Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Fix 'n' Mix: Sports Pulse new boys up against the Bandits.

Welcome, Newcastle Diamonds Speedway team, to Sports Pulse.  The Diamonds compete in the National Premier League.  The League season is still a few weeks away, however, this weekend sees the Tyne Tweed Cup.  On Saturday, the Diamonds travel to the border country to take on Berwick Bandits - tapes up 7pm.  The return leg is on Sunday, starting 6.30.

In Rugby Union, Harpenden have the weekend off. Melbourne Rebels represent Sports Pulse in the 15 code.  The Rebels travel to Brisbane on Friday, to take on the Reds in Super Rugby.  At this point, I would like to wish England good luck in their quest for the Grand Slam. To all our Irish readers, happy St Patricks Day.  To the super Falcons, good luck against Gloucester in the LV Cup Final on Sunday.

Rugby League: London Skolars play their first home Co-Operative Bank League 1 game on Sunday. They welcome Doncaster to the New River Stadium, kick off 3pm. This comes on the back of a heavy defeat at the paws of the Cougars last week.

Football:  'March to the Arch' continues this busy period, as all our trackers reach the business part of the competitions.  This Saturday sees the 2nd legs of the F.A.Trophy Semi Finals.  Our boys, Mansfield Town, take a 1-0 lead to Luton Town on Saturday.  Hope my mate Cloughie makes the whole game THIS Saturday, missed the first half of the Hatters visit to Cambridge on Tuesday.

In Sol y Futbol the super UD Lanzarote travel to Pajara Playas. Following last weeks derby victory, Los Rojillos lie 5 points clear at the top of the league..

Kult & Punk witnessed St Pauli drop into the relegation zone last Sunday.  The boys have no easy task this weekend, as they travel to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Hockey:  Jesmond Parish Churches have a busy weekend. The Men entertain Hartlepool Caled, while the Ladies travel to take on Newcastle Medics. That could get very messy.

Basketball:  Hull Wasps host Stockport Falcons this weekend, tip off 1930 on Saturday. This is the final regular season game for the Wasps.

Ice Hockey:  Chelmsford Chieftains have a double weekend.  On Saturday they travel to Bracknell Hornets face off 1740, returning home on Sunday to play Oxford City Stars face off 1830.

As always please check with the clubs featured to confirm time, day and venue of all above fixtures.

Before we go this week, please stop for a moment and pray for all who have lost loved ones and are suffering in Japan. Our thoughts are very much with you.

I would like also to remember a very good friend of SportTrades, on the 3rd Anniversary of his passing. Andrew 'Turkish' Cassidy, was a very good friend and colleague, truly missed. Here's to the fantastic memories.  We have made tomorrow Celebrate 17 Day.  17 was a significant number during his life, so if you wish to join in, please donate 17p. £1.70, £17, (you get the idea) to a charity of your choice. McMillan Nurses, Local Hospices or C.R.Y are our suggestions, but whatever you see fit. Thank you.

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