BURNLEY superbike star Neil Hodgson has admitted he is currently in a "transition" period in his career.

The former World Champion was dumped by Ducati this season at the 11th hour. And although he was offered rides elsewhere, he revealed he wasn't willing to take a step down.

He said: "I could have taken a lesser job elsewhere, but likening it to a footballer, it would have been like contract negotiations with Manchester United and being offered a job in the lower league.

"I have said no to that and I will sit it out and wait for another opportunity.

"I am already in talks for next year."