Mooose 19 Posted December 11, 2017 Well that is a shock. I guess we need to give everyone some time to work things out one way or the other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted December 11, 2017 All the best to Josh. Hope he can work things out positively whatever his final decision re speedway is. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdsalBoy 181 Posted December 11, 2017 Been troubled since i read this statement about Josh Bates. An all out action hero and Speedway is at a loss without him. Stay strong Josh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4thbender 382 Posted December 12, 2017 Strikes me the lad has had a fallout with his bird and gone off on a strop. We've all been there and know what it's like to feel broken-hearted and desolate. Give him time - he'll come round. Once the icy blast of winter turns into the thaw of spring he'll start to realize that stacking shelves in Lidl is no way for an all-action Barnsley lad to earn a living. He'll be back on the bike by March. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger-ite 1 Posted December 12, 2017 All Tigers Fans, The next of the monthly STAARS gatherings this closed season will be this Thursday 14th December 2017 at the New Barrack Tavern Pub on Penistone Road, Sheffield (0.5 mile south of Owlerton Stadium) from 7:30pm. As always it's a chance for Tigers fans, riders and management to catch up, have a chat and a few drinks from the NBT's excellent selection and hear any news/updates from the club during the silly season. New 2018 signing Charles Wright and Tigers co-promoter Peter Mole will be joining us this Thursday. All are welcome !!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graz gp 184 Posted December 12, 2017 I hope Josh can sort his problems out and that is the most important thing. He need to be concentrating on riding the bike and not other things. There are a few months to the new season ,so hopefully it will be all sorted. The tigers management have said they will give him all the time he needs and fully support him. utt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graz gp 184 Posted December 15, 2017 It's all quiet on the team building front for the tigers any news on the Kyle Howarth situation. I hear its a problem at the Workington end but i don't know if that is the case.utt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted December 15, 2017 33 minutes ago, graz gp said: It's all quiet on the team building front for the tigers any news on the Kyle Howarth situation. I hear its a problem at the Workington end but i don't know if that is the case.utt Perhaps Worky are trying to insist on a full transfer...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4thbender 382 Posted December 15, 2017 9 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Perhaps Worky are trying to insist on a full transfer...... ...or wanting him back in the Worky team! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king junior 394 Posted December 15, 2017 Think it's obvious we're playing the waiting game with Howarth. But question is, who's the other rider? If Edinburgh can have Andersson on a 5.20 then maybe we can go down a similar route? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graz gp 184 Posted December 15, 2017 Well Kyle has been quoted as saying he wants to ride for the tiger. So when a rider says something like that he usually get's his wish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted December 15, 2017 40 minutes ago, spin king junior said: Think it's obvious we're playing the waiting game with Howarth. But question is, who's the other rider? If Edinburgh can have Andersson on a 5.20 then maybe we can go down a similar route? Seems like Jonny Ball has been appointed to oversee the averages Its sign a rider and ' think of a number" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king junior 394 Posted December 15, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Seems like Jonny Ball has been appointed to oversee the averages Its sign a rider and ' think of a number" We'll take Gleb Chugonov or Kostigov on a 5 if that's the case Edited December 15, 2017 by spin king junior Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Max 216 Posted December 15, 2017 1 hour ago, spin king junior said: Think it's obvious we're playing the waiting game with Howarth. But question is, who's the other rider? If Edinburgh can have Andersson on a 5.20 then maybe we can go down a similar route? Article in Star yesterday on Charles Wright quoted him joining Bjerre, Kurtz and Smith - so I'm guessing Kurtz is all agreed, just not officially announced via Sheffield sources Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted December 15, 2017 31 minutes ago, spin king junior said: We'll take Gleb Chugonov or Kostigov on a 5 if that's the case Worth a punt if you have the right connections Share this post Link to post Share on other sites