MATCH REPORT: Vikings do the double over Hull

October 26, 2016 editor

On a wet and tricky track, both teams put up fine performances, but Northumbria held the upper hand throughout and compled the double in both divisions.

Northumbria gained an good win against a seven man Hull side in Division One. After a shared first heat, Northumbria took a 7-3 through Kirkup and Keith.

By heat 6 the Vikings had increased their lead to 10 points. Northumbria steadily increased their lead with Hull managing just one heat win, coming in the last heat thanks to a 7-3 from Josh Bellis and Andy Angell.

Best for Hull were Andy Angell, Lewis Aylmer and Josh Bellis. Dave Lister was the only rider to beat Gavin Parr when the Northumbrian rider made a rare mistake on the fourth bend of lap 2.

Hull lost young Jack Lister who had to pull out after a second ride fall. Northumbria scored freely with seven riders in double figures. Shane Gray caught the eye with paid 14 from 4 rides.

Northumbria 98
Keith Oldham 11+2, Dean Douglas 11+4, Terry Kirkup 13, Jason Keith 16+1, Gavin Parr 19, Dan Redshaw11+1, Andy Knowles5+1, Shane Gray 12.

Hull 76
Nathan Everitt 13, Lewis Aylmer 14, Dave Lister 11, Andy Angell 17+1, Jack Lister 1, Katie Greaves 6, Josh Bellis 14+1.

It was a very depleted Hull side that took to the track for Division 2. The withdrawal of Jack Lister, and Nathan Everett’s points being illegible made the result inevitable but they played their part in an interesting meeting. Josh Bellis was unbeaten with Everitt on 19 were the best riders on show.

Northumbria didn’t lose a heat until a last heat 7-3 for Hull. The Vikings had just one last place, top man again was Lee Redshaw who looks to have a fine future. After just ridden a few laps, newcomer JP Colback impressed everyone with a paid 17.

Northumbria 78
Dean Douglas 8+1(3), JP Colback 14+3, Paul Thompson 9+3, Lee Redshaw 18, Dan Thompson 14+2, Richie Smith 13+2, Andy Knowles 5+1(2).

Hull 38
Nathan Everitt 19+1, no rider, Katie Greaves 5, Dave Lister 14, Josh Bellis 20, no rider.