Sheffield boss praises players’ efforts after coming top of Premiership UK News

It was certainly an eventful night in Steel City on Monday with three big crashes and a long delay that led to just 13 of 15 rounds being completed before the track curfew.

But nonetheless, it was the Tru Plant Tigers who withstood a daunting challenge from the Suffolk side to move them into first place.

Guest reserve Justin Sedgmen led the way with 10+3 with the regular Tigers in the thick of the action from start to finish.

Team boss Simon Stead said: “It was the result we wanted and the result we needed.

“We all had to dig deep and all the guys had to play their part – but thanks to Sedgy who stepped in and was fantastic.

“We actually ended the meeting very strong and fair to the guys who went about their business.

“Yes, there have been delays, some much longer than we would like, but unfortunately they could not be helped.

“All credit goes to our track crews for their hard work because without that we probably would have seen the meeting called sooner.

“That didn’t happen though and we were treated to some great Speedways and it was a great result for us at the end as well.”

The Tigers are understood to be considering their back up options again with recent rookie Jake Allen facing a spell on the sidelines.

The Australian suffered a broken scaphoid in an accident at King’s Lynn last Thursday – in what was only his second appearance for Sheffield.

But with the length of his absence unknown, club bosses could be tempted to bring in another new face.

Said Stead: “We’ve stayed in touch with Jake and a broken scaphoid is never a nice injury and they can be complicated too.

“It’s hard to heal, it’s a bit of a waiting game to see as he feels fit again.”

Sheffield are preparing for a trip to Manchester on Monday to face rivals Belle Vue in their next Premiership outing (July 4, 7.30am).