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Post by Administrator on Jun 16, 2015 8:03:22 GMT
As of this date, when received from the club, Lakeside Hammers' Press Releases will be used here. Enjoy!
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Post by Administrator on Jun 17, 2015 13:22:47 GMT
Tuesday 16th June 2015 ASH IS BACK
The Vortex Hammers have recalled the in form Ashley Birks to the side in place of the injury plagued Steve Boxall. It follows a string of terrific performances from Birks and fewer fixture clashes with his Sheffield commitments, the reason he initially dropped out of the side. Subject to BSPA approval Ashley will make his return this Friday, 19th June, at the Vortex Hammers return to action at the Arena Essex Raceway. Jon Cook stated: "It's the right time for Ash and us to get reacquainted. He was a popular member of the team at the start of the season, his form is revitalised now and it's the perfect time for him to come back in. Ex Hammer Colin White will be helping him on the night and this should give us back an edge we’ve missed. My thanks go to Stevie for his efforts, which were blighted badly by a shoulder injury and whilst he would be happy to ride through the pain barrier, and did for us, now’s not the time. When fit we hope he will take the one remaining home clash for Ash. Wednesday 17th June2015
THE HAMMERS SEASON RESTARTS HERE
The Vortex Hammers willrestart their season this Friday, 19th June, at the Arena Essex Raceway andwelcome their No.1 Andreas Jonsson as a World Champion after Sweden took Goldin the Speedway World Cup, which was the reason for the long gap in meetings. Jon Cook commented:"AJ's return to fitness and form is terrific to see and this Friday willbe like starting the season again after only one home meeting in over a month.The weather is also warming up and we're looking forward to getting back towinning ways over the forthcoming busy period". The Vortex Hammers willoffer all fans attending Friday night’s Elite League fixture against Kings Lynna discount for Monday 22nd June’s live home TV meeting against Wolverhampton. Adult and concessionadmission for the Monday meeting will be just £10 on production of the matchday programme purchased at Friday’s King’s Lynn match. Jon Cook explained:"We appreciate that so many home meetings after such a long break is notideal and we hope this encourages our fans, who've been terrific despite ourterrible form, to be able to attend both meetings."
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Post by Administrator on Jun 18, 2015 9:23:49 GMT
Thursday 18th June 2015
THE HAMMERS TAKE ON THE STARS
This Friday, 19th June, the Vortex Hammers return to home Elite League action after the break for the Speedway World Cup when they take on the King’s Lynn Stars. The Hammers will be looking for a repeat of their performance against the Stars from back in April when they roared to a twelve point victory but since the end of that month the Essex Club have experienced a run of four successive home defeats. King’s Lynn are currently in third place in the League but the Hammers need to get back to their winning ways in a match that is vital for both clubs. The Stars will be led by their Danish Grand Prix rider Neils Kristian Iversen and he will be joined by fellow Dane Kenneth Bjerre, who both represented their country in the recent World Cup where they finished as runners up behind winners Sweden. Seventeen year old sensation Robert Lambert, who represented Great Britain in the World Cup, is also included in the Stars line-up and completing their top five will be their third Dane, Niklas Porsing. They will be utilizing the Rider Replacement facility to cover for their injured Australian Rory Schlein although they are looking to replace Schlein with former Poole’s Czech Republic rider Vaclav Milik by the time the two sides meet next Thursday up in Norfolk. Completing their side in the Elite Draft Rider positions will be Lewis Kerr and Ashley Morris. As far as the Vortex Hammers are concerned their captain, and captain of the Swedish World Cup winners, Andreas Jonsson returns to the side and joins his fellow Swede Kim Nilsson, Danish International Mikkel Bech and British Finalist Edward Kennett. Unfortunately Richard Lawson, who reached the semi final of last Monday’s British Final before an unfortunate disqualification, will be missing as he has to ride for his Premier League club, Glasgow. Initially he was due to be replaced in Friday’s match against the Stars by Ben Barker but he sustained an injury whilst competing in Monday’s British Final. Therefore, Kyle Newman has been drafted in to cover for Lawson. The Hammers Elite Draft Riders will be the two young British riders who started the season for the Club. Adam Ellis, who was instrumental in his National League Club, Birmingham, winning the National League Fours, which was staged at Coventry last Sunday, when he won a race off against home rider Dan Greenwood. He is joined by Ashley Birks, who rejoins the Club following recent injury concerns over Steve Boxall. Friday’s match starts at 8pm at the Arena Essex Raceway although there will be some demonstration races involving youngsters from the Hagon Shocks Academy commencing at 7.30pm. Tickets may be purchased at the paybooths on the night or in advance via the Club’s website at www.lakesidehammers.com Teams: Vortex Lakeside Hammers: Andreas Jonsson, Kyle Newman, Edward Kennett, Mikkel Bech, Kim Nilsson, Adam Ellis and Ashley Birks. King’s Lynn Stars: Neils Kristian Iversen, Robert Lambert, Rory Schlein R/R, Nicklas Porsing, Kenneth Bjerre, Ashley Morris and Lewis Kerr.
