Berwick Bandits manager Stewart Dickson says club will take its time as it looks for the perfect seventh rider
Berwick Bandits team manager Stewart Dickson says that the club are in no rush to make its ‘vital’ final signing.
Peter Kildemand, Nick Morris, Victor Palovaara, Lasse Fredriksen, Jye Etheridge and Jack Smith are confirmed starters as Berwick revamp a team which missed the 2025 play-offs by two points.
It means they have a fraction over four points to play with for the final member of the septet, opening the way for a newcomer to British speedway along with more experienced Championship riders.
Speaking to Greg Blair on Berwick Speedway’s Total Access podcast, Dickson explained: “We are taking our time, looking to get the right man.
“Without giving too much away, we are keeping an eye on the Australian Championships and there are one or two foreign riders who have ridden in the Championship before along with some more established Championship riders.
“Along with (club owner) Jamie Courtney, (co-promoters) Steve Dews and Sarah Bulman I have been assessing our options.
“I expect Nick Morris to ride considerably above his average, but if the seventh rider doesn’t at the very least maintain the four point average then any advantage in that is lost.
“There’s probably only one other club looking for a similar rider so we can take our time and make absolutely sure that we get right what is a vital signing for us.”