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TOMASZ Gollob took a giant step towards his first World Championship title with a faultless performance in Saturday's Nordic Grand Prix.Gollob collected the full 24-point haul from a wet Vojens and has extended his series lead to 19-points, with reigning champion Jason Crump now his nearest challenger.It means the Polish star can seal the title in Italy later this month if he can add a further six points to his advantage.Gollob said: "I may have scored maximum points, but that doesn't mean I am World Champion now. It's a long journey. But hopefully Terenzano and Bydgoszcz will be good for me and I will be world champion."I'm in a good position now, but I'm not happy yet because I haven't won it. There are more meetings in the championship."
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COVENTRY have an injury concern over key reserve Przemyslaw Pawlicki ahead of their play-off semi-final clash with Peterborough on Monday.Pawlicki has an arm injury after a crash in Germany on Friday, and a decision on his fitness will be taken in the build-up to the big match at Brandon.The teenager scored a vital 12 (paid 14) against Poole on Thursday as the Bees booked their place in the top four.Manager Alun Rossiter said: "I've been in touch with him throughout the weekend and it's a big worry ahead of such an important meeting for us."We'll have to see how things go in the next day or so, and we'll get a decision either on Sunday evening or first thing on Monday. Obviously we're looking at our options should we need to bring someone in, but we're keeping our fingers crossed that we can field our normal team."
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STOKE gave their chances of reaching the Young Shield a massive boost with an away win at Berwick on Saturday.The Potters have struggled on the road this season, but got things right at Shielfield Park for a 49-44 victory with reserve Ricky Wells (14) top-scoring and Lee Smart and Ben Wilson also hitting double-figures.Manager Malcolm Vasey said: "That victory was for the supporters. I'm delighted for them and they deserved that performance. The team were superb tonight, they all got stuck in and turned in a brilliant performance and I'm proud of every one of them."We now have to continue this performance into Sunday's home meeting against Rye House."
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UNDAY SEPTEMBER 12:PREMIER LEAGUE: Glasgow v King's Lynn 4pm, Newcastle v Berwick 6.30, Stoke v Rye House 3pmNATIONAL LEAGUE: King's Lynn v Bournemouth 7.30NATIONAL TROPHY: Newport v Plymouth 2.30BRITISH U15 CHAMPIONSHIP: Buxton 3pm
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 13:ELITE LEAGUE SEMI-FINALS 1st leg: Coventry v Peterborough 7.30, Wolverhampton v Poole 7.30SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Belle Vue v Swindon 7.30
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 14:PREMIER LEAGUE: King's Lynn v Newcastle 7.30NATIONAL LEAGUE KO CUP S/F 1st leg: Dudley v Buxton (at Wolverhampton) 7.30SUMMER SPECTACULAR: Isle of Wight 7.30
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 15:PREMIER LEAGUE: Somerset v Edinburgh 7.30JOE THURLEY MEMORIAL: Birmingham 7.30
