WITCHES BRING IN THOMPSON

IPSWICH have moved to sign Joe Thompson in their Rising Star position after original choice Jack Thomas was ruled out due to long-term injury.

Thompson joins the Witches having made appearances in the Premiership as part of the Wolverhampton squad last year.

It means he now has team places in all three leagues as he races for Scunthorpe in the Cab Direct Championship and captains parent club Leicester in the NDL.

Thompson said: “This is a new goal I have got and I’m looking to push forward. It is obviously one of the best teams to be a part of in the country and it wasn’t a hard decision at all, I’m glad to be a part of it.

“It is going to be a great experience that I can learn from, and I’m really excited to be a part of such a great team of experienced riders.

“I always have goals for each year, I just want to keep improving my average in the National Development League and Championship, but I want to pick up points at Ipswich and try and be more consistent in the top league.”