SPEEDWAY News and fixtures

 (SPEEDWAY 1) ULRICH Ostergaard is on his way back to Birmingham for a second spell with the club. The Dane was part of the Brummies’ team in their re-launch season of 2007 but left in controversial circumstances after a disagreement with boss Graham Drury over his availability. Now he is returning to Perry Barr on an initial 28-day contract as the club await further medical reports on Ales Dryml, who has shoulder and rib damage. Said Drury: “Obviously Ulrich left the club under a cloud last time but we are all grown men and we have moved on. A lot of water has gone under the bridge since then and we are delighted to welcome Ulrich back.” (SPEEDWAY 2) MILDENHALL have signed 15-year-old local youngster Adam Portwood who will come into the Fen Tigers’ side in place of Nick Laurence. Co-promoter Michael Lee said: “Nick has had his chance but hasn't really taken it, so we decided to give someone else a go. Adam has impressed me hugely over the last few weeks. He has come on in leaps and bounds getting faster and faster.” Meanwhile, the Isle of Wight have signed Gary Cottham on loan from Rye House to ease their injury crisis at reserve, and he will make his debut against Hackney next week. Co-boss Kevin Shepherd said: “It's going to be Gary's first meeting this year so he will be a little rusty. Although he has ridden on the Island he hasn't ridden regularly over here so it will take him a few rides to get used to it and we are confident that he can do a job.” (SPEEDWAY 3) PHIL Morris will stage his Farewell meeting at Birmingham on September 1 – and part of the proceeds will be donated to good causes. Morris will be making a substantial donation to the Speedway Riders’ Benevolent Fund and will also contributing towards the Under-15 development funds. He has already confirmed Lakeside skipper Lee Richardson as a starter for the meeting and expects to announce more top names soon. Morris said: “The SRBF helped me several times when I was on the injury list, so I would like to help them out. I will also be doing something for the Under-15 lads who I have been helping to develop since I joined the Team GB set up last season.” (FIXTURES)  THURSDAY JUNE 9: SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Swindon v Coventry 7.30 ELITE LEAGUE KNOCKOUT CUP 1st leg: Birmingham v Lakeside 7.30 PREMIER LEAGUE: Ipswich v Edinburgh 7.30, Redcar v Leicester 7.30, Sheffield v Plymouth 7.45 FRIDAY JUNE 10: SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Coventry v Swindon 8pm ELITE LEAGUE KNOCKOUT CUP 2nd leg: Lakeside v Birmingham 8pm PREMIER LEAGUE: Newport v Berwick 7.30, Plymouth v Rye House 7.30, Scunthorpe v Sheffield 7.30 SUPER CUP 1st leg: Edinburgh v Glasgow 7.30 SOMERSET OPEN: Somerset 7.30 SATURDAY JUNE 11: PREMIER LEAGUE: Berwick v Newport 7pm, Workington v Leicester 7pm NATIONAL LEAGUE KO CUP 2nd leg: Hackney v Mildenhall (at Rye House) 7pm SUNDAY JUNE 12: PREMIER LEAGUE: Leicester v Workington 7pm, Newcastle v Newport 6.30 SUPER CUP 2nd leg: Glasgow v Edinburgh 4pm BRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 2: Buxton 3pm


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