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POOLE promoter Matt Ford has stressed the Elite League title is not decided yet as his side travel to Birmingham for the second leg of the Grand Final on Monday.The Pirates took control of the tie with a stunning all-round display to defeat the Brummies 57-36 at Wimborne Road last week, but Ford is warning against any complacency.He said: “There is no getting away from the fact that the performance in the first leg was absolutely brilliant – I believe we out-thought and out-fought a quality Birmingham side from start to finish.“But I have absolutely no doubt that when the bikes are wheeled out at Perry Barr, the home side’s hurt from what happened last Monday will make them even more dangerous. Without question, they will attack from the off and we will need to be on our toes and guard against it.”
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EASTBOURNE wrapped up their Elite League campaign with a thumping 60-33 win over Belle Vue to complete a strong season at Arlington.All six Eagles were paid for double-figures, led by Bjarne Pedersen on 12 points, whilst the Aces lost No.1 Matej Zagar who won his opening ride but then withdrew suffering the effects of a crash in the first staging of that race.Eastbourne boss Trevor Geer said: “It has been a season of ups and downs, highs and lows, but tonight for us was very much one of those high points. All the lads rode to their abilities, proved what they are capable of and rewarded us with our biggest win of the year, a performance that can draw the line on the season on a wholly positive note.“Clearly, it seems there is a lot to talk about in the coming weeks and months and much planning to be done as the 2014 season comes into being, but for now the lads have performed fabulously for us tonight and we couldn’t be more proud of them and our supporters who cheered them all the way.”(SPEEDWAY 3)
MILDENHALL and the Isle of Wight have agreed a quick re-staging date of this Wednesday for their Knockout Cup replay.The scheduled clash between the clubs at West Row on Sunday has been postponed and it will now become the second leg, as they also meet at the Smallbrook Stadium on Tuesday.Coventry and Leicester have also been beaten by the weather with both legs of their planned East Midlands Bowl being called-off.The Lions will now stage the first leg next Sunday (6pm) with Coventry hosting the return fixture on Friday October 25.
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SUNDAY OCTOBER 13:PREMIER LEAGUE PLAY-OFFS: Newcastle v Somerset 6.30NATIONAL LEAGUE KO CUP S/F REPLAY 1st leg: Mildenhall v Isle of Wight OFF (Now Wed Oct 16)EAST MIDLANDS BOWL: Coventry Select v Leicester Select OFF (Now Fri Oct 25), Leicester Select v Coventry Select OFF (Now Sun Oct 20)
MONDAY OCTOBER 14:ELITE LEAGUE GRAND FINAL 2nd leg: Birmingham v Poole 7.30
TUESDAY OCTOBER 15:NATIONAL LEAGUE KO CUP S/F REPLAY 2nd leg: Isle of Wight v Mildenhall 7pm
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16:NATIONAL LEAGUE: King’s Lynn v Dudley 7.30NATIONAL LEAGUE KO CUP S/F REPLAY 2nd leg: Mildenhall v Isle of Wight 7.30BLUE RIBAND: Poole 7.30