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Post by Administrator on Jun 22, 2015 8:23:51 GMT
Monday 22nd June 2015
THE HAMMERS IN HOME MONDAY ACTION
Following their victory against the King’s Lynn Stars on Friday the Vortex Lakeside Hammers face a busy week ahead with home fixtures starting this evening (Monday 22nd) against the Wolverhampton Wolves followed by the Leicester Lions (Friday 26th) and an away trip to Norfolk where they take on the Stars on Thursday (25th). Tonight’s action against the Wolves, sees both teams at full strength in a meeting that starts at the slightly earlier time of 7.30pm. The Hammers will be looking to gain revenge on the two point home defeat to the Midlander’s back in April, when former Hammer Peter Karlsson helped his team take maximum heat advantages in the last two heats to snatch victory. Hammers fans are reminded that Adult and Concession admission for Monday’s meeting will be just £10 on production of the match day programme purchased at last Friday’s King’s Lynn match. Teams: Vortex Lakeside Hammers: 1) Andreas Jonsson (C), 2) Mikkel Bech, 3) Edward Kennett, 4) Richard Lawson, 5) Kim Nilsson, 6) Adam Ellis (EDR), 7) Ashley Birks (EDR)
Wolverhampton Parrys International Wolves: 1) Fredrik Lindgren, 2) Jacob Thorssell, 3) Tobais Musieilak, 4) Ricky Wells, 5) Peter Karlsson, 6) Lewis Blackbird (EDR), 7) Josh Bates (EDR).
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Post by Administrator on Jun 25, 2015 7:38:29 GMT
Thursday 25th June 2015 THE HAMMERS ARE BACK AGAIN ON FRIDAY
The Vortex Lakeside Hammers race their third home meeting in eight days at the Arena Essex Raceway this Friday 22nd June with the Leicester Lions being the visitors, who include popular former Hammers rider Piotr Swiderski in their side. It's the last action for a fortnight as the Speedway world prepares to decamp to Cardiff for next week’s British Grand Prix. Jon Cook stated: "We've shown huge improvement in the last two home meetings and need to take that level of performance into the clash with the Lions who will be no pushovers. With Grand Prix star Jason Doyle and Piotr (Swiderski), who'll have a real point to prove having been in our plans before we decided against a fourth commuting rider, it promises to be an exciting match to sign off this busy period for the Club." Teams: Vortex Lakeside Hammers: Andreas Jonsson (C), Mikkel Bech, Edward Kennett, Richard Lawson, Davey Watt (G), Adam Ellis (EDR), Ashley Birks (EDR). Leicester Lions: Jason Doyle (C), Richie Worrall (G), Grzegorz Walasek, Szymon Wozniak, Piotr Swiderski, Simon Lambert (EDR), Josh Bates (G) (EDR).
