Post by speedyguy on Nov 19, 2019 14:29:51 GMT
LEICESTER have made Grand Final hero Ellis Perks the third returning rider for their Championship defence in 2020.
Perks raised his average from under four to 6.40 in his first season with the Lions, and came up with their title-winning ride in the penultimate race at Glasgow as he overhauled both Tigers riders.
Manager Stewart Dickson said: “Ellis was very much the hero at Glasgow, but it was his overall season really, and he’s only going one way as far as I’m concerned – and that’s up!
“He made huge strides in 2019, and I don’t see any reason why he can’t do the same again next year.
"There were one or two other clubs interested in him, which you have to expect to happen, but he wants to remain loyal, and we’ve stayed loyal to him. I’m delighted to have him back.”
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Perks raised his average from under four to 6.40 in his first season with the Lions, and came up with their title-winning ride in the penultimate race at Glasgow as he overhauled both Tigers riders.
Manager Stewart Dickson said: “Ellis was very much the hero at Glasgow, but it was his overall season really, and he’s only going one way as far as I’m concerned – and that’s up!
“He made huge strides in 2019, and I don’t see any reason why he can’t do the same again next year.
"There were one or two other clubs interested in him, which you have to expect to happen, but he wants to remain loyal, and we’ve stayed loyal to him. I’m delighted to have him back.”
www.speedwaygb.co.uk/news.php?extend.37711