COVENTRY manager Peter Oakes admitted it was a case of mixed emotions after Wednesday’s Knockout Cup thriller at Wimborne Road.
Racers gave a much-improved away showing in their Premier League match at Sheffield last night.
Poole and Coventry must replay their Knockout Cup semi-final tie after The Bees grabbed a remarkable draw at Wimborne Road.
Josh Grajczonek is a man in demand and has earned two guest bookings this week and will guest for Sheffield in their home meeting on Thursday and at Scunthorpe on Friday.
Given that Josh missed out on the trip to Sheffield earlier in the season and with the Tigers due to go to Scunthorpe in just over a weeks time, these bookings should prove to be very important for young Mr Grajczonek.
Shane Parker is back in the stripes and will return for the meeting with Edinburgh this coming Sunday at Ashfield. The popular 38 year old Australian got the all-clear from the medics earlier this week and is practicing on and off track to get himself up to speed for THE clash of the league season.
The Monarchs are nosing in front in their quest for the Premier League title but the Tigers are determined that there will be no celebration come the end of heat 15 this coming Sunday.
Please find below a full press release for the Derby meeting.
14th Aug The Witches junior side took centre stage at Foxhall tonight when the fab four were Poole’s Academy side have won the under-16 3 team tournament staged at Foxhall stadium this evening