Mr Blobby 2,662 Posted October 12, 2014 I would have thought a good offer to young Max Fricke might be a good idea. With Morris in the team, Rosco could bring both riders on for sure, however, I suspect Mick Horton and Havvy may be looking at bringing him to Coventry. Whatever happens, a fantastic young rider for the future, reminded me of Shamek in the play off final 2010. Can't see Max being at Coventry next year as he will stick on for Edinburgh next year who ride the same night as Coventry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcts 252 Posted October 12, 2014 From the Leicester website regarding Doyley. "The season may have just ended for the Rapid Solicitors Lions but Promoter David Hemsley is already thinking about the team that he would like to see represent the club next year. The Lions ended their first season in the Elite League a disappointing last and that is a position that Hemsley does not want to see replicated in 2015. “Attendance wise it was a success and for that reason alone it endorsed the decision to move into the top division. The level of racing and quality of competitor was that much better than we had seen before as most weeks a Grand Prix rider featured in the visiting team at the Jordan Road Surfacing Stadium. Looking back we had our moments and at one stage went six matches unbeaten at home before injuries took their toll. The one big positive to take from the season was the arrival of Jason Doyle on the world stage and he has deservedly earned his place in next season’s Grand Prix series which of course presents us with a challenge if he decides to return for a second season at Leicester as each of the rounds of the competition are staged on Saturday’s, our normal race night, but that will not get in the way of talking to Jason this weekend” explained Hemsley. Hemsley, accompanied by his Team Manager Norrie Allan is due to travel out to Poland today to open talks with Jason Doyle who is attending the last round of the Speedway Grand Prix at the Torun track. “Jason is my top priority to secure his signature for 2015. He became an instant hit with Lions fans and I know that they will be delighted if talks come to fruition at the weekend. I don’t see that a clash of commitments between Leicester and the staging of the Grand Prix meetings will be a problem as I am formulating plans for a workaround as and when Jason will be missing but I cannot divulge what they are until I have cleared it with our governing body. Whilst we are in Poland I will be taking the opportunity to talk to a current Grand Prix rider about the possibility of joining Leicester. At this moment in time it would be unfair to name him but should we be successful the rider in question will add a new dimension to the team and create a powerful spearhead with Jason. It was an area we lacked at the top end of the team last season and I believe it is essential that we rectify the situation going forward” added Hemsley." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gresham78 215 Posted October 12, 2014 Thanks for the reply ER. I only came back the sport in 2010 so was not aware of his past behavior. As you say in your second paragraph I'm only going on what I've seen of him in the last 5 years so have based my judgement on that but could understand some Robins fans not wanting him in the team... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chalkie 263 Posted October 12, 2014 He was unpopular from around 2006 for various childish gestures to the Blunsdon crowd. In the 2007 final at Coventry he surpassed his previous antics by setting fire to a Swindon Robins flag after the Bees had clinched victory. Quite unbelievable to watch to be honest. He seems to have grown up a little over the years and most likely his recent performances at Swindon in the ELRC and the Bob Kilby memorial seems to have erased most Robins fans dislike of him. My memory might be playing tricks but I think you will find that he snatched a Robin's flag from a youngster and chucked it on the ground, I don't think he set fire to it but even so it was very poor behaviour for a professional sportsman and I have disliked the pikey ever since! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dabbsjoe 149 Posted October 13, 2014 I thought we all hated Schlein though? just like Coventry hated Hans Andersen all those years ago. The days of needing a police escort when leaving the track Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusTokio 43 Posted October 14, 2014 Hemsley is widely known to talk an awful lot of rubbish in truth. Was banging on about signing a world class rider for a couple of months in July I think and it never arrived, and nobody ever questioned wide. Speedway journalists don't seem very good, on the whole. Any decent ones? Certainly not at the Star. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted October 14, 2014 As Jason is a Swindon asset DH would need to get permission from Rosco to speak to him and offer him a position next year. Until Rosco knows what riders will want to return and which riders he wants in the team Leicester may have to wait for the make up of the top riders that Swindon have agreed terms with. If PK gets into the GPs and possibly a top Polish club will he want to also ride in the UK. Are the clubs going to bring in sharing the number 1 position. What will the team average limit be. I know that Jason can decide he would prefer to ride for Leicester but it seems a bit early for DH to be making plans. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,821 Posted October 14, 2014 As Jason is a Swindon asset DH would need to get permission from Rosco to speak to him and offer him a position next year. Until Rosco knows what riders will want to return and which riders he wants in the team Leicester may have to wait for the make up of the top riders that Swindon have agreed terms with. If PK gets into the GPs and possibly a top Polish club will he want to also ride in the UK. Are the clubs going to bring in sharing the number 1 position. What will the team average limit be. I know that Jason can decide he would prefer to ride for Leicester but it seems a bit early for DH to be making plans. Sadly this route seems a none starter. Kenneth Bjerre has already said only a full season makes it affordable to ride in the EL. Limited meetings will mean the top boys losing money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) As Jason is a Swindon asset DH would need to get permission from Rosco to speak to him and offer him a position next year. Until Rosco knows what riders will want to return and which riders he wants in the team Leicester may have to wait for the make up of the top riders that Swindon have agreed terms with. If PK gets into the GPs and possibly a top Polish club will he want to also ride in the UK. Are the clubs going to bring in sharing the number 1 position. What will the team average limit be. I know that Jason can decide he would prefer to ride for Leicester but it seems a bit early for DH to be making plans. Pk has not been picked as a permanent rider in 2015 GPs so that may be a factor in his availability next year at Swindon. Batch has been given a place and of course Jason is also in the series. Edited October 14, 2014 by A ORLOV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusTokio 43 Posted October 14, 2014 Is it right that Batch has been given a wildcard for next year? I'm not so sure. PK would have been a better bet. He wants to break into the world's top five which I'm even less sure about! http://www.swindonlinksport.com/swindon_sports_news/batchtargetstopfive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,821 Posted October 14, 2014 Batch, MJJ, Iversen, THJ. All confirmed yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattK 3,447 Posted October 14, 2014 Pk has not been picked as a permanent rider in 2015 GPs so that may be a factor in his availability next year at Swindon. Batch has been given a place and of course Jason is also in the series. Bad news for Swindon. PK has stated his aim is to quality for 2016, so his priority will be the GP Challenge and SEC and Batchelor's league form suffered with his GP schedule. Personally, I'd give both of them a miss, although it doesn't leave us with many options. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted October 14, 2014 Batch, MJJ, Iversen, THJ. All confirmed yes. I'm pleased to see that Ward hasn't been included in the SGP - hope the time out will help him get himself sorted! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,615 Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) I'm pleased to see that Ward hasn't been included in the SGP - hope the time out will help him get himself sorted! I expect it will give him more time to get pissed up . Edited October 14, 2014 by orion 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,821 Posted October 14, 2014 I'm pleased to see that Ward hasn't been included in the SGP - hope the time out will help him get himself sorted! Just wait for the blue tints to jump on that comment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
