Centurions v Oxford 14 June

[mike]

Any news on the match tomorrow like lineups before I decide weather to part with my money.

[pitgate]

We’ll have full Team News and a Preview of the SWTR Centurions v Oxford Chargers Match on Tuesday morning

[pitgate]

The Plymouth SWTR Centurions continue their NDL Home programme with a match against the Oxford Chargers this evening.

The SWTR Centurions again bring in Alfie Bowtell at No 1 to ride as Guest in place of the injured Dan Gilkes, give a further opportunity to the promising Ben Phillips in place of the departed Henry Atkins and introduce Rhys Naylor as a Guest replacement for the unavailable Adam Extance.

The SWTR Centurions will line up:

Alfie Bowtell (Guest)

Rhys Naylor

Ben Trigger

Ben Phillips

Richard Andrews

Eli Meadows

Connor King

The Chargers are also forced in to Team changes through unavailability of riders and bring in Nathan Ablitt as a Guest for the unavailable former Plymouth rider Nathan Stoneman, they will operate Rider Replacement for the retired ben Hopwood and introduce the exciting young Australian Under 16 125cc Champion Luke Killeen who has a British Passport and therefore qualification from the NDL and whose skills have been honed at Pinjar Park his Home Track which has a 146 yard Training facility partly developed by 3 times World Champion Tai Woffinden.

The Chargers also include the exciting British rider Sam Hagon grandson of the legendary Alf Hagon whose father Martin was also an accomplished Speedway and Grass Track rider, together with former Gladiator Arran Butcher.

The Chargers line up:

Jordan Jenkins

R/R for Ben Hopwood

Sam Hagon

Jacob Clouting

Nathan Ablitt

Arran Butcher

Luke Killeen

TICKETS are available ONLINE via the Club Website or by CASH / Card Payment on the Night at the Turnstiles

(Please note that CARD payments AT THE STADIUM are via the Online Match Ticket App and require a suitable Phone connection / Pre Match Card payments can be made via any type of Computer / Tablet / Phone connection): plymouth-speedway.com/online-ticket-store/

The Match will also be Live Streamed by Gladiators TV: www.gladiatorslive.com/

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

[mike]

Who are some of these people I’m coming but I hold out no hope for them poor lads and before anyone starts I feel sorry for them how it’s going.

[greenshank52]

I'm assuming this Rhys Naylor is the same one that used to ride for Kings Lynn, if so here's hoping he has a better evening than the last time he rode at the 'Colliseum/SBA', everyone have a safe one.

[pitgate]

Tonight we have a guest rider at number 2 Rhys Naylor, He hasn't raced in the National League in 11 years and has only had one practice day at Iwade last weekend since he originally stopped riding. He literally registered for his licence last night which was approved super quick with the help of SCBs Neil Vatcher and we hired him a van this morning so he could make the trip from Essex to Devon. He's been to Plymouth spannering for Alfie and handful of times this season and could see how desperate the Centurions are with all the bad luck they've had and wanted to help.
Not all heroes wear capes.
#plymouthcenturion #plymouthcenturions #plymouthspeedway

[greenlander]

Big up to Alfie on his maximum and some lovely moments from Ben with a heat win, Rhys (who looked to be loving it when interviewed on the centre green) with his battling second place and Richie, who after a wobbly start, earned a decent point on heat 13.

But the difference was their reserves were just too good. That Luke Killeen looks the real deal, reminds me when an unknown reserve called Drew Kemp came down late season at reserve for Mildenhall and scored a whopping 17 points.

Hey ho, it's called the development league for a reason.

[pitgate]

Plymouth Centurions = 34

1. Alfie Bowtell (G) - 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 = 15 FULL MAXIMUM
2. Rhys Naylor (G) - 1, F/X, 1, 2’ = 4+1
3. Ben Trigger - 3, 1, 1, 2, 1 = 8
4. Ben Phillips (G) - 0, 0, F/X = 0
5. Richard Andrews - 1, 2, 1, 1 = 5
6. Eli Meadows - 0, 0, 0, 0 = 0
7. Connor King - 1, 0, F, 0, 1 = 2

Oxford Chargers = 56

1. Jordan Jenkins - 2, 3, 3, 2, 2 = 12
2. R/R for Ben Hopwood (JC - 0, SH - 2’, AB - 3, LK - 2’) = 7+2
3. Sam Hagon - 2, 2’, 3, 1, 1 = 9+1
4. Jacob Clouting - 0, 1’, 1, 0, 2’ = 4+2
5. Nathan Ablitt (G) - 2’, 2, 3, 0 = 7+1
6. Arran Butcher - 2’, 1’, 3, 2’, 3 = 11+3
7. Luke Killeen - 3, 3, 2’, 2’, 3, F = 13+2

[pitgate]

Tough night for the Centurions
June 14, 2022
The Plymouth SWRT Centurions suffered a tough night at The Coliseum as a strong Oxford Chargers side took all of the points with a 34-56 victory.

Alfie Bowtell top scored for the home side with a full 15 point maximum, whilst Ben Trigger chipped in with 8, Richard Andrews 5 and Rhys Naylor with 4 paid five in his first competitive meeting for 11 years.

Full report to follow.

[lewy]

Personally a bit shocked to see atkins going around on the truck for the victory parade with his new team,totally disrespectful imo to the Plymouth promotion and fans after his actions in with holding his services which after dan gilkes injury virtually ruined the centurions of any chance of being competitive and also impacting on Plymouth Speedway as a business and costing the promotion alot of money due to the fact that people will not come to watch a non competitive team in the same numbers as a successful team. True colours shown,Don't think he will make the grade at championship level,but will get a team in the nl where he will be at best be a 3rd heat leader 6or7 pt average. Ben Trigger looks a far better prospect.