SPEEDWAY NEWS
13 December 2005 - British Speedway Promoters Association

SPEEDWAY 1

SWINDON have confirmed the signing of Lee Richardson for next season - and that means bad news for Charlie Gjedde.

Richardson will partner Leigh Adams at the top of the Robins team but Gjedde is now available to other clubs.

Swindon boss Alun Rossiter said: ''Making this decision was probably the hardest I will ever have to make. I am fully aware of just how popular Charlie is with our supporters.''

SPEEDWAY 2

PAUL Hurry has agreed a new deal to stay with Arena-Essex.

The former Great Britain international insists he always wanted to stay at Purfleet despite holding talks with other clubs and he joins Henning Bager as a confirmed starter for next season.

He said: ''Everything about Arena Essex is perfect for me, its local, always well prepared and a track I enjoy racing at. I''m pleased to stay.''

SPEEDWAY 3

GLENN Cunningham is the first confirmed signing for Somerset''s 2006 Premier League campaign.

The former Premier League Riders'' Champion quickly agreed terms with co-promoter Pete Toogood.

He said: ''The track is superb, the fans fantastic and whilst I had a great season last year riding at the Oak Tree Arena, I am looking to improve my away form in 2006 and see the team collect further honours.''

SPEEDWAY 4

SHANE Parker has taken a pay cut to stay with Glasgow.

The inspirational Tigers skipper, who recently celebrated his testimonial in Australia, will be back in Scotland for a third successive season.

He said: ''It''s no secret that the Promotion are making cuts and to that end we have agreed a deal that seems to keep everyone happy. I''ve loved every minute of my time with the club.''

SPEEDWAY 5

POOLE are set to unveil their sixth signing for next season at the club''s Christmas party on Wednesday night.

The club have been looking form a solid middle order man to support the big guns in the team.

Co-promoter Matt Ford said: ''We''ve got our man and I believe he will prove to be a surprise signing. All will be revealed at Poole Stadium on Wednesday night.''

Wolverhampton

DAVID Howe has joined Oxford in a loan deal from Wolverhampton.
Howe has been released by the Monmore club as they are in talks with 1996 world champion Billy Hamill.
Howe said: ''I''ve got mixed emotions over all this, naturally I feel sad about leaving Wolverhampton but at the same time I have a new challenge ahead of me with Oxford.
''Aaron Lanney has impressed me with his ambition for Oxford and we will have a very solid team. I hope I can play my part by improving my average significantly.''
Wolverhampton promoter Chris Van Straaten said: ''I still believe there is an awful lot left from David Howe. He is a rider who can explode and become a top Elite League star at any moment.''

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