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Post by Administrator on Jun 25, 2015 22:00:42 GMT
Thursday June 25, 2015; ELITE LEAGUE KING’S LYNN 63: Niels-Kristian Iversen 15, Vaclav Milik 10+3, Lewis Kerr 9, Nicklas Porsing 8+1, Kenneth Bjerre 8+1, Robert Lambert 7+1, Ashley Morris 6+2 LAKESIDE 29: Andreas Jonsson 8+2, Mikkel Bech 7+1, Edward Kennett 6, Richard Lawson 3, Adam Ellis 3, Carl Wilkinson 2, Kim Nilsson r/r Elite League points: King’s Lynn 3 Lakeside 0
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Post by Administrator on Jun 26, 2015 9:19:06 GMT
On SGN website - Lakeside are going for a third successive home win when they host Leicester at Purfleet.
The Hammers have beaten King’s Lynn and Wolverhampton at home in the last week and club chief Jon Cook wants to see that form continue against a Lions side who hand a debut to former Lakeside man Piotr Swiderski.
Cook said: “We've shown huge improvement in the last two home meetings and need to take that level of performance into the clash with the Lions who will be no pushovers.
“With Grand Prix star Jason Doyle and Piotr, who'll have a real point to prove having been in our plans before we decided against a fourth commuting rider, it promises to be an exciting match to sign off this busy period for the club.”
The Lions have Richie Worrall and Josh Bates making guest appearances, and boss Norrie Allan said: “Across the two meetings (last weekend) there were some positive signs overall and the inclusion of Grzegorz Walasek again was a big plus and a boost to morale in the team.
“I am not saying that we are suddenly going to march up the league table as that would be folly, but we should at least be aiming for consistency at home and working on our away form and then that elusive first Elite League win on the road will become a reality and hopefully we can get something out of our visit to Lakeside.”
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Post by Administrator on Jun 26, 2015 21:39:03 GMT
Friday June 26, 2015;
ELITE LEAGUE LAKESIDE 57: Andreas Jonsson 13, Richard Lawson 11, Davey Watt 8+2, Mikkel Bech 7+1, Adam Ellis 6+1, Edward Kennett 6+1, Ben Morley 6 LEICESTER 35: Jason Doyle 13, Adam Roynon 7, Piotr Swiderski 6+1, Richie Worrall 5, Simon Lambert 2+1, Szymon Wozniak 2, Grzegorz Walasek 0 Elite League points: Lakeside 3 Leicester 0
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Post by Administrator on Jun 30, 2015 16:38:00 GMT
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Post by Administrator on Jul 6, 2015 8:11:23 GMT
Busy week for Hammers July 5, 2015
Ahead of Friday’s home fixture against the Belle Vue Aces (1oth July), The Lakeside Vortex Hammers face a busy week on the road, when they travel from one end of the country to the other, for two away fixtures.
First up, the Essex based team travel to Manchester to take on the Aces tonight (6th July), in front of the Sky Sports cameras from 7.30pm. With duo Kim Nilsson and Ashley Birks ruled out with a broken arm and collarbone/ shoulder injuries respectively, The Hammers have called on former Captain Davey Watt to replace Nilsson, whilst Poole Pirates EDR Paul Starke comes in for Birks.
Both riders will then be on the opposite side of the pits on Wednesday, when the Hammers travel south to Wimborne Road, home of reigning Elite League Champions the Poole Pirates. The Hammers have called on former Pirate and new King’s Lynn signing, Vaclav Milik to cover for Nilsson, whilst Carl Wilkinson comes in for Birks. With Hammer star Mikkel Bech on Danish League duty that evening, the Hammers have drafted in another former Pirate, Kyle Howarth.
