Post by Deleted on May 14, 2010 13:58:54 GMT
From www.lakesidehammers.com
"The Lakeside Hammers, in proud association with The Royal Navy, head into tonight’s clash of the top two in the Sky Sports Elite League aiming to strengthen their claims as a top Play Off contender with victory over the run away League leaders Poole at the Arena Essex Raceway tonight.
All at the Club have been buoyed on by the return of Lee Richardson and the resultant seven point win resulting in the maximum of four League points over the Ipswich Witches last night that propelled the Hammers into a clear second place in the table with this one home match in hand over Belle Vue and Wolverhampton who are in third and fourth places.
The Hammers walking wounded of Lee, Adam Shields and Paul Hurry have again declared themselves fit for action tonight in a meeting that is the season highlight thus far.
The Hammers Team Manager Jon Cook commented after last night’s away win stating: "One week ago we let a point slip against the Witches and last night we saw a great reaction from the boys to take all four League points on offer. We need to take that spirit into tonight’s meeting when, as with all teams facing the Pirates, we will start as underdogs even at home."
Lee Richardson also commented following his return to the Hammers side stating; “I feel pretty bashed about but I'm really glad I rode. It was a great night for the team and I'm really chuffed to be part of it again. I didn't think I could do the nominated heat but Jon (Cook)said he needed me to go for the extra point, so I gave it my best and team rode with Jonas (Davidsson) to ensure we got it. I'm really pleased and I can't wait for tonight now!"
The Hammers go into this evenings match with their usual line-up but the Pirates will arrive minus two of their regular team. Darcy Ward, the current World U-21 Champion, misses the match as he is due to start his defence of the Title he won last year. Their new Polish signing Artur Mroczka is also involved in a qualifier for the same Championship.
The Pirates have brought in their Official No.8, the 1992 World Champion Gary Havelock, to replace the Pole at reserve. Havelock, who rode for the Hammers in 2005, has vast experience and is more used to the Arena-Essex Raceway than Mroczka, who has yet to appear at the Essex based track. The Pirates will be using the ‘Rider replacement’ facility to cover Ward’s rides and that will permit their Captain, Davey Watt and fellow Australian Jason Doyle to take an additional ride.
The remaining two rides will need to be taken by the reserves, Leon Madsen or Havelock. The Prates are led by Australian GP rider Chris Holder and Danish former GP rider Bjarne Pedersen who is somewhat of a track expert around the Hammers Raceway having scored a maximum 21 point tally in the past.
With it being an important top of the table clash and the forecast of dry weather there is likely to be a large crowd attending this evening’s meeting. Fans are asked, therefore, to arrive as early as possible. The pay booths will open at 6.30pm although the free car parking areas will be open at 5.30pm. Tickets will be available on the night but may also be purchased via the Hammers on-line shop at www.lakesidehamers.com
Hammers fans need to get behind their team once again and ‘Make some Noise’ as the great atmosphere they help to create around the Raceway really does spur on the team even more. The Arena-Essex Raceway will be the place to be this evening. "
Can't wait, should be a cracking meeting.
"The Lakeside Hammers, in proud association with The Royal Navy, head into tonight’s clash of the top two in the Sky Sports Elite League aiming to strengthen their claims as a top Play Off contender with victory over the run away League leaders Poole at the Arena Essex Raceway tonight.
All at the Club have been buoyed on by the return of Lee Richardson and the resultant seven point win resulting in the maximum of four League points over the Ipswich Witches last night that propelled the Hammers into a clear second place in the table with this one home match in hand over Belle Vue and Wolverhampton who are in third and fourth places.
The Hammers walking wounded of Lee, Adam Shields and Paul Hurry have again declared themselves fit for action tonight in a meeting that is the season highlight thus far.
The Hammers Team Manager Jon Cook commented after last night’s away win stating: "One week ago we let a point slip against the Witches and last night we saw a great reaction from the boys to take all four League points on offer. We need to take that spirit into tonight’s meeting when, as with all teams facing the Pirates, we will start as underdogs even at home."
Lee Richardson also commented following his return to the Hammers side stating; “I feel pretty bashed about but I'm really glad I rode. It was a great night for the team and I'm really chuffed to be part of it again. I didn't think I could do the nominated heat but Jon (Cook)said he needed me to go for the extra point, so I gave it my best and team rode with Jonas (Davidsson) to ensure we got it. I'm really pleased and I can't wait for tonight now!"
The Hammers go into this evenings match with their usual line-up but the Pirates will arrive minus two of their regular team. Darcy Ward, the current World U-21 Champion, misses the match as he is due to start his defence of the Title he won last year. Their new Polish signing Artur Mroczka is also involved in a qualifier for the same Championship.
The Pirates have brought in their Official No.8, the 1992 World Champion Gary Havelock, to replace the Pole at reserve. Havelock, who rode for the Hammers in 2005, has vast experience and is more used to the Arena-Essex Raceway than Mroczka, who has yet to appear at the Essex based track. The Pirates will be using the ‘Rider replacement’ facility to cover Ward’s rides and that will permit their Captain, Davey Watt and fellow Australian Jason Doyle to take an additional ride.
The remaining two rides will need to be taken by the reserves, Leon Madsen or Havelock. The Prates are led by Australian GP rider Chris Holder and Danish former GP rider Bjarne Pedersen who is somewhat of a track expert around the Hammers Raceway having scored a maximum 21 point tally in the past.
With it being an important top of the table clash and the forecast of dry weather there is likely to be a large crowd attending this evening’s meeting. Fans are asked, therefore, to arrive as early as possible. The pay booths will open at 6.30pm although the free car parking areas will be open at 5.30pm. Tickets will be available on the night but may also be purchased via the Hammers on-line shop at www.lakesidehamers.com
Hammers fans need to get behind their team once again and ‘Make some Noise’ as the great atmosphere they help to create around the Raceway really does spur on the team even more. The Arena-Essex Raceway will be the place to be this evening. "
Can't wait, should be a cracking meeting.
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