The Citizen Gloucestershire

Andrews Looking to Make His Mark

Evesham's Simon Andrews has vowed to put his impressive World Superbikes debut to good use as he bids to get his ViSK British Superbikes campaign back on track at Knockhill this weekend. The MSS Colchester Kawasaki rider took one race to find his feet in his maiden World Superbike outing at Donington Park last Sunday, coming home a satisfactory 20th, having qualified in 26th.

Kilby Gets Off the Mark at Silverstone

Laurie Kilby from Gloucester claimed his first race victory of the year when he was first to the chequered flag at Silverstone. Kilby won the sixth round of the LMA Euro Saloon and Sports Car Championship and set a new Silverstone lap record for the championship at the same time.

Local Drivers Get in the Mix at Prescott

One driver dominated proceed- ings at the Prescott Hill Climb as the Bugatti Owners Club played host to rounds 11 and 12 of the Avon/ BMTR Top Ten Challenge and the Midland Hill Climb Championship. Aylesbury's Trevor Willis, driving his 2.8 litre OMS CF06, was never headed all weekend.

Dramatic Finale Sees Eynott Take Second

Youngster Mark Eynott experienced a thrilling end to his Castle Combe season but had to be content with second in the Spring Junior Karting Championship. A total of 66 drivers took part in the series, in which 12-year- old Eynott, from Sling, had earned the "rookie of the year" title last year.

Frape Demands Stroud Improvement

Stroud captain Paul Frape has demanded a vastly improved batting display as his side set out in search of revenge against Swindon tomorrow. The Farmhill club return home after suffering a nine-wicket defeat at the County Ground last week.

Leaders Frocester Bid to Assert Authority

Frocester will aim for a repeat performance against Taunton St Andrews tomorrow as they look to cement their place at the top of Premier One. Last Saturday's 115-run victory at Pounds Close moved the home side above Taunton.

We Just Need One Win - Newbery

Redmarley skipper Paul Newbery says his side are just one win away from getting out of trouble in the Gloucestershire Division. Newbery's men are currently one place above the drop zone in the table and have picked up only one victory, against Bredon in May, from nine outings.

Gcw Looking to Avenge Westbury Defeat

Gloucester City Winget are determined to turn the tables after a comprehensive defeat to Westbury and District in the Glos/Wilts Division. Westbury beat them by six wickets at the The Spa Ground last Saturday to leave GCW in fourth place ahead of tomorrow's rematch.

Tyler Encouraged Despite Defeat

Rockhampton skipper Matt Tyler wants his side to take confidence from last week's defeat to top side Biddestone. Despite eventually losing, Tyler feels his team showed they can compete with the Glos/Wilts Division leaders and is targeting victory in the return fixture tomorrow.

Sinbad: I Don't Blame Ryan

James Simpson-daniel is adamant Dean Ryan was not to blame for Gloucester's failure last season. The winger said the players needed to take collective responsibility for the way it ended - and that blame did not lie at the former head coach's door.

Reed On Course at Henley

Nailsworth's Olympic champion rower Peter Reed got his Henley Royal Regatta challenge off to the perfect start yesterday. Reed and Andy Hodge are contesting the Silver Goblets in the men's pair.

Vickery Gets Another Chance to Tame 'the Beast'

Phil Vickery will get his chance to exact revenge on Tendai 'The Beast' Mtawarira after the former Gloucester skipper was picked for the third Lions Test against South Africa. With Wales prop Adam Jones joining Scot Euan Murray on the injury list, the former England captain is forced back into action against the man who took him to pieces two weeks ago.

Henderson Awaits Result of Hearing

Top trainer Nicky Henderson was today waiting to find if he would lose his licence after one of his horses failed a drugs test. Henderson, the leading current trainer at the Cheltenham Festival, requested an oral hearing at the British Horseracing Authority yester- day after seeking legal advice.

Warriors Fighting for Play-Off Place

There are five games to go to save the Gloucestershire Warriors' season. With Leicester Phoenix and Birmingham Bulldogs looking strong favourites to grab two of the three play-off places, it is a four- way fight between the Warriors, Derby City, Bristol Sonics and Coventry Bears for the remaining place.

Lions Hope to End Series On Positive Note

At Least the brand is bearing up. Which is more than can be said for the bodies of the Lions players and credibility of the South African coach. There were at least 25,000 travelling fans at Saturday's Second Test between South Africa and the Lions in Pretoria, and nearly as many the week before.

Mahmood Leaves County Struggling

Kent's decision to give the new ball to former Pakistan all- rounder Azhar Mahmood reaped three late wickets and left Gloucestershire facing a last day LV County Championship defeat at Beckenham. Home skipper Rob Key elected to promote Mahmood ahead of the off- colour Ryan McLaren.