Teams for Aces V Hammers
Belle Vue Rentruck Aces
Matej Zagar; Max Fricke; Craig Cook; Josh Grajczonek; Scott Nicholls (C); Steve Worrall; Stefan Nielsen; Team Manager: Mark Lemon
Lakeside Vortex Hammers
Andreas Jonsson (C); Mikkel Bech; Edward Kennett; Richard Lawson; Davey Watt (G); Adam Ellis; Paul Starke (G) Team Manager: Neil Vatcher
Teams for Pirates V Hammers
Poole Readypower Pirates
(from) Kacper Gomolski, Chris Holder, Maciej Janowski (capt), Dakota North, Dave Watt, Kyle Newman, Paul Starke; Team manager: Neil Middleditch
Lakeside Vortex Hammers
(from) Kyle Howarth (guest), Andreas Jonsson (capt), Edward Kennett, Richard Lawson, Vaclav Milik (guest), Adam Ellis, Carl Wilkinson (guest) Team Manager: Neil Vatcher
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Post by Administrator on Jul 6, 2015 22:17:48 GMT
Monday, July 6, 2015 ::::::::: Tonight's Belle Vue v Lakeside meeting has been postponed. Having reviewed the condition of the track, the referee has taken the decision to postpone tonight's meeting. Re-staging date to be announced.
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Post by Administrator on Jul 8, 2015 21:03:56 GMT
Wednesday July 8, 2015;
ELITE LEAGUE POOLE 60: Davey watt 12+2, Maciej Janowski 11+1, Chris Holder 10+2, Dakota North 8, Paul Starke 7+2, Kyle Newman 6+2, Kacper Gomolski 6. LAKESIDE 30: Richard Lawson 7+1, Eddie Kennett 7, Adam Ellis 6, Andreas Jonsson 4, Carl Wilkinson 3, Vaclav Milik 2, Kyle Howarth 1. Elite League points: Poole 3 Lakeside 0
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Post by Administrator on Jul 9, 2015 10:31:59 GMT
Thursday 9th July 2015 THE HAMMERS OLD BOYS RETURN
The Vortex Hammers turn to three old boys to help fire them to victory against the Belle Vue Aces at the Arena Essex Raceway this Friday 10th July. Former Captain Davey Watt and ‘Southend Sensation’ Ben Morley remain in the side that beat Leicester in the Hammers last home match and are joined by popular Pole Piotr Swiderski. Watt and Morley cover for the Hammers injured duo of Kim Nilsson and Ashley Birks whilst Swiderski returns to the Hammers colours for Mikkel Bech, who is competing in the World U-21 Final in Italy along with Belle Vue’s Max Fricke and Stefan Nielsen. The meeting parade is scheduled to start at 7.45pm, with the first race at 8pm. In addition there will be three demonstration races involving youngsters on their 150cc machines from the Hagon Shocks Academy at 7.30pm before the main Elite League match. Tickets are available at the gate, or can be purchased in advance via the homepage of the Hammers website. Teams: Lakeside Hammers: Andreas Jonsson (c), Piotr Swiderski, Edward Kennett, Richard Lawson, Davey Watt, Ben Morley (EDR), Adam Ellis (EDR). Belle Vue Aces: Matej Zagar, Kevin Doolan, Craig Cook R/R, Grzegorz Zengota, Scott Nicholls (c) Steve Worrall (EDR) Kyle Hughes (EDR).
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Post by Administrator on Jul 10, 2015 21:18:37 GMT
FRIDAY JULY 10:
ELITE LEAGUE Lakeside 51 (Andreas Jonsson 13) Belle Vue 42 (Matej Zagar 19+1) Elite League points: Lakeside 3 Belle Vue 0
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Post by Administrator on Jul 12, 2015 10:04:44 GMT
LAKESIDE are launching their search for a new home for the sport in Essex with a special promotion at their televised clash with league leaders Coventry on Monday, July 27.
With the future of Speedway at the Arena-Essex raceway in doubt under plans for potential development, club bosses want to see a huge response from sports fans.
Admission will be just £5 for the mouth-watering contest with the Bees looking to stay top and have choice of opposition in the play-offs.
Lakeside chief Jon Cook said: “We are starting down the path of finding a new home for the sport in Essex and we’re hoping fans of all sports throughout the county will show their support for our objective on July 27.
“A night at the races for just £5 seems like a pretty good deal to me!”
Tickets are available now from lakesidehammers.co and they will also be available from Sky tickets in mid-week.
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