Blazeaway Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 My reason is the exact same as Hazzmans above. Davids a good rider on good form, I cant see him getting to the GP level though, can you Lea, seriouslly? Bridger on the other hand isnt if he makes it to the GP level, its when. Same goes for Kennett. Stead will get Wildcard as hes young and a Number one for his respective team We have to look after the young riders with potential and give them the best chance possible to succeed or British speedway as we know it, will die out <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Only if he wins the British Final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzman Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Only if he wins the British Final. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Or best placed non-GP rider.....but I doubt it, there's been no 'official' word on the suggestion. Say if Barker had a superb night and came 3rd behind Nicholls and Harris, would BSPA and Middlo give Barker the wild card? I doubt it, I think the wild card should be rewarded on a rider's half-a-season form. It's only fair to a season's form because you could have the situation of a rider having bike probelms or gaining unfair advantage riding on his home track. It's between Kennett and Stead - there is pro's and con's between the pair of them. My cynical view says Kennett however simply down to his relationship with Middlo (and Stead's on that point). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Or best placed non-GP rider.....but I doubt it, there's been no 'official' word on the suggestion. Say if Barker had a superb night and came 3rd behind Nicholls and Harris, would BSPA and Middlo give Barker the wild card? I doubt it, I think the wild card should be rewarded on a rider's half-a-season form. It's only fair to a season's form because you could have the situation of a rider having bike probelms or gaining unfair advantage riding on his home track. It's between Kennett and Stead - there is pro's and con's between the pair of them. My cynical view says Kennett however simply down to his relationship with Middlo (and Stead's on that point). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It was in the Speedy Star at the start of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Why does it have to be an English rider? What about Australians? It is not fair that they can't get a wildcard just because they don't have a GP. I was thinking about Rory Schlein. Alot of fans would support him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paulco Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Why does it have to be an English rider? What about Australians? It is not fair that they can't get a wildcard just because they don't have a GP. I was thinking about Rory Schlein. Alot of fans would support him. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> <cough , choke , splutter > aye that'll be right - no way am i going cheering for an ex-monarch . Seriously though we keep harping on about the lack of British talent coming through so really we have no option but to give Stead or Kennet the nod . Although , like Stead was last year , whoever it is will be out of their depth . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_D Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 I would like to see (through grinded teeth) Kennett get it on merit this year, he is riding very well, with reserves of Bridger and Woffinden. However Stead will probably get it (he has had a difficult year being BV No1)with reserves of Kennett and Bridger. The surprise choice maybe Richardson due to sponsor input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngy105 Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 <cough , choke , splutter > aye that'll be right - no way am i going cheering for an ex-monarch . Seriously though we keep harping on about the lack of British talent coming through so really we have no option but to give Stead or Kennet the nod . Although , like Stead was last year , whoever it is will be out of their depth . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's a bit harsh isn't it. I don't think Steady was out of his depth last year. He got the rough end of the stick a few times going into the first bend but was never off the pace compared to PePe who was embarassing at Cardiff last year. I think the wildcard should go to whoever has the highest average out of the non GP riding Brits (that'll be 99.9% of them) whether it be Simon Stead, Eddie Kennett, Lewis Bridger, David Norris, James Wright, Will Lawson or whoever. It should be awarded on merit not on future potential...as we all know not all riders reach their potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 That's a bit harsh isn't it. I don't think Steady was out of his depth last year. He got the rough end of the stick a few times going into the first bend but was never off the pace compared to PePe who was embarassing at Cardiff last year. I think the wildcard should go to whoever has the highest average out of the non GP riding Brits (that'll be 99.9% of them) whether it be Simon Stead, Eddie Kennett, Lewis Bridger, David Norris, James Wright, Will Lawson or whoever. It should be awarded on merit not on future potential...as we all know not all riders reach their potential. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok maybe you're right - out of his depth was a tad hard . But it's probably Simon's riding style that wasn't suited to the temporary Cardiff track . Don't get me wrong i think Simon is a terrific rider , but maybe the nod should go to somebody else this year as i don't think Simon can do himself justice on that track . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Massive question marks remain over Stead as he looked out of his depth at Cardiff and in the world cup last season. He has become a one line rider probably due to riding at BV for a couple of years. Not sure if they can keep the promise of the wildcard to the highest placed non GP rider at the British Final as its not fair as someone who has done well in the first half of the season and probably deserves a shot(Howe, Kennett, Stead) could have a fall or bike problems and a rider like Dean Barker, Rico, Norris, Screen etc who don't need or deserve a wildcard could get the place. Middlo if he is given the option will give it to Stead in all probability as he will probably feels he owes him after dropping him for last seasons SWC final. Personally don't feel Stead will ever get to the upper reaches of the GP's so may as well give it to Ed for the experience and as reward for his good form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted May 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Why does it have to be an English rider? What about Australians? It is not fair that they can't get a wildcard just because they don't have a GP. I was thinking about Rory Schlein. Alot of fans would support him. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You have got to be joking, right? An Aussie gating tart in place of a yong up and coming Brit? Never in a million years. You think Schlein would be more popular than Kennet or Stead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one of clubs Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 It is good for British Speedway to see Ed is progressing well at the moment.From an entertainment point of view and in view of the fact that Simon is currently on an higher average,then Simon should get the nod.Simon may add a bit of spice to what was a dull meeting(yes i was there) last year.Having said all that i would not be suprised if Ed did get the verdict,given the Middleditch connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 (edited) <cough , choke , splutter > aye that'll be right - no way am i going cheering for an ex-monarch . Seriously though we keep harping on about the lack of British talent coming through so really we have no option but to give Stead or Kennet the nod . Although , like Stead was last year , whoever it is will be out of their depth . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I forgot about Rory being ex Edinburgh but he's a Falkirk fan so he's OK with me. You have got to be joking, right? An Aussie gating tart in place of a yong up and coming Brit? Never in a million years. You think Schlein would be more popular than Kennet or Stead? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A Poole fan would say that. Where's the Fairies when I need them to back me up. I am quite confident that Rory would attract more fans than Kennett or Stead. Edited May 15, 2007 by Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzman Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 I forgot about Rory being ex Edinburgh but he's a Falkirk fan so he's OK with me. A Poole fan would say that. Where's the Fairies when I need them to back me up. I am quite confident that Rory would attract more fans than Kennett or Stead. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Where's the rest of Britain to say that would want Schlein over a Brit?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzman Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 It was in the Speedy Star at the start of the season. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It was......from CVS (who happens to be holding the event and as Howe at his club) suggesting it gave some 'intention' to the British Final. No BSPA official has mentioned or referred to the suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Where's the rest of Britain to say that would want Schlein over a Brit?!? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We can have William Lawson or Andrew Tully as the Brit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Witch Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 I forgot about Rory being ex Edinburgh but he's a Falkirk fan so he's OK with me. A Poole fan would say that. Where's the Fairies when I need them to back me up. I am quite confident that Rory would attract more fans than Kennett or Stead. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not sure about that! We'll probably be sitting with a bunch of Coventry fans. Not sure if I'm up to the excitement of 3 of their riders in it! Stead, Stead, Stead!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Bee Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 A Poole fan would say that. Where's the Fairies when I need them to back me up. I am quite confident that Rory would attract more fans than Kennett or Stead. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not just a Poole fan. You MUST be on a wind-up Joanne. Steady is a class act, he's bloody exciting and he's got a cult following. More so then Rory I'd bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted May 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 I forgot about Rory being ex Edinburgh but he's a Falkirk fan so he's OK with me. A Poole fan would say that. Where's the Fairies when I need them to back me up. I am quite confident that Rory would attract more fans than Kennett or Stead. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Who would support Sclein at Cardiff? A few Cov fans and thats it. Who would support Stead or Kennett? 95% of the people there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Not just a Poole fan. You MUST be on a wind-up Joanne. Steady is a class act, he's bloody exciting and he's got a cult following. More so then Rory I'd bargain. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Joanne does make a valid point though. We have the British GP which traditionally provides a British wild card, the Swedes, Poles and Danes etc have the same, but there is currently no platform for young Aussies, Yanks, Kiwis etc to get their chance to shine. Maybe the Scandinavian and European GP's should be used for this as Sweden and Poland respectively, do have their 'other' GP's in which Lindgren, Ulamek et all are included? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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