The Tigers' BBL membership thus lapsed, but the fans obtained permission from the League to enter a new team in their place, and successful negotiations with the Spectrum Arena in Guildford, where the Pirates franchise started, led to the birth of the brand new Guildford Heat.
The Tigers' BBL membership ended, but the fans were granted permission by the League to start a new team. Negotiations with the Spectrum Arena in Guildford, which was previously home to the Pirates franchise, led to the creation of the brand new Guildford Heat.