Compton tore ligaments in his shoulder while riding in Sweden in August, just before the Premier Trophy Final, which they consequently lost to King's Lynn Stars.

He recovered in time to compete in the Premier League Riders' Championship in September, but fell heavily while in the tournament in his fourth heat.

He soon returned to action but was unable to prevent his team from losing the play-off final to King's Lynn and again becoming runners up in the Premier League.

At the end of the 2008 season, Compton announced his retirement from the sport to pursue other business matters, stating that he had lost his passion for speedway.

[6][7] A subsequent change of heart saw him return to the Premier League, moving to the Workington Comets after six consecutive seasons with Sheffield Tigers.