bazaar3 Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 I have a feeling this topic may go on for a while. Personally I have a lot of belief that the England (or the UK ) can once again reach the final with some of the form certain riders are showing this year. I have a lot of respect for Middlo who has boosted us onto the rostrum in the last couple of years with weaker squads then most and he will have another tough decision to make this year with his picking. So...who would you choose? On current form, I would personally pick: Nicholls Harris Stead Kennett Richardson With Howe, Screen and Norris on standby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hannibal Thomas Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 i would choose howe over stead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 James Grieves Ross Brady David McAllan Derek Sneddon Andrew Tully (res) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the know Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 olli allen at coventry for the first round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazaar3 Posted May 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 James Grieves Ross Brady David McAllan Derek Sneddon Andrew Tully (res) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Like cricket, your just going to have to accept the Scottish are not good enough at this sport to compete. Looks worse then the Latvian team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 I wouldn't name Ed in the starting 5 (although he's having a cracking season ) as it's at Brandon. David H has a better record than him at Brandon. Joe has a good career record at Brandon, although he was crap earlier this season for BV, so he would be my first reserve. It gets tricky after that. On paper you would probably have the likes of Ed and David N next in the queue, but Olly is another option. His form is good now, and he's another home rider that knows and (seemingly) likes the track. Olly can gate as well, which is not vital at Brandon but it always helps if you can get out of the gate. David N doesn't have a good record at Brandon, and is a self-confessed non-gater. So... Scott Chris Lee Simon David H Screen Olly/Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Like cricket, your just going to have to accept the Scottish are not good enough at this sport to compete. Looks worse then the Latvian team. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know . Kevin Little retiring was a blow , but for that we'd be up there challenging . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazaar3 Posted May 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 I wouldn't name Ed in the starting 5 (although he's having a cracking season ) as it's at Brandon. David H has a better record than him at Brandon. Joe has a good career record at Brandon, although he was crap earlier this season for BV, so he would be my first reserve. It gets tricky after that. On paper you would probably have the likes of Ed and David N next in the queue, but Olly is another option. His form is good now, and he's another home rider that knows and (seemingly) likes the track. Olly can gate as well, which is not vital at Brandon but it always helps if you can get out of the gate. David N doesn't have a good record at Brandon, and is a self-confessed non-gater. So... Scott Chris Lee Simon David H Screen Olly/Ed <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thank god your not Middlo. Matching an 8 point rider with a 4 point rider is bordering on the insane level. Each to their own I suppose. Let the rest of the argueing commence.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 I know . Kevin Little retiring was a blow , but for that we'd be up there challenging . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Class. Thank god your not Middlo. Matching an 8 point rider with a 4 point rider is bordering on the insane level. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have you seen Ed at Brandon? He's certainly not an 8 point rider, or anywhere near it. If the 1st round was at Poole then he'd be in...no doubt. It's not, so take off your rose-tinted etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Turner Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Scott Chris Lee Simon David H Screen Olly/Ed <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Strangely, I agree entirely Not a fan of the competition...not sure I'll be taking my usual spot at Brandon either...but I AM sure that at this moment in time, that should be the line-up for Coventry. It's actually pretty obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart road Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 (edited) I have a feeling this topic may go on for a while. Personally I have a lot of belief that the England (or the UK ) can once again reach the final with some of the form certain riders are showing this year. I have a lot of respect for Middlo who has boosted us onto the rostrum in the last couple of years with weaker squads then most and he will have another tough decision to make this year with his picking. So...who would you choose? On current form, I would personally pick: Nicholls Harris Stead Kennett Richardson With Howe, Screen and Norris on standby. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> would have to agree,at the moment, thats about as good as it gets Edited May 10, 2007 by stuart road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 i would choose howe over stead. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> LOl you're having a laugh I wouldn't name Ed in the starting 5 (although he's having a cracking season ) as it's at Brandon. David H has a better record than him at Brandon. Joe has a good career record at Brandon, although he was crap earlier this season for BV, so he would be my first reserve. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't think Screen will be used but just to point out when Belle Vue were there earlier the season he made a big cockup trying two engines he had bought from Mark Loram setup for Poland, and it was slick that night. I think it will be : Nicholls Harris Stead Richardson Kennett or Howe May just be enough to get through Coventry but won't do anything in Poland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazaar3 Posted May 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Class. Have you seen Ed at Brandon? He's certainly not an 8 point rider, or anywhere near it. If the 1st round was at Poole then he'd be in...no doubt. It's not, so take off your rose-tinted etc <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Brandon and Wimborne Rd are similar tracks as had been proven that we ride well round there like they ride well down here. Kennett is flying at the moment and showed he would be much better suited than Howe as he proved last night with a maximum and Howe couldn't beat Swist. Also has Howe ridden at Coventry this season? So please take off your Midlands tinted specs off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawnbroker Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Bridger Howe Richardson Nicholls kennett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 If we're going on current form then the five highest British riders are :- Nicholls 9.89 Harris 9.55 Howe 8.86 Stead 8.29 Richardson 7.79 With Kennett 7.53 and Norris 7.25 just behind . But when you look at what's likely to be our side it just shows how far we are behind the Danes , Aussies , Swedes and Poles . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hannibal Thomas Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 british speedway is just going through a slump, our time will come once some ambitious brits come to brough and george english whips them into shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzman Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Nicholls, Harris, Rico, Stead, Kennett/Howe Difficult choice the last 'un both started impressly but even more impressive as been Kennett's Polish form which suggests he's on the 'pace'. I'd get Bridger, Auty and Woffinden all involved in the set-up. Invite them to Coventry and take them to Poland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Thank god your not Middlo.Yeah, cos then he'd not have a bloody clue!! As it is, he does! Matching an 8 point rider with a 4 point rider is bordering on the insane level.I take it you mean Olly Allen the 6 point rider? (if Ed is 8, Olly is 6), there's 2 points between them but at Coventry, if Olly and Ed had a match race, I'd put my money on Olly! If we're going on current form then the five highest British riders are :- Nicholls 9.89 Harris 9.55 Howe 8.86 Stead 8.29 Richardson 7.79 With Kennett 7.53 and Norris 7.25 just behind . But when you look at what's likely to be our side it just shows how far we are behind the Danes , Aussies , Swedes and Poles . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Swap Stead and Howe and you probably have the order of how good they are at Brandon too. I'd go with Nicholls, Harris, Stead, Richardson, Howe then wait until nearer the time to decide from Ed, Floppy and Olly for the reserve position. Eds never done anything at Brandon, so has to be flying (if the meeting was tomorrow, he'd be in), Floppy is pretty average and needs to be doing ok and Olly can stake a claim if he is riding well. In Poland, it's the top 6 in the averages, from the little I have picked up looking at Polish results I'd actually put Ed in the 1-5 and put David Howe in reserve. FOr that reason alone, Ed may get the reserve berth at Coventry and may even get a ride or two depending on the result. Another thing, I'd hope Middlo and the boys will romp to an early lead at Coventry then settle down and take second, so having to go to the race off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric i Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Nicholls Harris Stead Richardson Screen with Howe and Norris on stand by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazaar3 Posted May 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Yeah, cos then he'd not have a bloody clue!! As it is, he does! I take it you mean Olly Allen the 6 point rider? (if Ed is 8, Olly is 6), there's 2 points between them but at Coventry, if Olly and Ed had a match race, I'd put my money on Olly! Swap Stead and Howe and you probably have the order of how good they are at Brandon too. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You talk absolute rubbish on this matter. It's more like what hasn't Middlo done. I have corrected you before about his great motivational skills and tactics to get the best out of weaker riders. Poole's form has proven it along with previous acheivements by the Brits. Ha...Allen wouldn't have a chance at this moment. Eddie last night finished passed Crump and Bjarne and finished half a straight ahead of them and they were half a straigh ahead of the Wolves riders. Kennett's abroad form is also much better than Howe's or Allen's and he is a rider on high confidence. TBH it would be a travesty and would take only a bonehead to leave him out. His form around this kind of track should ease him ahead of even Stead and Richardson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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