Wolverhampton 48 Belle Vue 45

Richard Frost

August 25, 2008

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POLISH rider Stan Burza may have had the shortest Belle Vue career in history.

The 30-year-old, released by Coventry last month following a back injury, made a steady debut for the One51 Aces in last week’s defeat at Poole after being signed to replace Nick Simmons.

But he suffered a back injury racing in Poland on Sunday and is doubtful to be fit in time to ride again before the end of the season when his agreement expires. Birmingham’s Craig Watson replaced him but failed toscore from three rides.

A bad start cost the Aces yet another chance of their first away win of the season. They were 17-7 down after three heats but maximum points from heats seven and eight made it 26-25 to the home side.

The Aces went into the last race a point ahead but Wolves took full points to grab victory. The sides meet in the return at Kirkmanshulme Lane on Wednesday.

WOLVERHAMPTON: F Lindgren 12, N Iversen 12, A Dryml 8, N Klindt 5, D Howe 5,J Monberg 3, K Hansen 3.

BELLE VUE: J Crump 12, B Forsberg 12, J Screen 7, P Hougaard 7, C Gjedde 7,C Watson

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Roger Turning the Holme Valley Blue (26/08/2008 at 10:34)

One point up going into the last heat with Crump out in that race, it's a nailed on win.
Bikes packing in on the last bend, Crump running a last, are we ever going to get that elusive away win?

Ian Whittle, Milnrow, Rochdale (26/08/2008 at 12:59)

Even the Best have off days. Poor gating at crucial times, especially early on in the meeting, cost us. Great to see Billy really competitive throughout, and Screeny get on the pace after a poor start. Charlie put in a lot of track time in after the meeting to presumably try and improve his set up.It is vital now we get maximum points from our three remaining home meetings, especially against Wolves, to avoid the bottom two play off threat.The choice of Burza's replacement could be crucial.

midway, West Germany (26/08/2008 at 13:53)

They Couldn't win a P---pot

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