICIAL MEDIA RELEASE STRENGTHENED HORNETS ON VERGE OF PLAY-OFF FINAL The Newport Hornets race the Bournemouth Buccaneers at Queensway Meadows this Sunday afternoon at 1pm in the second leg of the National League Play Off Semi-Final. The Hornets defeated the Buccaneers in the first leg at Poole Speedway on October 6th by 49 points to 36 and will have the plus of Kyle Newman and Luke Priest returning to the line-up after their absence last Sunday with James White-Williams and Tom Young reverting to their normal reserve partnership. With Todd Kurtz required for the Newport Wasps Young Shield away leg at Rye House the same afternoon then former Newport Wasp Nick Simmons will guest for the young Aussie. Despite that home reverse the Buccaneers have a strong heat leader trio in Jay Herne, James Brundle and Mark Baseby. Jay is the son of former 1970s Wasps star Phil Herne and has recovered well from serious back injuries sustained at Queensway Meadows in March while Brundle has previous Premier League experience with Kings Lynn and also rode for Eastbourne in the Elite League. The overall winner of this semi-final will meet the winners of the Buxton Hitmen versus Dudley Heathens clash in the other semi-final for the National League title itself. Commented Laurence Rogers who will take charge of the Hornets with Kevin Brown away with the Wasps at Rye House: 'We were only caught out last week at home against Kings Lynn because of the unavoidable absence of several riders. We don't have that problem this week plus Nick Simmons knows his way around our circuit and will prove an adequate cover for Todd Kurtz. We are on the verge of an appearance in the Play Off Final and we deserve it after the season we have enjoyed. We are determined not to let the Buccaneers off the hook.' NEWPORT 'WESSEX BUS' HORNETS: 1. Nick Simmons (Guest) 2. Rider replacement for Tim Webster 3. Luke Priest 4. Tony Atkin © 5. Kyle Newman 6. James White-Williams 7. Tom Young BOURNEMOUTH BUCCANEERS: 1. Jay Herne 2. James Serjeant 3. Mark Baseby © 4. Kyle Howarth 5. James Brundle 6. To be confirmed 7. To be confirmed. As stated the Newport Wasps will be in Hertfordshire on Sunday afternoon in the second leg of the Jack Young Shield Semi-Final racing at the home of the Rye House Rockets in a match that also starts at 1pm. The following Friday October 22nd has been reserved for a home match commencing at 7.30pm subject to the progress of the Wasps and the Hornets in their respective competitions. Newport Speedway's end-of-season social will be held on Saturday October 23rd at 7.30pm in the Wasps Nest Bar at the speedway stadium. Tickets at £10 include a buffet and are available from Mary on racedays or 07749959855. Updates and scores can be found on the club hotline 09066 555 915(calls charged at 60p per minute.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobC 664 Posted October 14, 2010 I understand that the Buccs protest against the Hornets lineup in the 1st leg has been upheld,yet the points not adjusted. Can anyone confirm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supersub 79 Posted October 14, 2010 I understand that the Buccs protest against the Hornets lineup in the 1st leg has been upheld,yet the points not adjusted. Can anyone confirm? How can it be upheld if points are not deducted?!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrystalCastles 292 Posted October 14, 2010 Interesting choice of guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creekmoor Pirate 24 Posted October 16, 2010 I understand that the Buccs protest against the Hornets lineup in the 1st leg has been upheld,yet the points not adjusted. Can anyone confirm? Yes bob you are correct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,022 Posted October 16, 2010 R/R for Brundle :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigFatDave 258 Posted October 16, 2010 Go HORNETS!! Hopefully no delays so the hardy few can head off to Swindon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted October 16, 2010 I understand that the Buccs protest against the Hornets lineup in the 1st leg has been upheld,yet the points not adjusted. Can anyone confirm? Er, can this be run past us again... The appeal that Messrs Baseby junior and Birks were NOT eligible to ride for the Hornets in leg one was upheld but no points adjustment was made..?! :blink: How would that make even the slightest sense even in the alternative universe of the Speedway National League...!!! Norman Wisdom may sadly have passed away ( ) but British comedy is still clearly alive and kicking!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobC 664 Posted October 17, 2010 Er, can this be run past us again... The appeal that Messrs Baseby junior and Birks were NOT eligible to ride for the Hornets in leg one was upheld but no points adjustment was made..?! :blink: How would that make even the slightest sense even in the alternative universe of the Speedway National League...!!! Norman Wisdom may sadly have passed away ( ) but British comedy is still clearly alive and kicking!!! Thats quite correct! I was told this on Weds,and still find it hard to believe. Bmth did get their protest money back though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scribbler 213 Posted October 17, 2010 I understand that the Buccs protest against the Hornets lineup in the 1st leg has been upheld,yet the points not adjusted. Can anyone confirm? Just trying to remember the result of the investigation into the Tyson Nelson debacle...a similar situation... Not sure whether the points were eventually deducted after the decision... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelly92 0 Posted October 17, 2010 Should be a good meeting having kyle newman back should strengthen the team too! Hope nick simmons rides well too!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazysue 613 Posted October 17, 2010 Is there anyone going to this meeting who would be able to text updates to the updates site? If so, could you please either leave a message here or send me an email or pm. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_Jones 1,005 Posted October 17, 2010 Just trying to remember the result of the investigation into the Tyson Nelson debacle...a similar situation... Not sure whether the points were eventually deducted after the decision... They were, about a month after the event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firesam 0 Posted October 17, 2010 Anyone know Bournmouth,s reserve pairing for to-day.??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelly92 0 Posted October 17, 2010 Come on you hornets hope someone is able to update Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
