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You know what they say about a man with big feet..........................................big shoes!!

Not everyone will assume he's having a hissy, only those who want to believe that to be the case.

Brownie points from who? People who just cant resist having a poke? Wow, what a missed opportunity! If he had been there I reckon there would have been postings that he should have stayed away and let Bomber do his job, or saying that he has nothing to offer as he cant win a race himself. He cannot win either way. Who knows why he wasn't there. Maybe after having such a poor season and getting dropped from the World Cup team he was/is feeling pretty bloody miserable and maybe being at the World Cup was too painfull. He may have instead stayed at home, well away from anything to do with Speedway. He may have used the opportunity for a holiday with the family. What a selfish man he is if he did do any of these things though; he should know by now that he should only be making decisions based on getting brownie points from those who have stuck the boot in, silly man. Doesn't he realise all these people know him personally and know the reason behind every decision he makes. He might have been asked to stay away. He might have chosen to stay away. He might be sulking. He might be hurting. At the end of the day, none of us know.

Credit where it's due Buster, you produced one hell of a race track tonight, let's hope notes were taken.

What a suprise! Another thread hi-jacked to have a go at Scott. Nobody, including you or me, knows the reasons for Scott not being there, so lets not assume anything.

I would just like to come on here and say that I've just eaten the biggest slice of humble pie and enjoyed every minute of it!! I was one of those who thought Danny King should not have been riding tonight. Danny, I apologise and thanks for the pie! I was expecting Bomber to be our most consistant rider, with Tai and Eddie being the next best two. I thought Danny and Lewis would be the strugglers, I couldn't have been more wrong. Hats off to the lads, they were always going to be looking to secure 3rd but they got in there and mixed it. Big decisions to be made for the race off now. I automatically assumed Danny would be making way for Rico but I reckon the lad has won himself a place in the team for thursday; Eddie may be a bit worried though. What a fantastic meeting it was tonight, some brilliant, brave, hard core racing on a proper racing track. Lets hope for the same in Poland, it would be criminal to serve up a crappy slick track after tonights spectacle, we can only hope. Well done and credit to Rob Lyon, I doubted his selection thinking that our youngsters were going to be well beaten. I hold my hands up and say I was wrong.

Just don't go grasping a beehive or you really will be in trouble!

I agree with you Snyper. I mentioned on another thread last night that I think a sub should be allowed to take the place of an injured or underperforming rider, just as happens in any other team sport I can think of. No one can complain if its the same for everyone. Good to see you back by the way, now behave yourself!

Uh-oh! Round two, I'm staying well out of this!

Good point Spook, when you look at it that way it makes the success of Aussie riders stand out even more.

It is Saturday night Frigbo!

I thought that it was Darcey Ward who broke his ankle last night. Has it happened to Watt aswell?

I see that Davey Watt has stepped in for Schlein. Still leaves the Aussies looking strong throughout, could go all the way this time. Blimey they will be hard to live with then wouldn't they!? The Ashes and the World Cup, BFD will be in his element!

Don't get me wrong Henry, I'm haven't formed my opinion on the basis of what happened tonight. I do remember the Danes moaning about the Poles replacing an under performing rider. Again though, in most other team sports, you can replace an under performing member of the team with a substitute. I don't see why Speedway has to be different, it would be the same for everyone. It would surely be much better than seeing races with only three riders.

It's probably been said already but I think it's crazy that there isn't a sixth member of the squad to come in for an injured rider. All other team sports have substitutes to bring in if a member of the team is hurt. It's just another thing that makes Speedway look a bit amateurish as a spectacle in my opinion.

Whoever was at fault, I just hope Nicki makes a quick recovery. What a performance by Russia! Didn't see that coming to be honest, let's hope our lads are inspired. Maybe they cheated and had oversized engines!

I dont think that people are necessarily 'not getting it', I just think that not everyone agrees with RL's strategy. They are entitled to do so. I will say that I wish the lads all the best and hope for a good entertaining, safe World Cup.

Oh he is good enough, just not young enough apparently.

