YOUNG STARS SIGN KENNETT

KING’S Lynn have announced the signing of Edward Kennett to join their WSRA National Development League team.

Kennett comes in for the Young Stars following his recent exit from Championship club Oxford, and will replace Jack Kingston in the Norfolk side’s septet.

Manager Jason Pipe said: “I’ve bumped into Edward on quite a few occasions this year, whether it’s been at a Speedway track or even at Grasstrack and we’ve had chats on a few occasions and he’s someone I’ve got on quite well with this season.

“It’s quite fitting that Edward should now be racing in the NDL, as the league is sponsored by the WSRA (World Speedway Riders Association) and the president of the WSRA is none other than his Uncle, Barney Kennett!

“I know this signing will receive a few negative responses, but when you get an opportunity out of the blue like this to bring in a rider which strengthens the team up, you don’t dismiss that, especially when we’ve been looking at bringing a rider in for a few weeks now with no joy.”