Tigers @ Jets – BBL Championship preview

That’s what is hoped for the new era of the Cheshire franchise as Mersey Tigers visit the Northgate Arena; the first side to do so since the BBL took control over the franchise earlier this week.

It remains to be seen exactly who will take to court this Sunday for the home side, whose supporters have rallied around exceptionally in the past few days, but Chez Marks has committed to remaining with the side for the time being. It is expected a complete line-up will be in place ahead of the game.

It could therefore be somewhat of a blessing in disguise for Tigers, who with only a 20-point loss last Sunday away to Durham Wildcats, will no doubt be confident in being able to claim a first win of the season. The signs have looked promising over the past weeks, and with the rivalry between the two sides being almost at its peak on such ‘level’ terms, who knows what may happen.

Without doubt, it will be a game not to miss and tickets are currently still available online via www.bbl.org.uk

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