DOYLE RULED OUT

IPSWICH star Jason Doyle has been ruled out of the first leg of the Witches’ Sports Insure Premiership play-off semi-final at Belle Vue.

Doyle crashed heavily in the Danish GP on Saturday and although he remarkably escaped with no broken bones, he is not fit to take his place at the National Speedway Stadium on Monday.

The Witches have booked Chris Harris to guest in his place, whilst Jack Smith stands in for Dan Thompson at No.7.

Manager Ritchie Hawkins said: “After his awful crash, it is great news that Doyley has nothing broken – but as I’m sure anyone will have seen it will understand, he is feeling pretty second hand after one hell of a whack.

“He is not in a fit enough position to race at Belle Vue and Chris comes in as a guest. We all know Bomber very well and you know what you are getting, and I’m sure he will do a great job.

“Belle Vue have been the outstanding team in the league, and they are the reigning champions and have been the best team so far.

“We are going to need to be at the top of our game but over the two legs if we perform as we can do, we can win, cause a shock and knock them out.”