TheMessiahOfTheBSF Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 Just now, Skidder1 said: So Nicki's last average was 8.61 in 2011. I wonder what new BSPA Vice-Chair Mr Bates will be able to get it reduced to? Its a good signing for the Tigers - if Nicki is really up for it - but how many people on the bsf have openly criticised promoters for squandering TV money on rider contracts rather than investing it in the longer term future of the sport?! I think it's a great signing for Sheffield. Fair enough Nicki isn't the same rider he once was but British Speedway is not as strong of a league as it once was either. He will do the business for them in 2020 imo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 Surely this has got to be a temporary signing until say start of May? Can't see Nicki at his age wanting to ride in 4 leagues for a full season and can Sheffield afford him for a season? But it's a win win, Nicki gets to ride in some meetings to warm up from injury comeback before the major leagues starts, for some decent money. Sheffield get good press and social media coverage now and good crowds to start the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerowl Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: So Nicki's last average was 8.61 in 2011. I wonder what new BSPA Vice-Chair Mr Bates will be able to get it reduced to? Its a good signing for the Tigers - if Nicki is really up for it - but how many people on the bsf have openly criticised promoters for squandering TV money on rider contracts rather than investing it in the longer term future of the sport?! Come on Skidder. Look at the reaction on here to Nicki's signing. Surely this is the way forward to attract back some of the missing fans (I hope so anyway!!) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 1 minute ago, tigerowl said: Come on Skidder. Look at the reaction on here to Nicki's signing. Surely this is the way forward to attract back some of the missing fans (I hope so anyway!!) I did say it was a good signing for the Tigers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clambo71 Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 Last time I saw Nicki was the meeting at monmore where Freddie Lindgren cemented his icon status in heat 1 by putting Nicki into the air fence twice and Nicki didnt come out for the third start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueboy Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 Great to see Nikki back. Excellent signing for both the Tigers and British speedway. Who cares what his reasons are for returning. Yes, he isn’t as good as he once was but he is still better than 90% of the current league. If we can drip feed a couple of more decent riders back in to the league this season it will be a decent close season for British speedway. First visit to Owlerton beckons. Well done Sheffield. Poole who? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 Nicki will put bums on seats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastword Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Rob B said: Surely this has got to be a temporary signing until say start of May? Can't see Nicki at his age wanting to ride in 4 leagues for a full season and can Sheffield afford him for a season? But it's a win win, Nicki gets to ride in some meetings to warm up from injury comeback before the major leagues starts, for some decent money. Sheffield get good press and social media coverage now and good crowds to start the year. Oh shame on you Rob! Don't think this is the time to try to rain on the Tiger's parade. It's got to be a good move for British speedway in general and whose to say that it may not start a trend? I mean, don't the management at the NSS have Matej on speed dial already? Edited November 19, 2019 by lastword 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June01 Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 Really nice to see Simon Stead so enthusiastic about the season ahead, and it's great to see so much positivity and forward planning where there is normally so much doom and gloom. Great signing as far as I'm concerned. Sheffield are certainly coming to the table all guns blazing, and good luck to them! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketrod Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 You gotta speculate to accumulate. Great signing for Sheffield and British speedway. Reel the returning/ new fans in and keeping them hooked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Gavan said: And................. Shame that the Poole fans wont get to see him for the entertainment value Why are you bringing up Poole on a Sheffield thread, when there is no need? Talk about obsessed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 1 minute ago, lisa-colette said: Why are you bringing up Poole on a Sheffield thread, when there is no need? Talk about obsessed! Don't worry he will follow us into the championship 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romans lovechild Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 well done tigers on getting us a genuine number 1 who will be one of the top 3 riders in the league, shows we are not in it to make up the numbers. there does seem to be a lot of animosity and negative comments towards nicki`s signing, but im sure there isn't a fan on here who wouldn't like him in their side. and I neither love him or hate him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Arthur54 said: Don't worry he will follow us into the championship I can just about deal with that! But talking about Poole on a different league teams thread, is a bit excessive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Connor Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 Jealous if this signings. When on form he's exciting on track when off form he will be entertaining in the pits biggest signing in the league since sayfutinov at coventry all them years ago 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 2 hours ago, OdsalBoy said: Nicki + The fast Owlerton track = Pure Excitement ! That’s what we thought when he signed for Peterborough.......... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie456 Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, romans lovechild said: well done tigers on getting us a genuine number 1 who will be one of the top 3 riders in the league, shows we are not in it to make up the numbers. there does seem to be a lot of animosity and negative comments towards nicki`s signing, but im sure there isn't a fan on here who wouldn't like him in their side. and I neither love him or hate him. Dont mention that to us Wolverhampton fans . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one of clubs Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 Nick is a great signing both for Sheffield and British Speedway and I applaud them.I am already looking forward to hopping over the pennines as I have not been to Sheffield since Sean Wilson's testimonial. Bring it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKYLANE Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 Sheffield fans have got to be delighted with the signing of Nicki What a great start for your heat leader berths 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 Bold move by Sheffield and a good one for them and the league. Hopefully one or two more similar signings follow for other teams to ramp up the quality of the competition 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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