montana Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 In today's Speedway Star it says that Kennett is seeded into the GP Qualifier - although he only finished 7th behind Smith and Lanham. I can see Middleditch's reasoning re: Andy Smith but what about Lanham. He's ridden his socks off this year and deserves the chance to qualify. It seems that rules are being bent(once again) to suit Kennett - as they were last year when the rules were bent to get him into the British Final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritPete Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Lanham in a GP qualifier? You cannot be serious, unless of course the meeting was being held at Arena! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 I couldn't beleive it when I read that today, if Andy Smith wants to go to Slovakia or Hungary to do a qualifer then he should be allowed! It's ridiculous that Middleditch has decided on Richardson and Kennett instead. Whats the point of having qualifying from the Championship of Great Britian, might at well just do seedings instead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollyanna Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 ( I couldn't beleive it when I read that today, if Andy Smith wants to go to Slovakia or Hungary to do a qualifer then he should be allowed! It's ridiculous that Middleditch has decided on Richardson and Kennett instead. Whats the point of having qualifying from the Championship of Great Britian, might at well just do seedings instead! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ) I quite agree with your post. I couldn't believe it when I read it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibbly Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartfordHammer Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Lanham in a GP qualifier? You cannot be serious, unless of course the meeting was being held at Arena! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> True but fact is, Lanham finished ahead of Kennett. I really don't see all the fuss about Eddie Kennett, when he starts showing why there's hype surrounding him, I'll understand, but until then, he really isn't ready for this. Good luck to him and all, but think Smith and Lanham should have been choices ahead of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 I really don't see all the fuss about Eddie Kennett, when he starts showing why there's hype surrounding him, I'll understand, but until then, he really isn't ready for this. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Especially when a certain Mr Danny King has been doing so much better than him but is largely ignored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt webb Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Very harsh, especially on Smith after reading last weeks Speedway Star where he said he wanted the chance to get back in the GPs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Especially when a certain Mr Danny King has been doing so much better than him but is largely ignored <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What has Danny King got to do with the GP qualifiers pick? The kid couldn't even qualify for the British final so he can't be that good. He is of no relevance in this debate. Usual sulking from Ippo fans. Talking rubbish as well. Ed is at no.2 and King is at reserve for the second year in a row(or is it third now?), which is a massive difference. Oh and and Ed has a higher average in the PL. Agree completely with Middlo's decision to choose the next in line. What would be the point in sending a 40 year old wobbler and Lanham, who can only ride Arena to represent us? Richardson on form can qualify and it will give a youngster like Ed good experience for future years. Well done Middlo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sir Lunchalot Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 What would be the point in sending a 40 year old wobbler. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Whats the point of making the Championship of GB a qualifier, just let Middlo pick who ever he wants but be prepared for the "playing favourite" argument. Ask Hans Andersen what he thinks of "playing favourite" political games. Doesn't say a lot if a much hyped rising star predicted to be a future player on the world stage can't beat a 40 year old wobbler and has to rely on charity does it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 If that's Middlo's approach, he's no better than the back-room BSI GP selectors. A qualifier should be fair, equal and open to all, or risk being the subject of ridicule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Saint Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 I can think of a few riders young and old, who deserve the chance at least as much as Edward Kennet and in a few cases more so. It is unfair on both Lanham and Smith. In the case of Smith, it seems that "ageism" is alive and well in speedway. As for Lanham, he rides for an unfashionable team. What does surprise me though, is that people are crying foul. Any one who imagines that speedway is being run fairly and professionally needs to see a good doctor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Brown Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 And yet we all bemoan the fact that the Championship of GB has become a meaningless meeting. Now it appears that the GB Team Manager has more power over what happens than the qualifying system. Absolutely farcical !! I know its going back 20 years but the British Final was the highlight of the season for me, a superb meeting that determined WC qualifiers with a top class field. What a shame that the system has been ruined by what is now becoming a circus. Its bad enough that the likes of Protasiewicz get yet another wild card in 2006 but at least that was constraining the bizarre picking system to the GP series itself. Now we have qualification for qualifying rounds being decided by a National Team Manager, reversing decisions on what is decidedon the track. I personally don't care whether Andy Smith is 20, 40 or 60, he went to the meeting, put his all into it and finished in a position in the running order which put him in the top 4 of people wanting to qualify. Richardson had a poor meeting and gets a favour by his mate!!! Has it all gone mad ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Saint Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Has it all gone mad ???? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> In one word, Chris - YES!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST GATER Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 My response isAndy Smith should have his chance are they frightened that he may ge back into the GP's if so good luck to him.HIS AGE SHOULD NOT BE AN ISSUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekker Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 (edited) it will give a youngster like Ed good experience for future years.LOL Chris, nice wind up, Kennett is already being passed by younger and better riders who actually have real talent and who aint been spoon fed top bikes cos of who they are. Edited June 30, 2006 by Dekker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff. Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Although it seems obvious that if a top 4 rider did not want to continue then the fifth in line should take his place, then sixth and so on, was that ever laid down in the rules? I personnally doubt that any criteria was laid down to cover such an eventuality even though the scenario was likely to occur. Truth is though that being the best of the rest doesnt actually make Andy a qualifier and if he were to be put through it would be just another form of selection, albeit a more easily justifiable one than the team manager picking his mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 What a great story it would have been if Andy Smith had, once again, qualified for the GPs. I was looking forwad to seeing if he could do it. Poor old Smudger must think that the entire British world is designed to stitch him up. If he was next in line then he should go through. A chance to give the British Final credibility has been missed here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 What has Danny King got to do with the GP qualifiers pick? The kid couldn't even qualify for the British final so he can't be that good. He is of no relevance in this debate. Usual sulking from Ippo fans. Talking rubbish as well. Ed is at no.2 and King is at reserve for the second year in a row(or is it third now?), which is a massive difference. Oh and and Ed has a higher average in the PL. Agree completely with Middlo's decision to choose the next in line. What would be the point in sending a 40 year old wobbler and Lanham, who can only ride Arena to represent us? Richardson on form can qualify and it will give a youngster like Ed good experience for future years. Well done Middlo. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was speaking generally.....and I tend not to sulk but to look at performances as a whole. Danny has out performed Ed on the U21 stage this season......Danny is doing extremely well in an EL position (ok maybe at no6 in the team but was our top scorer last night and if he continues in the same vein, it won't be long before he moves into the team proper). All I was saying is it would be nice if some of the hype thrown at Kennett was put Danny's way.....especially on his U21 performance this season. Oh and I think you will find that although I have an Ipswich avatar, that I am more of a general speedway fan, I only go to Ippo because it is the closest track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom House Kid Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 For what? Take away the speedway silver spoon he has had from the start and strip off all the hype and look at what Kennett has actually achieved, whats left? A fair to average rider with a modicum of talent.... if Kennett was half as good as Bridger he would have been a top PL performer 2 years ago. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Agree! Kennett has done nothing to impress me I'm afraid! Also I think Middlo is not the man for the GB job! If we are on a youth policy for the future, prove it and bring the youngsters into the world cup team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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