GAUL PRAISES FOXES EFFORTS

NORTHAMPTON Foxes co-promoter Tony Gaul says Monday’s 45-45 draw at King’s Lynn provided a clear indication of the team’s potential – ahead of a huge home clash with leaders Belle Vue on Thursday.

The ROWE Motor Oil Premiership newcomers forced a share of the spoils in Norfolk thanks to a superb ride from Niels-Kristian Iversen to defeat Grand Prix star Max Fricke in Heat 15.

Now they are set to face the table-topping Aces in a high-profile encounter at Northampton International Shaleway.

Gaul said: “It was a great effort at King’s Lynn with the full team being together for the first time this season. We really are starting to get going now, and ten heat wins of the 15 shows how close we are getting.

“When all seven click together, which will happen soon, more wins will come, but a draw at King’s Lynn is  a vast improvement.

“Now we move on to Thursday where we entertain Belle Vue, so we will need to be on top form to get the win.”