TIGERS UNVEIL THREE MORE FOR 2008

Sunday December 09, 2007
SHEFFIELD Speedway have unveiled three more riders in their push for the 2008 Premier League title - and they're all familiar faces!

Ben Wilson, Joel Parsons and Paul Cooper have all signed new deals with the Sheffield Window Centre-backed club and will join skipper Andre Compton - who signed a new two-year deal last week - and Ricky Ashworth in the main body of next season's side.

That means there is no place for James Birkinshaw and James Cockle at reserve, though the latter has already signed for Mildenhall. Two new signings will follow soon.

Tigers co-promoter David Hoggart said: "What a great position we're in, enjoying the continuity with the bulk of a team which did us proud last season and we're all looking forward to next March.

"Joel and Coops were promised some backing if they came back to Owlerton, they had expensive repair bills at the end of last season so naturally we hope those pledges of sponsorship come true in the coming weeks."

Meanwhile Tigers asset Kyle Legault has joined Birmingham on loan for the season - resisting a move into the Elite League.

"Despite Kyle's transfer request which was played out in the press, we wish the lad all the very best," said Hoggart. "It means both Kyle and Lee Complin remain assets of Sheffield Speedway and we are delighted that both riders have been fixed up elsewhere."

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