Aries Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 5 minutes ago, foreverblue said: If they want cheaper best to get rid of Jack. But that deal was already done. Maybe the last rider is too I don’t know. You also have to look at value for money. Jack may be expensive, but they may feel he’s the one rider worth pushing the boat out for. If Pickering is after similar money (and I’m not saying he is), then maybe they feel that isn’t value for money as he’s not in that class of rider. Doyle was very expensive at Ipswich, someone mentioned earlier that Pickering was asking for similar to what Doyle was getting. None of us really know the finer points, but there plenty of people who claim Pickering is demanding big money so there’s probably an element of truth in that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89buttons Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 I’d be surprised if it’s not picko back at Sheffield tbh, etheridge isn’t exactly a huge trump card on a 3 point average and there’s a good few riders in the 6-7 point average range still unattached who would allow a stronger no.6 would seem a strange strategy to me run with a 3 point number 6 to just allow enough for picko to fit and then not use him - unless there’s a similar average rider available who would come a bit cheaper that they think can outperform him? But I can’t see who that would be? Also wasn’t he quoted in the speedway star earlier this winter as saying Scunthorpe are aware that if it ends up being one big league he’d be pulling out and riding for Sheffield? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 5 hours ago, Manifesto said: No he’s not quite on the level of Kurtz, Holder, Bewley Fricke but he isn’t far behind. He’s an exciting rider to watch and anyone prem team would have him Any team would welcome him as a great all rounder. In the same bracket as Jaimon and Doyle who have similar home, away and overall averages. https://britishspeedway.co.uk/2025-rider-statistics/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thbender Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 15 hours ago, PhilTheAce said: Sheffields investors have now pulled out. Worrying times for sheffield now I guess that means there'll be another "for sale" sign going up at Owlerton at the end of season '26 (if not before). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldPitGate Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Does anyone know why the investors pulled out ? Given all the problems/loss of revenue/lack of teams with the top flight going into 2026, I would have imagined the only people interested would have to be massive fans of the sport who would shrug off losing 50-100k. I don't think the Bates are short of a few quid I guess it just comes down how much there willing to loose on the club in 2026 compared to previous years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin bass Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 (edited) Are TRU PLANT still involved with Sheffield or Ipswich sponsorship wise this coming season. Edited January 17 by kevin bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheDeepStuff Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 6 minutes ago, kevin bass said: Are TRU PLANT still involved with Sheffield or Ipswich sponsorship wise this coming season. Sponsorship deal with Guy Nicholls ended last season. Not heard of a new deal with him is in place so could be new main sponsors at Sheffield, AB Race Cruisers/AutoCraft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 14 hours ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said: Mr mole hasn’t left Umm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Did the Bates' not say that their reasons for 'stepping away' originally were due to the pressure of other work issues, and that the Tigers were in a 'healthy financial position'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byker Biker Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 7 minutes ago, SteveLyric2 said: Did the Bates' not say that their reasons for 'stepping away' originally were due to the pressure of other work issues, and that the Tigers were in a 'healthy financial position'? Moon - Cheese Pigs - Fly Town Hall Clock - Faces Spin! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Just announce it, Josh Pickering fills the final place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted January 21 Author Report Share Posted January 21 Picko confirmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The SAINT Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Picko confirmed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 No Surprises then welcome back again Picko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manifesto Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 That’s the team we all wanted. Fair play to Bates for sorting it we all owe him a big thanks another year of speedway at Sheffield is good news and that team is as good as any. Jack, Chris and Picko will be a great trio of headleaders again im hoping Chris can lift his form back to 2024 standard. Leon and Anders in the main body of the team will have to find another gear again mainly away from home. Jye and Killeen for me are good signings at this level and will stay at reserve. Killeen hopefully with the right people around him will find his feet in the premiership 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 2 minutes ago, Manifesto said: That’s the team we all wanted. Fair play to Bates for sorting it we all owe him a big thanks another year of speedway at Sheffield is good news and that team is as good as any. Jack, Chris and Picko will be a great trio of headleaders again im hoping Chris can lift his form back to 2024 standard. Leon and Anders in the main body of the team will have to find another gear again mainly away from home. Jye and Killeen for me are good signings at this level and will stay at reserve. Killeen hopefully with the right people around him will find his feet in the premiership If Tai is not riding in the UK, I would expect him to advising Luke at Sheffield. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Decent side with continuity in the key spots - reserves could be a weakness but overall i reckon they will be fine top 5 spot awaits 😉 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilTheAce Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 you better hope you get new investment with that team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted January 22 Author Report Share Posted January 22 Very interesting side that's either Boom or Bust imo. Everything hinders on Leon and Anders improving on the road. If they do improve on the road then Sheffield are the Team to beat imo, But if they don't improve on the road then it's basically a side that'll do nothing outside of Owlerton. Sheffield are the Team to keep a close eye on for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thbender Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 2 hours ago, TTT said: Very interesting side that's either Boom or Bust imo. Everything hinders on Leon and Anders improving on the road. If they do improve on the road then Sheffield are the Team to beat imo, But if they don't improve on the road then it's basically a side that'll do nothing outside of Owlerton. Sheffield are the Team to keep a close eye on for sure. That's the identical team (with one minor difference) that finished on top of the heap last season and I can't see any reason why they shouldn't do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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