Halifaxtiger Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Sheffield have signed the fewest number of riders of any EL or PL team, including Peterborough who have only been in the PL for 5 minutes. Could do with some progress on new owners and some inspiring new riders. Has the new fence been ordered, and has a load of new muck been ordered so that Graham and John can bring back Fortress Owlerton? I think it is a case of patience here. As I have said earlier, I don't think there is any cause for concern just yet. Riders have been signed and I'd say that Stead and Roynon are a very good start. Compton and Albin are mentioned on the website and I doubt if there are many who wouldn't want them back either. To me, its a case of so far, so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdsalBoy Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 to me its a case of same old, teams overtaking us and then we pick from the dross thats left. Steady and Roynon are a great start, loving that, but i cant help feeling concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 to me its a case of same old, teams overtaking us and then we pick from the dross thats left. Steady and Roynon are a great start, loving that, but i cant help feeling concerned. That's not true. For a start, Sheffield have never picked up the 'dross that's left'. Even over the last couple of seasons, the teams have been deliberately built that way, for right or wrong. Secondly, its just not the case that there's only 'dross' left. Finally, there is a takeover at Owlerton. If it is taking a little longer than others, that's understandable. I don't think you should lose sight that Sheffield have a top stadium and fans. New owners will be a fresh start with every chance that the team and track will return to past glories. There's every reason for optimism, and that shouldn't be dampened just yet by the fact that there haven't been announcements. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 That's not true. For a start, Sheffield have never picked up the 'dross that's left'. Even over the last couple of seasons, the teams have been deliberately built that way, for right or wrong. Secondly, its just not the case that there's only 'dross' left. Finally, there is a takeover at Owlerton. If it is taking a little longer than others, that's understandable. I don't think you should lose sight that Sheffield have a top stadium and fans. New owners will be a fresh start with every chance that the team and track will return to past glories. There's every reason for optimism, and that shouldn't be dampened just yet by the fact that there haven't been announcements. How does the sort of stadium and fans Sheffield have make a difference??Nufc have great fans and a super stadium.... But have been terrible for years.... It's the product they put out and not the fans or the stadium that matters IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuxtonTiger Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Looks to me like the wool is firmly being pulled over our eyes. Few riders, a lot already signed elsewhere. No new owners announced. Most importantly no fence news,am I correct, does no fence equal no racing. Still at least I can go and watch the Eagles who are doing a carvery ticket. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerowl Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 to me its a case of same old, teams overtaking us and then we pick from the dross thats left. Steady and Roynon are a great start, loving that, but i cant help feeling concerned. I disagree with this too. It's not a race to sign riders. Some of the teams that have been put together so far look unimpressive to me. Number 1 priority is to have speedway at Sheffield Number 2 is to have a team that is entertaining and Simon and Adam are a good start in that respect (as well as Mr. Not Very Entertaining going to Workington) Number 3 is to have a league winning side There are plenty of good riders without a team place but, as others have said, a fit Simon Stead and a fit Adam Roynon will do for me so far. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted December 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 I am thinking exactly the same about the team as Tiger Owl and Halifax Tiger, Even with Peterborough entering the league there are still a raft of riders out there for us to sign. One thing that I happy with this season is the first two names on the team sheet are riders that will entertain the crowd. Listening to Adam Roynon talking on a recent radio interview (Biker FM),he said on there that his plans to ride only Premier League with a few continental meetings when time allows it. He is not actively looking for an Elite League place. In the speedway star its says that Redcar were also chasing his signature. Other things that Adam said on the radio show was that talking to the Promotion and Steady had told him was they were actively lo build a team that had a lot of team spirit. Looks like Simon Stead is having some input into who who the club signs, and for me that is another important matter. But looking at the completed teams apart from maybe Workington there is no really stand out team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Would Sheffield have room for Ashley Birks if he gets left out of Scunthorpe's side?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cue Ball Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Would Sheffield have room for Ashley Birks if he gets left out of Scunthorpe's side?. Yes. Would Sheffield have room for Ashley Birks if he gets left out of Scunthorpe's side?. Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graz gp Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 We are being left at the start gate on team building. People say that other teams don't look anything special, they all look a lot better than the Tigers. We have sign two riders. No word on the new owner's. what about the air fence issue most people seem to have forgotten about that. Why can't someone in the no just give the fans an update on the state of affairs at the club. We don't want to no anything that is confidential just if thing's are progressing. But I won't hold my breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 We are being left at the start gate on team building. People say that other teams don't look anything special, they all look a lot better than the Tigers. We have sign two riders. No word on the new owner's. what about the air fence issue most people seem to have forgotten about that. Why can't someone in the no just give the fans an update on the state of affairs at the club. We don't want to no anything that is confidential just if thing's are progressing. But I won't hold my breath.other teams arnt anything special including the comets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graz gp Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 At the present time they are better than the Tiger's that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 How does the sort of stadium and fans Sheffield have make a difference?? Nufc have great fans and a super stadium.... But have been terrible for years.... It's the product they put out and not the fans or the stadium that matters IMO. You're right, the team and the racing are paramount. But having a good stadium and top fans help to make Sheffield (at least potentially) one of the biggest clubs not just in the PL but in Britain (they have, after all, been a target for the EL for years). Added to the fresh start new owners will give, they are reasons to be optimistic about Sheffield's future. We are being left at the start gate on team building. People say that other teams don't look anything special, they all look a lot better than the Tigers. We have sign two riders. No word on the new owner's. what about the air fence issue most people seem to have forgotten about that. Why can't someone in the no just give the fans an update on the state of affairs at the club. We don't want to no anything that is confidential just if thing's are progressing. But I won't hold my breath. I'd maintain that this a case of being patient. It maybe the case that negotiations for taking over the club are ongoing and nothing can be disclosed as yet. What is certain is that it benefits no-one to keep the fans in the dark if it is possible to make public precisely what is happening. As soon as details can be released I am sure they will be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 We are being left at the start gate on team building. People say that other teams don't look anything special, they all look a lot better than the Tigers. We have sign two riders. No word on the new owner's. what about the air fence issue most people seem to have forgotten about that. Why can't someone in the no just give the fans an update on the state of affairs at the club. We don't want to no anything that is confidential just if thing's are progressing. But I won't hold my breath. I wouldn't worry too much about that . The nearer we get to the start of the season , riders will get twitchy and their demands will drop . Peter Waite at Berwick never used to sign a rider till the February . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted December 23, 2013 Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 so who is the mystery buyer? Is it adone deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted December 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 so who is the mystery buyer? Is it adone deal. We don't know its a mystery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted December 23, 2013 Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 We don't know its a mystery. Why am I thinking Toya Wilcox. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted December 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 Heard about two or three possible buyers. (1) I a Local Consortium of business people. (2) A Foreign Investor. (3) Squall and his Dad who have allegedly had a massive win on the scratch cards. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted December 23, 2013 Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 Now Bradford seemingly stalled could tony mole be your saviour ? It would be in very good hands 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted December 23, 2013 Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 Heard about two or three possible buyers. (1) I a Local Consortium of business people. (2) A Foreign Investor. (3) Squall and his Dad who have allegedly had a massive win on the scratch cards. . You will be praying for option 3 then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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