Scott Nicholls will ride for Lakeside in their Elite League Grand Final visit to Poole on Monday.

The Eastbourne rider deputises for Swede Andreas Jonsson who is ill with a virus and was due to miss Saturday’s ill-fated German Grand Prix.

Hammers boss Jon Cook said: “AJ has a high temperature and a problem with his digestive system. We’re pleased to have Scott on board for a big meeting.”
 
Magnus Zetterstrom has revealed how he thought his British career was over – before rejoining Poole.

Zetterstrom is on the verge of winning the Elite League title as Pirates hold a six-point lead going into their home leg with Lakeside.

Said Zetterstrom: “I honestly thought my British career was over at the end of last season with Somerset. I’m indebted to Poole for bringing me back in a successful team.”
 
SUNDAY OCTOBER 12:
PREMIER LEAGUE: Glasgow v Edinburgh 4pm, Newcastle v Scunthorpe 5.30
CONFERENCE LEAGUE: Rye House v Weymouth 2pm
FOUR-TEAM TOURNAMENT: Swindon v Bristol v Oxford v Leicester 6pm

MONDAY OCTOBER 13:
ELITE LEAGUE GRAND FINAL 2nd leg: Poole v Lakeside 7.30

TUESDAY OCTOBER 14:
ELITE LEAGUE RELEGATION PLAY-OFF: Wolverhampton v Peterborough 7.30
YOUNG SHIELD: Isle of Wight v Berwick 7.30
CONFERENCE LEAGUE PLAY-OFF SEMI-FINAL: Boston v Redcar 7.30