Sheffield Tigers seasons explained

The Sheffield Tigers are a speedway team based in Sheffield, England.

2006 season

2006 Season Competitions
Header1:Premier League
Label2:Position
Data2:2nd
Label3:Qualified For
Data3:Play-Offs
Header4:Premier League Play-Offs
Label5:Position
Data5:Finalists
Label6:Lost To
Data6:Kings Lynn Stars
Header7:Premier Trophy
Label8:Position
Data8:Finalists
Label9:Lost To
Data9:Kings Lynn Stars
Header10:Premier League KOC
Label11:Position
Data11:Semi-finalists
Label12:Lost To
Data12:Somerset Rebels
Header13:Premier League Fours
Label14:Position
Data14:3rd
Label15:Represented By
Data15:Andre Compton
Ricky Ashworth
Ben Wilson
Kyle Legault
Header16:Premier League Pairs
Label17:Position
Data17:2nd
Label18:Represented By
Data18:Ricky Ashworth
Ben Wilson
Header19:Premier League Riders Championship
Label20:Position
Data20:T7
Label21:Represented By
Data21:Andre Compton
Belowstyle:border-top:1px #aaa solid
Below:0 Trophys

Season Overview

The Tigers came 2nd in the Premier League, allowing them entry to the play-off's ultimately losing 100–86 over two legs to King's Lynn Stars in the Grand Final. They also came 2nd in the Premier Trophy, losing again in the final to King's Lynn. They rode well in both the Fours and the Pairs, but never actually won. In the Fours (Compton, Ashworth, Legault and Ben Wilson) they reached the final, only to finish 3rd behind Somerset Rebels and winners Workington Comets. In the Pairs, they were without captain Compton due to injury, but Ben Wilson and Ashworth got through to the final, only to lose to the favourites and hosts Glasgow Tigers. They also fell in the semi-finals of the Knock-Out Cup to the Somerset Rebels, losing by one point on aggregate. Despite having a strong team, no trophies came back to Owlerton even though they performed well in all competitions.

Team

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(C)8.489.65+1.17
7.547.74+0.20
5.377.08+1.71
6.897.38+0.49
4.576.75+2.18
3.923.79-0.13
3.003.00No Change
3.003.00No Change

Also Rode

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Season Facts

2007 season

2007 Season Competitions
Header1:Premier League
Label2:Position
Data2:4th
Label3:Qualified For
Data3:Play-Offs
Header4:Premier League Play-Offs
Label5:Position
Data5:Finalists
Label6:Lost To
Data6:Rye House Rockets
Header7:Premier Trophy
Label8:Position
Data8:3rd in Midland Group
Label9:KO Stages
Data9:DNQ
Header10:Premier League KOC
Label11:Position
Data11:1st round
Label12:Lost To
Data12:Edinburgh Monarchs
Header13:Premier League Fours
Label14:Position
Data14:8th
Label15:Represented By
Data15:Andre Compton
Ricky Ashworth
Ben Wilson
Joel Parsons
Header16:Premier League Pairs
Label17:Position
Data17:8th
Label18:Represented By
Data18:Andre Compton
Ricky Ashworth
Header19:Premier League Riders Championship
Label20:Position
Data20:13th
Label21:Represented By
Data21:Andre Compton
Belowstyle:border-top:1px #aaa solid
Below:0 Trophys

Season Overview

The Tigers came 4th in the Premier League, and, unlike the previous year overcame King's Lynn Stars with an aggregate score of 99–86. In the Grand Final they met Rye House Rockets, but were convincingly beaten over two legs 111–74.

Team

width=160px Riderwidth=100px Opening CMAwidth=100px Closing CMAwidth=100px Change in CMA
(C)9.4110.04+0.63
7.557.84+0.29
6.906.88-0.02
4.465.96+1.50
3.415.18+1.77
3.784.92+1.24
3.893.77-0.12

Season Facts

2008 season

2008 Season Competitions
Header1:Premier League
Label2:Position
Data2:8th
Label3:Qualified For
Data3:Young Shield
Header4:Premier League Jack Young Shield
Label5:Position
Data5:Quarter-finals
Label6:Lost To
Data6:Isle of Wight Islanders
Header7:Premier Trophy
Label8:Position
Data8:Semi-Finalists
Label9:Lost To
Data9:Birmingham Brummies
Header10:Premier League KOC
Label11:Position
Data11:2nd round
Label12:Lost To
Data12:Isle of Wight Islanders
Header13:Premier League Fours
Label14:Position
Data14:5th
Label15:Represented By
Data15:Andre Compton
Ricky Ashworth
Ben Wilson
Joel Parsons
Header16:Premier League Pairs
Label17:Position
Data17:4th
Label18:Represented By
Data18:Andre Compton
Ricky Ashworth
Header19:Premier League Riders Championship
Label20:Position
Data20:13th
Label21:Represented By
Data21:Andre Compton
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Below:0 Trophys

