ALLEN BACK TO COMPLETE BEARS

JAKE Allen is making a shock UK return to complete Redcar’s line-up for the new Championship season.

Allen relinquished his team places with Ipswich and Scunthorpe earlier in the winter when he planned to remain in Australia throughout the year, but he has now had a change of heart and has joined the Bears.

Promoter Jitendra Duffill said: “When we heard that Jake was having second thoughts about coming back over to the UK, we jumped at the chance to offer him a team place.

“We are very fortunate that a rider of his calibre has become available, but we always felt that playing a waiting game was our best option and it has proved to be the correct decision.

“It’s about time we had a little luck after a turbulent winter for the club, and it’s both a relief and exciting that our side is now complete.”