Coventry Bees will not be signing Darcy Ward.
The Australian star’s suspension expires at the end of June and he has been linked with several Elite League teams should he not be required by parent club Poole.
However, he will not be joining the Buildbase Bees, and moreover this has never been an option considered by the management with their 2015 team having been at or near the top of the Elite League table throughout the season.
Promoter Mick Horton said: “Coventry Speedway have never been interested in signing Darcy Ward.
“As much as I rate Darcy as a rider, him joining Coventry would never be an option and to be honest Darcy probably feels the same.
“We are currently top of the league so why would we consider changes? Our team spirit is the best in the league, as we saw again at Belle Vue on Monday.
“Friday’s return match against the Aces will be just as tough as last night, and we need to hit the ground running.”