dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted November 6, 2016 The AGM definitely looks to have improved the prospects of the Elite (Premiership?) League. I'm sure Sky will be happy. However, I can't say the same for the former Premier League.I don't understand how dropping the points limit to 40 will improve the product. Premiership effectively building to 36.5 in old money Championship if using two 2 pointers building to 42 in old money Premiership much weaker than old elite Championship pretty much on a par with old premier - so long as you give Brit newcomers a chance. Id say that means the old premier teams have done very well to not only protect their product but also take on board the responsibility of providing progression from the NL (as shouldve be the case rather than the EL draft IMO) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graz gp 184 Posted November 7, 2016 Whoever we have riding for the Tigers next season the racing needs to be a lot better than the last two seasons. The track was way to slick. It was gate and go hardly any passing boring. Steady and co used to belt around the outside in the dirt, great to watch. Howarth is a big pal with Grajczonek, he will be looking to double up so could he be our new number one. Hope so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian Brownell 15 Posted November 7, 2016 Agree about track it is way too slick now even after a couple races were has the dirt line gone for the brave riders to use to pass people Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,217 Posted November 7, 2016 Premiership effectively building to 36.5 in old money Championship if using two 2 pointers building to 42 in old money Who is a two pointer, is it just riders with an average who are two pointers or all British newcomers? if newcomers come in on a 3, and riders with one years experience could be a 2, isn't that the wrong way round, shouldn't the riders with little or no experience be on a 2, and the more experienced ones be on a 3? And who would go with two, two pointers so that can build to 42, teams will go with one two pointer at most, or will go with a three pointer, so build to 40. So it is a reduction in standards 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cue Ball 416 Posted November 7, 2016 According to the Sheffield Facebook page, they are putting the finishing touches to our first signing and will be announcing soon. Would guess JPB given it is fairly obvious he will be joining us and should be a straightforward deal to be done (you would think) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PJ29 18 Posted November 7, 2016 I think that everyone will agree that the track needs improvement.It was pass poor last season.😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted November 7, 2016 All newcomers will be on 2 points is the info I have. If thats wrong then The Third Man has a valid point re reducing the limit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamond_ren 209 Posted November 7, 2016 All newcomers will be on 2 points is the info I have. If thats wrong then The Third Man has a valid point re reducing the limit. I think there is so much confusion over this rule at the moment. Chris Louis thinks all newcomers will be on 2 point averages next season. But the way the press release read from the BSPA it was only riders like Josh Bailey, Danny Phillips, Nathan Greaves who would come in on an average of under 3 and all other newcomers would be a 3 having had no previous PL experience. So typical speedway really the rules seem as clear as mud Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted November 7, 2016 Sheffield Speedway @TigersSpeedway 10m10 minutes ago UPDATE | Deal done. New signing to be announced in the morning - we'll tweet first thing when you're enjoying your Corn Flakes* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cue Ball 416 Posted November 7, 2016 Schlein has said that he has done a deal in the U.K. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdsalBoy 181 Posted November 7, 2016 Was certain it would be JPB that would be signing number 1, however the post on the Tigers FB page says "a new signing". So im going to throw this out there (With a tad of wishful thinking) Jack Holder/ Rory Schlein/ Josh Grajzconek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEPHEN 333 58 Posted November 7, 2016 Was certain it would be JPB that would be signing number 1, however the post on the Tigers FB page says "a new signing". So im going to throw this out there (With a tad of wishful thinking) Jack Holder/ Rory Schlein/ Josh Grajzconek I'm going with Midlands based Ricky Wells. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted November 7, 2016 I think that everyone will agree that the track needs improvement.It was pass poor last season. I do for one, and I know others who agree. First priority if you ask me. Was certain it would be JPB that would be signing number 1, however the post on the Tigers FB page says "a new signing". So im going to throw this out there (With a tad of wishful thinking) Jack Holder/ Rory Schlein/ Josh Grajzconek Get JPB in or someone else will. He's been good all season, but in the KOC at Eastbourne he was just brilliant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdsalBoy 181 Posted November 7, 2016 Hope its not Ricky Wells, sorry just been there and done that, just my view :-( 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junior fan 132 Posted November 7, 2016 Was certain it would be JPB that would be signing number 1, however the post on the Tigers FB page says "a new signing". So im going to throw this out there (With a tad of wishful thinking Jack Holder/ Rory Schlein/ Josh Grajzconek Think there might be an Aussie presence at Sheffield this season.😜 Junior Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
