The Sheffield Tigers are a speedway team based in Sheffield, England. 2006 season 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 Also Rode Season Facts Fastest Time Set at Owlerton in 2006 - 59.5s by Chris Holder for Isle of Wight Islanders against Sheffield Tigers on 12 October (PL Play-Off SF) Biggest Home Win - 63–27 against Mildenhall Fen Tigers on 14 Sept (PL) Biggest Home Defeat - 44–45 against Stoke Potters on 3 August (PL) Biggest Away Win - 50–39 against Newport Wasps on 9 July (PL) Biggest Away Defeat - 30–63 against Kings Lynn Stars on 27 October (PL Play-Off FINAL) 2007 season 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 Season Facts Fastest Time Set at Owlerton in 2007 - 59.3s (NTR) by Chris Holder for Isle of Wight Islanders against Sheffield Tigers on 6 October (PL) Biggest Home Win - 66–26 against Workington Comets on 12 April (PT) Biggest Home Defeat - N/A (No Home Loss) Biggest Away Win - 53–41 against Somerset Rebels on 24 August (PL) Biggest Away Defeat - 15–75 against Kings Lynn Stars on 28 March (KOC) 2008 season 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