Cradley Heathens skipper Tom Perry fit and raring to go

After suffering rib and arm injuries while on Premiership guesting duty at the start of September, it was thought Perry’s season was over.

But the Motor Market Heathens captain has declared himself fit to race against the Eagles.

Cradley have also booked Kent racer Ben Hopwood to stand-in for Danny Ayres, who remains ruled out on medical grounds, while exciting, talented teen Jason Edwards comes in at reserve. Meanwhile, Richard Hall has been ruled out with a knee injury and rider replacement will operate.

With ever-growing concerns over the club’s future, due to stadium availability at their adopted Wolverhampton home, tonight’s fixture could potentially be the last league meeting for the Heathens.

“We know there’s nothing riding on the meeting as such but we’re desperate to finish off with a win,” said co-promoter Gary Patchett. “Hopefully we’ll have a good turnout.”