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RIDER NEWS PAUL HEARD WINS SPORTS AWARD - posted 29 January 2012
The popular Midland rider, who finished seventh in the World individual final in America and third in the British under-19 final in July, was presented with his award by Olympic athelete David Moorcroft OBE and the award sponsor, Anthony Harris, a local businessman and ex-professional snooker player at a glittering awards ceremony at Sutton Town Hall. Although nominated in a short-list of three, Paul was surprised and delighted to win the award as he was up against two formidable sporting opponents, top county rugby player, Alex White, and Martin Framer, a motor racing driver who won the UK Formula Vee Championship for two successive years. It was a great opportunity to promote the sport and as well as making contact with a number of potential sponsors. It is hoped that the local newspaper, that helped organise the event, will run several more articles about cycle speedway and perhaps even a weekly blog for Paul. Thieves have stolen two bikes belonging to Wednesfield's British champion Matthew Haddock. The family arrived home this afternoon to find the garage had been vandalised and two bikes, an Aces Ultra and an almost new aluminium Archie Wilkinson bike, had gone. "A number of wheels and all my bike tools have also gone" said a distraught Mark Haddock. Mathew had just recovered from a serious injury sustained in practice which ruled him out of 2011 indoor championships and was looking forward to the new season. This set-back will be a major blow to his attempt to break into the Aces' first team squad. Mark Haddock went on to say that he will replace all of Matthew's equipment but like all families facing the recession, this will not be done overnight. The local police were called and will investigate the theft. Gary Nash, the local beat officer, well known to the club, will be in charge of the investigation. "Hopefully cycle speedway's high profile on the Ashmore Park estate and the distinctive nature of the bikes will bring this to a positive conclusion" said club spokesman Paul Bodley. A top cycle speedway star has been nominated for a sporting award.
Heard enjoyed a fine 2011, finishing in seventh place in the World senior individual final in America in April and third in the British under-19 final in July. He also had plenty of success over the pond, claiming the Carolina State Championship. Irrespective of the outcome, Heard's nomination has already had a spin-off for the sport locally with several artilces and photos appearing in the local media. The Wednesfield management commented by saying "We are Birmingham Monarchs have signed top young rider and England junior international Scott Milward. Scott has signed on a full licence to Birmingham and will be on a secondary to Sandwell for Midland League racing. The Birmingham club also anticipates announcing two more top signings very soon!
"I've just been to hospital for another assesment and basically they are telling me that it's going to hurt (it does!) but I have to exercise to a set regime and go back in January" carl told Spokesman-Online. "I've had lots of physio and the physio was originally worried that I could cause permanent damage but now I'm told that's not the case, so at least the news is a bit better." Sharp eyed officials will be examining whether or not Robert Bandosz has breached the terms of his suspension. According to reports that appeared on Spokesman-Online and the Edinburgh Falcons' website, Bandosz competed in the recent Edinburgh club championship which he duly won. Officials wil have to decided whether this was an 'official' match and whether Bandosz's ban extended to all racing, including in-house club events. Robert Bandoz, who also rides on secondary licence to Sheffield, was suspended from all cycling competition and officiating from 20th June 2011 to 20th March 2012 inclusive for assaulting another competitor. He was also fined £50. One of the top under-23 Polish riders is looking to join an Elite or premier league club next season. "I am looking to join a club with a nice atmosphere, does't matter Elite or Premier league but preferably a northern club" Robert told Spokesman-Online. "It would have to be on secondary licence only as Edinburgh will still be my first-claim club but it would give me the opportunity to race a few more matches." Any team manager or aspiring club interested iun signing Robert oa secondary can contact him at speedbajbus@wp.pl Southampton veteran Pat Cousins is out for the rest off the season after fracturing his left knee in the South & South Wales Division Two match at Horspath.
