graz gp Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 If we have a new owner I hope they make the announcement about what they intend for next season asap, so they can then get on with team building. We don't want to be left struggling for riders. After the last two seasons we need to have a competitive side. If that happens I am sure the fans will respond. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyK86 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 If we have a new owner I hope they make the announcement about what they intend for next season asap, so they can then get on with team building. We don't want to be left struggling for riders. After the last two seasons we need to have a competitive side. If that happens I am sure the fans will respond. I would hope if they think very much of the fans that it would be today, so fans know to get saving for season ticket and so we know where club stands ! the silence was expected upto AGM but now the time is to tell us what is going on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willowman Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 .... We don't want to be left struggling for riders. I know where you are coimng from on this one. The Rebels were left in the same position a couple of times after the turmoil of changes in promotion. Wishing you Sheffiled fans all the best and hope Xmas sees you get what you want. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graz gp Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Cheer's we are all keeping our fingers and toes crossed that everything goes smoothly with the sale. Then we can build a good team that will challenge you at the top of the league. I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) I know where you are coimng from on this one. The Rebels were left in the same position a couple of times after the turmoil of changes in promotion. Wishing you Sheffiled fans all the best and hope Xmas sees you get what you want. Let's hope Santa does deliver for Sheffield fans - if he can get away from driving the furniture van for DFS! Edited November 18, 2013 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 I would imagine that we should hear something within the next couple of weeks as Neil Machin usually sets of on his usual Winter holiday in Oz sooner after the Conference, so I would think that he would like to have all the business sort before he goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luluthetiger Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 I would imagine that we should hear something within the next couple of weeks as Neil Machin usually sets of on his usual Winter holiday in Oz sooner after the Conference, so I would think that he would like to have all the business sort before he goes. These days, e-mails make mincemeat of miles -- Neil can discuss terms of sale from Australia as easily as Arbourthorne, actual sale would go through solicitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Skid Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Must have given undertaking to Race, or would have been asked to leave the AGM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Antebellum Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Must have given undertaking to Race, or would have been asked to leave the AGM. Fair point, and adds the interesting factor that nine of the twelve declared PL circuits have not only committed to race, they have committed to have an air-fence actually installed by March 15th........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS50 Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 With the possibility of further seating if the Eagles do move into Owlerton it will be interesting to see where the seating will go. Sheffield Eagles recently has a meet and greet at Owlerton. I have just been on their forum and copied the following; "Main things to come out of the evening, we have a 400-seater stand which we will hopefully be able to put up on the 'back straight' side of the ground, all games will be on a Sunday afternoon with a probable 2pm kick off (unless we're on premier)." As this has come from a forum it is not official, however, Assuming Tigers do run, seems Sunday's will now be out of the question. Presumably also this stand could be used for "big matches" such as PLRC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Shaker Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 About time the back straight was back in use - always my spot when I were a lad. Wish they'd re-open the 3rd bend bar as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Sheffield Eagles recently has a meet and greet at Owlerton. I have just been on their forum and copied the following; "Main things to come out of the evening, we have a 400-seater stand which we will hopefully be able to put up on the 'back straight' side of the ground, all games will be on a Sunday afternoon with a probable 2pm kick off (unless we're on premier)." As this has come from a forum it is not official, however, Assuming Tigers do run, seems Sunday's will now be out of the question. Presumably also this stand could be used for "big matches" such as PLRC The use of that 400-seater stand for speedway sounds a good idea, but presumably a rental for it would have to be agreed with Sheffield Tigers, which would one assume be additional to the rental the speedway promotion would be paying to the Owlerton Stadium landlords? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 The use of that 400-seater stand for speedway sounds a good idea, but presumably a rental for it would have to be agreed with Sheffield Tigers, which would one assume be additional to the rental the speedway promotion would be paying to the Owlerton Stadium landlords? You never know it might become the "Sheffield Window Centre" Stand. A tie between the tigers and eagles would be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Shaker Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Latest statement on the Tigers website from Neil Machin suggests a buyer has not yet been found: "Tigers have been named in the 2014 Premier League line-up and have already drawn Berwick in the Knockout Cup.But Machin says it all depends on a new owner taking over the club this winter." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyK86 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 He should have resolved this long before now to be honest but lets hope we get the news we all want to hear very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 He should have resolved this long before now to be honest but lets hope we get the news we all want to hear very soon. It's not all about selling to the first person who comes along though is it? Neil will want it to go to the right people, which will take time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyK86 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 It's not all about selling to the first person who comes along though is it? Neil will want it to go to the right people, which will take time. I understand that no doubt at all, but might be just making numbers up in premier league next season if it drags on too long ! I'd have thought Machin would have wanted it sorting much quicker, or was it a case of see if he could get his way at AGM it didn't go to plan so now definately wants to sell up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 I understand that no doubt at all, but might be just making numbers up in premier league next season if it drags on too long ! I'd have thought Machin would have wanted it sorting much quicker, or was it a case of see if he could get his way at AGM it didn't go to plan so now definately wants to sell up. In an ideal world I'm sure Neil would have wanted it sorting much quicker, but, unfortunately, it isn't always like that. And no, I don't think he waited to 'see if he could get his own way.' For a start, I don't believe Neil is like that and, secondly, I think it was always going to be his last season running the Tigers, so, no matter what, he was going to sell. Only my opinion of course. Only Neil (and a few close associates I'd guess), know for certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Django Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Have Sheffield got an air fence ordered? Surely by the time of any sale ordering and manufacturing will take too long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyK86 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 In an ideal world I'm sure Neil would have wanted it sorting much quicker, but, unfortunately, it isn't always like that. And no, I don't think he waited to 'see if he could get his own way.' For a start, I don't believe Neil is like that and, secondly, I think it was always going to be his last season running the Tigers, so, no matter what, he was going to sell. Only my opinion of course. Only Neil (and a few close associates I'd guess), know for certain. If he'd have known he was going to sell all season he would have put it up for sale much sooner than he did to allow maximum time to sell, now we could end up with no speedway at all. Machin admits today the fans are edgy and would like to know what is happening but he just gave same lines he gave weeks ago ! Did not enlighten us with any sort of hints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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