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The ongoing Polish dispute over silencers has seen Swindon Robins forced to abandon their opening meeting of the season again.

SWINDON have cancelled their scheduled second-leg challenge meeting with Lakeside Hammers on Thursday because of the continued unavailability of their Polish stars.

Chris Harris, Belle Vue’s superstar new signing, captained the side to a thrilling opening night Elite League win at Kirkmanshulme Lane on Monday night.

BIRMINGHAM put in a tremendous effort on their Elite League debut – but title favourites Poole proved just too strong at Perry Barr last night.

Poole ruined Birmingham’s Elite League return with a hard-fought 48-42 win over the Brummies at the Perry Bar Stadium.

A selection of photographs from yesterday’s press session are now available in the gallery

Belle Vue Aces get down to the serious business when Elite League newcomers King’s Lynn Stars visit Kirkmanshulme Lane tonight (7.30pm).

BEN Barker says he can’t wait to make his Elite League debut for Birmingham in tonight’s daunting Perry Barr clash with Poole.

Six months ago Wolves suffered a defeat at Arlington that heralded the end of their Knockout Cup hopes.

SWINDON Robins endured an injury scare over the weekend after captain Simon Stead crashed in a meeting in Poland on Saturday.