Nice sentiment, and I believe that if Batchelor and Bates both came back, and did what they are capable of, would have a great chance of winning the play offs. In reality, don't think we will see the best from either of them this year.
What sort of message are Sheffield management giving? Sedgemen and Wright came in on a combined average of 7. Their combined average for Sheffield this year is 6.99. Batchelor and Bates (using the 2019 premier average for Bates) have dropped around 6 points. Seems a case of better being a massive disappointment than a small one.
If we have another three defeats, could be too late. A good replacement for Batchelor now harder to find with his lower average.
Now Batchelor signed for Kent, be interesting to note his scores, considering the speculation about him deliberately reducing his average.
Stefan Nielsen replaces James Wright. Two riders have now been dropped by the Tigers. The two, who, in my opinion, have been the biggest disappointment have kept their team place.
Anyone yet heard any more recent facts, rumours (or even lies) about this. Unlikely to happen I know, just wondered if there has been anything official anywhere.
Would it be better to make a double change. Say Kennett and Barker for Batchelor and Wright. Jack and Adam's averages suggest they are good enough to ride at 1 and 5. Strengthen up at reserve. Batchelor only scoring like a second string so losing nothing there.
Not just speedway. Went to Sheffield Eagles first rugby league match in 1984. 2.00 to get in, today's equivalent 6.57, but it's 20 quid now, or 22.00 if you don't pay online and in advance.
Worked in a pub in 1979, and charged 30 pence for a pint of beer. Today's equivalent 1.56. Few pubs now where you can get a beer for less than 3 quid.
There was a thread on this a few years ago, and yes it was a lot cheaper then ( even allowing for inflation). Also in those days, with second halves, you could see more races.
Comparing the riders against each opposite number, Sheffield could or should be able to equal or better their opposite, apart from number 7. So why am I still not confident of victory?