Isle of Wight 45: Edinburgh Monarchs 45
Premier League
Smallbrook Stadium, Ryde
Tuesday 1st August 2000
Edinburgh produced a battling performance to take a draw at Smallbrook Stadium where they have always struggled in the past. Three previous visits have resulted in three big defeats.
The islanders suffered from the loss of reserve Tommy Palmer in his first heat. Since they were already operating rider replacement and had no number eight, this meant that they were unable to cover two heats. Monarchs took advantage of this to lead by four points going into the last three heats. The home big guns took a 5-1 to level in heat 13.
The match probably hinged on heat 14. Will Beveridge was brought in to join Ross Brady in the hope of regaining the lead against Richard Juul and the tiring reserve Glen Phillips but was excluded under two minutes. Since Christian Henry had been replaced, he could not come in and Monarchs had to go out with one rider. Ross Brady won the heat to set up a last heat decider with the scores level. Ray Morton, who had been dominant throughout apart from the opening heat when he had bike problems, duly won but Carr and Eriksson ensured a draw.
Edinburgh were at full strength with Robert Eriksson unexpectedly given last minute clearance to ride. It was assumed that Eriksson would have to ride for his club in Sweden but with the squad system used in the Elite League he was replaced in the Indianarna side by another rider. The Islanders operated rider replacement for the injured Danny Bird.
Heat 1: Robert Eriksson, Richard Juul, Ray Morton, Blair Scott [70.1]
Richard Juul came in as rider replacement for Bird. Robert Eriksson produced yet another heat 1 win as Ray Morton hit trouble.
(3-3) (3-3)
Heat 2: Glen Phillips, Will Beveridge, Christian Henry [71.6]
Tommy Palmer fell and sustained a leg break.
(3-3) (6-6)
Heat 3: Peter Carr, Richard Juul, Ross Brady, Scott Swain [69.9]
Monarchs obtain a heat advantage to tae an early lead through Peter Carr and Ross Brady.
(2-4) (8-10)
Heat 4: Adam Shields, Kevin Little, Glen Phillips, Christian Henry [70.2]
The Islanders hit straight back to level through Adam Shields and Glen Phillips.
(4-2) (12-12)
Heat 5: Scott Swain, Robert Eriksson, Richard Juul, Blair Scott [70.8]
The home team edged ahead after Swain beats Eriksson and Blair Scott finishes last.
(4-2) (16-14)
Heat 6: Ray Morton, Kevin Little, Glen Phillips, Will Beveridge [70.2]
Ray Morton picks up his first win from Kevin Little. Glen Phillips in as rider replacement for Bird takes third to give the Isle of Wight a third successive heat advantage.
(4-2) (20-16)
Heat 7: Adam Shield, Ross Brady, Peter Carr, Glen Phillips [69.4]
The overworked Glen Phillips came in as a reserve replacement for Palmer. Adam Shields won the heat ahead of Brady and Carr to maintain the four point lead fr the home team.
(3-3) (23-19)
Heat 8: Blair Scott, Scott Swain, Christian Henry, Glen Phillips [71.6]
Scott Swain took the rider replacement outing. Monarch hit back as Blair Scott wins after changing his engine and Christian Henry takes third to cut the lead to two points.
(2-4) (25-23)
Heat 9: Kevin Little, Richard Juul, Will Beveridge [70.8]
Scott Swain retires with engine problems as Monarchs level the match through Kevin Little and Will Beveridge.
(2-4) (27-27)
Heat 10: Ray Morton, Peter Carr, Ross Brady [69.9]
Three riders only as the Islanders cannot cover the rider replacement with Phillips running out of rides. Ray Morton wins the heat to preserve the match score.
(3-3) (30-30)
Heat 11: Robert Eriksson, Adam Shields, Blair Scott [68.4]
Again three rider with Phillips preserving his last two rides for later. Robert Eriksson beat Adam Shields to give Monarchs a narrow lead.
(2-4) (32-34)
Heat 12: Peter Carr, Scott Swain, Will Beveridge, Glen Phillips [70.4]
Glen Phillips took his sixth ride to replace Palmer. Peter Carr beat Scott Swain with Beveridge holding third place as Monarchs doubled their lead to four points.
(2-4) (34-38)
Heat 13: Ray Morton, Adam Shields, Robert Eriksson, Kevin Little [70.6]
The Islanders hit back to level through Morton and Shields with a big maximum.
(5-1) (39-39)
Heat 14: Ross Brady, Richard Juul, Glen Phillips [71.9]
Will Beveridge replaced Christian Henry as a replacement but was excluded under two minutes. Ross Brady had to go out alone but won the heat to keep the scores level ahead of Richard Juul and Glen Phillips taking his last ride.
(3-3) (42-42)
Heat 15: Ray Morton, Peter Carr, Robert Eriksson, Adam Shields [70.0]
The last heat decider was won by Ray Morton but Peter Carr and Robert Eriksson kept Shields at the back to ensure a drawn match.
(3-3) (45-45)
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Isle of Wight Islanders |
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Ray Morton |
1* |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
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13+1 |
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Danny Bird |
Rider replacement |
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(5) |
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Scott Swain |
0 |
3 |
2 |
R |
2 |
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7 |
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Richard Juul |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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9 |
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Adam Shields |
3 |
3 |
2 |
2* |
0 |
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10+1 |
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Glen Phillips |
3 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1* |
6+1 |
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Tommy Palmer |
X |
N |
N |
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0 |
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Edinburgh Monarchs |
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Robert Eriksson |
3 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
1* |
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10+1 |
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Blair Scott |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
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4 |
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Peter Carr |
3 |
2 |
1* |
3 |
2 |
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11+1 |
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Ross Brady |
1 |
2 |
1* |
3 |
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7+1 |
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Kevin Little |
2 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
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7 |
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Will Beveridge |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
M |
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4 |
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Christian Henry |
1* |
0 |
1 |
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2+1 |
This was an all round team effort by the Monarchs with every rider contributing points. Peter Carr and Robert Eriksson led the way as ever with double figure scores but Ross Brady, Blair Scott and Kevin Little all contributed with heat victories. Edinburgh won seven heats out of fifteen.
Kevin Little and Ross Brady both did reasonably well. Monarchs only produced six non-scoring rides throughout including Beveridge's two-minute exclusion. There was one last place each for Henry, Beveridge, and Little (in heat 15) plus two for Blair Scott before he changed his engine.
Ray Morton was the pick of the home team dropping only one point. Adam Shields did well before running last in heat 15. Scott Swain was patchy while Richard Juul was consistent. Glen Phillips started well before fading as he tired. Rider replacement for Danny Bird produced five points from the three rides covered.
Man of the match: Ray Morton
Next meeting: v Swindon, Premier League, Blunsden on Thursday 3rd August 2000
John Lowe