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 Also Rode Season Facts Fastest Time Set at Owlerton in 2008 - 59.4s by Jason Bunyan at the P.L.R.C on 21 September Biggest Home Win - 65–27 against Mildenhall Fen Tigers on 3 July (PL) Biggest Home Defeat - 37–56 against Coventry Bees on 13 March (CH) Biggest Away Win - 65–27 against Mildenhall Fen Tigers on 6 July (PL) Biggest Away Defeat - 27–63 against Newcastle Diamonds on 30 March (PT) 2009 season 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