SHEFFIELD Speedway can confirm they have received a second winter transfer request.

Following hot on the heels of Kyle Legault's demand for a move away from Owlerton, club bosses Neil Machin and David Hoggart have been rocked by a second request.

And they have revealed how they believe the request, on behalf of a rider who didn't figure last season, has come from the same advisor as Legault's.

Hoggart told the Sheffield Star: "I can confirm that the club have received a second transfer request from a rider we believe is taking the same advice from the same person as Kyle Legault.

"We find it particularly disappointing that the advisor concerned sees fit to try and damage our business when they don't have a penny in the sport. Perhaps they should take over a club of their own and buy our assets from there.

"I'm afraid we are not prepared to confirm the identity of the second rider at this stage as there are issues to be resolved.

"It is our opinion that Kyle would be better off on loan to any Elite League club of his choice," said Hoggart. "The loan fee would be manageable to the club concerned, but a transfer fee which is not unsubstantial would put some clubs out of reach.

"Kyle has three-years service and as such would be giving up three-years towards a testimonial. He needs to think all these things through, but we are disappointed he has so far not got back to us.

"At this stage I find it staggering that both Kyle and the other rider concerned are not even talking to myself or Neil Machin and it shows a complete lack of respect to Sheffield Speedway and the fans."