By James Broadhurst

Last updated at 11:42, Wednesday, 26 March 2014

Workington Comets new captain Rene Bach proudly lifted the Ian Thomas Shield on Sunday and believes the win is a good omen for the season ahead.

Rene Bach

The 23-year-old from Denmark scored 12 points in the second leg on Sunday to help his side beat Newcastle Diamonds and clinch the shield 77-73 on aggregate.

Comets lost the second leg at Newcastles Brough Park 46-44 but won the shield on aggregate following a 33-27 win in the first leg at Derwent Park on Saturday.

Bach said he felt he owed his side a strong performance in the second leg after scoring three points from his two rides in the first leg, which was abandoned after heat 10 following a heavy downpour.

He said: I felt I let the team down on Saturday night but I got it working again on Sunday.

It was great to win the shield and a good way to start the season. Everyone had a heat win over the two legs, which was great.

Hopefully its a good sign for the season.

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