KING'S Lynn Young Stars have been forced to withdraw from Sunday's National League Fours at Coventry.

The Stebbings Car Superstore side have been reduced to just two available riders for the showpiece event and therefore have been left with no option but to pull out of the meeting.

Team manager Dale Allitt explained: "We're very disappointed to have to withdraw from Sunday's meeting and we can only apologise to our supporters.

"Josh Bailey picked up a knock to his ankle racing for Scunthorpe at Ipswich on Thursday and he needs to rest it for a day or two longer.

"Tom Stokes is still under the weather with a virus and he's just not ready to race yet.

"Shane Hazelden suffered a broken leg at Kent on Monday so that one speaks for itself.

"Ryan Kinsley was hurt in the same incident and was told on Monday to rest for at least seven days.

"Nathan Greaves was always scheduled to race for Sheffield at Newcastle in the Premier League so he was never an option anyway.

"That leaves us with just Scott Campos and Lewis Whitmore and you don't have to be a genius to work out you can't go to a fours meeting with two available riders!

"So we now turn our attentions to another very important National League meeting at the Adrian Flux Arena on Wednesday against Coventry.

"A win will close the gap on the play-off positions and we'll be looking to continue our impressive home form.

"Josh Bailey and Tom Stokes should be fine for Wednesday but we'll have to make a last minute decision on Ryan Kinsley.

"With Shane Hazelden definitely ruled out, I can confirm that Taylor Hampshire will take his place at reserve on Wednesday."