Academy Looking For Points In The Borders

PREVIEW Saturday 1st July 2023, 11:46am

by Graham Muncie

  Edinburgh Monarchs Academy

After the rain was the only winner on Friday night the Stellar Monarchs Academy head to the borders to take on the Berwick Bullets in NDL action.

Both teams are looking for a confidence boosting win after a recent run of defeats but have injuries to content with as they go looking for the points.

For the Academy Alex Spooner is still recovering from a broken collarbone so rider replacement is in operation this allowing extra rides for Jacob Hook, Kyran Lyden, Mickie Simpson, Dayle Wood and number eight Mark Parker.

Berwick also run rider replacement in this instance for injured former Armadale rider Josh Embleton. Jamie Halder, Mason Watson and recently reintroduced Kieran Douglas all eligible as is Jason Garrad who slots in at number eight.

A further change in line-up for the Bullets with the new July averages kicking in Connor Coles moves to number one with Danny Phillips moving to number three.

Many may say that the key battles will come at the heat leader position where the Academy trio of Max Clegg, Adam Roynon and Hook will look to dull the home trio of Coles, Phillips and Greg Blair.

However, having managed 7 of the 15 heat wins at Leicester last week only to go down by 16 it shows that points are crucial up and down the line-up and avoiding last places is key also.

So, a local derby with both sides desperate to get back to winning ways the action is sure to be fast and furious at Shielfield Park. Tapes up is 7pm and for those that can't make it along to cheer on their favourites the Bandits TV live stream is available at https://tv.berwickspeedway.com

Berwick Bullets: Connor Coles, R/R, Danny Phillips, Jamie Halder, Greg Blair, Kieran Douglas, Mason Watson, Jason Garrad

Stellar Monarchs Academy: Max Clegg, Kyran Lyden, R/R, Adam Roynon, Jacob Hook, Mickie Simpson, Dayle Wood, Mark PArker

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