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WOLVERHAMPTON extended their lead at the top of the Elite League back to five points with a 55-38 win over Eastbourne at Monmore Green.Skipper Freddie Lindgren led the way for the home side with 14 points, beaten only by Bjarne Pedersen in Heat 1, and the Dane was also the only rider to get the better of home guest Chris Harris.Wolves boss Peter Adams said: We expected a bit of backlash from Eastbourne after they were thrashed at home against rivals Poole on Friday.In the early stages that looked to be the case, but we gradually got on top of them and won quite comfortably in the end. It was another strong performance where everyone played their part.(SPEEDWAY 2)
POOLE gained significant ground on the Elite Leagues play-off places with a 50-40 win at Belle Vuefor their second four-point away haul in succession.Former Aces rider Josh Grajczonek proved an inspired choice of guest for the Pirates with 12 points in support of skipper Chris Holder (14+1)and promoter Matt Ford believes their season is now very much alive.He said: Its been a profitable four days for us and with a maximum eight-point return it has certainly put us on the brink of a comeback.There is still a lot to do and it is a big ask to get us up into the play-off zone, but we moved up another place tonight, and if we keep believing that there is a chance then we will give ourselves that chance.(SPEEDWAY 3)
GLASGOW star James Grieves wants to do his bit to help find local talent for the club after hanging up his kevlars at the end of the season.Both Grieves and Tigers No.1 Joe Screen are to retire in October, but Grieves has stressed he wants to remain involved on the training side.He said: Craig Cook came from motocross, and so did Richard Lawson. Surely there must be a few motocross boys up Scotland way that are keen to do speedway.I would be more than happy to look after them and train them. Im enthusiastic now to help the club because with me and Joe going, thats two spaces that theyve got to fill.
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MILDENHALL have called-up Josh Bates to the National League Pairs on Sunday with Stefan Nielsen ruled out by injury.The Fen Tigers are defending the silverware at West Row, and Bates will now team up with skipper Daniel Halsey after Nielsen suffered a broken collarbone last weekend.Chairman Kevin Jolly said: This really was a difficult decision, with both Jon and Josh keen to ride it came down to a toss of a coin! But we feel Josh represents what the club is all about, giving youngsters a chance, and that is exactly what Josh has here - a chance to put himself up against the best the National League has to offer. We have every confidence in him and know the rest of the lads will be firmly in Josh and Danny's corner on Sunday.
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TUESDAY JUNE 25:NATIONAL LEAGUE: Dudley v Mildenhall 7.30, Isle of Wight v Stoke 7pm
WEDNESDAY JUNE 26:SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Kings Lynn v Swindon 7.30, Poole v Belle Vue 7.30
THURSDAY JUNE 27:SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Peterborough v Belle Vue 7.30, Swindon v Kings Lynn 7.30PREMIER LEAGUE: Ipswich v Glasgow 7.30, Redcar v Workington 7.30OZCHEM TROPHY: Sheffield v Dudley 7.45
FRIDAY JUNE 28:PREMIER LEAGUE: Edinburgh v Leicester 7.30, Plymouth v Berwick 7.15, Scunthorpe v Glasgow 7.30, Somerset v Newcastle 7.30NATIONAL LEAGUE: Coventry v Mildenhall 7.30
