Brian Hamilton Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 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. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazaar3 Posted May 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 TBF regarding my first post, I hadn't actually thought of Olly Allen but I think he should be involved, even if its helping Eddy with his set-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hamilton Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 I really feel that Lewis Bridger woukld be worth a try at reserve. Joe Screen is just not up to it these days and David Howe has been out of form for a few seasons now. I realsie that Lewis is still extremely young, but hey, he is a real tryer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 James Grieves Ross Brady David McAllan Derek Sneddon Andrew Tully (res) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Where's lawson?? i think at coventry Nicholls, Harris and Allen are must's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 TBF regarding my first post, I hadn't actually thought of Olly Allen but I think he should be involved, even if its helping Eddy with his set-up. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Interesting idea. If Olly shows Ed which end of the bike to aim at the corner then maybe, just maybe... I really feel that Lewis Bridger woukld be worth a try at reserve. Joe Screen is just not up to it these days and David Howe has been out of form for a few seasons now. I realsie that Lewis is still extremely young, but hey, he is a real tryer! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> David H is in great form, and scored paid 9 from 4 at Brandon less than two weeks ago. Lewis can't match that. I'd like to think that Middlo will make sure that he and James (in particular) are involved in some way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Anyway the post was aimed more at certain Peas fans who think Allen should be in the team. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So you've seen Olly Allens name and jumped to conclusions! Has anyone at all suggested Olly rides in the team? I'll give you a clue, the answers now yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Mc Cracken Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 One thing is certain Its going to be another emotional rollercoaster ride for us supporters ! Whoever is chosen to wear the Bulldog Jacket there is always going to be that outside chance we can win it !!! So C'mon Team GB !!! I would Love It If we beat em ! Love it ! First though can one of you please finish on the rostrum at Cardiff or am I writing to Jim'll fix it !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazaar3 Posted May 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 So you've seen Olly Allens name and jumped to conclusions! Has anyone at all suggested Olly rides in the team? I'll give you a clue, the answers now yes <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Didn't think you would disagree with my Swist theory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 (edited) Didn't think you would disagree with my Swist theory. Of course not! Didn't the Poles use Greg Walasek at Poole a few years ago? What about when they used Jacek Krzyzaniak at Wroclaw in 2001? Sean Wilson at Sheffield? Edited May 17, 2007 by SCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazaar3 Posted May 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Of course not! Didn't the Poles use Greg Walasek at Poole a few years ago? What about when they used Jacek Krzyzaniak at Wroclaw in 2001? Sean Wilson at Sheffield? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Walasek was riding in the GP on and off back then anyway. As for Krzyzaniak and Wilson, to be fair both teams lacked depth at that time unlike now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollyanna Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Not really, but impressed with the effort of trying to convince me. In reponse, I would say Ed's form is currently shooting up and Howe's is slightly faltering and I think scores would be different now on current form and I am sure Ed would score similar, so I would say on averages, they are roughly the same. Olly Allen IMO is not good enough. I'd rather have Norris. Kennett also has the advantage of youth on his side over Howe. We should give more chances of our up and coming riders and I agree that riders like Bridger/Wright should be included in squad set-up. The best way to resolve this IMO for the selection process would be, take the form of riders amd not just in the EL but abroad. See who does what in the British Final(stupidly of course, it not being held at a neutral venue but at Howe's home track ) and pick the best riders for the track and conditions on the day. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bridger, Woffinden and Auty...their time will surely come. But I would use them this year in the Under 21 WTC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzman Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Bridger, Woffinden and Auty...their time will surely come. But I would use them this year in the Under 21 WTC. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think me and Bazaar mean travelling with the squad etc....give them the experience basically. What Sven should of done with Walcott, not select him in the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazaar3 Posted June 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 After this British Final result, I think this now changes the complexion of the line-up. I argued before that Kennett should get the 5th team place ahead of Howe and Allen and behind Harris, Nicholls, Stead and Richardson. Well now I am thinking maybe we should drop Richardson because he is too up and down and give the youngsters more of a chance since they competed so well at the British Final, so my line up at Coventry would now be; Harris Nicholls Kennett Howe Allen Reserves Stead Bridger King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Why not take the top Brits from the British final, ok not everyones favourites are there but they all went out guns blazing to win it last night. You never know til you try something new, who knows they might surprise us all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Sounds a good call to me Shaz, give them their chance eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 After this British Final result, I think this now changes the complexion of the line-up. I argued before that Kennett should get the 5th team place ahead of Howe and Allen and behind Harris, Nicholls, Stead and Richardson. Well now I am thinking maybe we should drop Richardson because he is too up and down and give the youngsters more of a chance since they competed so well at the British Final, so my line up at Coventry would now be; Harris Nicholls Kennett Howe Allen Reserves Stead Bridger King <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree build for the future and a team that will be together a few years time to blood the younger riders on the international stage worked for Harris last year I would put Allen in at Coventry and Stead in the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 After this British Final result, I think this now changes the complexion of the line-up. I argued before that Kennett should get the 5th team place ahead of Howe and Allen and behind Harris, Nicholls, Stead and Richardson. Well now I am thinking maybe we should drop Richardson because he is too up and down and give the youngsters more of a chance since they competed so well at the British Final, so my line up at Coventry would now be; Harris Nicholls Kennett Howe Allen Reserves Stead Bridger King <{POST_SNAPBACK}> After thw GB Final and seeing Steady at Coventry last week, I'd agree! Though I would put Richardson as the reserve as he is a risk, he'll either be good or bad, if hes in reserve and things are looking bleak, then he's worth the risk. King has never done anything at Coventry, ever! and other than the Gb final is not really riding that well this season, unlike Kennett. It'll be fun anyway! For the first time ever Middlo has too many rider he can pick from and has good reason to pick from too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Sounds a good call to me Shaz, give them their chance eh? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yep the way I see it they can't do any worse than we've done in the past can they, if we don't stand a cat in hells chance with the injuries etc the normal TEAM GB squad are carrying why not prime a team up for the future now. (bias now Mark is out, let's bring in my other favs for me to cheer on ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Team should be picked already by Middlo. As I said the debate wouldn't be over Ed getting in the team, but others being put under pressure because of his and Howes form. Afraid Stead will be the one to drop out again and there can't be any arguments over it. Poor this season and just a one line rider. Really is going nowhere at the mo in his career. Maybe its his move to BV, but looks a rider void of any ability to step up from what he is now. Would have to stick with Rico purely for his WC record as he has been our best rider in the WC for the last couple of years and is still getting big scores round the Abbey. The other youngsters aren't quite ready for that sort of step up yet. King hasn't progressed this season and has dropped back to reserve and Bridger not ready. There inclusion shouldn't be based on a half decent meeting at the British Final. Should be: Harris Nicholls Kennett Howe Rico Stead/Allen at reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzman Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Should be: Harris Nicholls Kennett Howe Rico Stead/Allen at reserve. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Agreed....I think the majority of people are getting carried away with one meeting. Let's remember the opposition, the guys who ride will be riding the top of the top. I'd put Stead still in but Kennett at reserve simply becaus if Stead goes off the boil in comes Kennett. Or Allen in reserve because of the track. I am sure, never had this dilemma before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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