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Speedway legend Sam Ermolenko will lead the re-formed Leicester Lions in next season's Premier League.

The 1993 world champion, 48, will oversee construction of the new track in time for next season.

He said: "I'm honoured to be associated with such a proud heritage and look forward to making the Lions worthy ambassadors for the city of Leicester."

Leicester, who will race at a new multi-million pound complex at Beaumont Lees, last had a speedway team in 1983.

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