Comeback for the Bandits
FORMER EDINBURGH Monarchs star Rory Schlein will line up for Berwick Bandits next summer after coming out
of retirement.
The FTS Bandits, powered by Keenwood Karpets sprung a surprise by announcing the signing of Schlein, the 2020 British champion who quit racing after lifting the Championship title with Poole Pirates and skippering Wolverhampton Wolves to the Premiership play-off, semi-finals. Berwick swooped to sign the Darwin, Northern Territory-based racer who made his British debut for Monarchs in 2001.
GLITTERING CAREER
Joining him at Shielfield Park next season is 27-year-old Connor Coles, son of another ex-Monarchs racer, Michael. Coles spent half a season with the Bandits in 2007. He has been a steady scorer in the National League, lifting the league and cup double with Leicester Lion Cubs last season, and has previous second tier experience with Edinburgh
and Newcastle.
Team manager Gary Flint said: “I believe that we have put together a side capable of winning matches home and away. After always seeming to just miss out on the play-offs we are determined to get there in 2023.
“Once we became aware of Rory’s availability we were in no doubt that he would be the perfect fit for the Bandits bringing huge experience both on and off track. Connor brings a vast amount of experience to our reserve pairing.
“While the team is complete there is still a lot of work going on behind the scenes and we plan to launch our season passes and announce details of how supporters can pre-order our 2023 club merchandise in December.”