spin king Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I think Koppe was mentioned a season or two ago and his starting average was brought up then. Something tells me that he was a three pointer for some reason but I may be wrong. I think Sheffield have more of a history in bringing over Aussies rather than Scandinavians since our experiments with the likes of Thomas Ravn, I'm not sure about the points limit and all that but I would love to see a team looking a bit like: Steady Joe Haines Jordan Frampton (if he can be tempted back) Michael Palm Toft Sam Masters Micky Dyer Lewis Blackbird Would love Palm Toft, but he has already signed for Scunny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Theres been quite a few teams over the last decade or so that have started with three riders with averages higher than 8.18 . Newport in 2003 started with Iversen as third heatleader on 9.00 with Smart and Watson both starting with averages over 9.00 . Workington have done it a few times, and I am sure one year Arena Essex lined up with Lanham, Kylmakorpi and Tatum all on averages over 8.00 Granted it rarely happens and 8.18 isnt the norm for a third heatleader, it has still happened. All before 2006 when the points limit was lowered and all at times when bonus points were included in averages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squall Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Would be great if it was Rocco! Just checked out how old he is now and he turned 16 last May! It's not Rocco. Not for 2013, anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cue Ball Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Koppe it is then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thehitman Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Koppe it is then The same koppe who has been beaten by NL riders in 2nd halfs !! Only signed because he is an Aussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVEK Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Koppe it is then As per the Sheffield Star on a 5 point average 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWC Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Welcome to Sheffield Damien and Good Luck for the 2013 season ..... 2 down and 5 to go ..... So who will be Next ??????? Good start so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 looks like he is the number 1 heat leader for you lot this year, oh and Ricky wells signs for wucky.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerite Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 To all Tigers fans, we will be having our first STAARS gathering this winter on Thursday 15th November 2012 at the usual venue at SAHA Social Club, Fulwood Road, Sheffield at 8pm. As always its a chance for Tigers fans to have a catch up and to talk about all things speedway during the silly season (and anything else) and have a few beverages. All are welcome. Big thanks to all our members for their support for the Tigers during 2012. Any new members would be very welcome for 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorski Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 IMO The Sport needs backing atm, I enjoy my odd visits to Sheffield, a great racing track, building teams is not easy these days so support your local team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo34 Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 The same koppe who has been beaten by NL riders in 2nd halfs !! Only signed because he is an Aussie So already we're all doom and gloom - let's give the lad a chance, we've had some good Aussies over the years. I've watched speedway for 51 years and this year was the first time I've ever wanted a season to end, probably the worst Sheffield team I've watched, but already I'm looking forward to next season. Let's wait and see, be positive and give them our full support during the winter and next season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 So already we're all doom and gloom - let's give the lad a chance, we've had some good Aussies over the years. I've watched speedway for 51 years and this year was the first time I've ever wanted a season to end, probably the worst Sheffield team I've watched, but already I'm looking forward to next season. Let's wait and see, be positive and give them our full support during the winter and next season. Remember 1980 the team that Ray Glover put together was not that great to watch, the only consolation is he brought Shawn Moran to the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 So already we're all doom and gloom - let's give the lad a chance, we've had some good Aussies over the years. I've watched speedway for 51 years and this year was the first time I've ever wanted a season to end, probably the worst Sheffield team I've watched, but already I'm looking forward to next season. Let's wait and see, be positive and give them our full support during the winter and next season. That's not unreasonable but.... There are many who predicted doom and gloom at the start of last season and they were proved right - but for a poor Plymouth side saddled with an appalling promoter, the Tigers would have finished bottom. The last thing Sheffield Speedway needs is a sub standard team, way below the top 4 sides that have invariably been put out in the past. The effect on gates was there for all to see. While its very early days and I don't think that the criticism of the team as a whole is fair at this stage, the fact is its debatable whether Koppe is worth a 5.00 average when someone like Stefan Nielsen could be obtained on a 3.00. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 The same koppe who has been beaten by NL riders in 2nd halfs !! Only signed because he is an Aussie I don't know but he did this to Josh Auty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 The same koppe who has been beaten by NL riders in 2nd halfs !! Only signed because he is an Aussie Koppe will be decent, if you have done your research? has beaten Auty ,Josh,G in Australia looks exciting a real racer.I think Owlerton will suit him bigtime he is a exciting rider i have only noticed him because I am a big fan of Josh Auty and followed his progress plus his dad was a well good rider he had a great career.K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROAD CLOSED Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 It makes you realise how good Ricky Ashworth was for you, only to be brushed aside and left with only Plymouth as an option. This looks like the start of another cheap team to me full of bu!!5hit and hope. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 It makes you realise how good Ricky Ashworth was for you, only to be brushed aside and left with only Plymouth as an option. This looks like the start of another cheap team to me full of bu!!5hit and hope. Not going to deny that I think that the Ricky Ashworth situation could and should have been dealt with better, but to suggest that the team is built on the cheap after two signings is daft. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squall Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Those with something against Sheffield Speedway are coming out of hibernation right on cue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Those with something against Sheffield Speedway are coming out of hibernation right on cue. Don't they always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graz gp Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 I think the promoters no that we need a decent team after last year's sorry effort. Let's wait and see what the team is going to be. Before criticising. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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