iris123 Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 Then when it gets to Poole it's a different story, the Poles are much better round Poole and I think that Gollob will get good back up from everyone, Hampel and Protasiewicz in particular. Greg Walasek has a definite liking for the Poole track and Kolodziej will come of age. They wont have any trouble going to the final and they might not win but they'll definitely be there or there abouts pushing for top spot. Protasiewicz isn`t riding due to a back injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shnikies Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 1 Sweden (When it comes to the final they will be too strong) 2 Denmark (Give them another year and they'll be the team to beat) 3 Australia (Apart from the top 3 I don't think the points will be that free-flowing, which will be their downfall) 4 GB (Slightly unpredictable. Still plenty of ifs and buts. They can do it for sure, I just have a feeling that it's not meant to be this time around) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OxfordSilverMachineTasha Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 (edited) Denmark will win, just look at top 10 in the latest GP in Copenhagen Well all the "danes" do is knock riders off their bikes! So no wonder their in the top 10. Nicki and Hans worst two people. Edited July 29, 2004 by OxfordSilverMachineTasha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozpirate Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 Whilst the heart says Australia, the head says Denmark. Nonetheless I think Shields might raise some eyebrows if he gets a few rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 Too right, BSI will make the most money out of the competition!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As to the winning team, heart hopes that England have a big say and I'm just gonna follow my heart and not consider the rest! lol COME ON TEAMGB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Simpson Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 Well all the "danes" do is knock riders off their bikes! So no wonder their in the top 10. Nicki and Hans worst two people. Come on you Danes Especially Hans and Nicki Anyway they ride hard but what about Bjarne Pedersen,Iversen and Bjerre what have they done?! So they are not 'dirty danes' just two, ride hard!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom House Kid Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 Hi Bart nice to catch up the other night! Up a bit late arn,t we! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Then when it gets to Poole it's a different story, the Poles are much better round Poole and I think that Gollob will get good back up from everyone, Hampel and Protasiewicz in particular. Greg Walasek has a definite liking for the Poole track and Kolodziej will come of age. They wont have any trouble going to the final and they might not win but they'll definitely be there or there abouts pushing for top spot. Protasiewicz isn`t riding due to a back injury Any idea who is replacing him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Wieslaw Jagus (sp?) is replaing Piotr Protasewiesz, the Pole had trouble getting a team together let along a squad as there is no money to be made from the SWC, so most of there better riders become "injured". So USA and now Poland will not fall for the BSI crap, how long until others follow suit? Loram also made a stand about the 5 man races, let hope other make a point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 For some unknown reason one of my kids has stuck pictures all over the walls in our house and looking at the photos they go in an order of Sweden. TEAM GB then Australia I'll be happy with that TEAM GB 2nd would like to see first but....... I reckon this kid is onto something No wheres my betting slip gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortcrust Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 COME ON TEAMGB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Come on the Danes You wouldn't consider making me a Danish T-Shirt by TJS productions would ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garf Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Denmark will win, just look at top 10 in the latest GP in Copenhagen Well all the "danes" do is knock riders off their bikes! So no wonder their in the top 10. Nicki and Hans worst two people. What a silly allegation. To allegate that the Danish riders are all riding dirty just because a few is riding on the edge, also called "hard riding" which is allowed by the book. Otherwise the ref. has to take action. Speedway is a tough game and a hard race. The spectators expects some kind of drama and entertainment when they go to the matches. They want something for the money. A drama can be defined as many things: The excellent gating of more than one rider going into the first bend and the battle through and out of the second bend. The excellent racing through more than one lap by the riders with lots of overtaking. The extaordinary ride by one rider making all the right lines and getting close to the track-record. The excellent riding by two riders from the same team, (teamriding) to save the 5-1 The "letting steam out" by the rider who was excluded unfairly either as the cause to another riders riding or being the victim. And all the other situations. I don't believe anyone deliberatly will go out in a meeting and, as you say, knock the opponents of the bikes. But during the race, a lot of steam is on the kettles and in many situations it is a matter of who is having the most "guts" and keeps the throttle on. They are all riding to the limit, and sometimes over the limit. I believe there is a big difference between "riding dirty" and "riding hard" What are you actually looking for in the matches ? The parades, the race or what or just the bikes ? I'm going for the race, the competion between 2 equal riders going for the 3 points, and the "show-of" by the riders. Or just the drama on the track, so to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Excellent post Garf and one I agree with completely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie B Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 1 Team GB 2 Sweden 3 Australia 4 Poland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Does anyone know the helmet colours each team will be wearing in each meeting please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Does anyone know the helmet colours each team will be wearing in each meeting please? Event 1 Team GB - Red Hungary - Blue Sweden - White Poland - Yellow Event 2 Italy - Red Czech Rep - Blue Denmark - White Austrailia - Yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Thanks SR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SammyR Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 If Johnston and Shields can chip in with a few points (unlike Lyons the last two years), Crump, Adams and Sullivan can win it for the Aussies again. Denmark and Sweden have both been highly motivated recently and are capable of doing the business. Team GB are an enigma; they've been dreadfully unlucky with injuries for the last two world cups, but must have a genuine chance this time. I'm sure they'll be the four finallists though. Poland fifth and the Czechs sixth, with Italy and Hungary totally outclassed. Shame that Russia with Darkin & Povazhny, Slovenia with Zagar & Ferjan, or Finland with Kylmakorpi & Laukannen can't be there to provide some meaningful competition. And a huge shame that we can't see Hancock, Hamill, etc. to represent the Yanks. I'm on my way down from Manchester on Monday to watch the racing - let's hope for a week of dry weather! I've booked my accommodation in youth hostels, thus qualifying for the title of the oldest youth hosteller in the world. Sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stars Fan Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Denmark Australia Team GB Sweden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritPete Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 (edited) Sweden to win, they look terrifyingly strong! Edited July 31, 2004 by BritPete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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