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THE Isle of Wight’s future will now be settled next month after a decision regarding their 2014 prospects was deferred.The Smallbrook club have been given until the end of January to rejoin the National League after being unable to declare at the recent AGM.A shareholder’s meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Brian Ginders, produced contact from a non-shareholder expressing a desire to become involved financially with the Islanders to help secure their future.The decision, which has therefore been deferred pending further talks, will definitely be taken at the next shareholder’s meeting on January 21.
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MILDENHALL have re-established a strong link with the club’s past by signing Connor Coles to complete their 2014 team.Coles, who rode for Kent this year, follows in the footsteps of grandfather Bob and father Michael, both of whom lined up for the Fen Tigers during their own long racing careers.Fen Tigers chairman Kevin Jolly said: “I rode with Bob when I was starting out in my career and of course Robert (Henry) was his protégé, and there is a massive link to our club’s history in the signing of young Connor. This is something I am sure many of our fans will appreciate and understand, and really get behind Connor when he rides for us.“We mustn't get too caught up, though, in our past as Connor is a very promising rider in his own right - he showed at Mildenhall last season he is a quick learner when he came with the Kent Kings. After a difficult start to the meeting he really clicked into the track and showed bags of potential, scoring paid nine.”(SPEEDWAY 3)
STOKE have announced the signing of Ben Hopwood in a loan deal from parent club Rye House.Cheshire-based Hopwood rode for the Isle of Wight last season and achieved a 6.89 average, with promoter Dave Tattum insisting more new faces will follow him into Loomer Road.Hopwood said: “I had great gear last year and that was a help but I have gone the extra mile with the purchase of two very high quality new bikes and I feel sure that I can build on my present average. “I am so pleased to be at Stoke, I have ridden for (manager) Malcolm Vasey in the past and I am sure it will be a good arrangement for everyone.”
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