More changes at Berwick.

Kirkland Carpets' Berwick Bandits' boss, Peter Waite, had made it clear from the start of his 2005 campaign that all he wanted from his Bandits was 100% commitment, and if anyone was lacking in that department in his opinion, then changes could be made, and indeed they have been with no messing about.

On the eve of the Berwick Premier League campaign, Waite sensationally announced on Friday night that out of the side with immediate effect would be Polish rider, Piotr Dym, and making a third return to the Shielfield Park scene in his career would be Dane, Tom P. Madsen, all in time for the Match tonight with King's Lynn. (Shielfield Park at 7.00pm)

"It was clear from the outset what I wanted was total commitment to the club. Anyone not willing to give Berwick that quality would not be staying the distance, and that's why regrettably I have let Piotr Dym go as from now.

"I only want the best for the Berwick supporters, not to mention the best for the club, and in Tom P. Madsen we all already know we have commitment at it's best. He's a complete professional who will always pull out all the stops for his club. His attitude is magnificent and is a pleasure to work with, and the club welcomes him back with open arms tonight against King's Lynn.

"I also want to point out despite reports in the local and national press our star German reserve, Joachim Kugelmann WILL be turning out for us this weekend giving 100% attendance as expected. We had no doubt over this, and he has not left the club - there's no plans for him to leave the club, so don't believe all you read!"

Tom P. Madsen (27 from Esbjerg, Denmark) made his UK debut for the Bandits in April 1999, averaging 6 in that opening season. He moved on loan to King's Lynn in the Elite League come 2000, the club he stayed with until last season (bar sometime with Ipswich in 2003) when he returned for the last few months of the year back with the Bandits to cover the hole left by the released Claus Kristensen, when Madsen averaged around the 8 1/2 point mark.

Having started 2005 with Oxford, their management decided now was the time to let him go and make a change, which played right into Waite's hands who was on the lookout for "a rider with true professional commitment" and Madsen fitted the bill perfectly.

Madsen slots into the side as a direct replacement for the removed Dym and is as keen as ever to carry on for the Bandits where he left off last September, and that can only mean another characteristically 100% all-out performance from the very likable Dane.