The Danish star is refusing to race for Panthers until receiving tens of thousands of pounds of unpaid wages and other monies owed.

Now, in the latest twist during a week of turmoil, the authorities have added to Andersen's misery by ordering him to sit out the sport on these shores for the next 14 days.

Andersen's manager Mick Bratley – the man who stepped down as co-promoter of Panthers on Tuesday following the collapse of a potential takeover – is livid with the British Speedway Promoters' Association (BSPA).

It prevents the popular rider from taking his place in a prestigious individual meeting at Belle Vue on July 28.

Bratley said: "I cannot understand why Hans is being punished in this way for taking the stand he has.

"I will definitely be contacting the BSPA and urging them to cut short the ban so Hans can ride in that meeting at Belle Vue.

"He has incurred a lot of expenditure this year with very little coming in from England. This is a chance for Hans to earn some money over here and it would be grossly unfair if that is not allowed to happen."

Bratley has issued an end of July deadline for a plan to be put into place to repay Andersen the money he is owed.

"I will also be contacting the BSPA regarding a legally-binding payment plan," he added. "I want something to be set up by July 31 and want it to be administered by the BSPA."

BSPA management committee member Colin Pratt confirmed the current Panthers situation was discussed at their Wednesday meeting but refused to go into details.

Meanwhile Andersen has admitted he would love to continue riding in England.

The Danish national captain, who will be chasing World Cup glory tomorrow night, says he would be prepared to consider offers from other clubs in England if the Panthers situation is not resolved.

"At the end of the day I have my set-up over here, so I might as well use it," he said. "I enjoy racing in England and I would love for that to continue."