Great home track return for Kyle!!

RICKY Ashworth romped to a 17-point haul as Sheffield kept alive their hopes of a top two Premier League finish with a 60-35 win over Rye House at Owlerton on Thursday. The maximum three-points - two for the win on the night and one for winning on aggregate - keeps alive Sheffield's hopes of a favourable pick in the quarter-finals of the play-offs.As the scoreline suggests, Pirtek Tigers were dominant from the start and never looked like slipping up - despite the absence of skipper Andre Compton with a shoulder injury. Stand-in skipper Ashworth set the tone with a win in the joint fastest time of the season so far in the opening race as he partnered Ben Wilson for a maximum 5-1. For the record, Ashworth clocked 60 seconds exactly. A succession of Tigers race wins put the result beyond doubt in the early stages - but Rye House still tried to put up some resistance late on with Edward Kennett and Steve Boxall claiming maximum points from tactical rides. It was Ashworth and Ben Wilson who had the last word with a 5-1 in heat 15 to hit the 60-point barrier - and they now travel to Newport on Sunday in a confident mood. SHEFFIELD: Ricky Ashworth 17+1, Ben Wkilson 13+3, Kyle Legault 11+2, Emiliano Sanchez 10+2, Paul Cooper 5+2, Benji Compton 4+1. RYE HOUSE: Steve Boxall 10, Edward Kennett 9, Tommy Allen 5+1, Ben Powell 4+1, Lee Smethills 3, Chris Neath 3 Adam Roynon 1+1.
KYLE TO BE WELCOMED HOME. Kyle Legault will be given a celebration reception by Sheffield fans on Thursday night as he returns to Owlerton for the Premier League clash with Rye House (7.45pm). Legault won the Canadian national title on Monday - a result which assures him of a work permit for next year.The Pirtek Tigers will be without skipper Andre Comnpton who hopes to return next week after shoulder ligament damage - and they will share his programmed rides amongst the rest of the team.Sheffield need to win by more than 13-points to claim the aggregate bonus point and keep alive their hopes of a top two finish going into the all-important play-offs. Legault said of his title win: "The rider field was strong and I had some good competition to ride against. Many American riders went to the event and were very good to ride with!"I gave all I could and took the chequered flag to win my home Canadian Championship! It was a great feeling and I'm now looking forward to getting back for the Tigers."TIGERS: Ricky Ashworth, Ben Wilson, Emiliano Sanchez, Kyle Legault, Andre Compton R/R, Paul Cooper, Benji Compton. RYE HOUSE: Edward Kennett, Lee Smethills, Steve Boxall, Tommy Allen, Chris Neath, Adam Roynon, Ben Powell.