Cue Ball Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 I don’t think we have any choice but to replace, there is only a 28 day facility in place and Tai isn’t going to be fit for some time unfortunately 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundTheBoards Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Anyone heard anything about Owlerton Stadium? Apparently Stock Cars have been kicked out with immediate effect due to lack of space, with the stock car pits being taken over by solar panels and their associated storage batteries. Rumours also that Greyhounds are on borrowed time? Where does this leave speedway? Anyone close to the club know anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Oh ffs please not another one 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manifesto Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 13 minutes ago, RoundTheBoards said: Anyone heard anything about Owlerton Stadium? Apparently Stock Cars have been kicked out with immediate effect due to lack of space, with the stock car pits being taken over by solar panels and their associated storage batteries. Rumours also that Greyhounds are on borrowed time? Where does this leave speedway? Anyone close to the club know anything? Heard a couple weeks ago a rumour a corporation has bought the stadium and plans to refurbish it, run the speedway team and also greyhound nights 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilTheAce Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 2 hours ago, Manifesto said: Heard a couple weeks ago a rumour a corporation has bought the stadium and plans to refurbish it, run the speedway team and also greyhound nights Sadly I did hear that Sheffield stadium had been bought by a massive company. and I hope I’m wrong but a massive corporate firm ain’t buying a stadium to run dogs and speedway. but fingers crossed I’m wrong then you have Julie reading stepping down but then I also heard she’s unwell so that could be the reason for stepping down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cue Ball Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 I vaguely seem to remember that there is something in the deeds or something that says there has to be a speedway track at the stadium - with it having been built for the purpose. Just remember something about when we closed in the 90’s that they couldn’t do anything to get rid of the track. Could well be wrong though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie456 Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 20 hours ago, Cue Ball said: I vaguely seem to remember that there is something in the deeds or something that says there has to be a speedway track at the stadium - with it having been built for the purpose. Just remember something about when we closed in the 90’s that they couldn’t do anything to get rid of the track. Could well be wrong though Means nothing Monmore green was was supposed to only be used as a sports venue.Wont be there much longer.Im afraid greyhound/speedway stadiums will be a thing of the past soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 2 minutes ago, Wolfie456 said: Means nothing Monmore green was was supposed to only be used as a sports venue.Wont be there much longer.Im afraid greyhound/speedway stadiums will be a thing of the past soon. And sadly, 99% of the population won't care or give it a passing thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 https://x.com/TWoffinden/status/1911364976704364856 Good to see him awake! 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BenMoran Posted April 17 Author Report Share Posted April 17 Wonder when we’re going to hear some news on the replacement(s) at Sheffield? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceBelle Posted April 17 Report Share Posted April 17 2 hours ago, 4BenMoran said: Wonder when we’re going to hear some news on the replacement(s) at Sheffield? 28day rule must be up soon ? or will they extend it ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Third Man Posted April 17 Report Share Posted April 17 1 hour ago, AceBelle said: 28day rule must be up soon ? or will they extend it ??? Our first match was the 3rd, so presumably 28 days from then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceBelle Posted April 17 Report Share Posted April 17 17 minutes ago, The Third Man said: Our first match was the 3rd, so presumably 28 days from then 1st of may then ? unless extended ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BenMoran Posted April 17 Author Report Share Posted April 17 No reason for it to be extended, it’ll be a case of replacement or R/R / Guest at reduced average, Sheffield need to use this chance to strengthen bottom order by replacing Woffinden and Hume with Worrall and Sedgman (or Kerr) would take a bit of pressure off Rowe and Flint making two changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted April 17 Report Share Posted April 17 (edited) 33 minutes ago, 4BenMoran said: No reason for it to be extended, it’ll be a case of replacement or R/R / Guest at reduced average, Sheffield need to use this chance to strengthen bottom order by replacing Woffinden and Hume with Worrall and Sedgman (or Kerr) would take a bit of pressure off Rowe and Flint making two changes When it's the reduced average rule can't use r/r only a guest. While it was a terrible injury Woffinden suffered & we all wish him the best, I'm not sure why Sheffield should get the facility extended. Rules are there for a reason & getting a longer facility won't help Tai heal any quicker. Ben Basso & Lewis Kerr would fit. Sheffield already have a strong top 3 without Woffy, certainly at home. Could allow them a stronger reserve pairing. Hopefully Tai will then be fit enough to return in 2026. Edited April 17 by szkocjasid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarBoy Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 5 hours ago, szkocjasid said: When it's the reduced average rule can't use r/r only a guest. While it was a terrible injury Woffinden suffered & we all wish him the best, I'm not sure why Sheffield should get the facility extended. Rules are there for a reason & getting a longer facility won't help Tai heal any quicker. Ben Basso & Lewis Kerr would fit. Sheffield already have a strong top 3 without Woffy, certainly at home. Could allow them a stronger reserve pairing. Hopefully Tai will then be fit enough to return in 2026. Maybe (and I’m just speculating here) that they are having Visa issues and can’t get any more foreign riders in? Isn’t there a rule that limits the number of visa permits a club has? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilTheAce Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 when you see sheffield's signings you will see how impossible it is to bring anyone over. every team must prey that their riders stay injury free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 3 hours ago, PhilTheAce said: when you see sheffield's signings you will see how impossible it is to bring anyone over. Especially once the season starts. You may get the odd nibble later in the season but you’ve got no chance at this stage, even for daft money. Riders have their season mapped out and won’t deviate from that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 4 hours ago, PhilTheAce said: when you see sheffield's signings you will see how impossible it is to bring anyone over. every team must prey that their riders stay injury free Sedgmen and Kerr? They'll change things around again when Play-Off Bob gives them the green light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 (edited) 1 hour ago, TTT said: Sedgmen and Kerr? They'll change things around again when Play-Off Bob gives them the green light. Fairly certain they won't have the flexibility to do this. By replacing Woffinden, their ability to bring in a like-for-like replacement is hugely diminished. Edited April 22 by LagutaRacingFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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