SCHROECK PRAISE AFTER TOUGH EXIT

OXFORD manager Peter Schroeck was magnanimous in defeat as the Cheetahs’ Cab Direct Championship hopes were dashed at Glasgow.

The Cowley side battled for top spot throughout the season but were denied a Grand Final showdown with Poole after scoring 38 points at Ashfield on Tuesday, falling just short of their target for the aggregate point to win play-off Group B.

Schroeck said: “It’s a tough result to take and as you’d expect the boys are devastated. But when the dust settles, we can proud of the team’s achievements this season in what is only our second year back.

“We knew Glasgow wouldn’t go down without a fight, and so it proved. They got better as the night went on and we wish them every success in the Final.

“I know how desperate the boys were to get back on home shale on Sunday, but it wasn’t to be and as a club we’ll pick ourselves up from this before starting planning for 2024. A big thank you to riders, everyone at the club behind the scenes who commit themselves to our operation and, of course, the supporters.

“They’ve been first class this season and sit at the heart of our success story. We couldn’t do what we do without them, and we’re forever thankful.”