SCB Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 (edited) So everyone who disagrees with the Coventry mob are numpties and have to shut up .<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Erm. I can introduce you to a few Coventry fans who don't think the sun shines from Scott's back side! Not all of Scotts fans are Coventry fans and not all Coventry fans are Scott fans. Who are the "mob"? Because if it's who I think it is (maybe I have a high opinion of myself and my group of friends at Brandon), I can assure you, Scott is not all that highly thought of amongst us, we support him but we certainly don't all love him. C'mon Sub, you know yourself I'm not Scotts biggest fan but even I have to admit he rode well tonight, he was the 4th best rider in the World today and surely meeting like that prove he is worthy of being in the GP series. I don't agree that this thread should be free of criticism of Scott, I'm sure he'd want the praise when he does well, so he should have the criticism when he is poor. As it is, lately he's been riding well is a a joy to watch and I'll admit that, however earlier in the season he was riding badly and was just infuriating to watch. Edited August 25, 2007 by SCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 (edited) C'mon Sub, you know yourself I'm not Scotts biggest fan but even I have to admit he rode well tonight, he was the 4th best rider in the World today and surely meeting like that prove he is worthy of being in the GP series. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A quick side bar - Travelling home the other night from some speedway meeting I was listening to the radio. They were talking to a young british tennis player. He was saying that one weekend he went home and friends and local people were talking to him and saying how fantastic it was that he had made it in the world of tennis and how proud they were of him. In the next breath one of them asked when he thought Tim Henman would finally make it! He was amazed by this statement - The irony - this young man was 4th in this country - and Tim at this point was 4th in the WORLD!! It shows we all have different expectations. PS - SCB, I dont think Paulco's mob is who you think it is (well I hope not any rate). But if Im wrong his footie predctions may mysteriously start changing!!! Edited August 25, 2007 by Sandie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungoid Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 God result for Scotty and consistant throughout the meeting, now keep the setup and don't change too much around as it seems to be working. Excellent result to be in the final, gate 4 and go for the dirt though was my pick. I just wonder if he is trying things in readiness for next year as Nicky did last year. Loose a few lbs and be right on it from the 1st GP. i would put a few £ on him for the $100000 winner teks all...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 They keep on and on about the big prize at the German GP, it's not so big as it sounds because 100 000 U.S. dollars = 49 872.8243 British pounds, why the hell didn't they round it up to £50000 and advertise it as that. Or it could be australian dollars ...... 100 000 Australian dollars = 40 950.576 British pounds ....... Or perhaps Hong Kong dollars .......... 100 000 Hong Kong dollars = 6 388.80854 British pounds ............... Or New Zealand dollars .............. 100 000 New Zealand dollars = 35 634.133 British pounds Or Singapore dollars ............. 100 000 Singapore dollars = 32 742.1575 British pounds Or even Taiwan dollars ........... 100 000 Taiwan dollars = 1 512.69263 British pounds So which one is it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 They keep on and on about the big prize at the German GP, it's not so big as it sounds because 100 000 U.S. dollars = 49 872.8243 British pounds, why the hell didn't they round it up to £50000 and advertise it as that. Or it could be australian dollars ...... 100 000 Australian dollars = 40 950.576 British pounds ....... Or perhaps Hong Kong dollars .......... 100 000 Hong Kong dollars = 6 388.80854 British pounds ............... Or New Zealand dollars .............. 100 000 New Zealand dollars = 35 634.133 British pounds Or Singapore dollars ............. 100 000 Singapore dollars = 32 742.1575 British pounds Or even Taiwan dollars ........... 100 000 Taiwan dollars = 1 512.69263 British pounds So which one is it??? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Trees The winnings for all GP's are in US Dollars, that is the way it has been for many years now! I have never fully understood why but accept that they have decided to make the pay structure this way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Oh Sub, do put a sock in it!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I rather think I won't. I didn't see it, but obviously a decent enough GP for the former British champion, but he still finished behind the great Tomasz Gollob. Congratulations to him on making the final, but it is just one meeting and he did finish stop last in the final, hardly anything to get that worked up about. And he's only just in the top eight at the minute, with the man all the experts around here said had no hope (Wieslaw Jagus) just a couple of points behind him. And Bydgoszcz and Krsko are Jagus type circuits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Great to see Scott in the final. Seems to be coming good now at the right time in the GP's. Hopefully he can carry that form on and secure a place for next years series. