SHEFFIELD Tigers bounced back to winning ways with a thrilling 54-39 success over Berwick at Owlerton on Thursday.

The result handed Eric Boocock's men the maximum three Premier League points on offer - but it was at a cost after Australian Hugh Skidmore crashed in the opening race.

Skidmore was taken to hospital with a suspected neck injury although he had full movement and the treatment was precautionary.

Skipper Paul Cooper top scored with 14+2 as he was forced to take extra rides at reserve to comensate for the loss of Skidmore.

But it was a solid all-round Sheffield performance against a determined Berwick side who included former Owlerton favourite Lee Complin, back from a serious arm injury.

Said Cooper: "We're all hoping Hugh will be OK. It was pleasing for us to get a win like that and on a personal note I was pleased with my display."

SHEFFIELD: Paul Cooper 14+2, Josh Auty 13+2, Richard Hall , Richard Hall 10, Ricky Ashworth 10, Josef Franc 4, Arlo Bugeja 3+1, Hugh Skidmore 0.

BERWICK: Adrian Rymel 15, Casper Wortmann 7, Michal Makovsky 6+1, Paul Clews 4, Jade Mudgway 3, Lee Complin 3, Anders Andersen 1.