Lanham's future is uncertain after leaving Lakeside

Leigh Lanham will not be part of the 2009 Lakeside Hammers speedway team, squad manager Jon Cook has said.

The 31-year-old has spent 11 seasons at the South Essex club and won the British Under-21 Championship in 1997.

Cook said on the club's website: "Our only concern was for Leigh's feelings and to help him achieve a team place somewhere else."

Lanham, from Ipswich, previously rode for the Witches where he reached the World Under-21 final.

The rider told BBC Essex: "Anyone who works in the same place for 11 years, it's going to be quite a change."

"These things happen and I've been lucky that I have been at Lakeside Hammers and thoroughly enjoyed myself."

Although there haven't been many trophies to talk about, Lanham's highlights include: "Riding for three different promotions and riding in the Premier League, I've just had some great times."

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