Lovey 20 Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) AJL Witches v King's Lynn Lightning follows Sackers Witches v Newcastle on thursday 3rd May: AJL Ipswich Witches 1. Niall Strudwick, 2. Joe Graver, 3. Martin Knuckey , 4. Adam Portwood Team manager: Pete Simmons King's Lynn Lightning 1. Tom Stokes, 2. Jake Williams, 3. Lewis Rose, 4. Liam Rumsey Team manager: Wayne Dunworth If anyone can provide info about the riders, e.g. age, where from, experience, etc. I would be very grateful. Please PM, and then maybe we could trade e-mail addresses. Edited May 2, 2012 by Lovey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyguy 20 Posted May 1, 2012 Niall Strudwick is, I am certain, a cousin of Lee Strudwick, the former Wimbledon and Rye House (NL) rider, Niall used to practice at Plough Lane after the meeting in 2004 and 2005 when about 14 years of age, If I am wrong I am sure my old pal P1928nearly will soon correct me. Niall has in the past couple of years posted some good stuff on the Defunct Speedways website - a lot of it devoted to Crystal Palace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) Niall Strudwick is, I am certain, a cousin of Lee Strudwick, the former Wimbledon and Rye House (NL) rider, Niall used to practice at Plough Lane after the meeting in 2004 and 2005 when about 14 years of age, If I am wrong I am sure my old pal P1928nearly will soon correct me. Niall has in the past couple of years posted some good stuff on the Defunct Speedways website - a lot of it devoted to Crystal Palace. Niall is indeed Lee's cousin. I understand that though spelt 'Niall' it's pronounced 'Neal': at least this is what I was once told! Niall appeared in Wimbledon second halves from as early as 2004 - as speedyguy says. Niall was even track reserve (got a couple of outings..) in the 2005 Conference Pairs.. A meeting about which I REALLY should learn not to even mention slightly in a posting on this Forum!!! Actually Niall did once ride for a winning 'team' at Wimbledon in the only 4TT staged there '02 to '05 in Sept. '05: Scott’s Speedsters 28 (Scott James 10; Grant MacDonald 10; James Clement 7; Rob Smith 1; Niall Strudwick 0); Edited May 1, 2012 by Parsloes 1928 nearly 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Great Central 226 Posted May 1, 2012 AJL Witches v King's Lynn Lightning follows Sackers Witches v Newcastle on thursday 3rd May: AJL Ipswich Witches 1. Niall Strudwick, 2. Joe Graver, 3. Martin Knuckley , 4. Adam Portwood Team manager: Pete Simmons King's Lynn Lightning 1. Tom Stokes, 2. Jake Williams, 3. Lewis Rose, 4. Liam Rumsey Team manager: Wayne Dunworth If anyone can provide info about the riders, e.g. age, where from, experience, etc. I would be very grateful. Please PM, and then maybe we could trade e-mail addresses. Information about Liam Rumsey is available on the Long Eaton Invaders website under Riders Profies. I am sure that information about Tom Sokes will be available on the BSPA website under Riders Index. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted May 1, 2012 Information about Liam Rumsey is available on the Long Eaton Invaders website under Riders Profies. I am sure that information about Tom Sokes will be available on the BSPA website under Riders Index. it does, but disappointingly, the A-Z has not been updated at all for anyone for 2012... AJL Witches v King's Lynn Lightning follows Sackers Witches v Newcastle on thursday 3rd May: AJL Ipswich Witches 1. Niall Strudwick, 2. Joe Graver, 3. Martin Knuckley , 4. Adam Portwood Team manager: Pete Simmons Knuckey not Knuckley I believe.. Rode two matches last season for the Newport Hornets in the NL. Hails from St. Austell and a former mascot for that much missed Cornish side, the Trelawney Tigers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyguy 20 Posted May 2, 2012 Niall is indeed Lee's cousin. I understand that though spelt 'Niall' it's pronounced 'Neal': at least this is what I was once told! Niall appeared in Wimbledon second halves from as early as 2004 - as speedyguy says. Niall was even track reserve (got a couple of outings..) in the 2005 Conference Pairs.. A meeting about which I REALLY should learn not to even mention slightly in a posting on this Forum!!! Actually Niall did once ride for a winning 'team' at Wimbledon in the only 4TT staged there '02 to '05 in Sept. '05: Scott’s Speedsters 28 (Scott James 10; Grant MacDonald 10; James Clement 7; Rob Smith 1; Niall Strudwick 0); I knew you would come up trumps on something to Niall Strudwick is, I am certain, a cousin of Lee Strudwick, the former Wimbledon and Rye House (NL) rider, Niall used to practice at Plough Lane after the meeting in 2004 and 2005 when about 14 years of age, If I am wrong I am sure my old pal P1928nearly will soon correct me. Niall has in the past couple of years posted some good stuff on the Defunct Speedways website - a lot of it devoted to Crystal Palace. Niall is indeed Lee's cousin. I understand that though spelt 'Niall' it's pronounced 'Neal': at least this is what I was once told! Niall appeared in Wimbledon second halves from as early as 2004 - as speedyguy says. Niall was even track reserve (got a couple of outings..) in the 2005 Conference Pairs.. A meeting about which I REALLY should learn not to even mention slightly