Glasgow 2025

[MB723]

12 minutes ago, mac101 said:

Ashton is not a reserve he is a 5.27 rider averaging less than 3  and he was not sacked durning the meeting his dad wanted him pulled out the meeting as his head was not in the right place and the medics would not sign him off so now has a 28 day ban for withholding his services 

Would it really be a 28 day ban for missing 1 ride after completeing 2, surely a week ban max? To be fair a longer time out might help though I hope he doesn't hang it up like it seems Connor Bailey has as he is talented, might have just tried to much too quickly.

[IainB]

21 minutes ago, mac101 said:

Ashton is not a reserve he is a 5.27 rider averaging less than 3  and he was not sacked durning the meeting his dad wanted him pulled out the meeting as his head was not in the right place and the medics would not sign him off so now has a 28 day ban for withholding his services 

... and these medical people are always telling us that mental problems should be treated like physical problems. Sounds like when I wanted my mum to write me a sick note to get out of gymnastics at school and wouldn't!

[Bagpuss]

23 minutes ago, foreverblue said:

And its not like he hasnt seen it coming, surprised he is still a Stars rider.

When he makes the start he is as quick as anyone and has beaten some big names so I can understand why the club have persevered with him. However two Young Stars in Luke Harrsion and Jody Scott are riding superbly at the moment so I'd expect one of them to get a go now.

[foreverblue]

16 minutes ago, Bagpuss said:

When he makes the start he is as quick as anyone and has beaten some big names so I can understand why the club have persevered with him. However two Young Stars in Luke Harrsion and Jody Scott are riding superbly at the moment so I'd expect one of them to get a go now.

There is no question he has the ability to be a very good rider, he is as quick as anyone on his own but when he is with other riders he backs off. It is such a shame as he is one of the best riders of his age we have.

[Bald Bloke]

2 hours ago, Fromafar said:

I’m afraid he needs more than sports psychologist to tell him to get stuck in on the 1st Bend.Its  a tough game.Shut the throttle and your history.

Maybe you could help him.You seem to know your stuff😝

[TheWellBehavedWorrall]

A complete enigma.

I’ve saw him almost lap Harris at Ashfield, then less then twelve months later, look terrified amongst under-21s on the same circuit.

I’ve saw him win the opening heats at Armadale and Scunthorpe, but look like it’s the first time he’s ever sat on a speedway bike a few days later.

Who knows what’s going on? It’s a complete guessing game, but I hope the club clarifies ASAP. Cami Brown insists on commenting on every rider in every single post-meeting interview, but last night, I saw no mention of Boughen.

[Nikki]

I'd like us all to just try and remember what age he is and not be too hard on him. If you've played sport at any level you'll know that what's going on in your head can massively effect your performance. 

Usually talented teens just rise through the ranks maybe with a few bumps but i can't remember seeing someone with so much promise suddenly fall off like Ashton has. 

 I genuinely wish him all the best and hope he gets back to his best. 

[TracksideView]

6 hours ago, Nikki said:

I'd like us all to just try and remember what age he is and not be too hard on him. If you've played sport at any level you'll know that what's going on in your head can massively effect your performance. 

Usually talented teens just rise through the ranks maybe with a few bumps but i can't remember seeing someone with so much promise suddenly fall off like Ashton has. 

 I genuinely wish him all the best and hope he gets back to his best. 

To solve a problem you have to admit there is one, and then take every bit of help offered. Never going to solve the issue if its everything and everyone else's fault. The implosion on Friday at Armadale was inevitable,  but to most unsurprising. 

[Gazc]

17 hours ago, SteveLyric2 said:

Bomber won't be happy if his protégé Boughen is released!!

Why Bomber will know more than anyone the issues it wont make a blind bit off difference.

[kevin bass]

8 hours ago, Nikki said:

I'd like us all to just try and remember what age he is and not be too hard on him. If you've played sport at any level you'll know that what's going on in your head can massively effect your performance. 

Usually talented teens just rise through the ranks maybe with a few bumps but i can't remember seeing someone with so much promise suddenly fall off like Ashton has. 

 I genuinely wish him all the best and hope he gets back to his best. 

Half the problem is these young riders have to much pressure put on them at a young age, and to much hype is made about them soon as people think their the next big thing, same happened to Parkinson-Blackburn/Bickley to name just 2 off the top of my head over the last few yrs, just hope the same doesn't happen to Cairns/Rushden when they start racing regularly.

[Fromafar]

47 minutes ago, kevin bass said:

Half the problem is these young riders have to much pressure put on them at a young age, and to much hype is made about them soon as people think their the next big thing, same happened to Parkinson-Blackburn/Bickley to name just 2 off the top of my head over the last few yrs, just hope the same doesn't happen to Cairns/Rushden when they start racing regularly.

Professional Sport is all about pressure though. Collins,Lee,Screen ,Woffy all had the same type of hype.