GeneralMelchett Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 (edited) As a cynic I clearly remember Havelock calling for the youngsters to be given a chance in the recent British GP, yet I notice he failed to champion their cause for the World Cup Having said that I don't envy Middlo's position. IMO in a world cup event he only has three established names to pick the fith spot from. I would go for either Screen, Havelock or Louis as they have the experience, just look at Lindback, Sweden are in the final but in 10 rides he has only finished 5 and was lucky to stay in his third ride tonight. If current form were the criteria he should pick Louis who is actually averaging 10.22 on current form (last 6) however i agree that Havelock is probably just just about the right choice BUT HE MUST ABANDON the inside line, otherwise racers will just steam by him. The sad thing is Middlo's reputationwith many will be on the line regarding this. If we win everyone will say "oh well bowled sir you played it well by putting in Havelock" but if we lose or don't come in the top 2 then i suspect they'll be saying "you should have gone with Screen, burn him etc etc" Regardless I'm looking forward to it! C'mom Team GB or should i say England like Screeny did Edited August 5, 2004 by General Melchitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 To me if a change were needed and Screen really did say he did not fancy it and I don't know why because if the track is the same as tonight it would suit Screen better than Havy. Havy's last few meetings for team GB have been poor so if it were me I would have gone for Louis with his experience and form of late could have done the job no problem as he is flying at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 I wonder if Screeny should have believed in himself more and ridden in the final. Perhaps he thinks his bikes wouldn't be fast enough, I dunno. Havvy was in great form earlier on in the season especially around Boro so let's hope he reproduces that. Good luck to them all, a win for the english boys would be a huge boost. This group of riders have given us so much entertainment over the years and a WTC win would top it all off for them and us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 Is it just me or are people covering their árses by doubting Havvys' ability in this SWC so that if and that is a big IF we lose they can then say "well if so and so had rode maybe........." Come on stop doubting get behind the boys COME ON YOU BRITS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissie Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 think you hit it on the head shazzy....I didnt give the brits a cat in hells chance on monday and I give em the same odds tonite.....having said that we rode brilliantly so we could be in with a chance but....I dont think so myself.....lol everything will be against them...from the ref to the track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 (edited) Krissie you have just done my head right in! I read tonight and thought "she's lost it" then looked at the time The reason I'm on here so late is because Tabbys' hubby has set up broadband and a pc in my bedroom, these people are the best, although #2 son has been a pain (being an understatement ) they have made my stay really enjoyable. I've met up with some fantastic people since I've been here. I would recommend Poole to everyone. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Many thanks Tabby and Hubby for looking after and spoiling us totally, showing us around, taking us to Monkey World and everything else you've done, you truly are fantastic people. xxxxxxxxx Edited August 7, 2004 by shazzybird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 Krissie you have just done my head right in! I read tonight and thought "she's lost it" then looked at the time The reason I'm on here so late is because Tabbys' hubby has set up broadband and a pc in my bedroom, these people are the best, although #2 son has been a pain (being an understatement ) they have made my stay really enjoyable. I've met up with some fantastic people since I've been here. I would recommend Poole to everyone. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Many thanks Tabby and Hubby for looking after and spoiling us totally, showing us around, taking us to Monkey World and everything else you've done, you truly are fantastic people. xxxxxxxxx So let's get this right Shazz - you are fonder of Tabby than certain other forum members, is that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 (edited) I tried really hard to word it so that nobody was offended by the posting but having said that Tabby and Hubby have as I've already said been fantastic hosts since Wednesday, if anyone else would like to contend for the "Title" I am willing to travel and stay for a week or two at there abodes. I feel sure though that Tabby will advise no kids I too would be grateful if that is part of the contract Edited August 7, 2004 by shazzybird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 I'm sure no-one has taken offence Shazz, but as you mentioned it, how do you fancy a couple of weeks in sunny Kent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 taking us to Monkey World did Tabby have to pay to get you out too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 Watch it Honey, riding on thin ice there Having said that we did try and get them to keep the kids but even the Monkeys had seen enough of them Kev hmmmmmmmmm fortnight in sunny Kent nahhhhhhhh I'm staying in here in Poole oh and sending the kids home by train a.s.a.p. (it will be an adventure for them they've never been on one!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 Kev hmmmmmmmmm fortnight in sunny Kent nahhhhhhhh I'm staying in here in Poole oh and sending the kids home by train a.s.a.p. (it will be an adventure for them they've never been on one!) Well make sure they know to get off at Dover - wouldn't want them missing it and getting off four or five stations too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.