30.08.07

Rye House v Isle of Wight

The Islanders were at Rye House on Monday night and suffered a very heavy defeat. The Rye House team was in top form with three riders collecting maximums. The super slick track caught out the islanders who struggled to stop their bikes from spinning the whole meeting.

Rye House Rockets = 69 (109)

1. Chris Neath 3, 3, 3, 3, 1' = 13+1
2. Stefan Ekberg 2', 2', 3, 2' = 9+3 Paid Max
3. Tai Woffinden 3, 3, 3, 1 = 10
4. Tommy Allen 2', 2', 2', 3 = 9+3 Paid Max
5. Steve Boxall 3, 3, 2, 2', 2 = 12+1
6. Luke Bowen 2', 1, 1', 2' = 6+3
7. Adam Roynon 3, 2', 2', 3 = 10+2 Paid Max

Isle of Wight = 21 (71)

1. Chris Holder 1, 0!, 3, 1, 3 = 8
2. Corey Gathercole 0, 1, 1, 0 = 2
3. Jason Bunyan 1, 2, 1, 2, 0 = 6
4. Glen Phillips R, R, 0, 1 = 1
5. Krzysztof Stojanowski 1, 1, 1, 0 = 3
6. Danny Betson 1, 0, 0 = 1
7. Chris Johnson 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 = 0

Kings Lynn v Isle of Wight

This Knock Out cup Semi Final tie at Kings Lynn saw a good close meeting. The Islanders managed to keep the score line close at the end of the match only loosing by 5. This should be enough to put them in the next round, however the Stars did win away at Small brook earlier in the year.

Chris didn't he a bad meeting considering. He picked up some points in heat 2 and was unlucky not to have scored more. He was battling hard in all his races and nearly swooped round the outside on a few occasions but didn't quite have the speed.

Kings Lynn = 49

1. Tomas Topinka - 2,2*,3,2,2 = 11+1
2. Chris Mills - 1*,3,3,1 = 8+1
3. Daniel Nermark - 3,2,3,3,0 = 11
4. Paul Lee - 1,1*,1,1 = 4+1
5. Trevor Harding - 3,1*,2,0 = 6+1
6. James Brundle - 3,2,0,1,3 = 9
7. Benji Compton - 0,Ex,0 = 0

Isle of Wight = 44

1. Chris Holder - 3,3,6,3,3 = 18
2. Cory Gathercole - F,0,2,1 = 3
3. Jason Bunyan - 2,3,2,2,1 = 10
4. Glen Phillips - 0,0,0,2 = 2
5. Krystof Stojanowski - 2,1,2,1 = 6
6. Chris Johnson - 1*,0,0,0 = 1+1
7. Simon Lambert - 2,1*,1*,Ex = 4+2

Isle of Wight v Mildenhall

The Islanders beat the Fen Tigers quite comfortably on Tuesday with the score ending 60-33. The whole team did well on what was a tricky track to begin with.

Isle of Wight = 60

1. Chris Holder ................. 3,2*,3,2*,2 = 12+2
2. Cory Gathercole ........... 2*,3,3,1 = 9+1
3. Jason Bunyan © ...........2,2*,3,3 = 10+1
4. Glen Phillips ..................0,3,2*,3 = 8+1
5. Krystof Stojanowski ......3,2,3,3,0 = 11
6. Tom Brown....................2*,0,2*,1 = 5+2
7. Chris Johnson ...............3,1,1,0 = 5


Mildenhall = 33

1. Tom P Madsen .............. 0,0,0 = 0
2. Shaun Tacey ................. 1,1,0,1 = 3
3. Kyle Legault....................1,1,2,2,1 = 7
4. Paul Fry...........................3,6!,0,2,3 = 14
5. Jason King ( c).................2,1,1,1 = 5
6. Jay Herne........................0,0,0,0 = 0
7. Tomas Suchanek ............1,0,2,1*,0 = 4+1

20.08.07

Redcar v Isle of Wight

The Islanders traveled up to Middlesbrough on Thursday night to face the Redcar Bears. The Whole team put in a great performance to romp to a big victory with the scores ending 35-55 to the Islanders.

Chris had a good night scoring 5+2 from for rides. He was unlucky not have have scored more as his fast gating was getting him into good positions all night.

In heat 8 Chris and team mate Cory grabbed a 5-1 heat advantage over the Bears in a race which the Bears used a tactical ride.

In heat 12 Chris was put in as a reserve switch. He made a good start and coming out of the 2nd bend found himself in second place behind his team mate. The experienced Grieves behind Chris then pulled off a very close maneuver when he dived under Chris going into turn 1. He pushed Chris out wide which allowed Giffard up the inside too.

REDCAR 'BEARS'
1. Gary Havelock (C) 1, 1', 3, 2, 2, = 9+1
2. Josh Auty 0, 2, 0, 0, = 2
3. James Grieves 0, 0, ef, 2, = 2
4. Chris Kerr 3, 1, 3, 2, 0, = 9
5. Mathieu Tresarrieu 3, 3, 1^, 1, 0, = 8
6. Daniel Giffard 3, 0, 1',1' = 5+2
7. Jack Hargreaves r, 0, 0, 0, = 0
Team Manager: Brian Havelock

ISLE OF WIGHT 'ISLANDERS’
1. Chris Holder 3, 3, 2', 3, 3, = 14+1
2. Cory Gathercole 2', 2', 3, 3, 1, = 11+2
3. Jason Bunyan (C) 2, 2, 2, 3, = 9
4. Glen Phillips 1', 1', 1', 3, = 6+3
5. Krystof Stojanowski 2, 3, 2, 1, = 8
6. Ashley Johnson (G) 1', 0, 1', 0, = 2+2
7. Chris Johnson 2, 1', 2',0 = 5+2
Team Manager: David Croucher

Isle of Wight v Workington

Postponed due to heavy rain and a waterlogged track.

15.08.07

Mildenhall v Isle of Wight

The Islanders were visitors to Mildenhall on Sunday for their Premier League clash. Mildenahall put up a strong team performance to claim the win but will it be enough for the bonus point.

Chris wasn't his usual self at Mildenhall due to going down with a sickness bug. He tried the best he could but felt too weak to carry on riding after his third ride.

Mildenhall Tigers = 51

1) Tom P Madsen ------ 3,2*,1,1* = 7+2
2) Shaun Tacey ------- 1,3,2*,0 = 6+1
3) Kyle Legault -------- 3,2,3,3,2 = 13
4) Paul Fry ------------ 1,0,2*,3 = 6+1
5) Jason King --------- 3,1,2,2 = 8
6) Mark Baseby ------- 3,0,1*,0 = 4+1
7) Tomas Suchanek --- E/F,2*,3,2*,0 = 7+2


Isle of Wight Islanders = 43

1) Chris Holder ------------- 2,3,3,3,3 = 14
2) Corey Gathercole -------- 0,1,1,E/F = 2
3) Jason Bunyan ----------- 2,6,3,1,1 = 13
4) Krzysztof Stojanowski --- 0,2*,2*,2 = 6+2
5) Glenn Phillips ------------ 1,1,1,0,2* = 5+1
6) Tom Brown -------------- 1*,0,0,0 = 1+1
7) Chris Johnson ----------- 2,0,0, = 2

Rye House v Isle of Wight

The Islanders made the visit to Hoddeston on Saturday for the return leg of the Knock Out Cup Quarter Final. The meeting was a close one throughout and the top 1 of the Islanders saved the day and managed a 5-1 heat advantage in the last race to put the Islanders through to the next round.

Chris didn't have a good day struggling to get to grips with the tight, slick track. He kept making changes to his bikes to try and get faster on track and in his third ride he had the sped but struggled out the start.

Rye House Rockets = 50 (90)

1. Chris Neath 1, Fx, 3, 2 = 6
2. Robbie Kessler R/R
3. Tai Woffinden 2, 2, 3, 2, 1 = 10
4. Tommy Allen F, 0, 1', 2', 3 = 6+2
5. Steve Boxall 3, 3, 3, 1', 0 = 10+1
6. Luke Bowen 3, 2', F, 1, 2' = 8+2
7. Adam Roynon 3, 2', 2, 2, 0, 1' = 10+2

Isle of Wight Islanders = 43 (95)

1. Chris Holder 2, 3, 2, 3, 2' = 12+1
2. Corey Gathercole 0, 1, 3, Fx = 4
3. Jason Bunyan 3, 2, 2, 6!, 3 = 16
4. Krsystof Stojanowski 1, 1', 1', 1 = 4+2
5. Glen Phillips 1, 3, 1, 0 = 5
6. Tom Brown 0, 1, 0, F, 0 = 1
7. Chris Johnson 1, 0, 0 = 1

09.08.07

Isle of Wight v Rye House

The Islanders faced a strong Rye House team on tuesday night at Smallbrook Stadium in their Premier League clash. On a very slick track which clearly suited the away team the Rockets stayed close all meeting but tailed off at the end leaving the score 50-40.

Chris had a slow start to the meeting on Tuesday due to bike problems. He felt slow in the first two rides so swapped to his spare bike and picked up a third, second and a paid win in his next three rides. After doing some testing after the meeting it seems the carburetor on his first bike wasn't working properly causing the bike to be slow.

Isle of Wight = 50

1. Chris Holder ..................... 2,3,3,1,3 = 12
2. Cory Gathercole ...............1*,2*,0,0 = 3+2
3. Jason Bunyan ...................3,3,2,3,2* = 13+1
4. Krysztof Stojanowski ........2*,2*,1*,2 = 7+3
5. Glen Phillips.......................1,3,1*,3 = 8+1
6. Gary Cotham ....................0,0,0 = 0
7. Chris Johnson ...................2,0,1,2,2* = 7+1

Rye House = 40

1. Chris Neath ....................3,1,3,0,0 = 7
2. Robbie Kessler R/R
3. Tai Woffinden .................0,2 WITHDRAWN = 2
4. Tommy Allen ...................1,1*,3,2,1 = 8+1
5. Steve Boxall ...................3,0,3,2,1 = 9
6. Luke Bowen ...................0,1,1,0,1*,0 = 3+1
7. Adam Roynon .................3,2*,0,2*,0,1,3 = 11+2

06.08.07

Workington v Isle of Wight

The Islanders traveled up to Workington on saturday for their Premier League clash. Workington had two guests in for Craig Branney and Mattia Carpanese and rider replacement for the injured Carl Stonehewer.

the Islanders took the lead early on and never looked back. Workington used two tactical rides to try and salvage a result but they couldn't stop the Islanders from winning with a strong display.

Chris had another good away score gaining 5+2 from four rides including a heat win in heat 8. After swapping bikes after his first ride Chris was seemed quicker and smoother on track. He was unlucky in Heat 14 when Workington made a tactical and put heat leader Kauko Nieminen off 15 metres. Chris held him off for two laps and even re-passed the Finnish rider before Chris was nudged wide and relegated to the back.

Workington Comets = 42

1. Carl Stonehewer R/R
2. Benji Compton (G) 0, 1, 0, 0 = 1
3. James Wright 1, 2, 3, 6!, 2 = 14 Withdrawn
4. Robert Ksiezak (G) 2, 0, 0, 1, 1', 0 = 4+1
5. Kauko Nieminen 3, 3, 2, 2, 1, 4^, 3 = 18
6. Charles Wright 0, R, 0, 0 = 0
7. John Branney 3, 0, 1, 1' = 5+1

Isle of Wight Islanders = 53

1. Chris Holder 3, 1, 3, 3, 2 = 12
2. Corey Gathercole 1, 3, 2', 1 = 7+1
3. Jason Bunyan 3, 2, 3, 3, 1' = 12+1
4. Krsystof Stojanowski 2', 1', 1, 3 = 7+2
5. Glen Phillips 2, 2, 2, 2' = 8+1
6. Andrew Bargh 2, 0, 0, 0 = 2
7. Chris Johnson 1', 1', 3, 0 = 5+2

Isle of Wight v Birmingham

The Brummies were the visitors on the Island on Tuesday for what on paper looked a close match. However the score line ended with a big win for the Islanders.

Chris had a good meeting scoring 5+1 from four rides including a win in heat 2. This was a pretty good score considering he was a using an engine which he doesn't normally ride on the island.

Isle of Wight = 60

1. Chris Holder .................. 1,2*,3,2,3 = 11+1
2. Cory Gathercole ............ 3,3,2,2* = 10+1
3. Jason Bunyan ................ 2*,3,3,2,2* = 12+2
4. Kryzstof Stojanowski ..... 3,1,2*,3 = 9+1
5. Glen Phillips ................... 3,2,2,2* = 9+1
6. Andrew Bargh ................ 1,1*,0,1 = 3+1
7. Chris Johnson ................ 3,1,0,1* = 5+1


Birmingham = 33

1. Ulrich Ostergaard ............. 2 ,0,3,0,0 = 5
2. Ben Powell ...................... 0,2,3,1 = 6
3 Jason Lyons ..................... 1,6!,1,3,1= 12
4. Henrik Moller .................... 0,0,0 = 0
5. Emiliano Sanchez ............ 0,0,0 = 0
6. Lee Smart ........................ 2,1,1,0 = 4
7. Maunuel Hauzinger .......... 0,2,1,1,2 = 6

02.08.07

Isle of Wight v Newcastle

The Islanders took on the Newcastle Diamonds on Tuesday evening for their Premier League clash. A fixture which proved an easy win for the Islanders ending 57-35.

Chris had a pretty good night scoring 5+2 from 4 rides including a paid win in heat 4. Their was a few problems behind the scenes for Chris having a puncture during his second ride and also in heat 8 the engine started to tighten up meaning Chris had to switch bikes for his last ride.

Isle of Wight Islanders = 57

1) Chris Holder..................2, 2', 3, 2 = 9+1
2) Cory Gathercole.............0, 3, 1, 2' = 6+1
3) Jason Bunyan................3, 3, 2', 2, 2 = 12+1
4) Krysztov Stojanowski.....2', 2', 3, 3, 1' = 11+3
5) Glen Phillips.................3, 3, 3, 1' = 10+1
6) Andrew Bargh...............1', 1, 0, 2' = 4+2
7) Chris Johnson...............2, 2', 0, 1' = 5+2


Newcastle Diamonds = 35

1) Christian Henry.............3, 1, 4^, 3, 3 = 14
2) Carl Wilkinson..............1, 0, 3, 1' = 5+1
3) Josef Franc...................1, 2, 1, 3 = 7
4) Ross Brady...................0, F = 0
5) Jonas Raun...................0, 1, 1, 0 = 2
6) Simon Lambert (G)........0, 0, 0, 0 = 0
7) Sean Stoddart...............3, 1, 2', 0, 0, 1 = 7+1

Glasgow v Isle of Wight

On the second day of the Islanders tour they visited Glasgow to face the Tigers. The Islanders got off to a good start in the wet conditions but injuries to Cory Gathercole and Chris Holder prevented them from battling for the win.

Chris had his best away performance of the season scoring 8+2 from 6 rides. One of them being an exclusion in heat 13 after being involved in a crash with Trent Leverington coming out of turn two.

Glasgow Tigers = 52 (84)

1. Craig Watson............... 1, 2*, 2, 1, 3, 3 ........... =  12+1 (6)
2. R/R......................................................
3. Shane Parker............... 2, 2, 3, 3, 2* .............. = 12+1 (5)
4. Robert Kseizak............. 1*, 0, 1, 0, 3 ............. = 5+1 (5)
5. Trent Leverington.......... 3, 3, 3, 3, 2* ............. = 14+1 (5) - PAID MAX!
6. Michael Coles.............. 3, 2*, 2*, Ret, 0 ......... = 7+2 (5)
7. Lee Dicken................. 0, 2*, 0, 0 .................... = 2+1 (4)
8. Gary Beat on .................................................... = Did not ride

1. Chris Holder............... 2*, 3, Exc ..................... = 5+1 (3)
2. Corey Gathercole........... 3, 1, 1, 1 .................. = 6 (4)
3. Jason Bunyan............... 3, 1, 3, 2, Exc ............ = 9 (5)
4. Krystof Stojanowski........ 0, 0, 2*, 4^, 1 .......... = 7+1 (5)
5. Glenn Phillips............. 1*, 1, 2, 1 ...................... = 5+1 (5)
6. Andrew Bargh............... 0, 0, 0 ........................ = 0 (3)
7. Chris Johnson.............. 1, 2, 3, 1*, Exc, 1*   = 8+2 (6)
        

Berwick v Isle of Wight

The first day of the Islanders two day tour saw them at Berwick, home of the Berwick Bandits. The meeting started in perfect conditions until just before heat 8 when the rain suddenly hammered down for nearly half an hour. A long delay was taken and the track was graded but the consistent rain ruined all effort put in by the track staff. The rain then stopped and after a discussion in the pits the riders for heat 8, this including Chris went out on track for a practice. The track looked very bad and the riders struggled on the wet, slippery track.

Heat 8 was then run and you could see the riders struggling for vision and grip on track. After the race another discussion took place and the riders agreed to ride on until heat 12. However after heat 12 the referee made the riders continue all the way to heat 15 as he said the track was getting better!

Berwick Anderson’s Quality Butchers Bandits = 44

1. Sebastian Truminski Ret,3,3,1* = 7+1
2. Andreas Bergstrom 1,1,3,2*,1* = 8+2
3. Jacek Rempala 1,2,1*,3,3 = 10+1
4. Stanislaw Burza - Rider Replacement
5. Michal Makovsky © 3,2,2,2,2,1 = 12
6. Sam Martin ® 0,0,0,Fx,N = 0
7. David Meldrum ® 3,0,N,1*,Ret,1,2 = 7+1

Isle of Wight Wightlink Islanders = 46

1. Chris Holder 3,3,3,3,2 = 14
2. Cory Gathercole 2*,0.2.1 = 5+1
3. Jason Bunyan © 2*,3,1,2,0 = 8+1
4. Krysztof Stojanowski 3,1,Ret,3 = 7
5. Glen Phillips 1*,2,3,0 = 6+1
6. Andrew Bargh ® 2,0,0,0 = 2
7. Chris Johnson ® 1*,2,1*,0 = 4+2

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