shazzybird Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 (edited) OK then folks here's the line up :- Edward Kennett. Lee Richardson. Dean Barker. Simon Stead. Oliver Allen. Joe Screen. David Norris. David Howe. Chris Harris. Garry Stead. Scott Nicholls. Andy Smith. Ricky Ashworth. Leigh Lanham. Paul Hurry. Chris Neath. How do they get the line up, am really surprised no Mark Loram in this one. Edited May 18, 2006 by shazzybird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 (edited) Yes! Who does decide the riders that are seeded to the final? and there is the question of no Chris Louis also! Or Havvy! I'm sorry but how can this be classed as a National Championship? As big a joke as the ELRC! Edited May 11, 2006 by Tabby3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Well from an Ippo fan point of view....that's another meeting to not bother going to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robyn1972 Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 What was it - names out of a hat?! shall be finding a better use for my time AND money that day then. Firstly they make fools of themselves over the situation with Moggo requesting not to be included in qualifiers, telling him he HAS to ride, and when he refused, refusing to let him ride at Stoke on the same night instead (once again the fans, including myself that night, are the ones to suffer) and now they appear to have completely ignored any kind of logical selection process for the meeting. If Chris, mark and Havvy were not going to be seeded through, then they should have been given the chance to qualify. End of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.N.T. Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 I agree that Loram should be in there, but I believe Havvy and Louis didnt want to enter and I thought it was the same for Loram, but have heard different elsewhere. Out of the line up that is left, Steady and Nicholls will surely be favourites and isnt it strange they meet in heat 20 ? Dont agree with the semi--final - finals in these meeting, should be the straight 20 heats. Also believe one place should have been given to the British Unfer 21 Champion, Ben Wilson. Just for fun, if these were the odds, who would you put a £10 on ? 4/1 = Edward Kennett. 7/4 - Lee Richardson. 6/1 = Dean Barker. 6/4 = Simon Stead. 10/1 = Oliver Allen. 5/2 = Joe Screen. 7/2 = David Norris. 5/1 = David Howe. 4/1 = Chris Harris. 10/1 = Garry Stead. Ev - Scott Nicholls. 6/1 = Andy Smith. 12/1 = Ricky Ashworth. 8/1 = Leigh Lanham. 8/1 = Paul Hurry. 8/1 = Chris Neath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 gotta agree under 21 champ should be there to, but some strange picks there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted May 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Just for fun, if these were the odds, who would you put a £10 on ?7/4 - Lee Richardson. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Is that the odds for sicknote to turn up or to finish the meeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb the Snail Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Just for fun, if these were the odds, who would you put a £10 on ? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If those were the odds, you'd be a fool to back anyone! Simon Stead must have a great chance on his own patch, but I wouldn't take less than 4-1 about him in a 16 runner race! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Blimey, what's the overround on those odds??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb the Snail Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Blimey, what's the overround on those odds??!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I believe that our friend is betting to 324%... that even makes your GP odds looks generous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 think the line-up just about sums up how poor British speedway is if this is the British final Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S. Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 think the line-up just about sums up how poor British speedway is if this is the British final Dont know if anyone agrees, but I get the impression that whenever our top English boys move up a level, their bikes just dont seem to be as quick as the Aussies or Scandinavians. EG. When Nicki P moved from PL to EL, to GP level he suddenly seemed to have super fast equipment. Similar story with Lindback, but then again didnt he get some of T-Rick's castoffs? I think many of our boys obviously have the talent, but dont quite seem to be able to keep on a par with the foreigners at the very top. Dont know if this is a sponsorship/money problem or what? But very fast equipment is essential, especially when you consider Olsen mainly prefers to prepare super slick tracks for the GPs. Oh well, we will just have to wait a few more years for Bridger - but even he admitted on Sky the other night that he "can't gate". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 I agree that Loram should be in there, but I believe Havvy and Louis didnt want to enter and I thought it was the same for Loram, but have heard different elsewhere. Out of the line up that is left, Steady and Nicholls will surely be favourites and isnt it strange they meet in heat 20 ? Dont agree with the semi--final - finals in these meeting, should be the straight 20 heats. Also believe one place should have been given to the British Unfer 21 Champion, Ben Wilson. Just for fun, if these were the odds, who would you put a £10 on ? 4/1 = Edward Kennett. 7/4 - Lee Richardson. 6/1 = Dean Barker. 6/4 = Simon Stead. 10/1 = Oliver Allen. 5/2 = Joe Screen. 7/2 = David Norris. 5/1 = David Howe. 4/1 = Chris Harris. 10/1 = Garry Stead. Ev - Scott Nicholls. 6/1 = Andy Smith. 12/1 = Ricky Ashworth. 8/1 = Leigh Lanham. 8/1 = Paul Hurry. 8/1 = Chris Neath. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Im not even going to start to work out what overround you would be betting to. My advice mate, don't give up the day job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Just for fun, if these were the odds, who would you put a £10 on ? 4/1 = Edward Kennett. 7/4 - Lee Richardson. 6/1 = Dean Barker. 6/4 = Simon Stead. 10/1 = Oliver Allen. 5/2 = Joe Screen. 7/2 = David Norris. 5/1 = David Howe. 4/1 = Chris Harris. 10/1 = Garry Stead. Ev - Scott Nicholls. 6/1 = Andy Smith. 12/1 = Ricky Ashworth. 8/1 = Leigh Lanham. 8/1 = Paul Hurry. 8/1 = Chris Neath. £4 each on Stead & Screen. £1 each on Smith & Lanham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 If those were the odds, you'd be a fool to back anyone!Simon Stead must have a great chance on his own patch, but I wouldn't take less than 4-1 about him in a 16 runner race! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Im with you my friend. But pricewise i would want half the field say 7's or 8's to get me interested. But yes, he has an obvious chance on his own patch. He's riding well enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 I'd only put money on Stead and Nicholls, if it was a choice of one or the other, then Stead. Can't see anyone else winning it. How many riders have to pull out before Carl Wilkinson gets to ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanisnumber1 Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Wilko is 1st reserve, Andre Compton 2nd reserve!! Why is Loram not riding, wot a stupid decision unless he decided not to ride!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple B's Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Wilko is 1st reserve, Andre Compton 2nd reserve!! Why is Loram not riding, wot a stupid decision unless he decided not to ride!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Im sure Ive seen some where, cant remember weather it was on here or else where. But im sure Mark has decided not to take Part this season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 (edited) Wilko is 1st reserve, Andre Compton 2nd reserve!! Why is Loram not riding, wot a stupid decision unless he decided not to ride!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Im sure Ive seen some where, cant remember weather it was on here or else where. But im sure Mark has decided not to take Part this season? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There are rumours that certain riders were invited and declined, I can tell you now that Mark was not one of them! Since this thread was started I have found the names of the persons on the Management Committee, I assume they are the decision makers in all this but would appreciate someone confirm this to me! I know that there will be an article in this weeks Speedway Star about this, and I know that this is still a load of crock! I am sure this will open up a whole new can of worms! Edited May 14, 2006 by Tabby3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted May 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Im sure Ive seen some where, cant remember weather it was on here or else where. But im sure Mark has decided not to take Part this season? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The above by all accounts is certainly not correct information (sorry Triple B's just used your posting not blaming you) maybe one of the selection committee would like to enlighten the fans why 1. such a poor line up? and 2. where the bloody hell is Mark on that list? If he's not there maybe we could have him back at Cardiff as a Wildcard just for old times sakes. (please) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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