Swindon Robins stage the most important speedway meeting at the Abbey Stadium for years when the first play-off semi final against Peterborough gets under way.

Many supporters will still remember the pain of losing at the same stage 12 months ago, when the Robins faced an away trip to local rivals, Reading.

At the annual dinner and dance shortly afterwards, club owner Terry Russell made it clear that the aim for 2007 was a top two finish and a home draw in the semi-finals.

He, Gary Patchett and Alun Rossiter all worked hard during the winter to put together this season's septet, and the riders have certainly delivered out on the track.

Rosco said: "This is what we have worked so hard to achieve all season long, a home match in play-offs. Having realised that goal with an unblemished home record, plus eight wins and a draw on our travels, the stakes have now been raised even higher.

"I dearly want the opportunity to have a shot at the title; the riders also want it and I know the supporters want it too. It is as if the season begins again on Monday evening, as everything that has gone before now doesn't count. Indeed, it is up to the lads to step up to the plate and deliver the goods.

"I know there is going to be a cracking atmosphere when we face Peterborough and I think the Swindon fans will give us an important edge. We want to see all our supporters in their red and white colours, as it will create a wonderful spectacle for the Sky Sports cameras."

A big screen will be in place at the Abbey on Monday, showing the action from both semi-finals, so supporters will be able to see how the tie between Coventry and Poole is shaping up, thereby adding extra excitement to what is going to be a high-octane evening.

Due to the huge crowd expected for Monday night's shoot-out, the Robins' management have joined forces with the Swindon Borough Council and Thamesdown Transport to offer alternative parking from the stadium at the Copse Park and Ride, situated just a 6 minute bus ride from the stadium.

Parking, as per the stadium is £1, and the bus service is free. Buses are running every 10 minutes from 6pm onwards and will be returning at 10 minute intervals from 10pm at the stadium.

The park and ride is signposted from the Turnpike roundabout, which is on the A419 just before reaching the stadium if you are heading northbound after exiting the M4, or just after the stadium heading southbound from Cirencester.

Supporters are urged to arrive in plenty of time, and the turnstiles are being opened at 6pm, half an hour earlier than normal, so that fans can enter the stadium in plenty of time before the play-off semi-final battle against the Panthers begins.

Both clubs have named full-strength line-ups for the showdown, with the Robins set to unleash their new signing, Damian Balinski, who was signed following the broken ankle suffered by the unlucky Mads Korneliussen.

The new Polish recruit is known as a showman, as well as being a very talented rider, so the prospect of seeing him in Swindon colours for such an important meeting is, indeed. a mouth-watering one.

For supporters who want to make it an extra special evening at the Abbey, then the Legends' Lounge is a great place for a VIP night, whether for a birthday treat, a staff night out or a venue for a business to entertain clients.

Tickets, which include entry to the meeting, a race-day programme and a hot buffet, are available from just £27.50 per person. Please call hard-working Commercial Manager Paul Oughton on 07917 117007 for availability details.

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