RICKY Wells gave a stunning solo display but failed to prevent Wolverhampton from slipping to a 54-40 Elite League defeat at Belle Vue.


Califonian ace Wells was sensational at reserve but received little support from his colleagues "“ including Grand Prix star Freddie Lindgren "“ as the Parrys International Wolves became the first team to lose to the Manchester side this season.

Wells won three of his seven outings, including a rare appearance in Heat 15, as he romped to a 16+2 haul but only Robert Miskowiak joined him in Wolverhampton's list of race winners.

Frustrated team boss Peter Adams said: "It was poor in almost every department apart from Ricky Wells who was sensational at reserve.

"I've said before if there is a better reserve in the Elite League right now I haven't seen it.
"And it's a good job he was with us because it would have been a debacle without him.

"We're not going to offer any excuses, we've won at Belle Vue before but with this team we're not going to win anything."

BELLE VUE 54: Renat Gafurov 12+1, Craig Cook 9+1, Artur Mroczka 9, Rory Schlein 8+2, Charlei Gjedde 8+1, Ales Dryml 8+1, Patrick Hougaard R/R.

WOLVERHAMPTON 40: Ricky Wells 16+2, Freddie Lindgren 9, Ty Proctor 7, Robert Miskowiak 7, Pontus Aspgren 1, Lukasz Sowka 0, Tai Woffinden R/R.