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He broke a metatarsal, fractured his left leg and damaged ligaments in his foot and lower leg. After recovery his legs hurt when performing jumps and close friend and former Scorpion, Tai Woffinden, suggested he try speedway.
After enjoying an outing on a speedway bike in 2008 he had another skid at Scunthorpe in September 2009 before entering the club's amateur meetings.
He soon impressed and by December had split Plymouth heat-leader Paul Starke and Mildenhall second-string Matt Bates to finish. He proved a revelation in his first season of racing with the Saints, averaging close to six, despite a broken collarbone affecting his season.
His form at the end of the season was good enough for his home town club, Sheffield, to take him on loan and give him a reserve berth in their Premier League side for 2011. However, he will still ride for the Saints whenever possible.
