Dream Team : Mark Swindells

I am 44 years old and have supported Belle Vue since I was 12 years old. Favourite riders are Peter Collins, Joe Screen, Chris Morton, Robert Maxfield, the Moran Brothers and Bobby Ott. My number 8 would be Bernie Collier.

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Chris Morton
One of the most dependable riders to ride for Belle Vue. Can rely on him to be focused on his job in the team and 9 times out of 10 he did that job with perfection. Very consistent over his whole career.

Bobby Ott
Never gives up would always try and come from the back if he missed the gate. Good middle order man.

Kelly Moran
Great heat leader and team rider.

Shawn Moran
Extremely capable rider and rode great team races with Kelly. Always had great machinery. Very dependable.

Peter Collins
Picked for obvious reasons. Had the greatest balance on a bike that I have ever seen. Should have won the world title more than once. Always able to pass on pretty much any track.

Joe Screen
What a reserve in this team. Brings team spirit to the pits and is able to pass any rider on his day.

Robert Maxfield
Excellent reserve for any team. Always gives his all.

This article was first published on 27th March 2008