BANDITS BOSS STANDS DOWN

GARY Flint has stepped down as Berwick team manager for personal reasons after seven years in the job.

The club have confirmed Kevin Little will step up to manage the Bandits in home matches – along with his NDL commitments with the Bullets – with co-owner Scott Courtney taking charge on the road.

Flint said: “It’s been an incredibly hard decision to make but ultimately, due to personal circumstances, I feel it’s best for all concerned for me to take a step back from speedway.

“I informed the promotion last week of my decision and wanted to make the riders of both teams aware in person. The club, riders and close friends have been incredibly supportive of my decision and understand that for everyone to get the best version of me I must take time away.

“Being team manager can be mentally draining as it’s not just a case of filling in a programme on race nights. I know that when I am ready that the there will always be a place for me at the club, but for now I am looking forward to watching the boys progress from afar.”