Blackadder

Reading what Simon Stead said, he seemed to think that 5 riders are doing their job, but didn't mention the 2 Danes.

In the SS, Josh Bates is out for the season. Team changes likely next week.

According to the Sheffield Star, a decision is due soon on whether Josh Bates will be able to resume racing this year.

IPSWICH: Rory Schlein, James Sarjeant, Cameron Heeps, Nico Covatti, Danny King, Connor Mountain, Danyon Hume. SHEFFIELD: Kyle Howarth, Todd Kurtz, Jan Graversen, Lasse Bjerre, Charles Wright, Jack Smith, James Shanes.

No change for Sheffield for the 2nd leg.

He would also require accommodation and transport. It's a lot to ask for a 3 point rider.

Has JPB ridden at Sheffield since the walk-out?

He doesn't need one.

I believe that Eastbourne only signed Georgie Wood, and all their riders, on the understanding that they wouldn't sign for a CL team.

According to Speedway Updates, Stefan off to hospital with a leg/ankle problem.

SHEFFIELD: Kyle Howarth, Todd Kurtz, Lasse Bjerre, Jan Graversen, Charles Wright, Jack Smith, James Shanes.WORKINGTON: Rene Bach, Rasmus Jensen, Ty Proctor, Dan Bewley, Nicolai Klindt, Kyle Bickley, Mason Campton.

Good luck with JPB.

BERWICK: Aaron Summers, Nikolaj Busk Jakobsen R/R, Dany Gappmaier, David Howe, Kevin Doolan, John Lindman, Jye Etheridge.SHEFFIELD: Kyle Howarth, Todd Kurtz, Lasse Bjerre, Jan Graversen, Charles Wright, Joe Lawlor, James Shanes. Jack Smith picked up a knock riding for Swindon on Thursday.

Well done Comets. Nice to see you in good form after having some bad times.

Jack Smith has signed for Swindon, replacing Mitchell Davey.

Kyle Howarth has been selected for the GP Qualifier at Abensberg, Germany on Monday May 21, along with Craig Cook. Robert Lambert and Dan Bewley are in the Qualifier at Slangerup, Denmark on May 19. Congratulations Kyle.

James Shanes replaced by Stefan Neilsen at Poole.

GLASGOW: Chris Harris, Lewis Kerr, Claus Vissing, Paul Starke, Richie Worrall, Jack Thomas, James Sarjeant.SHEFFIELD: Kyle Howarth R/R, Todd Kurtz, Lasse Bjerre, Jan Graversen, Charles Wright, Jack Smith, James Shanes.

SHEFFIELD: Kyle Howarth, Todd Kurtz, Lasse Bjerre, Jan Graversen, Charles Wright, Jack Smith, James Shanes.PETERBOROUGH: Scott Nicholls, Emil Grondal, Nike Lunna, Michael Palm Toft, Ulrich Ostergaard, Tom Bacon, Simon Lambert. Extra parking will be available at the rear of the stadium, due to a funfair taking up some of the room in the main car park.

NEWCASTLE: Ludvig Lindgren, Tero Aarnio, Lewis Rose, Matthew Wethers, Lewis Kerr (G), Carl Wilkinson, Ashley Morris.SHEFFIELD: Jason Garrity (G), Todd Kurtz, Charles Wright, Josh Bates R/R, Lasse Bjerre, Jack Smith, James Shanes.

Both teams unchanged from last night. REDCAR: Ben Barker, Jordan Stewart, Jonas B Andersen, Mikkel B Andersen, Ty Proctor (G), Nathan Greaves (G), Theo Pijper.SHEFFIELD: Kyle Howarth, Todd Kurtz, Lasse Bjerre, Josh Bates R/R, Charles Wright, Jack Smith, James Shanes.

SHEFFIELD: Kyle Howarth, Todd Kurtz, Lasse Bjerre, Josh Bates R/R, Charles Wright, Jack Smith, James Shanes.REDCAR: Ben Barker, Jordan Stewart, Jonas B Andersen, Mikkel B Andersen, Ty Proctor (G), Nathan Greaves (G), Theo Pijper. Matej Kus and Tobias Busch are competing in the Speedway European Championships qualifier in Russia.

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Sheffield Window Centre Tigers1. Kyle Howarth (c) 8.622. Todd Kurtz 5.323. Charles Wright 7.474. R/R Josh Bates 6.54 5. Lasse Bjerre 8.326. Jack Smith 2.517. James Shanes 3.74Manager: Simon SteadScunthorpe 1. Richard Lawson 8.65 (Guest Steve Worrall speedway injury 9.13)2. Stefan Nielsen 5.533. Josh Auty 6.904. Jake Allen 6.085. Jason Garrity 7.32 capt6. Danny Phillips 2.007. Gino Manzares 5.43Manager: Dave Peet

R.I.P. Ivan. The best rider ever.