Bears finish fifth with point at Sheffield
Redcar SG Petch Bears ended the season on a positive note, after a 39-33 defeat at Sheffield gave the Bears the point they needed to climb back above Peterborough to finish fifth.
The day had started badly for the Bears, after they suffered another break in at their clubhouse at the Media Prima Arena. The patched up side made the trip to Sheffield, and were watched from terraces by injured duo Ben Barker and Charles Wright. The meeting start was then delayed to the ambulance being held up on route, but once it got going it was a good meeting. After a couple of hold ups throughout the meeting, unfortunately the curfew was reached after heat 12 and the result was declared.
It was a solid performance from the Bears Select, with Paul Starkes top scoring with 9 and Simon Lambert scoring 6+1. Sheffield guest, and ex Redcar man, Ty Proctor top scored for the Tigers with 11.
Sheffield Tigers = 39
1. Scott Nicholls (G) – 2, 3, 3, 1 = 9
2. Todd Kurtz – 1′ = 1+1 WITHDRAWN
3. Josh Bates – 0, 1, 1, 3, 3 = 8
4. Ty Proctor (G) – 3, 3, 2, 3 = 11
5. Kyle Howarth R/R
6. Jan Graversen – 3, 0, 2, 3, 2′ = 10+
7. Georgie Wood – R, 0, 0, X, 0 = 0
Redcar Bears = 33
1. Paul Starke (G) – 3, 2, 3, 1 = 9
2. David Wallinger (G) – FX, 0, R = 0
3. Charles Wright R/R
4. Jonas B. Andersen – 1′, 1, 2, 2 = 6+1
5. Josh Auty (G) – 2, 2, 2, 0 = 6
6. Simon Lambert (G) – 1′, 2, 1′, 1, 1′ = 6+3
7. James Sarjeant (G) – 2, 1′, 3, 0 = 6+1
With that, the Bears season is now over. We would like to thank all the riders who have represented us this season, all the staff who have gave their time and all the fans for their support this season. See you all again in 2018!