Trees Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Exciting news for the fans of these three clubs, wish one of these tests was at Lynn Missed this news when it came out on the BSPA website and haven't read about the matches on here so thought I'd post, Wolverhampton on the 8th September, Swindon 11th September and Somerset 12th September! You lucky people, sound like some pretty exciting matches!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometsfan2k4 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 What will the teams be then? It doesnt matter anyway, aslong as Tai turns up ....oh it should be ok, Sky wont be covering them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.N.T. Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 The Wolves programme ran a column about this saying Tai Woffinden and Joe Haines should be in the England team and Ty Proctor in the Aussies team. Most likely Chris Holder, Troy Batchelor, Daniel King, Lewis Bridger and Ed Kennett will also feature in what looks like some interesting meetings. There should be more test matches like in the 70's and 80's as the England V Denmark clashes were great .... bit one sided at the moment, but we could always take on America with confidence now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometsfan2k4 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 The Wolves programme ran a column about this saying Tai Woffinden and Joe Haines should be in the England team and Ty Proctor in the Aussies team. Most likely Chris Holder, Troy Batchelor, Daniel King, Lewis Bridger and Ed Kennett will also feature in what looks like some interesting meetings. There should be more test matches like in the 70's and 80's as the England V Denmark clashes were great .... bit one sided at the moment, but we could always take on America with confidence now Would love to see an international against Russia, that would be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 (edited) I'd like to see a test match against Ivory Coast or someone like that. We'd atleast see our boys win for a change. Edited August 14, 2008 by screamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted August 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 (edited) For gord's sake don't turn this thread into a piss take, win or lose the matches give the young riders some much needed experience riding as a national team, as I said I wish one of the tests was at Lynn, it would be great! Edited August 14, 2008 by Trees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clunsey Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 For gord's sake don't turn this thread into a piss take, win or lose the matches give the young riders some much needed experience riding as a national team, as I said I wish one of the tests was at Lynn, it would be great! This sound really good, I'm looking forward to the Swindon test already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Tai is captain for the three tests. Interesting choice IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoMinuteWarning Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 (edited) Tai is captain for the three tests. Interesting choice IMO. Really? Interesting move, since he will probably be the youngest rider in the team! But he is certainly mature beyond his years, and it shows the faith that the authorities have in him. Both countries have some exciting young talent, should be a great series. In the past, EL fans haven't supported meetings like this too well when the top riders aren't there. I think these meetings may get better crowds if held on PL tracks? Just my opinion P.S Apparently this really is ENGLAND v Australia, not Great Britain Edited August 14, 2008 by TwoMinuteWarning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 For gord's sake don't turn this thread into a piss take That's how I feel each time you post on a GP thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Quite like to look of this. Let's hope they get the Swindon boys in for their "home" meeting - that should get the crowds out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 (edited) To quote the Press Release sent out to Rebel Fans by the club Press Officer: "The list of riders is not definitive and they are all being contacted about their availability as this Press Release goes out. We have Tai Woffinden as Captain again, as we did in the Under 21's, and the intention is to use Josh Auty, Joe Haines, Robert Mear and Jordan Frampton at 1 or 2 of the 3 meetings at reserve. Clearly, availability will dictate a certain amount of our plans and we will know more on this next week." None of these lads will be under any illusion that the opposition won't be tough as the Aussie list of eligible Riders is topped by Chris Holder, and includes Troy Batchelor, Cameron Woodward, Cory Gathercole and Somerset’s Jason Doyle amongst the 15 other names, all of whom would be tough opposition. Indeed it is England vs. Australia, and not Great Britain. Cant wait for the final (and possibly deciding Test ) Test at Somerset, as Woffinden, Barker, King, Holder, Batchelor and Doyley have all had some outstanding scores at some point at the OTA. Each test will be run under the usual 7 rider, 15 heat format too I believe. Edited August 14, 2008 by Najjer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsc Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Why just England? Missing out on Lawson and Tully possibly? Also would imagine young Josh Grajczonek will be in the Aussie line up as is certainly a great talent. Wish i was able to see these, especially the Somerset leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleynut Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 U23 international matches - what a great idea. Really looking forwrad to it for a number of reasons 1. give some youngsters the experience in this type of competitive arena 2. do not have to worry about Elite league performers not being availabel to ride for thier country because of previous commitments 3. much prefer the 'old' test match to the current world cup - I know they are two different things but all the effort seems to be in the WTC How about making U23 test series a proper part of the yearly calender? So next year lets have a three test series against Aus; three tests aginst Poland ( hoem and away)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 In 1969 we had Young England V Young Czechoslovakia - I remember the meeting at Rayleigh Ian Turner injured first race. Next year 1970 it was V's Young CZ and Young Sweden - John Louis made his International debut afeter 50 days of riding or something like that. Then 1971 was Young Sweden and Young Australasia. - enter Phil Crump These meetings gave the likes of Louis Jessup Kennett Collins and many others their first experience of International competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted August 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Why just England? Missing out on Lawson and Tully possibly? Yeah I'm a little surprised cos I'd certainly include those two somewhere in the line ups. Howwwwwwwwww I wish we had one of the tests at Lynn ............ I may try to get to the Wolves one, hmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bavarian Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Yeah I'm a little surprised cos I'd certainly include those two somewhere in the line ups. Howwwwwwwwww I wish we had one of the tests at Lynn ............ I may try to get to the Wolves one, hmmmmmmm Why not have a one-off test for Scotland v the Aussies as well ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb the Snail Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Like clunsey I'm already looking forward to the Swindon meeting, although I can't believe that Tai has been selected as skipper of the England team. Who's decision is this? "Hand gesture" Lynch? Or Pinky and Perky as seen on Sky on Monday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted August 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Do these tests take precedent over league matches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoMinuteWarning Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Do these tests take precedent over league matches? Judging by the anger coming out of Scunthorpe in this week's Speedway Star, yes! (Tai, their ex-star, will ride at the Somerset Test rather than for Rye House at Scunny the same night) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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