22-05-2025
Spires boss wants to repay faith shown by fans
PETER Schroeck wants to repay the faith shown by the fans when Oxford Spires welcome Sheffield Tigers in the Premiership this evening.
Spires began May with a double victory over Birmingham Brummies, but then lost at home to Belle Vue Aces last week.
Peter Kildemand top-scored for Spires with 9+1, and has gained a new average. He will drop to reserve, while Craig Cook moves up to No 2, with Erik Riss at No 3 and Charles Wright at No 5.
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Spires team manager Schroeck said: 'One of the positives from last week was the form shown by Peter Kildemand, leading our scoring last week along with the ever-reliable Charles Wright.
'Peter will move to reserve against Sheffield, and just like Craig Cook, he has the experience to score well from No 6 and give us that extra strength at reserve.
'As for the meeting against Sheffield, we do need to make up for last week's defeat to Belle Vue.
'We're doing our best to stay positive and a win would lift the spirits of everyone in the Spires camp and also get us back on target to making sure we are winning at home.
'I thank our fans for their patience and continued support. There's a lot we can be proud about at our club, and our supporters are a big part of that. We'd love nothing more than to repay their faith with a victory over Sheffield.'
