WETHERS AGREES DIAMONDS RETURN

NEWCASTLE star Matthew Wethers will be back with the Diamonds next season.

The Australian is the third member of this year’s septet to agree a return having missed a large section of the campaign due to injury, with the club also confirming captain James Wright as a full asset.

Co-promoter Dave Tinning said: “Matty Wethers has been a popular rider up here since he first rode for us in 2018, and it was a massive blow last year when he injured his arm so badly early on.

“But he was desperately keen to return, and his healing has been slow but progressive. His movement has largely returned to his arm now, so he’s totally sure he’ll be fully fit and raring to go when the club reopens next season.

“Matty is the perfect rider to join our first two signings, skipper James Wright and Max Clegg, making a trio of riders who will push for points from the gate to the flag of every race they’re in, which is why all three are crowd favourites who will be welcomed back with open arms by the fans.”