Whether its right or wrong, we all know that Brits will be given wildcards for commercial reasons. I think Bomber will get one and out of Tai and Eddie, I'd go for Tai.

I don't think Emil deliberately tries to fence or hurt anyone, but he does need to learn from this incident with Hans. I think the kid is a revelation and is great to watch as he is so desperate to win. On many occasions now though, I have been watching and wincing as he has come perilously close to wiping other riders or himself out. I think the kind of incident that happened with Hans was waiting to happen. Lets hope he does take it on board because in all honesty, Hans was lucky to get away without a serious injury or worse; the next rider might not be as fortunate. Hopefully experience will help him. I dont want the lad to stop racing for every point but at the same time riders need to be able to trust each other.

Fair enough KK, I'm fully behind everyone having an opinion. Can't say I agree with it all mind. Nothing wrong with the move at Cardiff in my opinion, Emil was the one that overeacted but thats been done to death now. Nicki and Hans do their fair share of moaning too so that must mean they are arrogant. Dont see what influence Bomber should have on anyones opinion. No he's not Britains No.1, thats obvious, but 5 time British Champion says he must have been at one time. I dont remember him moaning too much. I remember during one of the World cups when he got the hump with Hans but then he had a right to and I remember last season with Dryml, but then I thought that was justified too. I dont doubt that he has moaned on other occasions but then a fair preportion of the riders I've ever seen have moaned unjustifiably at some time, thats all part of speedway. Clearly you just dont like the guy but then thats you're prerogative.

You're entitled to your opinion KK but can you actually clarify why he is arrogant or give any quotes that suggests he's arrogant? When has he said or hinted that he is better than he is? I'm not trying to be funny, I'm just confused that if he is, as you say, arrogant beyond belief, why is it not obvious to everyone? Why is he a waste of space? A bit uncalled for I think.

I see where you are coming from spook and I have to say I'm impressed with your knowledge of averages! I hold my hands up and say that I worded it badly earlier by saying they have reached a level. I was not referring to Lewis' average, which as you point out he has improved dramatically. The point I was trying to make was that on the World stage, e.g. GP qualifiers, he is left wanting. As you say and as I hinted, the Elite is a weak league in comparison. I know he is already a heat leader, again I worded it badly, as I meant consistantly through his career. Dont get me wrong, I think the lad is a good rider. Scotty and Bomber are good riders and are consistant heat leaders in England but are not World beaters. Thats the most I believe Lewis will be. I do hope I'm wrong though, honest! I know its probably unfair to mention Emil as well because the fella is a bit special. Its just that there are other young riders, like Lindback, Lindgren and Holder as well as Emil who do look like World beaters and thats the kind of standard I was thinking of. I want the GB boys to do well and really hope they do. P.S How old is Lewis again?

Sorry if I disagree with you spook but I do stand by it. I know Lewis has improved but he still isnt consistant. He has the talent but not always the temperament. Emil is only 19 yet he is challanging for the world title. I dont presume to be mystic meg or the like but I just feel that although the likes of Lewis will have decent careers and may well be heat leaders in this country, I cant see them threatening the top riders, Danny even less so. That may be negative or pessamistic but in my opinion, which I'm entitled to, thats how I see it. I truly hope I'm wrong and I'll gladly come on here, offer a grovelling apology and admit that I'm a negative, miserable sod!

I understand RL has chosen riders for thier potential, but I question how much more potential some of them have. Danny and Lewis have been around for a while now, they're not new kids on the block and I think they have just about reached thier level. If they do improve, how significant is it going to be. Both of them struggled badly in the GP qualifiers, with Danny finishing with less points than James Wright. If either of those two were in the GP series, would they do better than Scott, Rico or Bomber? Not in my opinion. Even Eddie,who has gradually improved has reached a level and although its hard to judge from two GP apearances, he didnt come up to standard. I know Scott is having a bad season but in previous GP seasons, he has hovered around the 8/9 position consistantly. Although thats not brilliant, I believe its more consistant than any of the upcoming riders (Tai apart) would manage.