I would agree, Emil did not have his best season but doesnt mean he is in decline! Sometimes riders have a not great season for different reasons, to repeat an old saying form is temporary, class is permanent.
For Doyle, I doubt it will take him long to get back to normal. He is very popular, gives everything for his team, is a top bloke and always has time for his fans. What is there not to like.
None I would of thought but he is at an age where crashes take their toll and probably why he hasnt ridden since. I think he probably feels he owes Ipswich a title and most likely this is their year.
Emil is usually a safe rider, he doesnt crash often, Doyle is more likely to crash but no more likely than most other heat leaders I would say also he is a great gater which helps.
That is pretty much my thoughts although I haven't known him as long as you but I have never heard a bad word said about him, absolute top bloke and a very good rider.
It is unfortunate the flak Danny gets which is undeserved, he is a very nice guy who puts everything in for the team but for some because of the amount of years he has been at Ipswich some seem to think he should be getting high scores every home meeting. He is genuine and only wants the best for the team, he did not have his best season but that could be a bonus as his average is lower than perhaps it should be. It was a sad day for me when he left Poole to rider for Redcar but that is how it goes sometimes.