Ron Butler

Twice nightly at 6.00 and 8.00 live on stage at the London Palladium?

It wouldn't be the first time that Jon has ridden for Belle Vue, Rami. Some years ago he regularly appeared in the Elite team.

Can Belle Vue 'Colts' be added to the list, please. The promoters confirmed their intention to run at the recent National League AGM. I don't the names of any riders yet but there are a thriving bunch of eager lads who regularly ride second-halves at Manchester.

Belle Vue have now officially confirmed that they will be running a team - Belle Vue 'Colts' - in the 2011 National League. Whilst this primarily to aid the development of their present juniors it may be that they would need some men with greater experience to fill a gap or two.

Greetings Steve. I think you are in error by implying that Peterborough 'have a large wad in the bank'. Their stated reasons for withdrawing from competing in the Elite League were purely due to cost. It was further stated that they wished to continue presenting speedway in the town and were hoping to compete in the Premier League or even the National. Apparently it remains to be seen whether the masters of the sport will allow this. As for the conduct of Avtar Sandhu at Coventry. The man is a disgrace to the sport, I remember well what a great club the Bees were under the control of Charles Ochiltree. Sadly, those days are long gone and are just a distant memory. Regards, Ron.

I fear that any further downturn could, to all intents and purposes, prove terminal.

Could be rephrased as 'About time some had a clout behind them'? I jest! Ron.

I haven't read or heard any reports that it has.

Thanks for the info, Shawn. I didn't know that. It's a really good rule though. Regards, Ron.

So German nationals are barred from competing in British speedway - are they?

Yes, KBT, I feel that the club should be granted a facility and that the rider concerned should be penalised. Best though that we leave it to the Lord to choose who should be 'discipled'.

Belle Vue can only ride home matches on Monday or Wednesday (occasionally Sunday afternoon). The GRA - stadium owners- require all other times for greyhound racing.

This is the ideal opportunity for James to prove his critics, myself included, wrong. I sincerely hope he does so and extends his score to the remaining matches of the season. Should this happen I will, before the eyes of you all, consume a generous portion of humble pie. Go to it, James, I'll happily suffer indigestion. __________________

Thank you for that, Midnight. It's very refreshing to read input based on logic and consideration of the facts rather than hero worship and bias. No doubt young Mr Woffinden will have his day.

Thanks for that, Pete. All is now clear.