Aries Posted Wednesday at 11:49 PM Author Report Share Posted Wednesday at 11:49 PM Witches target new number one IPSWICH chairman Richard Coleman has his sights set on bringing a stellar No. 1 to Foxhall for 2027. The Tru7 Group Witches only confirmed their entry into this year's ROWE Motor Oil Premiership on March 1, meaning their team-building options were limited, with riders signing elsewhere or committing to other European leagues by this point. The 2025 champions opted for a strength-in-depth side, which saw British racers Tom Brennan and later Richard Lawson take on the No. 1 position. While both gave their all in a testing role, Coleman is keen to bring an international big-hitter to Suffolk for 2027 as Witches bid to regain the Premiership trophy. He said: "I think it's super-important. If you look at any side, you need to try and win all your home meetings and pick up what you can on the road. That's where a No. 1 can make a big difference. They can get those big scores when you are away. "Tom came back from an injury. Asking him to be a No. 1 was probably a little unfair on him. He planned to be doing a lot more riding than he did in Poland and Sweden. When you are out of nick, you need to be on your bike and Tom didn't get enough seat time when he needed it. "We didn't have the luxury of choice regarding a No. 1 rider last winter. But for 2027, we have no excuses." Coleman is unable to reveal any names of his targets at this stage but hopes to have some news in a few weeks. He said: "I can't say too much at the moment. We have two riders confirmed and we have contracts out with three others. Then we have dialogue ongoing over the other positions. "At the moment, I'm confident we can put out a good side. Nothing is done until it is done. We have had a mixture of conversations that will come to light after the AGM and the end-of-season dinner on November 6." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted Thursday at 08:00 AM Report Share Posted Thursday at 08:00 AM 8 hours ago, Aries said: Witches target new number one IPSWICH chairman Richard Coleman has his sights set on bringing a stellar No. 1 to Foxhall for 2027. The Tru7 Group Witches only confirmed their entry into this year's ROWE Motor Oil Premiership on March 1, meaning their team-building options were limited, with riders signing elsewhere or committing to other European leagues by this point. The 2025 champions opted for a strength-in-depth side, which saw British racers Tom Brennan and later Richard Lawson take on the No. 1 position. While both gave their all in a testing role, Coleman is keen to bring an international big-hitter to Suffolk for 2027 as Witches bid to regain the Premiership trophy. He said: "I think it's super-important. If you look at any side, you need to try and win all your home meetings and pick up what you can on the road. That's where a No. 1 can make a big difference. They can get those big scores when you are away. "Tom came back from an injury. Asking him to be a No. 1 was probably a little unfair on him. He planned to be doing a lot more riding than he did in Poland and Sweden. When you are out of nick, you need to be on your bike and Tom didn't get enough seat time when he needed it. "We didn't have the luxury of choice regarding a No. 1 rider last winter. But for 2027, we have no excuses." Coleman is unable to reveal any names of his targets at this stage but hopes to have some news in a few weeks. He said: "I can't say too much at the moment. We have two riders confirmed and we have contracts out with three others. Then we have dialogue ongoing over the other positions. "At the moment, I'm confident we can put out a good side. Nothing is done until it is done. We have had a mixture of conversations that will come to light after the AGM and the end-of-season dinner on November 6." Rules out Robert Lambert then. Emil Sayfutdinov???? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilTheAce Posted Thursday at 08:09 AM Report Share Posted Thursday at 08:09 AM 8 minutes ago, TTT said: Rules out Robert Lambert then. Emil Sayfutdinov???? if rob rides over here it should be no where other than kings lynn, 1000% 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted Thursday at 10:09 AM Report Share Posted Thursday at 10:09 AM The priority for me is Cairns or Rushen now. Reserves were a big issue this year and it could be deja vu if we don't pick up one of the promoising young Brits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy cookie returns? Posted Thursday at 11:16 AM Report Share Posted Thursday at 11:16 AM 1 hour ago, TTT said: Rules out Robert Lambert then. Emil Sayfutdinov???? 1 hour ago, TTT said: Rules out Robert Lambert then. Emil Sayfutdinov???? Hopefully it’s Emil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted Thursday at 11:37 AM Report Share Posted Thursday at 11:37 AM 1 hour ago, TTT said: The priority for me is Cairns or Rushen now. Reserves were a big issue this year and it could be deja vu if we don't poach up one of the promoising young Brits. Déjà vu indeed. 😡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted Thursday at 11:44 AM Report Share Posted Thursday at 11:44 AM 22 minutes ago, cowboy cookie returns? said: Hopefully it’s Emil I hope so, Could be hinting at Doyley though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted Thursday at 12:02 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 12:02 PM 1 hour ago, TTT said: The priority for me is Cairns or Rushen now. Reserves were a big issue this year and it could be deja vu if we don't pick up one of the promoising young Brits. 21 minutes ago, ouch said: I admit I'm a sour pr!ck Very naughty to amend a quoted post - against forum rules I believe 😁 No such thing as poaching - no assets anymore and 1 year contracts for self employed riders 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted Thursday at 03:48 PM Author Report Share Posted Thursday at 03:48 PM 3 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Very naughty to amend a quoted post - against forum rules I believe 😁 No such thing as poaching - no assets anymore and 1 year contracts for self employed riders He knows that all too well the bloke is an absolute knobhead. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted Thursday at 04:16 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 04:16 PM Polish and BSN articles just released and it's fair to say that Robert Lambert doesn't want anything to do with British League racing so we can draw a line under that one imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Witches1998 Posted Thursday at 04:48 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 04:48 PM 17 minutes ago, Aries said: Keep your eyes peeled... got to be confident of something big surely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted Thursday at 06:26 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 06:26 PM 1 hour ago, Witches1998 said: Keep your eyes peeled... got to be confident of something big surely Woryna is the name that springs to mind because I think most fans would expect Doyle to be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Irving Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago On 10/22/2026 at 5:48 PM, Witches1998 said: Keep your eyes peeled... got to be confident of something big surely I believe they were initially trying to bring over someone new but they’re now focusing on a top rider familiar to UK. Doyle or Fricke would be where the smart money is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilTheAce Posted 22 minutes ago Report Share Posted 22 minutes ago Doyle back with you guys. A proper no1. But not the exciting signing you all wanted. If you want these riders over here you have to move to 1 race night a week. They just dont like or want to fly in twice a week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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