LAMMA SHOW 2014

LAMMA SHOW 2014

On Wednesday 22^nd and Thursday 23^rd of January, Krone UK exhibited at LAMMA show which for the first time in thirty years was held at the East of England Showground down in Peterborough instead of the previous and original venue; Newark Showground.

In almost perfect timing, the heavens opened just as keen and eager visitors roared into the car parks waiting to see the latest equipment on show.

This year, Krone UK had the biggest stand they had had since the company was established almost five years ago. Machines on show included the new range of EasyCut mowers, the BiG M 420 self-propelled mower conditioner, the 1270 BiG Pack square baler, Comprima F125 XC and CV150 XC round balers, Bellima F130 round baler, MX320 GL Forage wagon, Swadro 1400 plus and Swadro 38, KW 6.72 and 5.52 tedders and not forgetting the main centrepiece, the all new Krone BiG X 480 self-propelled forage harvester. Along with the machines on show, also making its first appearance to the show was the recently refurbished Krone exhibition unit.

LAMMA show 2014 saw the launch of our first issue of the Krone BiGTimes newsletter. This publication is predominantly made up of customer testimonials along with the most recent company news.

If you require any information on our range of equipment please contact us on 0113 287 8800, or use our brochure request form online.

T.J. Oshie leads USA to thrilling shootout win over Russia

SOCHI, Russia – T.J. Oshie's magic in shootouts was a frequent topic of conversation when general manager David Poile and his selection committee chose the U.S. Olympic team roster.

"You know at some point we are going to end up in a shootout, and we are going to want T.J. Oshie," Poile said more than once.

Coaches had the same mindset about Oshie's specialty. The Americans appreciated what he brought to the team in general, but they loved his shootout prowess. He was like the team's ace in the hole, a guy who habitually hits it out of the park when it was needed most.

The "some point" that Poile talked about came Saturday when Oshie converted four of six shootout chances against Russian goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to give the Americans a wildly entertaining 3-2 shootout win against the Russians.

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"I've never seen anything quite like that," said U.S. defenseman Ryan McDonagh. "I never knew he had that in his repertoire, all of those moves."

Oshie scored right after U.S. goalie Jonathan Quick stood his ground to force Ilya Kovalchuk to miss for the second time in four chances.

"I think I aged two years in that shootout," U.S. coach Dan Bylsma said.

In the NHL this season, Oshie is 7-for-10 in shootout attempts, with two game-deciding goals. U.S. captain Zach Parise said he felt nervous for Oshie.

Unlike in the NHL where a player shoots only once, international rules allow for using the same player over and over once three different players have been used.

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At one point, Pavel Datsyuk scored to give Russia a 2-1 lead in the shootout. Oshie had to score on his next shot, or Russia would have won. He did.

"It was somewhat of a chess match – he kept him guessing," said U.S. center Joe Pavelski, who missed his shootout attempt.

Oshie doesn't recall ever facing Bobrovsky in a shootout.

"I was just trying to think of something to do," Oshie said.

U.S. goalie Jonathan Quick wasn't surprised by Oshie's performance. "I've faced him a few times in the shootout and I didn't do well against him," he said.

Backes said he has seen that move 1,000 times in St. Louis Blues practices.

"It kind of makes me chuckle when I see it," Backes said, adding, "His hockey sense is off the charts and he makes plays. Today, he got to do it in front of a lot of spectators here and back home."

A crowd of 11,678, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, was on the edge of their seats for the entire game that was intense and hard fought from the opening faceoff

Lyoto Machida outfoxes Gegard Mousasi

UFC middleweight contender Lyoto Machida dominated Gegard Mousasi in a five-round unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 36 on Saturday.

Machida (21-4) controlled distance and rocked Mousasi with several hard left head kicks en route to the win. Judges scored the bout 50-45, 50-45 and 49-46.

The performance very well might net Machida (21-4) a title shot against the winner of a UFC middleweight title fight in May between Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort

I obviously would like to get the champ," Machida said. "It's up to the UFC. President [Dana White] has to decide who I'll get."

The main event contest in Jaragua do Sol, Brazil, did not provide the highlight-reel finish of Machida's UFC 185-pound debut in October, when he knocked out Mark Munoz just 3 minutes into the first round -- but it was nearly as impressive.

The former UFC light heavyweight champ got off to a somewhat cautious start, but seemed to pick things up as each round progressed.

He broke the ice in the opening frame with a left kick to the body and had Mousasi visibly frustrated midway in the second with his ability to circle away from exchanges.

The Brazilian crowd erupted in the second round when Machida landed one of the biggest strikes of the fight, a high left head kick. Mousasi (34-4-2) appeared undeterred, however, and answered moments later with a combination.

"He's a great fighter, he's a real champ," Machida said. "I wanted to finish it in another way, but I was able to get the points."

Just when it appeared Mousasi was starting to find his range, Machida switched his approach and had him confused again. He landed a spinning back kick in the third round and opened a cut on the bridge of Mousasi's nose during an exchange.

Machida's corner told him he was well ahead after the third round, which appeared to have an effect on his strategy in the fourth. He spent a long period circling away from Mousasi, before executing a trip in the center of the cage.

With just seconds remaining in that round, Mousasi landed an illegal upkick from his back while Machida had a knee on the canvas. Referee Mario Yamasaki paused the bout, but did not take away a point from Mousasi.

Machida actually came out more aggressive in the fifth, even taking Mousasi's back in the final minute. He landed one last right hand as the bell ended what was a tense, but relatively one-sided affair.

Machida entered the contest as the No. 4-ranked middleweight in the world, according to ESPN.com. He is attempting to become the third fighter in UFC history to win a title in multiple weight classes, joining BJ Penn and Randy Couture.