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(SPEEDWAY 2)The sides are due to meet again at Perry Barr on Thursday with the aggregate winners visiting Coventry 24-hours later in the semi-final.Hougaards accident reduced the Aces to a five-man team on the night, and they were beaten 42-35 by Birmingham in the first leg of their Knockout Cup quarter-final.The Dane suffered a suspected broken nose and hand in the Heat 3 incident which saw him go into the fence on the back straight.BELLE Vue star Patrick Hougaard is likely to be out for the rest of the season after an horrific crash at Kirkmanshulme Lane on Wednesday.
Well be doing something to honour his service, some sort of presentation. But to have to end after a crash he was even able to walk away from, thats so tough.Berwick boss Ian Rae said: Obviously the news comes as a big blow to us, but especially Lee of course.27-year-old Complin has not raced since a heavy crash at Scunthorpe in late-July, and the extent of his injuries and his wish to take up a good job offer outside the sport has prompted his decision after three years with the Shielfield Park club.BERWICK skipper Lee Complin has announced his retirement from the sport.
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If all our boys are riding to the best of their ability then we should be able to progress through to the final in this one.Simmons said: Last time we were up there their guest at No.1, Aaron Summers, scored 14 from five rides, so Craig can only improve on that by one point.The Witches will travel to Armadale without Dakota North, who has been called up to take part in the latest round of the World U21 Final, but Simmons feels they can still overcome a Monarchs side boosted by the return of Craig Cook.IPSWICH boss Pete Simmons says his side remain confident of defending their 20-point lead at Edinburgh on Friday to book a place in the Premier League KO Cup Final.
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Stoke skipper Tony Atkin said: It went wrong right from the start. I said all along tonight was going to be the harder meeting as I thought we'd do well at Dudley, and it proved to be the case. Unfortunately we're not doing the business around our own track at the moment and it showed.Dudley boss Will Pottinger said: It was a good night and great to bounce back from a disappointing performance last night (Tuesday). All the lads tried really hard and got the rewards.The Heathens took just a one-point lead to Loomer Road after an eventful first leg at home, but dominated the return fixture with Joe Haines scoring a 15-point maximum to set up a Final against either Mildenhall or the Isle of Wight.DUDLEY are through to the National League play-off Final after a 54-41 win at Stoke on Wednesday.
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If anyone who has a ticket from tonights meeting but was unaware that refunds were being given at the exit then I would like to inform them that they will be valid for our forthcoming KO Cup semi-final, which we are hoping will be in a fortnight's time, but has yet to be confirmed, but the readmission ticket cannot be used for the Elite League Grand Final play-off next Wednesday.I extend a sincere apology to supporters who to everyone who turned out but rider safety has to be paramount and there simply was not enough time available for us to get the track in a good enough condition to race on.Ford said: While on the surface the track looked dry, the amount of clay in the product had become far too cloggy due to the copious amount of rain we have had, especially yesterday (Tuesday).POOLE promoter Matt Ford offered an apology to supporters after Wednesdays Challenge match against Coventry was postponed without a race taking place.
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PREMIER CHALLENGE TROPHY: Sheffield v Ipswich 7.45ELITE LEAGUE KO CUP Q/F 2nd leg: Birmingham v Belle Vue 7.30, 1st leg: Peterborough v Swindon 7.30THURSDAY OCTOBER 11:
PREMIER LEAGUE KO CUP S/F 2nd leg: Edinburgh v Ipswich 7.30PREMIER LEAGUE PLAY-OFF: Somerset v Leicester 7.30ELITE LEAGUE KO CUP S/F 1st leg: Coventry v Belle Vue/Birmingham 8pmFRIDAY OCTOBER 12:
NATIONAL TROPHY: Stoke v Isle of Wight 7.30PREMIER CHALLENGE TROPHY: Berwick v Redcar 7pm, Rye House v Sheffield 7pmLEAGUE CUP SEMI-FINAL 2nd leg: Workington v Ipswich (follows previous fixture)PREMIER LEAGUE PLAY-OFF: Leicester v Somerset 7.30, Workington v Edinburgh 6.30SATURDAY OCTOBER 13:
NATIONAL TROPHY: Mildenhall v Stoke 4.30 PREMIER LEAGUE KO CUP S/F 1st leg: Newcastle v Workington 7.30PREMIER LEAGUE RIDERS CHAMPIONSHIP: Sheffield 1pmSUNDAY OCTOBER 14:
