Wolves Speedway promoter Chris Van Straaten is excited for the opportunity to kickstart the season against league favourites Sheffield Tigers. Wolverhampton in action against local rivals Birmingham Brummies. (Credit: Steve Feeney) Parrys International Wolves are set to take on SGB Premiership opponents Sheffield in the newly-formed League Cup ahead of the regular season. The competition sees Wolves take on both Sheffield and Belle Vue in a three-team group, with first overall progressing to the final over two legs. Van Straaten has outlined the need for his side to be at their best if they are to get off to winning…
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Birmingham Brummies manager Laurence Rogers believes the signing of reigning British Champion Adam Ellis will be key for the side’s playoff push in 2022. New signing Adam Ellis back in Brummies colours at Perry Barr Stadium. (Credit: Jeff Davies) Ellis completes the SGB Championship team’s line-up for the upcoming campaign as the seventh and final rider through the doors. The 26-year-old adds much-needed experience to the Brummies following a disappointing end to last year’s campaign, missing out on the playoffs by just one point. Rogers is confident his arrival could be a deciding factor for the team’s ambitions going into…
West Bromwich Albion’s Women head coach Jenny Sugarman is aiming for a strong league finish and county cup glory as she approaches the end of her first year in charge of the Baggies. Credit: Nathan Rogers – Unsplash Albion have experienced successful cup runs in both the FA Cup and Birmingham FA Women’s County Cup this season. Sugarman’s side progressed to the FA Cup fifth round for just the second time in the club’s history, just missing out on a trip to Arsenal following a 4-2 defeat to Coventry United. The women’s team are still in the running for the…
Halesowen striker Richard Gregory highlighted the importance of returning to winning ways after securing the three points against Coleshill Town. Photo courtesy of Emilio Garcia. The Yeltz continued their title charge with a 1-0 away win on Monday night thanks to the 32-year-old’s winner, following on from a surprise defeat to mid-table side Spalding United. Halesowen find themselves in third place, just three points behind league leaders Ilkeston. Another clean sheet adds to the side’s impressive defensive record this season, conceding just 25 goals – the best in the division. The former Leamington forward was pleased to contribute up the other end too, scoring the only…
Walsall Wood manager Harry Harris has warned his side against complacency ahead of the third-round FA Vase tie stressing: “We haven’t done anything yet.” Walsall Wood in action against Shifnal Town. (Credit: Harry Harris) The Wood won 2-0 against Deeping Rangers in the previous round. It is the first time the club has reached the third round of the tournament in five years. The team, based at Oak Park, secured a club-record semi-final finish last campaign, losing 2-1 to eventual winners Warrington Rylands. While the club hope to go one step further this time out, Harris is focused on the…
Stourbridge joint manager Stuart Pierpoint believes his team will be “full of confidence” ahead of FA Trophy second-round clash against the Vanarama South side. Goalscorer Montel Gibson of Stourbridge FC off in celebration. (Credit: Focus Dunn Sports Photography) The Glassboys’ opponents are one league above, sitting in 16th spot. Pierpoint’s side will travel to Hertfordshire for the clash on Saturday November 27. Hemel Hempstead are yet to win at home this season, with the Stourbridge manager positive about his side’s chances. He said: “I certainly wouldn’t write us off in any game that we play. “We certainly won’t be going…
Wolverhampton Speedway promoter Chris Van Straaten says he wants more competition in next year’s SGB Premiership following their “tremendous” season. Wolves Speedway back in action. (Credit: Chris Van Straaten) The league saw several changes to its line-up ahead of the 2021 campaign, with previous champions Swindon Robins and Poole Pirates leaving the league. Sheffield Tigers were the only new club, meaning Wolves were left to battle it out in a six-team division. Wolves secured back-to-back play-off spots with a second place finish this season, narrowly missing out to Peterborough Panthers with a semi-final defeat. Van Straaten added he wants the…
Chris Van Straaten has paid tribute to the ‘tremendous’ supporters as Wolves Speedway brings the season to a close with the Olympique Finale. Wolves in league action. (Credit: Chris Van Straaten) Parrys International Wolves will be supported by a legendary line-up, with former riders Ricky Wells and Ty Proctor set to take the stage. Along with the current seven regulars at Monmore Green, familiar opponents Scott Nicholls and Chris “Bomber” Harris will be joined by young German Norick Blodorn to complete the line-up for the final meeting. The unique format for the Olympique Finale contains a handicap system, with the…
Birmingham Brummies manager Laurence Rogers is hopeful of finding new owners for the Perry Barr-based speedway team. Birmingham Brummies 2020 line-up with veteran Chris “Bomber” Harris taking centre stage. (Credit: Chris Simpson) The SGB Championship side’s future remains uncertain with previous owners, and father and son, Peter and David Mason leaving the team at the end of the 2021 season. Rogers has stayed with talks with potential new owners are ongoing, with the manager hoping for a deal to be struck in the coming weeks. He said: “There are a few consortiums looking at and having looks at what can…