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Last Updated: Jan 5th, 2010 - 12:50:06 |
Belle Vue have made the scoop signing of Danish World Cup captain Hans Andersen as their new No 1.
He will spearhead the bid by the One51 Aces to restore their fortunes as one of British speedway's big hitters.
Andersen, 29, is the biggest signing made by promoters David Gordon and Chris Morton since they took over the club, apart from when they brought Jason Crump back to the club late last season.
Andersen's signing, on loan from Peterborough, proves their commitment to move the club forwards and, now they have their No 1 in place, Gordon and Morton can work on slotting together the rest of the team.
Andersen said: “I've been in talks with the Belle Vue promotion at various times for the last two or three years. I have said before that I would like to ride for the Aces one day and now the chance to do that has come.
“I was planning the way I wanted to do my season in 2010 and I had always fancied riding for a Monday night track in the Elite League.
“I ride in Poland on a Sunday and Sweden on a Tuesday so I played along with the thought of Monday in England and the opportunity came along when Belle Vue got in touch with me.
“I had shown my liking for the idea of coming to Belle Vue for some time so it all happened fairly easily once I started talking to David Gordon and Chris Morton."
Promoter Gordon said: “Signing Hans brings us to the end of a search which is a lot more difficult that some people think.
“We have created a list of options and spoken to all the main contenders in the last few weeks to test the water. But there are so many things which can put a rider out of contention.
“People still think that the great Belle Vue name should attract riders but you can say the same about other clubs with good names.
“It's a long process but it has been worth it now we have signed Hans because I regard him as the perfect No 1.
“We have spoken to him in past seasons and he is on the record as saying he would love to ride for Belle Vue on day. Well, that day is here and we are delighted.
“We believe it is a move which will be good for Belle Vue and for Hans Andersen. He has been tipped as a future World champion in the past and has all the qualities to win it. And why not in 2010? Belle Vue has a great record for having World champions."
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