Middlo Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Just to thank all of you for your fantastic support at the final it was really goose bump material for the boys and I, we really did want to win that not just for us but for all of you. There is nothing else we could have done they rode their hearts out and that is all I can ask, everyone should be so proud. second place am I happy? not really, I came to win the World Cup and this was my best chance nobody remembers second places that old adage 'good loser' show me a good loser and I will show you a loser,we were not good losers we were devastated and in the cold light of day there was no more we could have done everyone rode theirs guts out and to lose it the way we did hurts me even more, dont want to comment to much, think i probably spouted off to some of the press after the meeting which perhaps I shouldnt have but that was the way I felt. Congrats to Sweden their name is on the trophy and ours isnt thats the facts.Thanks again for your support was much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactical Sub Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Middlo - Patriotism, Passion, Honesty, Courage and, above all, Integrity. Congratulations to you and all 6 GB riders for giving us the best week of international speedway in 15 years. Silver Medal ?.........you were all winners to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony159 Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Think you and all the boys should be really proud with all the effort everyone put in throughout the week . You all made me proud to be a Brit . Feel no one could have put in more effort . Thank you all for a great week of Speedway . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Well said Middlo. People only remember winners and we just didn't quite make it. There are loads of ifs buts and maybes but the reality is Sweden are the World Cup winners. A good effort from all the guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanzilla Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Can only echo Tac Sub.....Wonderful performance from everybody. I think everyone in the GB can be proud of the Magnificent 7... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Just to thank all of you for your fantastic support at the final it was really goose bump material for the boys and I, we really did want to win that not just for us but for all of you. There is nothing else we could have done they rode their hearts out and that is all I can ask, everyone should be so proud. second place am I happy? not really, I came to win the World Cup and this was my best chance nobody remembers second places that old adage 'good loser' show me a good loser and I will show you a loser,we were not good losers we were devastated and in the cold light of day there was no more we could have done everyone rode theirs guts out and to lose it the way we did hurts me even more, dont want to comment to much, think i probably spouted off to some of the press after the meeting which perhaps I shouldnt have but that was the way I felt. Congrats to Sweden their name is on the trophy and ours isnt thats the facts.Thanks again for your support was much appreciated. for all that you have stated there i think the whole of GB thinks the same. The lads and you done GB proud, wish i could have been there to soak up the athmosphere but it was a bit to far. i think we were as deverstated as you and when you gave that interview with sophie i had a tear in my eye. ( as did a few other of us fans i would have imagained). The lads gave there all and nothing more could have been done on their part it was just the luck of the draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DelBoyRodders- Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Superb effort from Middlo and the boys, when not many gave them a sniff. Nobody could have asked for more effort. You tried your best and that is all anyone could ever ask for. Also fair play to you for taking the time to post on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Nice to hear your thoughts Middlo and that you werent happy as no-one remembers who finished second winning is what matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirls Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 (edited) Middlo, congrats to you and all of the six riders, they put in a brilliant performance, in both their meetings ,they may have got the Silver instead of Gold, but to me and most of the british fans, they are the Winners,thanks for Two Great meetings lads,dont let it get you down you should hold your heads up for the performances that you all put in,as far as i am concerned you are all tops, and you WILL get it next year. Edited August 8, 2004 by la-la Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wightlink flyer Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 You can all hold your heads high. Great effort by all in the team, riders, mechanics and yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 (edited) Middlo - Patriotism, Passion, Honesty, Courage and, above all, Integrity. Congratulations to you and all 6 GB riders for giving us the best week of international speedway in 15 years. Silver Medal ?.........you were all winners to me. My sentiment's exactly!! Well Said! Edited August 8, 2004 by Shelby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest richtea78 Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 You say that no one remembers second place but I will remember last night for a long time. It was a great night and a great meeting. The whole team stepped up a gear and rode their hearts out and we have you to thank for motivating them. good luck for next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamoo Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 hold your heads up high and take it in .nothing to be ashamed of at all. the lads done there best and recieved silver on the night but to every speedway fan in the country they are all champions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt101 Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 well done middlo & the whole team. i was proud to be british last nite. fantastic effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledonwomble Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Nice to hear your thoughts Middlo and that you werent happy as no-one remembers who finished second winning is what matters. You cant win anything when others cheat. So we in affect we won Middlo, If it was F!, MotoGP, athletics or any sport the results would not stand. We were the best team on the night not the Swedes. Well done you and all the lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxer123 Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Wondered how long it would take for someone to start the sour grapes. no one cheated, the Swedes won because the scored the most points. Thanks for taking the trouble to post Mr Middleditch and congratulations to all those involved with the England team for a stirling effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Middlo, thanks for posting! I can't think of many International Team Managers who would communicate with the fans this way. If any! But, don't you even dare say that we won't remember this World Cup! I was at Arlington when Team GB went straight through to the final. I thought the atmosphere that night was electric! Then followed two other meetings, memorable for different reasons...... (we won't mention the Eastbourne black out here...... oopps!! I guess I just did!) But as for forgetting the Final! Well, I won't. Ever! The atmosphere was way above "being electric"! To be at Poole, and to be part of that event was just amazing! The Team rode like demons! I am not going to pick out individual performances, because there wasn't a weak link in the team of 6. Yes, I would have been ecstatic to have watched the celebrations with Team GB as No 1 on the podium! As would the rest of the GB supporters. But, jeez!! You guys did a great job! Not only for your country (which is GB not England!) but to speedway in general. I can't imagine how anyone could watch the final (whether by design or accident!!) and not want to watch more speedway!! Roll on the next World Cup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Thanks for taking time out to post on here Mid. We were all desparately disappointed for you and the team and us So near yet so far. Next year ............. looking forward to the competition already!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Mic Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 (edited) Neil, The fact that you were prepared to post here after what happened on Saturday speaks volumes for your character & you as a person. I take my hat off to you sir. You & your team deserved all the support you got & more. The name on the trophy may be Sweden, but no-one in the team GB set up could be faulted for their grit, determination, drive, ambition & desire. Many expected team GB to sink without trace in this competiton, but just a single point stopped you from becoming champions of the world. Silver was more than so many thought you & your team capable of & the whole team won a new army of fans last night. Your efforts deserved nothing less & when the boys were asked to stand up & be counted, yourself included, they did to a man. Take a bow, Neil Middleditch & the six riders who donned the team GB colours with such distinction this last week. You made me proud to say "I'm British." Winners all. Edited August 8, 2004 by Dave the Mic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mylor Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Stay with us Middlo.............. I said it last year and I'll say it again..................Your Country Needs You!! Excellent work. Surely even better times are ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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