DAD’S ARMY RIDES AGAIN

PREMIERSHIP champions Peterborough will defend their title next year with six of their seven riders from 2021.

Skipper Scott Nicholls, Michael Palm Toft, Hans Andersen, Chris Harris, Ulrich Ostergaard and Rising Star youngster Jordan Palin have all agreed deals to remain with the Panthers.

The one change at the East of England Arena will see Danish rider Benjamin Basso make his top-flight debut, as he replaces fellow countryman Bjarne Pedersen who has retired.

Manager Rob Lyon said: “We drew up a shortlist of candidates for that position, and there were one or two on there who would have fitted the bill and done the job.

“Out of all of them, we just felt Benjamin was the one that potentially has the most in him to improve, and he was the best of those who were available to us.

“I’ve watched some videos of him and he’s an exciting, full-throttle rider, and we’re looking forward to seeing him.”