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BELLE Vue have completed their team with the signing of Michael Palm Toft in a loan deal from Premier League club Scunthorpe.The 23-year-old Danish rider will be stepping up to the top flight for the first time after spells with the Scorpions and Plymouth last year.Belle Vue’s Director of Operations Chris Morton said: “Michael is an enthusiastic, experienced rider who has proved he’s got good racing ability and a great head on his shoulders, and with the current set-up of the league it’s a good opportunity for him to break into the top flight.“It’s a tough job for him to go straight into the main body of the team, especially in his first year of Elite League racing, but we believe, as he does, that he is capable of filling the role.”(SPEEDWAY 2)

WORKINGTON have named Rene Bach as their new captain for the forthcoming Premier League campaign.Bach, who became a Comets asset earlier this winter, replaces Richard Lawson who has switched to rivals Redcar, and his first match in the role will be the home leg of the Ian Thomas Shield against Newcastle on March 22.Workington owner Laura Morgan said: “We were delighted that Rene immediately agreed to take on the role of team captain this year when we offered it to him. Alongside Rich, Rene was keen to advise and support his team-mates throughout last season. He was frequently at the pit gate motivating the others and was often first out on track to celebrate a success.“Rene has some excellent leadership qualities which I am sure he will build on during the season. He has tremendous self motivation, is very knowledgeable on and off track, and he possesses a burning desire to win. I am confident that he is the man for the job.”