Post by schumi on Apr 24, 2009 13:53:35 GMT
And here's the announcement from the BSPA:
NEW Great Britain boss Rob Lyon is turning to the youngsters ahead of this summer’s Speedway World Cup.
Lyon, who took over the reins from Jim Lynch during the winter, has included several Under-21 stars including Tai Woffinden, who made his Great Britain debut in last year’s World Cup.
Ben Barker and Lewis Bridger, who will do battle alongside Woffinden in Friday’s British Under-21 Championship at Lakeside, are also included.
And Lyon has also confirmed the appointment of Scott Nicholls as skipper of the side – despite the rider himself sitting out British racing to cut down on his demanding schedule.
Said Lyon: “When I took the job I said we were looking at a long-term plan and that’s why we’ve turned to the younger lads.
“When you look down the squad I think people can see we have a bright future as a nation.”
Lyon will reduce the squad closer to the July tournament and each meeting features five riders in a team.
SQUAD:
Oliver Allen
Ben Barker
Lewis Bridger
Chris Harris
Edward Kennett
Danny King
Scott Nicholls (c)
Lee Richardson
Joe Screen
Simon Stead
Tai Woffinden
James Wright
NEW Great Britain boss Rob Lyon is turning to the youngsters ahead of this summer’s Speedway World Cup.
Lyon, who took over the reins from Jim Lynch during the winter, has included several Under-21 stars including Tai Woffinden, who made his Great Britain debut in last year’s World Cup.
Ben Barker and Lewis Bridger, who will do battle alongside Woffinden in Friday’s British Under-21 Championship at Lakeside, are also included.
And Lyon has also confirmed the appointment of Scott Nicholls as skipper of the side – despite the rider himself sitting out British racing to cut down on his demanding schedule.
Said Lyon: “When I took the job I said we were looking at a long-term plan and that’s why we’ve turned to the younger lads.
“When you look down the squad I think people can see we have a bright future as a nation.”
Lyon will reduce the squad closer to the July tournament and each meeting features five riders in a team.
SQUAD:
Oliver Allen
Ben Barker
Lewis Bridger
Chris Harris
Edward Kennett
Danny King
Scott Nicholls (c)
Lee Richardson
Joe Screen
Simon Stead
Tai Woffinden
James Wright
oh dear thats a good one
