Isherwood is the new team boss after Vasey’s exit

STOKE have moved swiftly to appoint Adam Isherwood as the club’s new co-promoter and team manager to replace Malcolm Vasey who has made the move to Mildenhall.

Potters promoter Dave Tattum said “Adam is the obvious choice to take over after being assistant team manager and covering for Malcolm (Vasey) a number of times.

“When I spoke to him and asked him to come on board as manager and co-promoter he accepted immediately and I’m delighted he has done so.

“Adam has done a number of jobs around here for the club for a long time now and has worked well with the riders.”

Isherwood, has been assistant manager for the past couple of years and is excited to be taking on the full role as team manager.

He said: “I’m looking forward to the season ahead and, although I’m not new to the role, it is a new title for me and another string to my bow.

“We have some good lads in the team for 2019, everything is looking positive.

“I feel we are a team that is going to be feared, and six weeks into the season I think people will be looking up and noticing Stoke Speedway for a change.

“I do think some teams will be running scared of us next season with the riders we have. I feel some will improve more than others and that’s the key to success if you have got a lot of riders in the team that will improve their starting average.

“All the feedback from the general public and supporters is positive.

“I really feel that the riders we have here this season will be popular with the supporters and I think they are all fans’ favourites here before we turn a wheel.

“They will be even bigger favourites when they start winning matches for us.”

DEREK TURNER