Michael Coles (speedway rider)
Michael Timothy Coles (born 11 August 1965 in Exeter, England),[1] was an international speedway rider in the United Kingdom. Michael rode for a number of teams including Exeter Falcons, Edinburgh Monarchs and ended his career after riding with the Glasgow Tigers in the Premier League.
Born | Exeter, England | 11 August 1965
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Nickname | Colesy |
Nationality | |
Current club information | |
Career status | Retired |
Career history | |
1982-1987, 1996-2004 | Exeter Falcons |
1984 | Weymouth Wildcats |
1988 | Mildenhall Fen Tigers |
1989-1993 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
1994 | Belle Vue Aces |
1995 | Oxford Cheetahs |
1997 | King's Lynn Stars |
2005 | Newport Wasps |
2006 | Stoke Potters |
2006 | Plymouth Devils |
2007 | Berwick Bandits |
2007- | Glasgow Tigers |
Individual honours | |
1993 | Scottish Open Champion |
Team honours | |
2000 | Premier League Champion |
2004 | Premier Trophy Winner |
1993 | British League Div 2 Fours Winner |
1997 | Young Shield Winner |
Coles has represented England at test level.[2] Michael Coles is the father of Mildenhall Fen Tigers rider Connor Coles.
References
- Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6
- Oakes, P.(2006). Speedway Star Almanac. ISBN 0-9552376-1-0
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