Gladiators v Brummies – Jubilee League (Southern) Preview
The Plymouth Westcolour Gladiators make a welcome return to action, after SIX long weeks since their last Home Championship Fixture, when they face the Birmingham Brummies in Championship Jubilee League (Southern) action at The Coliseum on Tuesday evening, Tapes Up 7.00pm
The Westcolour Gladiators have seen scheduled League Matches against Birmingham and Glasgow fall foul of very wet weather and the scheduled fixture against Newcastle cancelled at very short notice following their decision to leave Speedway in 2022 due to mounting financial problems.
The Westcolour Gladiators have produced some excellent away performances at Leicester, Birmingham, Poole and Oxford in the meantime, despite a lengthening injury list and Club Management are hoping that supporters will turn out in large numbers in the coming weeks for some exciting Jubilee League (Southern) action and also to help the Club re-build their finances after a long spell without the vital ticketing income that are the life-blood of any Speedway Club.
Club Director and Promoter Mark Phillips explained:
“The Championship Jubilee League (Southern) is a fantastic new addition to the Championship Speedway calendar with 3 Regional Groups and the winner of each going to a 3 Team Final at Sheffield in early September.
It is a competition that should very much play to our strengths and consistency and we remain the only club in the Championship to score 40 points or more in every League Fixture. Make no mistake, this is a competition that we have targeted and want to win and we hope that our fans will turn out in large numbers to back us.
Our group consists of Birmingham, Oxford and Poole and we very much look forward to welcoming fans of those clubs and Speedway fans from all over the UK who may be holidaying in Devon and Cornwall and Somerset to join us now that the peak holiday season is upon us.
We’ve a FULL programme of Speedway every Tuesday at 7pm now throughout the Summer at Championship and NDL level and with some glorious weather forecast this week we hope to have a bumper crowd at The Coliseum every Tuesday from now on to boost us in our quest for silverware and to help us cover the costs of an inordinate amount of away fixtures since our last Championship Match right at the end of May”
The Westcolour Gladiators call up Kyle Howarth as Guest for the injured Edward Kennett and await a fitness update from Michael Palm-Toft closer to start time. They will line up with the in-form Ben Barker at No 1, Alfie Bowtell; Kyle Howart (Guest), Michael Palm-Toft (R/R will operate if Michael is not ready in time), Hans Anderson; Harry McGurk and Ben Morley.
The Brummies will be formidable opposition despite bringing in some Guests for injured or absent riders and have a very exciting and cosmopolitan look about their team.
Ulrich Ostergaard comes in as Guest for the injured Josh Auty and is joined by the always combative Stefan Neilsen, the colourful and crowd pleasing Paco Castagna replaces the unavailable Claus Vissing, Ashey Morris captains the side at 4, with Justin Sedgeman at number 5, and with James Shanes on World Long-Track duty the Brummies bring in the very much in demand former Gladiator Jason Edwards at no 6 with young Australian prospect James Pearson at Number 7.
The Westcolour Gladiators will be seeking to get off to a flying start before travelling up the M5 to Birmingham on Wednesday night and then have Home Fixtures against Poole Pirates (19th) and Oxford Cheetahs (26th) in the Summer Cup over the next few weeks.
A reminder to those who purchase ONLINE Tickets for any of the cancelled Matches v Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow, all of whom have been contacted by the Clubs Administration Team in the interim, you CAN use your ONLINE Ticket at any Home Match.
Please just turn up with proof of purchase for the cancelled Meeting Ticket and if possible mail the Admin Team at admin@plymouth-speedway.com to confirm IF you intend to use the Tickets for tomorrow’s Match before 9am tomorrow morning. On Entry you will be crossed off the list and the original Ticket will then be VOIDED after the Match that you do attend.
Some very important reminders for all attending:
A reminder that Children Under 16 will GO FREE at all remaining Coliseum Fixtures in 2022, it was great to see over 50 Children in the Running race at the most recent Championship Match and hopefully we’ll see a similar turn out this week and many more Children taking part.
Full Details of how Individual Families and Groups can take advantage of this Scheme can be found here
ALL Under 16’s will be handed a FREE SEASON Pass on their first visit provided Parents / Guardians and details will be required for future Draws; Competitions and other exciting opportunities.
There is not a more exciting spectacle than World Class Speedway on a Stadium Circuit; and we look forward to welcoming our much valued existing Supporters, returning families and new Supporters from across the South West and further afield to our regular Tuesday Night Speedway action.
With the buzz and anticipation growing by the week following the Clubs excellent start to the season another healthy Crowd is anticipated and you can guarantee a Seat and easy access by purchasing Tickets ONLINE prior to the Event from the Clubs ONLINE Ticket Portal here:
A reminder that you can pay on the night by CASH + CARD at all Speedway Fixtures at Plymouth in 2022.
PLEASE NOTE – Access by Card payment at the Stadium is by accessing the Clubs Online Ticket portal on a suitable mobile / android device. There are no specific Card readers. If you do not have a suitable device to allow your secure Card payment to be collected on the Gate, or before you enter from the comfort of your Car in the Park + Ride Car Park (using this link ; there is a secure CASHPOINT at McDonalds Restaurant which you pass when turning in to Coypool Road
A POLITE REQUEST has been made by The Club Management and Turnstile / Entry Staff. It would be appreciated if you could please have EXACT CHANGE for Admission and Programme available if at all possible to avoid delays, especially at peak time between 6.15 and 7.00pm. It would also be very much appreciated, that if you are Entering by Car with multiple occupants, if one person in the vehicle; could collect the Money for Admission and any Programmes and the Car Park Fee to hand over to Gate Staff, as to process one overall transfer of Money will be a lot speedier than 2,3,4 or even 5 separate transactions. Your cooperation in this matter to help speed access for all and to avoid queues and to improve the Customer experience for all. THANK YOU
As always you can be the vital 8th man and the lads would very much welcome your vociferous and enthusiastic support once again, so please bring along a friend and help us to show everyone what a wonderful night of entertainment we get every Tuesday at 7 pm at The Coliseum.
Gates Open 5.30pm
Pre-Match Rider Parade 6.50pm
Tapes Up 7.00pm
There are numerous Food and Drink (Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic) outlets around the Stadium serving locally produced products.
Numerous Toilets / Disabled Toilets and Washing Facilities
Our new for 2022 Track Shop is doing a roaring trade with NEW lines every week and well worth a visit.
Car Parking onsite £2.00
36 page Colour Programme £3.00
We look forward to seeing you all, old friends and NEW on Tuesday Evening and don’t forget the sun tan cream / oils. It;s going to be Hot and Fast and Furious for the next instalment of your Tuesday Night Speedway Heaven in the UK’s Ocean City in Glorious Devon.
Image Credit: Jon Sproad