LEICESTER promoter David Hemsley admits the departure of No.1 and captain Jason Doyle is a major blow to the club.
The Australian has rejoined parent club Swindon after two successful seasons at the Jordan Road Surfacing Stadium, leaving the Lions to work on alternatives.
Hemsley said: “We are saddened to see Jason leave as he has grown into a world class rider whilst at Leicester and a true leader of the team.
“There was always the possibility that at some stage he would leave as loan arrangements cannot go on infinitum. Jason’s diary of meetings has grown considerably following his success at international level so it is understandable that if he can rearrange his working week in respect of travel to ensure that he arrives at a stadium refreshed and ready to give his very best then that has to be of prime importance to him.
“That said, we as a club have invested a great deal of time and effort in helping Jason negotiate his way through the process of obtaining his UK visa to enable him to work so the news that he is leaving Leicester is a disappointment to us.”
