stevebrum Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Is it true that the highest place finisher apart from Nicholls or Harris will be given the wild card place for Cardiff? I've been told that Kennett has already got it with Stead and Bridger reserves! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> its DEFINETLY highest place non GP Brit gets it. Your sources were wrong Howie for Cardiff - how does that sound Orion?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 On his behalf - How about Rico steve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 I just think he wildcard should go to a rider on his way up not down. Havvy, Screen, Richardson etc should not get the place. We need riders making their way to a proper GP berth tasting the atmosphere of Cardiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Just for clarification, my last post was to stevebrum on behalf of Orion as I'm pretty sure that would have been his response. We need riders making their way to a proper GP berth tasting the atmosphere of Cardiff. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree with that. I'd like to see Simon get it. He's, hopefully, the next in line to have a crack at the GP's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Has to be a good decision. I can't remember the last time I was actually looking forward to watching a British Final! It would be nice to see a youngster like Stead or Kennett getting it, but if they get beaten then fair enough. A little bit of qualification for the GP - no matter how small - goes a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Someone should tell that to Tai. he has an English father, and Aussie mother, bt was born in the UK. He should be a Brit but wants to be an Aussie. Thats worse than being an Aussie. Its downright appalling. He would make money money with sponsorship etc if he was a Brit, so hasn't thought it through. Probably too young to realise the benefits of being a Brit over an Aussie. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Tai's parent are both english <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So he had British parents, was born in Britain, but is half Aussie? Shurly shome mishtake. Anyway, if Tai was born in the UK to an English father and Aussie mother then he is probably proud of both nationalities. It's not his fault he has to choose one. If he wants to be Australian rather than British then it's up to him. It might have nothing to do with speedway issues. He might just love the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superguest Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 So he had British parents, was born in Britain, but is half Aussie? Shurly shome mishtake. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He has lived in Oz since he was 3 years old, and does have an Australian accent. But he IS actually british, and will be representing GB in the World Under 21's, he as you say just loves Australia, no harm in that is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 its DEFINETLY highest place non GP Brit gets it. Your sources were wrong Howie for Cardiff - how does that sound Orion?? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sounds good steve and he does the buissness on monday then he shall go to the ball And lets face it he should do it with ease on his home track ,be a shock if he can't push home his massive advantage he has on the other riders . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Witch Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 (edited) Has to be a good decision. I can't remember the last time I was actually looking forward to watching a British Final! Same here! I'd have no trouble cheering on David Howe or Simon Stead at Cardiff, so I'm going to go against my obvious choice to be British Champ (sorry Loobie) and go for one of these two young Brits. Edited May 29, 2007 by London Witch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzman Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 (edited) My answer is simple to the Woffinden situation. Ask him out-right at the start of next season, who does he want to ride for in 6 or 7 years time. If he wants to be a Brit, support him. If he wants to be a Aussie, tell him to get an Aussie license and claim their u-21 or championship spots. I dont want a situation of developing Tai for 5 or 6 years to be shafted when Australia are in need of a quality rider for a WTC in years to come. The Aussie Championship - Stead/Nicholls thing is a red herring. They were invitational places which were open to anyone. Various GP riders were offered the places too but rejected. Edited May 29, 2007 by Hazzman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 ...no harm in that is there? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Absolutely not. It's not him that's the problem. It's the powers-that-be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 On his behalf - How about Rico steve? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just for clarification, my last post was to stevebrum on behalf of Orion as I'm pretty sure that would have been his response. I <{POST_SNAPBACK}> oh you know me so well!!! Sounds good steve and he does the buissness on monday then he shall go to the ball And lets face it he should do it with ease on his home track ,be a shock if he can't push home his massive advantage he has on the other riders . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> True orion. It will be a HUGE task and it will be the same if the final was at Swindon - Richardson would be expected to walk it. Whoever is up to the task will get it and good luck to WHOEVER gets the Cardiff slot. Tho ill be in Howies camp you understand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 oh you know me so well!!! True orion. It will be a HUGE task and it will be the same if the final was at Swindon - Richardson would be expected to walk it. Whoever is up to the task will get it and good luck to WHOEVER gets the Cardiff slot. Tho ill be in Howies camp you understand! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well looks like a good camp to be in can't see howe dropping a point on his own track in the form he's in, he only has to turn up to get the wildcard . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superguest Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Well looks like a good camp to be in can't see howe dropping a point on his own track in the form he's in, he only has to turn up to get the wildcard . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Stop winding him up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanisnumber1 Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Daniel King replaces Norris leaving Andre even more unhappy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzman Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Daniel King replaces Norris leaving Andre even more unhappy!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Incredible.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Third Man Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Daniel King replaces Norris leaving Andre even more unhappy!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> any chance of the powers that be explaining this decision? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 I could understand if they were giving all the places to EL riders, but why Gary rather than Andre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanisnumber1 Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 I could understand if they were giving all the places to EL riders, but why Gary rather than Andre? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe its due to whose face fits!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerblues Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Daniel King replaces Norris <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I could understand if they were giving all the places to EL riders, but why Gary rather than Andre? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I thought about this one and I thought maybe it's because only a few seasons ago Gary was still a competitive EL rider (whereas I've been told Andre never really pulled up many trees in the EL?), and he has been World Champion. I know that those days are well behind him now and Andre is probably the better rider but that is honestly the only reason I can think of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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