Wildcats boss Brian White has completed his line-up for next seas♑on. The Weymouth team manager t𝔉oday confirmed that both skipper David Mason and teenager Matt Bates have now signed new contracts to ride at the Wessex Stadium in the summer.

He explained: "There was never any problem with either of them signing. It was just a case of getting around to doing it. I've now been to see both guys and I'm delighted to announce that their contracts have been signed.
Obviously it's a big relief to get both riders sorted because it now means our team is sorted for the new
season."

"There's still some work to do in terms of building a squad but I had a starting seven in mind and all of
them are no🦩w committed to Mason's return to Radipole after White deci🐲ded to sanc-The club which is great."

Mason's return to Radipole Lane was never in doubt after White deci🔴ded to sanction the former Rye House star a testimonial meeting next August. The Eastbourne-based rider will again captain the Wildcats and is looking forward to the neꦦw season.

He explained: "I committed to We💃ymouth back in October when last season ended and so there was never any question of me not signingꦑ again. I love riding for and captaining the Wildcats and I think we can really go places in 2005."

"Brian has put a very strong side togethe🐠r and I'm excited about our prospects. It's also a big year for me with my testimonial and I'm determined to make that a nig꧋ht for the fans to remember."

Meanwhile 15-year-old Bates will take the remaining reserve berth after turning down offers from a host of oth❀er interested outfits. White added: "Matt is a big hoౠpe for the future and I'm not surprised there was interest in him. But he wants to ride for Weymouth which is excellent news and I think he'll be playing a big part in 2005."

Wildcats confirmed signings for 2005: David Mason, Gary Phelps, Lee Smart, Jack Gledhill, D⛎an Giffard, Lewis Bridger, Matt Bates.