neb 312 Posted June 22, 2013 Quote from the Sheffield Star Website: The only piece of good news is that Sheffield have now completed enough meetings to be able to make a team change, and a new rider will be revealed on Monday after the Tigers management team said yesterday they had agreed terms with a well-known name. why wait until monday why not announce the new rider now it must be the worse kept secret in speedway at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlieboy 414 Posted June 22, 2013 Because they love the power !!!!!!!!!! Same in the winter they only announce riders on Thursdays in the star.No footy at moment so probably got space for our big signing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cue Ball 416 Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) Or is that they had to wait for the new averages to come out before they could re-declare the team and they need to wait for BSPA approval? Glasgow signed Andre 3 or 4 days before they officially announced him as being in the side after approval was given. (I don't know if that is the case here, but it would make sense) Edited June 22, 2013 by Cue Ball 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan Duppcomic 100 Posted June 22, 2013 Because they need to have te team ratified! If they announced it and thenit wasn't ratified, guys like Dickieboy would be licking their lips as they slagged off the promotion! Suddenly Sheffield looking worthy of inclusion at the Peterborough 4's.... STEAD, WELLS, "NEW HEAT LEADER" & HALL / HAINES. would " New Heat Leader" qualify? Think maybe not. Hope Im wrong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted June 22, 2013 is Paul Thorpe making a comeback,, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,069 Posted June 23, 2013 Jake Knight has been released by Sheffield and signed for Buxton in the NL,Sheffields new rider will be announced tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Knight 11 Posted June 23, 2013 JAKE KNIGHT UPDATE. Jake had agreed to ride for buxton before he had been released from Sheffields team, this was to be part of his development along with his Premier League racing. The track at buxton would have given him the small track racing that he needed and extra track time. After Sheffields decision to release Jake he has now decided to give speedway a break and consider his future in the sport. Regards Richard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,069 Posted June 23, 2013 JAKE KNIGHT UPDATE. Jake had agreed to ride for buxton before he had been released from Sheffields team, this was to be part of his development along with his Premier League racing. The track at buxton would have given him the small track racing that he needed and extra track time. After Sheffields decision to release Jake he has now decided to give speedway a break and consider his future in the sport. Regards Richard Sad to hear a young GB rider has decided to give speedway a break,short term or long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy bill 154 Posted June 23, 2013 Sorry that Jake is giving speedway a miss surly it would be better for him to keep riding because once you stop people soon forget you when looking for riders.He would be a big scorer in the National league and then attract other Premier teams when they look for riders ,it would boost his confidence to start getting race wins under his belt.Come on Jake take your place in the Buxton team and restore your confidence . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,069 Posted June 23, 2013 Sorry that Jake is giving speedway a miss surly it would be better for him to keep riding because once you stop people soon forget you when looking for riders.He would be a big scorer in the National league and then attract other Premier teams when they look for riders ,it would boost his confidence to start getting race wins under his belt.Come on Jake take your place in the Buxton team and restore your confidence . My thoughts excatly,I can well understand Jake`s disapointment at losing his place at Sheffield,but surely racing at NL level will see Knight winning races,which will restore his confidence and should make him a better rider the next time a PL track comes calling whether it be a fulltime signing or as a NL guest. One step back to take two steps forward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlieboy 414 Posted June 23, 2013 Hope jake carries on in NL and makes progress.I think Sheffield management took the decision that one or two of the under performers could raise their game and turn their season round where as jake probably cant come up with the big scores when we need it.Feel sorry for the lad but it might make him come back stronger hopefully.Its now up to the new rider and the under performers to get their act together and rescue our season.Hally and Haines must be more consistant or the season is going to be over very soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cue Ball 416 Posted June 23, 2013 Bad times, good luck with whatever he decides to do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,898 Posted June 23, 2013 JAKE KNIGHT UPDATE. Jake had agreed to ride for buxton before he had been released from Sheffields team, this was to be part of his development along with his Premier League racing. The track at buxton would have given him the small track racing that he needed and extra track time. After Sheffields decision to release Jake he has now decided to give speedway a break and consider his future in the sport. Regards Richard And people question why British riders are at the standard that they are - with an attitude like that it's no wonder why. Speedway is a ruthless sport and points make prizes, if Jake wasn't upto his job in the Sheffield side for whatever reason then it's not rocket science that he is going to be moved on. The right attitude after this would be to take one step back, to take two steps forward and be willing to come back harder than ever - but just throwing the towel in is a poor show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdsalBoy 181 Posted June 23, 2013 I feel gutted for Jake as he seems like a sound honest lad, but the team did need changes. I wish jake all the best with his future plans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratton 1,491 Posted June 23, 2013 And people question why British riders are at the standard that they are - with an attitude like that it's no wonder why. Speedway is a ruthless sport and points make prizes, if Jake wasn't upto his job in the Sheffield side for whatever reason then it's not rocket science that he is going to be moved on. The right attitude after this would be to take one step back, to take two steps forward and be willing to come back harder than ever - but just throwing the towel in is a poor show. A joke post and what do you know about Jake as a person and his circumstances?i wish the lad well and hope he comes again banging in some points for Buxton it is so easy to knock a bloke when he is down! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
