{"id":2073,"date":"2024-03-21T12:26:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T12:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/speedwayhub.com\/?p=2073"},"modified":"2024-03-21T12:26:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T12:26:00","slug":"spires-gearing-up-for-tough-tigers-test-oxford-spires-v-sheffield-tigers-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/speedwayhub.com\/spires-gearing-up-for-tough-tigers-test-oxford-spires-v-sheffield-tigers-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Spires gearing up for tough Tigers test!  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But with a clear forecast and mild daytime temperatures, he hopes last week\u2019s extensive practice session can play into his side\u2019s hands as they look to go back to back.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cSheffield are a really strong team on paper \u2013 there\u2019s no denying that,\u201d<\/em> said Schroeck. <em>\u201cBut equally we have firepower and fight in our corner too \u2013 that was evident during last week\u2019s meeting against Birmingham.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe track held up really well and the team on the ground did an incredible job to get that fixture on. But we know the surface behaved completely differently to the previous day\u2019s practice session which acted as a leveller in a way.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe fought hard for every point and there was a great spirit in the camp. I want to see the same on Thursday night against a team proven at this level.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cEqually, the support on the terraces was outstanding against Birmingham and really fired the boys up when it counted. They all feel a part of this club already, and that will count for so much as the season develops.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;We\u2019re expecting another tough challenge, but one we can definitely pass.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Tickets for Oxford Spires\u2019 Premiership fixture against Sheffield on Thursday, March 21, are on sale and available to purchase by <a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordspeedway.club\/tickets\/\">clicking here.<\/a> Tapes-up is at 7.30pm and ALL U16s go free.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oxford Spires:<\/strong> Maciej Janowski, Charles Wright, Nicolai Klindt, Chris Harris, Rohan Tungate, Lewis Kerr, Ashton Boughen.<br \/>\n<strong>Sheffield Tigers:<\/strong> Jack Holder, Kyle Howarth, Chris Holder, Josh Pickering, Tai Woffinden, Jason Edwards, Dan Gilkes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Words and Feature Image by Oxford Speedway<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oxford Spires resume their ROWE Motor Oil Premiership campaign on home shale on Thursday night when defending champions Sheffield Tigers visit OX4. 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