Swift Saint 186 Posted May 9, 2014 URGENT PRESS RELEASE FROM STOKE SPEEDWAY STOKE HOPE TO CONTINUE RUN The Stoke ‘Easy Rider’ Potters take on Kings Lynn “Fusion Clothing” Young Stars in an intriguing National League match at Loomer Road, on Saturday 7.00 pm. Kings Lynn did very well to finish as Runners-Up in the National League Championship in 2013 beaten only by the all conquering Dudley. Stoke appear to have put together a strong all round side this season as witnessed by their two victories last weekend and face a Kings Lynn side with a string of wins behind them some of whom know the Loomer track quite well having worn the red and white race jacket in the not too distant past. But their is justifiably an air of confidence about the Potters who have seen two of their riders promoted under the Fast Track Rules into the Elite League this week whilst still able to ride for Stoke in all but a very small number of fixtures. The Fast Track races involving National League riders have been a great and popular success with Elite League crowds proving how exciting and unpredictable this level of speedway can be. Sadly, Lee Payne was injured at Poole on Wednesday dislocating a shoulder and he misses tomorrow’s match and the match against Kent at Sittingbourne on Monday the Rider Replacement facility being used. This gives extra rides to Ben Hopwood and Chris Widman both of whom have started the season very well and Hopwood himself has been added to Poole’s Elite League squad after a guest appearance for them on Wednesday. All of the Stoke riders rode well at Buxton on Sunday and had no last places quite unusual especially in an away match. Ben Wilson has led well from the No.1 position and has teamed up well with Chris Widman who scored his first ever paid maximum in Derbyshire. Jon Armstrong scored fourteen at Buxton and seems to have dusted off the cobwebs after ending last season on the injured list and James McBain has been a revelation at reserve. Rob Shuttleworth too has shown some pluck none less so than when he got off the floor to catch and pass Sean Phillips at Buxton. Kings Lynn have the rapidly developing Lewis Rose at No.1 partnered by the experienced Darren Mallett a formidable opening partnership but certainly no stronger than the Stoke pair. James Cockle, no stranger to Loomer Road is at No.3 and Marc Owen, after a long period on the sidelines rides at No. 4 signed to replace the seriously injured Darryl Ritchings. At No, 5 will be Kyle Hughes holder of that position at Stoke all last season and doubtless keen to excel against his former employers. Teenager Josh Bailey and the more mature Scott Campos fill the reserve berths and make an interesting combination. Bailey has great potential whether he can match the tenacity and pace of McBain remains to seen. Campos, ten years in the sport has plenty of experience will he be able to employ that to quickly weigh up the new look Loomer Road? Stoke Team Manager Malcolm Vasey was quite felt quite assured about is teams prospects. “We have enough firepower to win this even without Lee Payne and everybody is full of confidence” he said. “Kings Lynn are good side and we wont under estimate them for one minute and the fact that a number of riders have ridden for the opposite team to that they find themselves in on Saturday increases the interest.” he added. Ben Wilson successfully defended the Bronze Helmet at Buxton and will attempt to repeat that against Kings Lynn and the Stoke Spitfires have a Midland Development League fixture against Kings Lynn so there is plenty of entertainment on offer at Loomer Road. Teams: Stoke: Ben Wilson, Chris Widman, Ben Hopwood, Lee Payne (Rider Replacement), Jon Armstrong, Rob Shuttleworth, James McBain Kings Lynn: Lewis Rose, Darren Mallett, James Cockle, Marc Owen, Kyle Hughes, Josh Bailey, Scott Campos Malcolm Vasey Stoke Speedway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swift Saint 186 Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) URGENT PRESS RELEASE FROM STOKE SPEEDWAY STOKE HOPE TO CONTINUE RUN The Stoke ‘Easy Rider’ Potters take on Kings Lynn “Fusion Clothing” Young Stars in an intriguing National League match at Loomer Road, on Saturday 7.00 pm. Kings Lynn did very well to finish as Runners-Up in the National League Championship in 2013 beaten only by the all