AXED Pirates rider Kyle Newman is expected to complete a move to SGB Premiership strugglers Leicester.
Hometown hero Newman was last week controversially culled by Volvo Cars Poole owner Matt Ford and replaced by Paul Starke.
Newman admitted he had been "shocked" by the decision but added he felt the time had come "for everyone to move on".
The Poole-born charger is set to be unveiled as a new addition to the Leicester ranks in the next couple of days.
Although Ford took a good deal of flak following Newman's departure, the move paid instant dividends as Starke enjoyed a dream return to the skull and crossbones in tonight's win over the Lions.
The doubling-up ace, who had last ridden for Poole in the title-winning season of 2015, showed the Wimborne Road faithful what they had been missing with an entertaining and fruitful all-round display.
And he was named rider of the night by sponsors Dorset Soils & Aggregates Ltd after banking nine paid 10 points in Pirates' 52-40 victory.
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