Rebels vs Workington: Preview (From Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News)

Rebels vs Workington: Preview

10:54am Wednesday 12th August 2009

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SOMERSET Rebels continue their quest for a top four spot in the Premier League and a place in the end of season play-offs with the visit of the Workington Comets to the Oak Tree Arena on Friday.

Workington have been around the top of the table for most of the season and picked up the Premier League Fours Championship last month.

They can boast a top three that could match any in the Premier League in the shape of Kevin Doolan, Adrian Rymel and Andre Compton - all three in their debut seasons with the Cumbrian side.

Doolan started out his British career with Belle Vue, Ryman is the 2006 Czech champion and Compton overturned his decision to retire last year to surprise the Speedway world.

The experienced Phil Morris has been brought into the side with Chris Wright a long-term injury, and Workington boast two faces that are new to British Speedway.

Richard Lawson and Craig Cook have both moved from motocross and Lawson is the son of former Workington and Glasgow legend Steve Lawson.

Cook started the year as Workington's number eight but replaced Luke Priest in the team after putting in some sterling performances in the side.

John Branney rounds off the Workington team. He is in his second full season with the comets but has experienced a number of injuries this year.

The match begins at 7.30pm.

Teams: Somerset; 1) Steve Johnston (8.89), 2) Emil Kramer (8.52), 3) Cory Gathercole (7.69), 4) Simon Walker (5.20), 5) Justin Sedgmen (4.08), 6) A N Other (3.30), 7) Nick Simmons (3.06) Workington: 1) Kevin Doolan (8 91), 2) Adrian Rymel (8.07), 3) Andre Compton (7.47), 4) Richard Lawson (5.38), 5) Phil Morris (5.06), 6) John Branney (4.22), 7) Craig Cook (3.00)

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