Elmo Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, Skodaman said: Schroeck wanted AB to go to Oxford at the beginning of the season but AB chose Leicester. PS was disappointed Maybe that was down to lots of practice sessions being available at Leicester with it being a single use facility and at that age the more time on track the better? Edited August 22, 2023 by Elmo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANSE Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 Spoke to a friend from Scunthorpe who i met a few years ago. Gave me some info on the A Boughen signing .He spoke to a few clubs before signing for Oxford for 15000.00. Glasgow were contacted sorry out of our price range [ no thank you ] 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 8 minutes ago, MANSE said: Spoke to a friend from Scunthorpe who i met a few years ago. Gave me some info on the A Boughen signing .He spoke to a few clubs before signing for Oxford for 15000.00. Glasgow were contacted sorry out of our price range [ no thank you ] The exact reason why Leicester/Sheffield and Poole didn’t sign him as always the risk could pay that money won’t ride enough meetings to be an asset then decides he wants to go elsewhere. There is already signs he may be at Wrocław next season in both U24 and ExtraLiga which will rule out Championship anyway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 10 minutes ago, flagrag said: The exact reason why Leicester/Sheffield and Poole didn’t sign him as always the risk could pay that money won’t ride enough meetings to be an asset then decides he wants to go elsewhere. There is already signs he may be at Wrocław next season in both U24 and ExtraLiga which will rule out Championship anyway Risking big money on Young speedway talent is gambling IMO.He won’t be hanging about long if he starts fulfilling the hype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 36 minutes ago, MANSE said: Spoke to a friend from Scunthorpe who i met a few years ago. Gave me some info on the A Boughen signing .He spoke to a few clubs before signing for Oxford for 15000.00. Glasgow were contacted sorry out of our price range [ no thank you ] and a monthly allowance from a sponsor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 2 hours ago, MANSE said: Spoke to a friend from Scunthorpe who i met a few years ago. Gave me some info on the A Boughen signing .He spoke to a few clubs before signing for Oxford for 15000.00. Glasgow were contacted sorry out of our price range [ no thank you ] Foolish for any club to pay that if true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 A lot of conjecture and guesswork on here - especially about fees. It was definitely suggested in an article last winter in the Speedway Star that AB was being mentored by Lewi Kerr and if so, probably getting some expert bike set up help from Steve Norman. That's a far bigger reason I think why he's chosen Oxford as he'll also know Peter Shroeck well too and not a long haul trip for him either. As for Poland - for god sake give the kid a break, at the moment he's promising and clearly talented but not yet the second coming of the Messiah! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 7 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Foolish for any club to pay that if true why foolish? id say great to see a club investing in the future hope the kid hits the ground running too,,,Well done Oxford! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinBSN Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 10 hours ago, flagrag said: The exact reason why Leicester/Sheffield and Poole didn’t sign him as always the risk could pay that money won’t ride enough meetings to be an asset then decides he wants to go elsewhere. There is already signs he may be at Wrocław next season in both U24 and ExtraLiga which will rule out Championship anyway There is absolutely no way Ashton makes the Ekstraliga team so he’ll be fine in the championship for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 9 minutes ago, MartinBSN said: There is absolutely no way Ashton makes the Ekstraliga team so he’ll be fine in the championship for next season. Why don't people simply read Ashton's statement? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 1 hour ago, montie said: why foolish? id say great to see a club investing in the future hope the kid hits the ground running too,,,Well done Oxford! Because he's only 16 with a 7.00 NL average. I'm not saying don't sign him, but certainly not pay a fee like that. There are other ways to invest in the future - like running a NL team. It he turns out as good as many expect then he could leave GB like Lambert / Woffinden, so that money has maybe bought them a league title (is it worth it?) Or if they are lucky, he'll be like Bewley & stay here, but Oxford would need to be in the top league to benefit from it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 40 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: Because he's only 16 with a 7.00 NL average. I'm not saying don't sign him, but certainly not pay a fee like that. There are other ways to invest in the future - like running a NL team. It he turns out as good as many expect then he could leave GB like Lambert / Woffinden, so that money has maybe bought them a league title (is it worth it?) Or if they are lucky, he'll be like Bewley & stay here, but Oxford would need to be in the top league to benefit from it. Having read Ashton's Facebook page, the big question is: Did he get a microwave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 45 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: Because he's only 16 with a 7.00 NL average. I'm not saying don't sign him, but certainly not pay a fee like that. There are other ways to invest in the future - like running a NL team. It he turns out as good as many expect then he could leave GB like Lambert / Woffinden, so that money has maybe bought them a league title (is it worth it?) Or if they are lucky, he'll be like Bewley & stay here, but Oxford would need to be in the top league to benefit from it. as far as im aware Oxford do run an NL team If Oxford have that money then what the problem,its their money to spend on what ever and who ever they want just like my Neighbour buying a Bentley and a 10k boob job for his wife,his cash his choice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 27 minutes ago, montie said: as far as im aware Oxford do run an NL team If Oxford have that money then what the problem,its their money to spend on what ever and who ever they want just like my Neighbour buying a Bentley and a 10k boob job for his wife,his cash his choice What colour’s the Bentley!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin bass Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Fromafar said: What colour’s the Bentley!! And what size are her fun bags 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJC Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Why don't people simply read Ashton's statement? Can anyone post it on here for those of us not using that hell hole of a site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted August 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 2 hours ago, DJC said: Can anyone post it on here for those of us not using that hell hole of a site? Statement below… Now the news is out and the dust has settled slightly I just want to say how excited I am to be joining the Oxford Cheetahs and back with the guy who I spent most of my early days with last year Peter Schroeck training me the ropes. He believed in me this time last year when I turned 15 and put me in my first speedway race with the Charges. A year on and we are back together but this time with me signing as an asset to Oxford! I know the plan to bring me in for this year are future plans for the years to come but I will give everything for the remainder of this season to try and prove my worth. This is a major move for me with so many other offers I had from championship and premiership teams but I am 100 percent confident I have made the right decision for now and the future! My first meeting is this Friday at Oxford v Plymouth Big thanks to Peter & Jamie for giving me this opportunity 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJC Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 9 minutes ago, Bojangles said: Statement below… Now the news is out and the dust has settled slightly I just want to say how excited I am to be joining the Oxford Cheetahs and back with the guy who I spent most of my early days with last year Peter Schroeck training me the ropes. He believed in me this time last year when I turned 15 and put me in my first speedway race with the Charges. A year on and we are back together but this time with me signing as an asset to Oxford! I know the plan to bring me in for this year are future plans for the years to come but I will give everything for the remainder of this season to try and prove my worth. This is a major move for me with so many other offers I had from championship and premiership teams but I am 100 percent confident I have made the right decision for now and the future! My first meeting is this Friday at Oxford v Plymouth Big thanks to Peter & Jamie for giving me this opportunity Thank you. The PL offer is interesting. Wonder if that was Sheffield after the Gilkes injury? Only Ipswich would probably be looking to change RS otherwise but don't see Louis having heard of him if he hadn't heard of most of the SGP2 field! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 Like I've said before time to leave the kid alone let him be what he turns out to be. Fair play to Oxford signed great potential and I'm sure fees mentioned as usual will be highly exaggerated. Looking forward to seeing him back at ashfield for the cheetahs meeting, should be a cracker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barabas Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 If there is still 2 leagues next Yr & Oxford go up would you please come to glasgow ashton if we're in 2nd tier ..heh heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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