Rob B Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Well done Josh, can't wait to see you in the Blue and Gold of Sheffield. Quite a few years yet, isn't he only 13 still? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Quite a few years yet, isn't he only 13 still? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Which is part of the problem, Morten Risager was riding against the World best (well, some of them) in Denmark at the age of 15 as well as in the Swedish version of the Premier League. Surely it's time for the rules to be changed for a rider to be allowed to ride in the CL at 14 provided they prove they're good enough to a panel of people on the BSPA. Being Under 15 Champion in a competition against riders who are already riding in the Conference League proves he IS good enough. Come on, this lad need serious competition or he'll stagnate by the time he gets into the CL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhaines Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 No chance Shawn. That would mean helping out a British rider... It would never happen. Think of the poor Aussie who would be put out of a team place in the CL Seriously though. Well done to Josh, and definatly allow him to ride in the CL. He is clearly good enough, and if we want a Risager we have to get our riders riding competitivly often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jamie Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 i'll second that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darren45.wanadoo.co.uk@fs Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 Yesterday at Belle Vue was the first time i had the pleasure of seeing young Josh ride, all be it i had read a lot of good stuff about the kid from he's junior grass exploits etc, but i was blown away he's an immense talent and i'd put my morgage on him having a big future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 Anybody who has seen the boy the flesh, say the same thingit tends to be people who have only heard the hype, you really need to see the boy ride, to understand what a talent that he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedwayboy Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 Josh is a great little rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steady-as-ya-go Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Yeah i agree he has a great talent! keep it up hun! I told Josh about al the nice things on here about him he was chuffed! Well done josh! Ya great! luv ya Jl x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comets_rule Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 yeah the kid has great potential, iv seen him a few times round derwent park he is awesome, one day he wont just be under 15s british champion he will be world champion, keep it up mate you have great talent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vog Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 I saw the guy at Scunthorpe...he was flying! This guy has a LOT of potential! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunny Stag Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 I saw the guy at Scunthorpe...he was flying! This guy has a LOT of potential! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Josh has certainly taken to our racetrack and at the opening individual his demonstration four laps were only better by Carl Wilkinson in the meeting. On Sunday his best second-half winning time (Ididn't hear what his other two were) was only bettered by Paul Cooper (three times). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 This is what I have been saying all along, you have to see him riding in flesh to appreciate how good he really is. Have to say that he does not get the press that he should, come the guy is a British Champ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunny Stag Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 In fairness to the rest of the talented young riders around I'd like to say that at the U-15 trials there were other really good riders. Admittedly starts were being done with a flag but a couple of riders headed Joshua and he didn't always manage to find a way past. Joshua is a fabulous talent and I believe there is even an opportunity open for someone to be his main sponsor. However, it's not fair for British speedway to pin all our hopes on him. There are other young riders who will also make it to the Elite League and there are a lot of factors involved, only one of which is talent, in deciding which riders make it to the very top of the sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway Angel Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Well said Scunny Stag! I mean Josh is an excellent rider and he is a nice lad and everything but don't forget he may not be the only person that has a talent at this sport.I see him ride every Thursday at Sheffield in the second halves and he really does improve every time, but what about the riders that don't put themselves out there that much they still have a talent too. For example as alot of people will know i ride at Sheffield Training Track and i also rode on the opening meeting at Scunny in the Sheffield girls team, and to be honest none of us thought we did well on that day but on different tracks we do better. Like Josh is good on alot of tracks but there is always one track that every rider doesnt like cos they are not 100% on it. Ive seen alot of the people ridin at Sheffield Training Track and there are alot of talents there like this one lad (im not going to mention names) but he got on the 500cc not even 2 months ago and he is absolutely flying round that track. And there is a little lad on the 125cc at the training track and you can tell he has talent. So watch out everyone there is alot of young talent on its way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 Well said Scunny Stag!I mean Josh is an excellent rider and he is a nice lad and everything but don't forget he may not be the only person that has a talent at this sport.I see him ride every Thursday at Sheffield in the second halves and he really does improve every time, but what about the riders that don't put themselves out there that much they still have a talent too. For example as alot of people will know i ride at Sheffield Training Track and i also rode on the opening meeting at Scunny in the Sheffield girls team, and to be honest none of us thought we did well on that day but on different tracks we do better. Like Josh is good on alot of tracks but there is always one track that every rider doesnt like cos they are not 100% on it. Ive seen alot of the people ridin at Sheffield Training Track and there are alot of talents there like this one lad (im not going to mention names) but he got on the 500cc not even 2 months ago and he is absolutely flying round that track. And there is a little lad on the 125cc at the training track and you can tell he has talent. So watch out everyone there is alot of young talent on its way. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have to agree with you there Angel, have been down most Saturday's with Spin Junior, there are talented riders, at the training track, and for me you and girls are really talented, and I don't think any of you let yourselves down Scunthorpe, I think you really did well. I urge anybody to go down to Sheffield training track to see these youngsters, they all really love there speedway, but first and foremost they have fun, and all watch out for each other.l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wizzard Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 been down to the sheffield training track and seen this little lad (don't know his name),he could not even touch the floor when sat on the bike (a 500cc) BUT he screwed it on full throttle round the corners..wow was that an impressive style or what.must have been all of 10 years old (or so) with red leathers on,anybody know who he is??? josh watch out !!! the future of the tigers looks rosy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Yes he is impressive, but is quite a crop of youngsters down there who are all developing nicel, this is including the girls, like you say the future does look rosey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matousek Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 (edited) Girls, are sure it wasnt the away riders that turn up there , look at peterbrough they had all them riders coming through yet look what happened they sometimes dont do a lot, i mean david is about best and look at him he's an average second string really Edited April 11, 2005 by Matousek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Nothing like a bit of encouragement, Matousek, I think you need to get down there on Saturday, and talk to these kids. They are a great bunch kids who all look out for each other and encourage each other, there are no primma donnas with this lot, not to mention that they are really talented, okay some might fall by the wayside but if we can get one or two that graduate up and ride for the team then it has been a success for Sheffield Speedway, and when it happens mate I will be looking for you, because you are going to appologies to these youngsters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matousek Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Yeah there will be some thats ok, joshua auty is good rider and i think he will do well, same with morten risager, antonio lindback, rory schlein etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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