The Redcar Bears have wasted no time in strengthening their line-up following the injury to skipper Charles Wright, bringing in experienced Danish campaigner Nicolai Klindt as cover.
With Wright facing a spell on the sidelines, the Bears have opted for proven Championship quality, with Klindt stepping in on a temporary basis as they look to maintain momentum in the early stages of the season.
Promoter Leanne Swales acknowledged the challenge of filling the void left by their captain but is confident the club have secured the best possible option available, saying on the Redcar website:
“Replacing someone like Charles is almost impossible, and the list of options really isn’t very long. However, we believe we’ve secured the very best rider available in Nicolai.
“He brings vast experience and a proven track record at Championship level, and we’re really looking forward to working with him during Charles’ recovery.
“This is a temporary move, and Charles will be back leading from the front as soon as he’s ready. But we were keen to avoid falling into the trap of previous seasons where we had to rely heavily on guests.”
Klindt, 37, arrives with a wealth of experience, including two Danish Under-21 titles. He was a key figure for Plymouth in 2025 and also featured in the Premiership with King’s Lynn. Joining the Bears on an 8.36 average, he offers both consistency and top-flight know-how.
The Dane is set to make his Redcar debut this Friday at the ECCO Arena as the Bears face Scunthorpe in a crucial BSN Series encounter.
Redcar head into the fixture needing to overturn a 10-point deficit if they are to secure the bonus point, as they continue their defence of the BSN title.
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