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Speedway champs get civic reception.

Speedway champs get civic reception.

SWINDON’S Elite League title-winning triumph is to be honoured with a Civic Reception later this month. Robins bosses and members of the team will be involved in the Christmas Lights Switch-On on Thursday November 22, following a trip to the Mayor’s Parlour earlier in the afternoon. They will be enjoying drinks and snacks in the […]

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Speedway bosses quick to praise their Champions.

SWINDON Speedway bosses have praised their side after they bagged the Robins’ first league title for 45 years. A 96-89 aggregate triumph over Poole brings to an end a season long battle with the Pirates, and both Gary Patchett and Alun Rossiter were over the moon. Promoter and co-owner Patchett said: “I was a fan […]

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Swindon take 7 points to Poole.

SWINDON’S title hopes are on a knife-edge after a thrilling 51-44 victory over deadly rivals Poole in the Elite League Grand Final First Leg at the Abbey on Monday. Robins raced into an early lead with 5-1s in the opening two races, before a further brace of maximums in heats eight and nine extended their […]

Roll up, roll up pack the Abbey for title run in.

Roll up, roll up pack the Abbey for title run in.

ROBINS boss Alun Rossiter is hoping a packed Abbey will help turn up the heat ahead of Swindon’s title run-in. Admission prices for Thursday’s play-off semi final 2nd leg with Birmingham – which sees Swindon lead by a staggering 20 points – have been slashed to £10 adults, £5 concessions with children and season ticket […]

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Robins fall at Poole 49-41

Poole V Swindon Speedway SWINDON boss Alun Rossiter admitted to mixed emotions – and a degree of frustration – after a 49-41 defeat at Poole on Monday. The result from a match raced in wet conditions at Wimborne Road, which forced a temporary stoppage midway through, puts the Pirates in pole position to secure top […]

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The big one! Swindon Robins go to Poole.

SWINDON head to Poole on Monday as the battle for the Elite League’s top spot and choice of Play-Off opposition continues (7.30). And they’ll be up against the man who stands just two meetings away from his first ever world title after a terrific display in Malilla, Sweden, on Saturday. Chris Holder is eight-points clear […]

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Robins buzzing at Abbey with 51-39 win over The Bees

SWINDON moved to the top of the Elite League table with a 51-39 win over Coventry in a bruising battle at the Abbey Stadium. An incident-packed meeting saw several riders suffer falls, but the Robins’ all-round strength enabled them to take maximum points over a Bees side whose scoring was dominated by Chris Harris and […]

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Swindon tame swashbuckling Pirates.

SWINDON boss Alun Rossiter paid tribute to his team after a hard fought 50-43 victory over title rivals Poole in front of a bumper crowd at the Abbey on Thursday. Rossiter’s side claimed all three points against a powerhouse Pirates side who relied heavily on spectacular Australian duo Darcy Ward and Chris Holder. And he […]

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Crump to be at the Abbey for Poole match.

TRIPLE World Champion Jason Crump will be a guest of Swindon Speedway as the late, great Neil Street is inducted into the Robins Legends Lounge at this Thursday’s mouthwatering Elite League clash with Poole (7.30). Crump, who had a spell with the Robins early in his career, is now based in Sweden during the regular […]

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Stead back in the fold for Poole clash.

SWINDON have moved to clarify the situation with British star Simon Stead after a weekend of speculation surrounding his future with the club. Robins bosses can confirm Stead, who celebrated his testimonial with a hugely successful meeting last week, will be in the side for Thursday’s vital meeting with title rivals Poole at the Abbey. […]