Season Overview

The Tigers finished the 2008 Premier League campaign in 8th place. The Tigers started the season well in the Premier Trophy by qualifying for the semi-finals, and with away wins at Scunthorpe and Stoke. However, Sheffield went on to lose to Birmingham Brummies 90–94 on aggregate in the Premier Trophy semi-final. The Tigers' league form also suffered, and after finishing 8th in the Premier League, they were drawn against the Isle of Wight Islanders in the first round of the Young Shield, but lost 88–98. The Tigers lost Ricky Ashworth to injury for the last two months of the season and also captain Andre Compton announced his retirement at the end of the season, to end a disappointing campaign for the Tigers.

Team

width=160px Riderwidth=100px Opening CMAwidth=100px Closing CMAwidth=100px Change in CMA
(C)9.798.70-1.09
7.647.76+0.12
6.716.60-0.11
5.966.22+0.26
5.055.65+0.60
3.305.55+2.25
3.003.00No Change
Also Rode
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Season Facts

2009 season

2009 Season Competitions
Header1:Premier League
Label2:Position
Data2:8th
Label3:Qualified For
Data3:Young Shield
Header4:Premier League Jack Young Shield
Label5:Position
Data5:Quarter-finals
Label6:Lost To
Data6:Rye House Rockets
Header7:Premier Trophy
Label8:Position
Data8:5th in North Group
Label9:KO Stages
Data9:DNQ
Header10:Premier League KOC
Label11:Position
Data11:1st round
Label12:Lost To
Data12:Edinburgh Monarchs
Header13:Premier League Fours
Label14:Position
Data14:DNQ
Header16:Premier League Pairs
Label17:Position
Data17:DNQ
Header19:Premier League Riders Championship
Label20:Position
Data20:Winner
Label21:Represented By
Data21:Ricky Ashworth
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Below:1 Trophy

The Tigers took part in the fewer of competitions in 2009. The Tigers participated in the Premier League, Premier Trophy and the Premier League Knock-Out Cup. The Tigers also qualified for the Jack Young Shield. However, due to lower averages around the time of qualification, the Tigers did not qualify to participate in the Premier League Pairs and Premier League Fours. During the Close Season, Sheffield decided to resign Ricky Ashworth, Joel Parsons and Paul Cooper from the Previous Season. Richard Hall, Josh Auty, Ritchie Hawkins and Chris Mills were signed from Scunthorpe Scorpions, Redcar Bears, Somerset Rebels and King's Lynn Stars respectively.

Season Overview

The Tigers finished the 2009 Premier League campaign in 8th place. The Tigers started the season poorly in the Premier Trophy by finishing 5th in the northern qualifying group, with the solitary away win at Newcastle. However, home losses against Glasgow Tigers and Redcar Bears stalled their progress. The Tigers' league campaign was also one of mediocracy as another 8th-place finish in which led to a Young Shield place against the Rye House Rockets. The Tigers lost the quarter-final match 92–93 on aggregate over the two legs in which the 2009 season came to a close.The one highlight of the season was home favourite Ricky Ashworth being crowned PLRC champion by beating off the tournament favourite Darcy Ward in the final. This was also the season when Ashworth broke the Owlerton track record trimming the time to 59.2 from 59.3 (Previous Holder: Chris Holder) against the Berwick Bandits on 21 May.

Team

width=160px Riderwidth=100px Opening CMAwidth=100px Closing CMAwidth=100px Change in CMA
(C)7.578.14+0.57
6.837.56+0.73
4.556.22+1.67
6.065.28-0.78
5.005.06+0.06
4.935.12+0.19
4.164.16No Change
Also Rode
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5.514.67+0.57

Season Facts

2010 season

2010 Season Competitions
Header1:Premier League
Label2:Position
Data2:4th
Label3:Qualified For
Data3:Play Offs
Header4:Premier League Play Offs
Label5:Position
Data5:Finalists
Label6:Lost To
Data6:Newcastle Diamonds
Header7:Premier Trophy
Label8:Position
Data8:3rd in Midland Group
Label9:KO Stages
Data9:DNQ
Header10:Premier League KOC
Label11:Position
Data11:1st round
Label12:Lost To
Data12:Birmingham Brummies
Header13:Premier League Fours
Label14:Position
Data14:4th
Label15:Represented By
Data15:Ricky Ashworth
Josef Franc
Richard Hall
Simon Lambert
Header16:Premier League Pairs
Label17:Position
Data17:Winners
Label18:Represented By
Data18:Ricky Ashworth
Josh Auty
Header19:Premier League Riders Championship
Label20:Position
Data20:5th
Label21:Represented By
Data21:Josh Auty
Belowstyle:border-top:1px #aaa solid
Below:1 Trophy

