Robert Lambert to skipper King’s Lynn Stars for new season
Robert Lambert, new captain of the King's Lynn Stars. Picture: Ian Burt - Credit: Archant
Talented youngster Robert Lambert has been handed the captaincy at King's Lynn.
Robert Lambert, new captain of the King's Lynn Stars. Picture: Ian Burt - Credit: Archant
The move completes a remarkable turnaround for the 19-year-old Norfolk racer, who was on the verge of quitting the club during the winter with interest from Premiership rivals.
But he's thrilled to be handed the role by Tru Plant Stars boss Dale Allitt, who first worked with him in the Young Stars side back in 2013.
Said Lambert: 'I'm delighted and very honoured to be awarded the captaincy of a great club like King's Lynn for a second season.
'It was so hard at times last year because we had so many ups and downs and I had to carry a lot of the responsibility on my shoulders, but I'm expecting a lot more this year.
Robert Lambert, new captain of the King's Lynn Stars. Picture: Ian Burt - Credit: Archant
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'I feel I have earned my team place and the captaincy and when Dale asked me I was thrilled to accept immediately.
'I think we have a great team this year with lads who are very determined to do the best for the team as well as themselves.
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'The future looks bright for King's Lynn, I've been very impressed with the way things have happened so far in the build-up to the new season.
'There's been a lot of new, fresh ideas and plans and I hope all the new things brought to the club will be viewed as a positive and we can enjoy lots of success this year.'
Robert Lambert, new captain of the King's Lynn Stars. Picture: Ian Burt - Credit: Archant
Lynn bosses have also appointed experienced Australian racer Ty Proctor as vice-captain.
Manager Allitt said: 'Ty is a good character who has fitted in with the rest of the team very nicely.
'He's a good rider and we are pleased to have him at King's Lynn, he will be great for team spirit.'
Stars will also include young racer Josh Bailey as part of their squad this season in the stand-by number eight role.
'Josh deserves the chance to become more involved,' said Allitt.
'We will have him at a lot of our meetings and if circumstances allow he will get rides here and there. He will benefit from the experience and we are delighted to have him as part of the group.'
Stars squad: Niels-Kristian Iversen, Robert Lambert, Kasper Andersen, Thomas Jorgensen, Lewis Kerr, Ty Proctor, Lewis Rose. Josh Bailey.
