Swindon Speedway Semi Final – Sponsored by Excalibur

Last Thursday saw the Swindon Robins progress into the Elite Title Final against Poolewith a 55-37 beating of Birmingham at the Abbey Stadium,sealing an emphatic 110-72 aggregate victory. Man of the Match Reserve Simon Stead put in a star performance with a confidence-boosting 12-point maximum.Hans Andersen, Troy Batchelor and Peter Kildemand all performed well to see off Birmingham with ease, as the Robins warmed up for the much-anticipated Grand Final with a slick and professional display.  (Photo byLes Aubrey) Excalibur were proud to sponsor the meet, featured live on Sky Sports, and our advertising was prominent around the stadium. We also sponsored the Man of the Match and chose the outstanding Simon Stead who put in aconsistentlygreat performance all night. CEO James Phipps awarded the trophy at the end of the evening watched by the invited employees of Excalibur who were invited out into the middle of the stadium to watch the final 4 heats.  (Photo byLes Aubrey) SKY SPORTS COVERAGE AVAILABLE – CLICK HERE  SWINDON55: Simon Stead 12, Troy Batchelor 10+2, Peter Kildemand 9, Nick Morris 8+3, Hans Andersen 7+1, Jason Doyle 5+1, Dawid Lampart 4. BIRMINGHAM 37: Sebastian Ulamek 15, Danny King 6, Ben Barker 6, Martin Smolinski 4+2, Josh Auty 4, Nicolas Covatti 2, Bjarne Pedersen R/R.