The Tigers took part in the majority of competitions in 2010. The Tigers participated in the Premier League, Premier Trophy and the Premier League Knock-Out Cup. The Tigers also qualified to participate in the Premier League Pairs and Premier League Fours. During the Close Season, Sheffield decided to resign Ricky Ashworth, Josh Auty, Richard Hall, Hugh Skidmore and Paul Cooper from the Previous Season. Josef Franc and Arlo Bugeja were signed from Berwick and Redcar respectively.

Season Overview

The 2010 season saw the Tigers return to a successful season after a couple of seasons of mediocracy. The Tigers finished the 2010 Premier League campaign in 4th place and thus qualifying for the Premier League Play-Offs. The Tigers started the season poorly in the Premier Trophy by finishing 3rd in the midland qualifying group, with the solitary away win at Redcar. However, a home loss against Birmingham was enough to condemn the Tigers to Premier Trophy Elimination. The Tigers league campaign started off slowly but fired into life on the May Bank Holiday Weekend, with 3 wins (1 Home, 2 Away) in 3 days. The win at the Premier League Pairs by Ricky Ashworth & Josh Auty was a boost in the Tigers confidence, as well as the first team silverware since 2002.The Tigers may have stalled at home against Edinburgh Monarchs and Newcastle Diamonds (Who finished 1st and 2nd Respectively) but with 5 away wins (3rd most in the league) at Redcar, Workington, Stoke, Scunthorpe and Glasgow, the Tigers finished the season in 4th place, qualifying for the play-offs. The Edinburgh Monarchs elected to play the Tigers in the semi-finals confident of gaining a result after home and away wins against the Tigers during the PL campaign. After taking a 59–31 to Owlerton, Sheffield pulled off one of the shocks and results of the season by overturning the 28 points deficit by winning at Owlerton 61-31 (92-90 Aggregate Score). This result enabled the Tigers to take on the Newcastle in the play-off final for a chance to have a crack at the Ipswich Witches in a promotion/relegation battle. However, although Sheffield overcame Newcastle 53–43 at Owlerton (And Ricky Ashworth once again broke the Owlerton Track Record from 59.2 to 59.1), the Diamonds romped to victory at Brough Park 58-36 (101-89 Agg) and effectively ended the Tigers season.

Team

width=160px Riderwidth=100px Opening CMAwidth=100px Closing CMAwidth=100px Change in CMA
7.948.09+0.15
6.077.78+1.71
7.377.02-0.35
7.846.81-1.03
5.065.63+0.57
(C)4.565.12+0.56
3.423.35-0.07
Also Rode
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Season Facts

2011 season

See main article: 2011 Sheffield Tigers season. The 2011 season was the 15th consecutive season that the Tigers have competed in the Premier League.

2011 Team

RiderOpening CMAClosing CMAChange in CMAOther Information
Shane Parker7.95Sheffield Asset. Hasn't Previously ridden for Tigers.
Ricky Ashworth7.77Resigned for Tigers[1]
Josh Auty7.52Resigned for Tigers[2]
Emiliano Sanchez6.64Sheffield Asset. Recalled for 2011.[3]
Hugh Skidmore5.69Resigned for Tigers[4]
Simon Lambert3.47Resigned for Tigers[5]
Ashley Birks3.00Signed for Tigers from Scunthorpe.[6]

2012 season

In 2012 Tigers finished in 12th place.

2017 season

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2022 season

Sheffield Tigers[7]

Notes and References

  1. News: Ashworth Confirmed. Sheffield Tigers . 2010-12-06 . 2010-12-06.
  2. News: Auty Back in 2011. Sheffield Tigers . 2010-10-22 . 2010-11-10.
  3. News: Sanchez Back. . 2010-12-01 . 2010-12-01.
  4. News: Skidmore Signs on for 2011. Sheffield Tigers . 2010-11-03 . 2010-11-10.
  5. News: 'Rambo' to ride again for Tigers . . 2010-12-01 . 2010-12-01.
  6. News: Birks Completes Tigers Septet . Sheffield Tigers . 2010-12-22 . 2010-12-22.
  7. Web site: Sheffield Tigers Speedway Official Website: 2022 SHEFFIELD TIGERS.