Midland Robin Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Now you may think that I am biased but how can this be? Mads Korneliussen has just been advised by Jan Staechmann that he has been overlooked as the wildcard for the Danish GP in favour of Kenneth Bjerre. Now apart from having a higher Elite League average, a bigger improvement this season and having beaten Bjerre in the first leg of the Danish Championship there is just one other thing that amazes me. How can a rider laid up with a broken leg even be considered for an event like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 (edited) Now you may think that I am biased but how can this be? Mads Korneliussen has just been advised by Jan Staechmann that he has been overlooked as the wildcard for the Danish GP in favour of Kenneth Bjerre. Now apart from having a higher Elite League average, a bigger improvement this season and having beaten Bjerre in the first leg of the Danish Championship there is just one other thing that amazes me. How can a rider laid up with a broken leg even be considered for an event like this? Obviously Korneliussen isn't Staechmann's blue-eyed boy - Bjerre has had a poor start to the season, Korneliussen a cracking one, but Bjerre's obviously a favourite of Staechmann. Edit: If you read this, young Staechmann, read on, there's an apology a few posts down. Edited May 26, 2008 by Subedei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PanthersChamp06 Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Hes riding next weekend in the Qualifier, to see how it goes Im amazed, but cant complain, go kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazza Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Is there anyway Mads can change nationality like Rune Holta? He would get the wild card for the British GP easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Jasper Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Biased or not, I think you have a fair and valid point. Aside from the good form Mads has shown, it is beyond comprehension that a rider currently out with a borken leg is selected for a wildcard place. I could perhaps understand if it was a qualifier and KB had qualified (with Mads as a reserve) and KB saying he wanted to give it a go, however its for a wildcard slot which will be in effect a one off meeting for either rider. When is Kenneth aiming to make his comeback? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Next weekend, in the GP qualification meeting, although I doubt he'll be riding in the leagues for a while. But, no problem here in England, having a facility, why don't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegum Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Is there anyway Mads can change nationality like Rune Holta? He would get the wild card for the British GP easily Great idea Nazza, Mads could ride for GB in the World Cup too! I know it would make a mockery of the sport but so do decisions like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Robin Posted May 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 (edited) Obviously Korneliussen isn't Staechmann's blue-eyed boy - Bjerre has had a poor start to the season, Korneliussen a cracking one, but Bjerre's obviously a favourite of Staechmann. To put the record straight I understand that Staechmann nominated Mads but was over ruled by Ole Olsen. Considering Mads was overlooked as track reserve last year he must really be wondering what he has to do. This sends out the wrong message - in that, we will select an injured rider over and above a fit one not to mention one in considerably better form. Edited May 26, 2008 by Midland Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 To put the record straight I understand that Staechmann nominated Mads but was over ruled by Ole Olsen. Considering Mads was overlooked as track reserve last year he must really be wondering what he has to do. This sends out the wrong message - in that, we will select an injured rider over and above a fit one not to mention one is considerably better form. Ah well, I stand corrected and apologise to Staechmann without reserve. But Korneliussen is up the Danish creek without a paddle if he's on the wrong side of the uber-golem Ole Olsen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Is there anyway Mads can change nationality like Rune Holta? He would get the wild card for the British GP easily good idea. he would probably get a nomination to ride in the gp's next year as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PanthersChamp06 Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 good idea. he would probably get a nomination to ride in the gp's next year as well!! Nah...Bjerre will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Nah...Bjerre will i don't think they would let two danes turn british!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 If they tried it, Olsen would probably stop them getting into the GPs anyway. Olsen is power-hungry, power-crazed and would think nothing of seeking to destroy a riders career just for amusement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Now you may think that I am biased but how can this be? Mads Korneliussen has just been advised by Jan Staechmann that he has been overlooked as the wildcard for the Danish GP in favour of Kenneth Bjerre. Now apart from having a higher Elite League average, a bigger improvement this season and having beaten Bjerre in the first leg of the Danish Championship there is just one other thing that amazes me. How can a rider laid up with a broken leg even be considered for an event like this? According to my programme in heat 15(which was effectively the wildcard decider)the result was:1.N.Pedersen,2.K.Bjerre,3.C.Gjedde,4.M.Korneliussen Ok Mads had more heat wins but they both finished on 11 points and head to head Kenneth won.Maybe they could have sent them both/all out again for a run-off,like the crazy run-off for the GP quali spots that wasn't neccesary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 If they tried it, Olsen would probably stop them getting into the GPs anyway. Olsen is power-hungry, power-crazed and would think nothing of seeking to destroy a riders career just for amusement. what if bjerre decides he can't ride in it cos of his injury. he'll probably put gjedde in then, if he has got a problem with mads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PanthersChamp06 Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 i don't think they would let two danes turn british!! Dont say that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trubruv Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 It strikes me that Mr. Olsen has too much influence in the speedway world at this time! The GP should have been stopped on saturday due to the dangerous condidtions, and you can guarantee if he had still have been riding he would have been the first one to throw his teddy out of his pram, as he always was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annemarie Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 i cant believe it though! am actually sickenned! overlooking a rider for a rider thats not even guarrenteed to be able to ride! what a mociary, what does mads have to do? ride the bike standing on his head??? (dont try it mads, it probally still wont work!) wouldnt be as bad if charlie had been chosen but this is just a laughing stock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 After the track that was presented to us on Saturday I guess we can at least heave a sigh of relief that Mads is safe from one of those GP tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Jasper Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Well if true about Olsen regarding Mads, then Mads is in a very bad place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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