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BELLE Vue have made German international Kevin Wolbert their sixth signing in a loan deal from Premier League Edinburgh.Wolbert, who rode for Kings Lynn last year, has scored heavily in previous visits to Kirkmanshulme Lane and was recently quoted as saying he would welcome a move to Manchester.Aces boss Jason Attwood said: Kevin has shown that he is good round Belle Vue. I know he can beat opposing reserves but I feel he can do better than that and beat second-string riders as well.I am very happy to have him on board because one of the options was to bring in another doubling-p rider from the Premier League. But we have two in Craig Cook and Kauko Nieminen, and didnt really want a third.(SPEEDWAY 2)

DANISH star Bjarne Pedersen will defend the Bob Kilby Memorial trophy at Swindon on March 14.Pedersen overcame current Robins skipper Hans Andersen, Matej Zagar and Nicki Pedersen in the Final to win last years event, and he joins a high-class field for the Abbey Stadium season-opener.Swindon co-promoter Gary Patchett said: Bjarne was keen to be included in the meeting because he wants to defend his title.But he also has a liking for the Blunsdon track and I'm sure he will fancy his chances of reaching the Final once again.