Alun Rossiter
 Alun Rossiter, 2012 | |
| Born | 23 July 1965 Swindon, England |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Rosco |
| Nationality |  Great Britain |
| Current club information | |
| Career status | Manager |
| Manager | Swindon Robins |
| Career history | |
| 1982-1985, 1987-1988, | Swindon Robins |
| 1982-1983, 1996 | Exeter Falcons |
| 1984 | Weymouth Wildcats |
| 1986 | Coventry Bees |
| 1989-1992, 1994-1995, | Poole Pirates |
| 1992 | King's Lynn Stars |
| 1996 | Peterborough Panthers |
| 1999, 2002 | Oxford Cheetahs |
| 2000-2001 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 2002 | Trelawny Tigers |
| Individual honours | |
| Team honours | |
| 1989, 1990 | National League |
| 1983, 1990 | National League KO Cup |
| 1994 | British League |
Alun John Rossiter (born 23 July 1965, in Swindon, England)[1] is a retired speedway rider, and team manager of British Elite League team the Swindon Robins.
Career[]
Rossiter began his speedway career at Swindon 1982 which he was sponsored by Fred Deane of F&J Transport for many years (Fred Deane of F&J Transport also sponsored Per Sorensen). He raced for a number of clubs during his career including Oxford, Wolverhampton and a successful spell as captain of Poole with whom he won three league titles. He retired from racing after sustaining a serious knee injury during a crash in 2002.
In 2003, Terry Russell bought the promoting rights for the Robins, and soon after Rossiter was installed as co-promoter and team manager.[2] In 2010 he won the Elite League Championship with the Coventry Bees defeating the Poole Pirates. In 2012 he won the Elite League Championship with the Swindon Robins defeating the Poole Pirates. In 2017 he won the Elite League Championship with the Swindon Robins defeating the Wolverhampton Wolves.
References[]
- ^ Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6
- ^ "Rosco Returns". Swindon Advertiser. 25 November 2003. Retrieved 25 September 2008.[permanent dead link]
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- Trelawny Tigers riders
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- Oxford Cheetahs riders
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