conquering Dudley. Stoke appear to have put together a strong all round side this season as witnessed by their two victories last weekend and face a Kings Lynn side with a string of wins behind them some of whom know the Loomer track quite well having worn the red and white race jacket in the not too distant past. But their is justifiably an air of confidence about the Potters who have seen two of their riders promoted under the Fast Track Rules into the Elite League this week whilst still able to ride for Stoke in all but a very small number of fixtures. The Fast Track races involving National League riders have been a great and popular success with Elite League crowds proving how exciting and unpredictable this level of speedway can be. Sadly, Lee Payne was injured at Poole on Wednesday dislocating a shoulder and he misses tomorrow’s match and the match against Kent at Sittingbourne on Monday the Rider Replacement facility being used. This gives extra rides to Ben Hopwood and Chris Widman both of whom have started the season very well and Hopwood himself has been added to Poole’s Elite League squad after a guest appearance for them on Wednesday. All of the Stoke riders rode well at Buxton on Sunday and had no last places quite unusual especially in an away match. Ben Wilson has led well from the No.1 position and has teamed up well with Chris Widman who scored his first ever paid maximum in Derbyshire. Jon Armstrong scored fourteen at Buxton and seems to have dusted off the cobwebs after ending last season on the injured list and James McBain has been a revelation at reserve. Rob Shuttleworth too has shown some pluck none less so than when he got off the floor to catch and pass Sean Phillips at Buxton. Kings Lynn have the rapidly developing Lewis Rose at No.1 partnered by the experienced Darren Mallett a formidable opening partnership but certainly no stronger than the Stoke pair. James Cockle, no stranger to Loomer Road is at No.3 and Marc Owen, after a long period on the sidelines rides at No. 4 signed to replace the seriously injured Darryl Ritchings. At No, 5 will be Kyle Hughes holder of that position at Stoke all last season and doubtless keen to excel against his former employers. Teenager Josh Bailey and the more mature Scott Campos fill the reserve berths and make an interesting combination. Bailey has great potential whether he can match the tenacity and pace of McBain remains to seen. Campos, ten years in the sport has plenty of experience will he be able to employ that to quickly weigh up the new look Loomer Road? Stoke Team Manager Malcolm Vasey felt quite assured about his teams prospects. “We have enough firepower to win this even without Lee Payne and everybody is full of confidence” he said. “Kings Lynn are good side and we wont under estimate them for one minute and the fact that a number of riders have ridden for the opposite team to that they find themselves in on Saturday increases the interest.” he added. Ben Wilson successfully defended the Bronze Helmet at Buxton and will attempt to repeat that against Kings Lynn and the Stoke Spitfires have a Midland Development League fixture against Kings Lynn so there is plenty of entertainment on offer at Loomer Road. Teams: Stoke: Ben Wilson, Chris Widman, Ben Hopwood, Lee Payne (Rider Replacement), Jon Armstrong, Rob Shuttleworth, James McBain Kings Lynn: Lewis Rose, Darren Mallett, James Cockle, Marc Owen, Kyle Hughes, Josh Bailey, Scott Campos Malcolm Vasey Stoke Speedway Edited May 9, 2014 by Proud Potter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Science 1,059 Posted May 9, 2014 URGENT PRESS RELEASE FROM STOKE SPEEDWAY STOKE HOPE TO CONTINUE RUN The Stoke ‘Easy Rider’ Potters take on Kings Lynn “Fusion Clothing” Young Stars in an intriguing National League match at Loomer Road, on Saturday 7.00 pm. Kings Lynn did very well to finish as Runners-Up in the National League Championship in 2013 beaten only by the all conquering Dudley. Stoke appear to have put together a strong all round side this season as witnessed by their two victories last weekend and face a Kings Lynn side with a string of wins behind them some of whom know the Loomer track quite well having worn the red and white race jacket in the not too distant past. But their is justifiably an air of confidence about the Potters who