Simon Lambert takes over as King's Lynn Stars skipper ahead of Belle Vue trip
He's taking over from the injured Nicolai Klindt for the remainder of the season
King's Lynn Stars have handed Simon Lambert the role of club captain for the remainder of the season.
The 34 year old takes over from Nicolai Klindt who is currently out injured. He rejoined Stars earlier this season.
Stars head to Belle Vue tonight in a tough test against the current Premiership leaders.
Promoter Keith Chapman said: “Simon has been a credit to the club since he returned, and he’s the obvious choice to take over the captaincy.
“We know he’ll work hard to get the best out of others as well as himself, and he’s certainly the right man for the job.”
Tonight will also mark the return to Stars of Robert Lambert, who's been inlcuded at number 1 after around 4 years away from the Norfolk side.
He said: “King’s Lynn will always have a place in my heart, but I did have a great time with Belle Vue as well, and the success of the league title.
“Their original team throughout the whole season did the hard work to get into the position and I was just happy that I could fill Max’s boots and come in and finish the season off with a win.
“I got a warm welcome at Belle Vue which was great because I haven’t ridden for any other club in the top league, so I’m looking forward to riding there again.”
Tonight's lineups (Belle Vue, away):
BELLE VUE: Brady Kurtz, Tom Brennan, Jaimon Lidsey, Charles Wright, Dan Bewley, Norick Blodorn, Connor Bailey.
KING'S LYNN: Robert Lambert, Nicolai Klindt r/r, Emil Breum, Connor Mountain, Michael Palm Toft, Simon Lambert, Anders Rowe.