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13 hours ago, TTT said:

Will have to make a double change imo with Danyon Hume departing the side.

Was going to say exactly the same. Through no fault of his own, Hume must be extremely vulnerable now. I always thought Sheffield had far too long a tail. The Holders as heatleaders and Pickering third heatleader is plenty good enough at the top end. If they make two changes then they could actually end up looking a more solid outfit as long as the right riders  are available. 

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1 hour ago, psycho3a said:

Maybe Robert Lambert or Fast Freddie might want a 28 day short term deal to get race fit prior to the GP's and other leagues starting fully.. 

I think that will be the plan tbh. Gives them time to find a solution. 
 

it’s horrible talking about replacing tai while he’s only just got seriously injured but for Sheffield they have to move quick really

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2 hours ago, Aries said:

Was going to say exactly the same. Through no fault of his own, Hume must be extremely vulnerable now. I always thought Sheffield had far too long a tail. The Holders as heatleaders and Pickering third heatleader is plenty good enough at the top end. If they make two changes then they could actually end up looking a more solid outfit as long as the right riders  are available. 

Rowe @ No.6 would be a trump card like Dan Thompson imo.

Maybe they'll get a big hitter but I'm just guessing that they won't because Oxford surely would've snapped one up if riders were available instead of running a 1-7 that's way under the points limit.

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Naturally my first thoughts are for Tai Woffinden to make a full recovery.

While it seems the wrong time to think about replacements the truth is Sheffield will have to do that, they are probably privately thinking about their options. They cannot ride with only 6 riders (unless they use r/r) and cannot delay the start of the season until Tai is in better shape.

I'm 99% sure Sheffield will get a 28 day facility. They'll really need to make a change before 1st May as Rowe's rolling ave will then lose it's 25% reduction & the team will be over the limit.

Like others I assume a double change, two second strings replacing Tai & Hume may be most likely. Very unfortunate for Danyon, but if he can score well, can put himself in the shop window in case other teams make changes later in the season.

Sometimes as fans we are so used to riders making miraculous comebacks from injuries it takes it out of you when they appear more serious.

Get well soon Tai.

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On 3/31/2025 at 10:44 AM, *JJ said:

Do Sheffield have a stream for this meeting? Or is it on Quest?

No stream. 
 

Sheffield been given 28 facility to cover Tai but will be R/R on Thursday. Can’t help but feel down about Tai and I’m sure the team are the same but hope they put in a performance for him. Not sure who could come in and cover him? Lambert, Laguta, Lindgren Thorssell?

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On 3/31/2025 at 9:47 AM, BluPanther said:

The Sheffield management will have to address it sooner rather than later. Unfortunately, he will be almost impossible to replace...

Rather like the JD / and then Emil dilemma last year for Ipswich! They have some time but R/R makes them vulnerable long term.

 

5 hours ago, Manifesto said:

No stream. 
 

Sheffield been given 28 facility to cover Tai but will be R/R on Thursday. Can’t help but feel down about Tai and I’m sure the team are the same but hope they put in a performance for him. Not sure who could come in and cover him? Lambert, Laguta, Lindgren Thorssell?

 

again - let’s hope Tai makes a full recovery from his injuries - only 2 of them IMO fit the potential to replace Tai -  around Owlerton he is almost irreplaceable! 

 

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29 minutes ago, GeneralMelchett said:

Rather like the JD / and then Emil dilemma last year for Ipswich! They have some time but R/R makes them vulnerable long term.

 

 

again - let’s hope Tai makes a full recovery from his injuries - only 2 of them IMO fit the potential to replace Tai -  around Owlerton he is almost irreplaceable! 

 

The Poles have already replaced Tai with Bellego!!

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