INJURY LIST CONTINUES TO GROW - posted 30 September 2011 Norwich Star Ian Grange is the latest casualty to be added to cycle speedway's seemingly ever-growing injury list. The Norfolk rider has a torn bicep, a result of high speed collision with Dan Pike during Norwich's recent South-East top-of-the-table thriller with Ipswich. "I'm absolutely gutted that I'm injured now as I was in really good shape HETHERSETT YOUNGSTER BREAKS COLLARBONE - posted 29 September 2012 Popular young Hethersett rider Jasmin Matthews incurred a fractured Chasing the leaders in the U13 A final of the last Norfolk Grand Prix of the season, the bubbly 11-year-old could not avoid a fallen opponent and fell heavily. She bravely stepped up on the podium later to receive her trophy for a deserved third place in the series before being whisked off to hospital. She will now miss the rest of the season including Saturday's South-East Girls Championship and next week's East Anglian final. All at Hethersett wish her a speedy recovery said a club spokesman. One of cycle speedway's top officials has seen red again - literally.
It is not the first time Absalom has been red carded. Only a few weeks ago, on 17th July, he was involved in an altercation with the referee at the Poole v East Newport match when he received a similar match ban. BAD BREAK FOR LEIGHTON - posted 18 September 2011 Sandwell's Leighton Bates broke his hip during this afternoon's Premier League match with Leicester. "Leighton will be having an operation tomorrow morning (Monday, 19 September) at the Sandwell District General Hospital, to repair the damage" said Sandwell club spokesman Roger Beaman. "He may not be one of the stars of the track, but he gives his all in every ride, and always enjoys his cycle-speedway. Everyone at Sandwell wishes him a speedy recovery" said Roger. There were emotional scenes at Harbourside last weekend as Polish star Greg Gluchowski said his farewells to the crowd and his team mates before heading back to his home country with girlfriend Karolina in readiness for their marriage in Gniezno in September. ASHFORD "GUTTED" - posted 26 August 2011 While riders will be putting final touches to their pre-weekend preparations, one rider has been forced to sit this one out. British veterans' champion Jason Ashford has been side-lined with a nagging back injury that also threatens his appearance in the team finals in two weeks time. Here's what Jason has to say.
"After winning the British Vets individual and team, my other aims this year was to make the British Open Final and win the team finals again with Leicester. I had some treatment early this week but was then advised not to ride so soon with this injury, so this has ruled me out of the finals weekend at Norwich which is disappointing with the amount of training I have put in this year. "I only have two weeks now to recover and prepare for the team finals weekend, so I've got my fingers crossed I am able to ride in this to help Leicester retain the trophy" said Jason hopefully. Leon Yelland's cycle speedway career has been cut prematurely short following a horrific accident during Sunday's Premier League match against Ipswich. During his glittering career, the England international won virtually every honour in the game - British Team medals, Premier League championship as well as appearing in five national individual finals finishing fifth at Bury in 2001. Spokesman caught up with Leon (pictured below right). In an emotional farewell, here's what he had to say.
After sitting down with family and friends, I have come to the decision that I would have to leave the sport. It has been one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make, but for the sake of my future and family I know it is the right one. People keep telling me its a sport. We all love it when we are on a bike, and yes we all crash and have accidents but we have to pick ourselves up and carry on. Yes I've done that more than most, but every time I hit the ground now the injuries become worse and recovery takes longer. I'm not someone that can ride and not take it competitively. It just ain't me. And the main reason is due to all the time I have of There are many other clubs that I have rode for and would like to thank, Somersham CSC, Ipswich CSC, Gt Blakenham CSC and Norwich ridiculous memories that will stay with me forever. This is not a goodbye as cycle speedway will always be in my blood, so see you soon... Cycle speedway star Leon Yelland has retired. Following his recent horrific crash which left him with a broken collar bone, the Ipswich-based Sheffield rider has decided to call it a day. He has advertised all his cycle speedway bikes and gear on facebook, and has officially announced his retirement from the sport due to his injury. We hope to bring your more news on this story shortly.
Yelland took a heavy fall in his fourth ride and lay motionless on the track for several minutes, eventually getting to his feet. He was taken to hospital where a broken collar bone was diagnosed.
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Now I hope I've explained my decision, there are a few people I would like to thank. First of all everyone at Leicester CSC for putting up with me and all my hassles, especially to Wil Burns for believing in me when coming back into the sport and riding me in Leicester's Premier League team. Secondly to Wednesfield CSC for the good years I had there as an England international, Premier League winner, and
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