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==Previous Seasons==
==Previous Seasons==

Revision as of 11:45, 10 November 2010

For the Rugby Club, see Sheffield Tigers RUFC.
Sheffield Tigers
Club information
Track addressOwlerton Stadium
Penistone Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Founded1929
Team managerEric Boocock
Team captainPaul Cooper
LeaguePremier League
WebsiteOfficial site
Club facts
ColoursYellow and Blue
Track size361 metres
Track record time59.1 seconds (54.66mph)
Track record date15 October 2010
Track record holderRicky Ashworth

The Sheffield Tigers are a speedway team based in Sheffield, England. They currently race in the British Premier League and their home meetings take place at Owlerton Stadium which is the fastest track in British speedway.[citation needed] The Tigers are sponsored by the Sheffield Window Centre, promoted by Neil Machin, David Hoggart and Eric Boocock, who is also the team manager.[1]

History

Owlerton was a purpose built speedway track built in 1929. It operated for most of the pre-war years and re-opened for a short spell in 1945. The team operated in the Northern League of 1946 and in the National League Division Two between 1947 and 50. It closed part way through 1951 and staged open meetings in 1952. The track re-opened in 1960 and has operated most seasons since then. The team has been known as The Tigers apart from part of 1950 when they were known as The Tars. Their official track record holder is captain and No.1 Ricky Ashworth with a time of 59.1 seconds.

Club honours

Current Season

2011 Season

2011 Team

Rider Opening CMA Closing CMA Change in CMA Other Information
7.52 Resigned for Tigers[3]
5.63 Resigned for Tigers[4]
Unconfirmed
Unconfirmed
Unconfirmed
Unconfirmed
Unconfirmed

Previous Seasons

Main article: Previous Sheffield Tigers Seasons


2009 Season

2009 Team

Rider Opening CMA Closing CMA Change in CMA Other Information
7.57 8.14 +0.57 Replaced Outgoing Andre Compton as Captain. Crowned PLRC Champion.
6.83 7.56 +0.73
4.55 6.22 +1.67
6.06 5.28 -0.78
5.00 5.06 +0.06 Replaced the injured Ritchie Hawkins in June after impressing during second half races
4.93 5.12 +0.19 Signed from Kings Lynn Stars during close season.
4.16 4.16 No Change Replaced the injured Paul Cooper in August. Gained no new average due to not racing 12 meetings.

Also Rode


5.91 5.91 No Change Signed from Somerset Rebels. Injured during season. Replaced by Hugh Skidmore in June. Later rode for Scunthorpe Scorpions
5.51 4.67 +0.57 Injured during season. Replaced by Scott Smith in August

Season Overview

The Tigers finished the 2009 Premier League campaign in 8th place. The Tigers started the season poorly in the Premier Trophy by finishing 5th in the northern qualifying group, with the solitary away win at Newcastle. However, home losses against Glasgow and Redcar stalled their progress. The tigers league campaign was also one of mediocricy as another 8th place finish in which led to a Young Shield place against the Rye House. The Tigers lost the quarter final match 92-93 on aggregate over the two legs in which the 2009 season came to a close. The one highlight of the season was home favourite Ricky Ashworth being crowned PLRC champion by beating off the tournament favourite Darcy Ward in the final. The was also the season when Ashworth broke the Owlerton track record trimming the time to 59.2 from 59.3 (Previous Holder: Chris Holder) against the Berwick Bandits on the 21st May.

2009 Facts

2008 season

2008 Team

Rider Opening CMA Closing CMA Change in CMA Other Information
9.79 8.70 -1.09 Retired at end of season. (Came out of retirement after the 2009 Sheffield Tigers team was complete).
7.64 7.76 +0.12
6.71 6.60 -0.11
5.96 6.22 +0.26
5.05 5.65 +0.60
3.30 5.55 +2.25 Signed from Glasgow Tigers during close season.
3.00 3.00 No Change Replaced the struggling Sam Martin in June.

Also Rode


3.00 3.00 No Change Replaced by Kyle Hughes in June.

Season Overview

The Tigers finished the 2008 Premier League campaign in 8th place. The Tigers started the season well in the Premier Trophy by qualifying for the semi finals, and with away wins at Scunthorpe and Stoke. However, Sheffield went on to lose to Birmingham 90-94 on aggregate in the Premier Trophy semi-final. The tigers league form also suffered, and after finishing 8th in the Premier League, they were drawn against the Isle of Wight in the first round of the Young Shield, but lost 88-98. The Tigers lost Ricky Ashworth to injury for the last two months of the season and also Captain Andre Compton announced his retirement at the end of the season, to end a disappointing campaign for the Tigers.

2008 Facts

2007 season

2007 Team

Rider Opening CMA Closing CMA Change in CMA Other Information
9.41 10.04 +0.63
7.55 7.84 +0.29
6.90 6.88 -0.02
4.46 5.96 +1.50 Signed from Newport Wasps
3.41 5.18 +1.77
3.78 4.92 +1.24
3.89 3.77 -0.12 Signed from Glasgow Tigers during close season

Season Overview

The Tigers came 4th in the Premier League, and, unlike the previous year overcame King's Lynn Stars with an aggregate score of 99-86. In the Grand Final they met Rye House Rockets, but were convincingly beaten over two legs 111-74.

2007 Facts

2006 season

2006 Team

Rider Opening CMA Closing CMA Change in CMA Other Information
8.48 9.65 +1.17 Replaced outgoing Sean Wilson as captain
7.54 7.74 +0.20
5.37 7.08 +1.71 Crowned British U21 champion
6.89 7.38 +0.49 Signed from Hull Vikings
4.57 6.75 +2.18
3.92 3.79 -0.13
3.00 3.00 No Change Shared reserve berth with Tai Woffinden after Benji Compton was dropped.
3.00 3.00 No Change Shared reserve berth with Mark Thompson after Benji Compton was dropped.

Also Rode

3.00 3.10 +0.10 Replaced by Tai Woffinden and Mark Thompson in September.

Season Overview

The Tigers came 2nd in the Premier League, allowing them entry to the play-off's ultimately losing 100-86 over two legs to King's Lynn Stars in the Grand Final. They also came 2nd in the Premier Trophy, losing again in the final to King's Lynn. They rode well in both the Fours and the Pairs, but never actually won. In the Fours (Compton, Ashworth, Legault and Ben Wilson) they reached the final, only to finish 3rd behind Somerset Rebels and winners Workington Comets. In the Pairs, they were without captain Compton due to injury, but Ben Wilson and Ashworth got through to the final, only to lose to the favourites and hosts Glasgow Tigers. They also fell in the semi-finals of the Knock-Out Cup to the Somerset Rebels, losing by one point on aggregate. Despite having a strong team, no trophies came back to Owlerton even though they performed well in all competitions.

2006 Facts

Notable former riders

References

  1. ^ Bamford, Robert (2007-03-01). Tempus Speedway Yearbook 2007. NPI Media Group. ISBN 0752442503. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ Oakes, P (2006). Speedway Star Almanac. Pinegen Ltd. ISBN 0-9552376-1-0. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ "Auty Back in 2011". Sheffield Tigers. 2010-10-22. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
  4. ^ "Skidmore Signs on for 2011". Sheffield Tigers. 2010-11-03. Retrieved 2010-11-10. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help)

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