PREVIEW: BERWICK v OXFORD (NDL)

BERWICK skipper Greg Blair insists enjoyment is the ethos at NDL level as the Bullets prepare to face Oxford today (Saturday).

Blair is a crowd favourite at Shielfield Park due to his spectacular racing and extrovert celebrations, and he will look for more of the same against the Chargers.

Ben Rathbone makes his seasonal debut for the home side having replaced the injured Archie Freeman, whilst the visitors go for two wins in two nights and track Sam Woods at reserve in place of Luke Killeen.

Blair said: “We have a group of supporters who give us great backing even when not everything is going our way. They still appreciate any rider willing to battle and put the effort in.

“One of the best parts of speedway is meeting fans in the main stand afterwards. It’s even better when you’ve just come off a victory parade.

“All of the team buys into the Berwick management ethos, which is prepare well, work hard, ride hard but don’t forget to enjoy your speedway.

“I’m not alone and in Jamie Halder and Connor Coles we have two more riders who put everything into racing but are rarely seen without a smile on their faces.”

BERWICK: Danny Phillips, Ben Rathbone, Connor Coles, Jamie Halder, Greg Blair, Mason Watson, Josh Embleton.
OXFORD: Jordan Jenkins, Jacob Clouting, Henry Atkins, Jody Scott, Ryan Kinsley, Sam Woods, Kelsey Dugard.