This Is Speedway

NEIL Middleditch has hit back at Alun Rossiter after Swindon’s boss had labelled Poole’s big home win over his side a “lottery”.

DAVEY Watt will be hoping there won’t be any major traffic congestion today when he travels to Wolves for Pirates’ opening Elite League fixture tonight (7.30pm).

INJURED Pirate Adam Skornicki should have more idea tomorrow how long he is likely to be sidelined with a broken wrist.

LEIGH Adams is hoping some local knowledge’ can help Robins towards their third Elite League Best Pairs title in four years tonight (7pm).

WHILE Elite League speedway is a results-based industry, Alun Rossiter chose to look beyond the scores following the Robins’ 50-45 defeat at the hands of Lakeside Hammers last night.

Sky Sports Elite League, Blunsdon

ROBINS started their Sky Sports Elite League campaign in style with a 49-43 success over Belle Vue Aces at Blunsdon tonight.

CORY Gathercole is hoping to be Swindon’s trump card tonight when the Robins host Belle Vue Aces in their eagerly-anticipated Elite League opener at Blunsdon.

CORY Gathercole plans to keep it in the family’ next season as he looks to forge a career for himself in the Sky Sports Elite League with Swindon Robins.

ROBINS reserve Theo Pijper has promised to return “stronger and better than ever” following his horror crash in last week’s Craven Shield clash against Poole Pirates.