SWINDON Robins rider Kyle Howarth has departed the Abbey Stadium to make way for the incoming Darcy Ward.

The young British rider took to Twitter this morning to say that he no longer has an Elite League spot and has started to tout around for a ride with another team.

The club have since confirmed the news themselves on their official website.

With Adrian Miedzinski all but calling time on his Robins career last week following a dismal return from injury, team boss Alun Rossiter was left with the situation of having to find a replacement.

That is to be Poole Pirates asset Ward, but with his high average it means two riders have to leave for him to come in.

Rossiter said last week that was between Grzegorz Zengota and Howarth, but the Abbey boss has opted to stick with the Pole. Young Czech rider Eduard Krcmar will come in to complete the roster.

Rossiter admitted the decision was one of the toughest he has faced in his time as a team boss.

"It was Kyle or Grzegorz Zengota who had to go. I must emphasise this is a Swindon Speedway decision, we have made this move as a club," said Great Britain boss Rossiter.

“It was impossible for me because I had to take off my Team GB hat. I still have great faith in Kyle and want to continue working with him and giving him opportunities on a national basis.

“But we made this decision as a Swindon management team, it was the impossible choice, and Zengy got the nod as a club asset and the fact he’s in such good form."

Aussie Ward has also taken to Twitter to offer his support to Howarth in his efforts to find a new club.