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Why's that? with the line up that was in the final Scott didn't have a cat in hells chance really didn't he in all honesty? Most of us get behind the Brits when they are racing and I'm no exception yes it was nice to see Scott in the final again but I wasn't surprised to see him at the back again. If he carries on the form he has at the moment yep he'll secure his placing in the GP series next year so he can get the same feedback he's had this season and last and the one before and the one before that as well. Am expecting a bit of flack here for my posting but it's just the way I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marron Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 (edited) Why's that? with the line up that was in the final Scott didn't have a cat in hells chance really didn't he in all honesty? Most of us get behind the Brits when they are racing and I'm no exception yes it was nice to see Scott in the final again but I wasn't surprised to see him at the back again. If he carries on the form he has at the moment yep he'll secure his placing in the GP series next year so he can get the same feedback he's had this season and last and the one before and the one before that as well. Am expecting a bit of flack here for my posting but it's just the way I see it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I said nice to see him in the final and afterall its better him getting there and coing last than not getting there before. Would be great to see him win a GP but i would rather see him secure his place next year first then win a GP. Edited August 26, 2007 by marron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Witch Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Why's that? with the line up that was in the final Scott didn't have a cat in hells chance really didn't he in all honesty? Most of us get behind the Brits when they are racing and I'm no exception yes it was nice to see Scott in the final again but I wasn't surprised to see him at the back again. I make you right there Shazz, he was a dead cert to finish last and lets face it if the semi had been another couple of feet he'd not have made it to the final at all. Its still good that hes actually reaching finals (even if hes getting no points for his efforts), when in the past he has seemed content with reaching the semis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 This is true, please don't get me wrong it's great like LW says to see him reaching the Finals now rather than setting his sights on reaching the semis. I'm really hoping he'll prove me wrong and I would like nothing more than to see Scott win a GP but I can't see it. One thing we are losing sight of here it's not just about winning the odd GP it's about becoming World Champion at the end of the day that's what the GP's are all about. Yes Mark did it without winning a round and how proud were we way back then in 2000 but ....... that was 7 years ago the lads were 7 years younger!!!! If Scott hasn't done it by now what chance has he got? Yes I know he's younger than Greg Hancock and he's still battling it out there but he's been there and done it already hasn't he? Sorry peeps just having one of those days when maybe I shouldn't have got up at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sancho Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Memo to up & coming Brits Dont bother it aint worth it if this is the stick your gonna get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 The winnings for all GP's are in US Dollars, that is the way it has been for many years now! I have never fully understood why but accept that they have decided to make the pay structure this way! Because it sounds more lucrative haha ................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjw ministerofport Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Maybe some comments are right but to my way of thinking Scott is actually getting better, so why can't he keep on improving? is it not possible that he is still learning? and am I the only one who can see that he is loosing his fluffy moments, when he usually defeats himself by trying to hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjw ministerofport Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Spot on Sancho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sancho Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 (edited) Thanks should of added unless you are 100% certain of being world champion Which by the way we have had 7 in 70 years Edited August 26, 2007 by sancho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 So in theory that's one every 10 years so another 3 and we'll be celebrating again It's not a case of slating Scott although it must seem that way, it has been mentioned on numerous occassions that Scott always in the past has aimed for the semi finals now he's making the finals he's pushed him self that bit harder since Bomber won in Cardiff which goes to prove we/he can do it he just needed that extra push. Most British fans get behind the British riders in the past Scott has made the semis which he aimed for now he's made the final and much to his and our disappointed has finished 4th (not last as he's got to the last 4) just a little bit more of a push and he'll make the podium and who knows one day he'll prove us ALL wrong and make the top yet (and without being rude) he's no spring chicken when it comes to his age so if he doesn't do it in the next 4 or 5 years will he ever do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 (edited) and am I the only one who can see that he is loosing his fluffy moments, when he usually defeats himself by trying to hard. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No. His league racing th erlast 6 weeks has seen him stop doing his felt defeating riding and over riding, then last night I commented to my dad he had got over it in the GP's, thne eh started to do silly things in the semi and then in the final was old Scott Nicholls who was over trying. I'm with Shazzy, I don't think he'll ever win a GP but that doesn't mean he should not be in the GP's! There's probably 12 or 13 riders in the GP sries at the moent who will never be World Champion, we don't clim they should not be in the series. So in theory that's one every 10 years so another 3 and we'll be celebrating again <{POST_SNAPBACK}> More or less, thats right. We've had a World Champion in every decade. 50's - Freddie Williams 60's - PC 70's - t'other PC 80's - Michael Lee 90's - Havvy 00' - Loram 10's - ?!?! Harris, Bridger, Auty, Woffinden, Me? Edited August 26, 2007 by SCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sancho Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 (edited) 50's - Freddie Williams 60's - PC 70's - t'other PC 80's - Michael Lee 90's - Havvy 00' - Loram 40's Tommy Price OK 1949 but still 40's Edited August 26, 2007 by sancho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Either way someone from every decade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Correct, forgot him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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