in a posting on this Forum!!! Actually Niall did once ride for a winning 'team' at Wimbledon in the only 4TT staged there '02 to '05 in Sept. '05: Scott’s Speedsters 28 (Scott James 10; Grant MacDonald 10; James Clement 7; Rob Smith 1; Niall Strudwick 0); Good old P1928nearly. I knew you would come up trumps with more details about Niall Strudwick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyguy 20 Posted May 2, 2012 The Lakeside Hammers return to action at the Arena Essex Raceway this Friday evening, 4th May, in style with a mouth-watering clash with the Poole Pirates. The Elite League action is due to get underway on Friday at 8pm, but prior to that, at 6.45pm, the Young Hammers are scheduled to meet the Mildenhall Tiger Cubs in an Anglian Junior League match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyguy 20 Posted May 2, 2012 Preview Update: Rockets vs Plymouth (Saturday, May 5th 2012) The Rye House Silver Ski Rockets will aim to finally get their home League Cup programme off the ground – and the Plymouth Devils their away fixtures – when the two sides meet at Rye House this Saturday, with a 7pm start. The main 15 heats are set to be followed by a further six, as the Pocket Rockets meet their Lakeside counterparts in the Anglian Junior League. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedball 566 Posted May 3, 2012 King's Lynn beat Mildenhall 22-11 in last night's fixture. I can provide heat details when I get home this evening if anyone wants them. Nick Laurence top scored for the Lightning with 9 (3 ride max). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimmo 1,070 Posted May 3, 2012 King's Lynn beat Mildenhall 22-11 in last night's fixture. I can provide heat details when I get home this evening if anyone wants them. Nick Laurence top scored for the Lightning with 9 (3 ride max). Hi Speedball, Do you have the heat winning times for all six races please? Thanks Mike AJL Witches v King's Lynn Lightning follows Sackers Witches v Newcastle on thursday 3rd May: AJL Ipswich Witches 1. Niall Strudwick, 2. Joe Graver, 3. Martin Knuckey , 4. Adam Portwood Team manager: Pete Simmons King's Lynn Lightning 1. Tom Stokes, 2. Jake Williams, 3. Lewis Rose, 4. Liam Rumsey Team manager: Wayne Dunworth If anyone can provide info about the riders, e.g. age, where from, experience, etc. I would be very grateful. Please PM, and then maybe we could trade e-mail addresses. I can help with the dates of birth: Niall Strudwick = 29th May 1990 Joe Graver = 22nd October 1996 Martin Knuckey = 4th September 1992 Adam Portwood = 1st July 1995 Tom Stokes = 23rd April 1994 Jake Williams = 23rd March 1995 Lewis Rose = 3rd September 1989 Liam Rumsey = 10th July 1989 Cheers Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted May 3, 2012 I can help with the dates of birth: Niall Strudwick = 29th May 1990 Joe Graver = 22nd October 1996 Martin Knuckey = 4th September 1992 Adam Portwood = 1st July 1995 Tom Stokes = 23rd April 1994 Jake Williams = 23rd March 1995 Lewis Rose = 3rd September 1989 Liam Rumsey = 10th July 1989 Cheers Mike Brilliant as ever Mike! I've known you for, what, over 10 years now and I STILL don't know how you know everyone in the western world's date of birth!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimmo 1,070 Posted May 3, 2012 Brilliant as ever Mike! I've known you for, what, over 10 years now and I STILL don't know how you know everyone in the western world's date of birth!!!! Ah, but I don't know Pete Simmons dob!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhilK 150 Posted May 3, 2012 King's Lynn beat Mildenhall 22-11 in last night's fixture. I can provide heat details when I get home this evening if anyone wants them. Nick Laurence top scored for the Lightning with 9 (3 ride max). Yes please speedball that would be good.I only have heats 1-4 and a couple of timescheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted May 3, 2012 Yes please speedball that would be good.I only have heats 1-4 and a couple of timescheers Were you rushing off to catch last orders in the boozer, Phil?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimmo 1,070 Posted May 3, 2012 Yes please speedball that would be good.I only have heats 1-4 and a couple of timescheers Phil, Heat 1: Bates, Mountain, Williams (15 metres), Graver 65.10 3-3 Heat 2: Laurence, Strudwick, Rose, Govier. 67.50 4-2 (7-5) Heat 3: Laurence, Mountain, Graver, Strudwick 5-1 (12-6) Heat 4: Govier, Rose, Williams, Bates (NS) 3-3 (15-9) Heat 5: Mountain, Graver, Williams, Strudwick 4-2 (19-11) Heat 6: Laurence, Rose (Fell), Govier (Fell), Bates (NS) 3-0 (22-11) Unfortunately the tannoy in the main stand was abysmal to say the least, and trying to hear Edwin Overland was almost impossible, and couldn't hear the race winning times for Heats 3-6 inclusive. It would have helped a bit if someone turned the music off whilst he's talking. I believe our next home fixture is against Lakeside on the 30th May following the Young Stars v Isle of Wight fixture, so hopefully we'll see another evening where the majority of the public remain to see the AJL match. Do you by any chance know whether it was a league or challenge match last night? Cheers mate, and have a good one on Sunday. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites