MATCH REPORT: Redshaw match winner as Vikings topple Glasgow

Lee Redshaw came ‘off the bench’ once again to prove a match winner for Northumbria, the youngster missing his normal Div 3 racing Sunday and riding reserve in Div 2, he proving he has what it takes to race at a higher level.

Fourteen points from four rides were scored by Lee, the youngster having help for a very aggressive riding older brother Dan Redshaw, his older heat leaders and junior motor speedway rider Dean Douglas.

Paul Thompson had the best race of his career with a third to first move on the last lap of heat six, his effort typical of the performances put in by his team mates. Glasgow certainly made a fight of it in response, Joe Beuckman and Colin Gray looking much improved this year and very competitive througout, Brandon Kay an impressive young newcomer, while team leader Andy McDougal concentrated on team riding.

Chic Mackie also has his moment in heat 12, the world’s oldest cycle speedway rider holding off home club coach Richie Smith for four thrilling laps. It was a brilliant meeting with a generous amount of passing, so well done to both teams for serving up a superb afternoon’s racing.

NORTHUMBRIA 80
Dan Redshaw 15+3, Lee Redshaw 14, Shane Gray 13+1, Dean Douglas 11+1, Keith Oldham 11, Dan Thompson 9+1, Paul Thompson 6+1, Richie Smith 3

GLASGOW 70
Andy McDougal 16+3, Brandon Kay 13+1, Colin Gray 13, Joe Beuckmann 13, Jim Alexander 9, Chic Mackie 6+1

Northern League Division Three

Three home riders rode unopposed to take the win for Northumbria. Bradley and Sam Stansfield had their own private battle, Bradley just about coming out on top this time, while Samantha Crane continues to make steady progress, she remaining a key rider for the club at this level.

NORTHUMBRIA 36
Bradley Stansfield 15, Sam Stansfield 13, Samantha Crane

GLASGOW 0
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