King’s Lynn Stars also paid tribute, with a spokesperson saying the speedway team was “deeply saddened” to hear of Mr Overland’s death.
“Edwin had one of the most recognisable and authoritative voices in the sport, and he gave lengthy service to both the Stars and Peterborough – always maintaining 100% professionalism earning him full respect between supporters of both clubs,” they said.
Writing on social media, external, the speedway author Martin Rogers said he produced “arguably the most polished and professional speedway commentaries in the market”.
Forever Posh, the official supporters club of Peterborough United, described him as “the gentleman of sport”.