Arena moves to cover Galvin injury.

Arena Essex are poised to take Australian youngster Lee Herne on loan from Trelawny as cover for the injured Andy Galvin, it has emerged.

Herne, son of former rider Phil, is in his second season of racing in Britain, and the move could be just what he needs as he struggles to establish himself in British speedway. He made his debut with Newport in 2000, but lost his place in Wales before going on to ride odd meetings for a number of different clubs.

Arena Essex are poised to take Australian youngster Lee Herne on loan from Trelawny as cover for the injured Andy Galvin, it has emerged.

Herne, son of former rider Phil, is in his second season of racing in Britain, and the move could be just what he needs as he struggles to establish himself in British speedway. He made his debut with Newport in 2000, but lost his place in Wales before going on to ride odd meetings for a number of different clubs.

Signed by Trelawny for the start of the current season, Herne found himself the victim when the Cornish club signed the German rider Stefan Mell.

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