have seen two of their riders promoted under the Fast Track Rules into the Elite League this week whilst still able to ride for Stoke in all but a very small number of fixtures. The Fast Track races involving National League riders have been a great and popular success with Elite League crowds proving how exciting and unpredictable this level of speedway can be. Sadly, Lee Payne was injured at Poole on Wednesday dislocating a shoulder and he misses tomorrow’s match and the match against Kent at Sittingbourne on Monday the Rider Replacement facility being used. This gives extra rides to Ben Hopwood and Chris Widman both of whom have started the season very well and Hopwood himself has been added to Poole’s Elite League squad after a guest appearance for them on Wednesday. All of the Stoke riders rode well at Buxton on Sunday and had no last places quite unusual especially in an away match. Ben Wilson has led well from the No.1 position and has teamed up well with Chris Widman who scored his first ever paid maximum in Derbyshire. Jon Armstrong scored fourteen at Buxton and seems to have dusted off the cobwebs after ending last season on the injured list and James McBain has been a revelation at reserve. Rob Shuttleworth too has shown some pluck none less so than when he got off the floor to catch and pass Sean Phillips at Buxton. Kings Lynn have the rapidly developing Lewis Rose at No.1 partnered by the experienced Darren Mallett a formidable opening partnership but certainly no stronger than the Stoke pair. James Cockle, no stranger to Loomer Road is at No.3 and Marc Owen, after a long period on the sidelines rides at No. 4 signed to replace the seriously injured Darryl Ritchings. At No, 5 will be Kyle Hughes holder of that position at Stoke all last season and doubtless keen to excel against his former employers. Teenager Josh Bailey and the more mature Scott Campos fill the reserve berths and make an interesting combination. Bailey has great potential whether he can match the tenacity and pace of McBain remains to seen. Campos, ten years in the sport has plenty of experience will he be able to employ that to quickly weigh up the new look Loomer Road? Stoke Team Manager Malcolm Vasey was quite felt quite assured about is teams prospects. “We have enough firepower to win this even without Lee Payne and everybody is full of confidence” he said. “Kings Lynn are good side and we wont under estimate them for one minute and the fact that a number of riders have ridden for the opposite team to that they find themselves in on Saturday increases the interest.” he added. Ben Wilson successfully defended the Bronze Helmet at Buxton and will attempt to repeat that against Kings Lynn and the Stoke Spitfires have a Midland Development League fixture against Kings Lynn so there is plenty of entertainment on offer at Loomer Road. Teams: Stoke: Ben Wilson, Chris Widman, Ben Hopwood, Lee Payne (Rider Replacement), Jon Armstrong, Rob Shuttleworth, James McBain Kings Lynn: Lewis Rose, Darren Mallett, James Cockle, Marc Owen, Kyle Hughes, Josh Bailey, Scott Campos Malcolm Vasey Stoke Speedway That was a party political broadcast by the Stoke Potters Party ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimmo 1,070 Posted May 10, 2014 I hope both sides enjoy an entertaining and safe meeting this evening. As you know Malcolm, it was a meeting I was very much looking forward to travelling up to, in the hope of seeing a 'Young Stars' win, but unfortunately for me, I've broken some ribs, and am in to much pain to drive. No, I hadn't been on the amber nectar, I just fell in the garden......huh, who said speedway was dangerous!!!! Regards Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swift Saint 186 Posted May 10, 2014 URGENT PRESS RELEASE FROM STOKE SPEEDWAY Stoke V Kings Lynn National League 10/05/14 The dreadful weather yesterday and overnight combined with the forecast of heavy showers and blustery wind have forced the call-off of the above match. The match will be re-staged on Saturday 19th July 2014. Stoke very much regret the inconvenience to everyone of this unavoidable postponement Malcolm Vasey Stoke Speedway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craftman 26 Posted May 10, 2014 Shame , was looking forward to it ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
