Silver Bee Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Do you think he lacks the necessary talent? Or do you think it is because he is too 'hotheaded'? It's certainly not the talent department he's lacking in. I know you said 'when he matures' but he just won't. He has, from all accounts, already lost the respect of far too many riders, and supporters, to ever be 'that guy.' It's very hard to win that respect back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sjl Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) It's certainly not the talent department he's lacking in. I know you said 'when he matures' but he just won't. He has, from all accounts, already lost the respect of far too many riders, and supporters, to ever be 'that guy.' It's very hard to win that respect back. I did hear about his ''antics'' --- shame really I love to see his determination when he races but I do appreciate that he can be a tad erratic at times. Would you make changes to the team in the near future (if it was your decision) and what changes would you like to see? Edited April 30, 2009 by sjl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mateusz Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) Ostrow suspended Harris for one match as a 'punishment' for scoring only 4 points at Gniezno in their last league match (which they surprisingly lost 38-52). But they will probably not gain anything by this swap - they changed a poorly performing rider (Harris) for an even worse one (Stead). Stead rode in a few matches for Bydgoszcz last yr (in Division 1) and was utterly rubbish each time. Edited April 30, 2009 by Mateusz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Bee Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Would you make changes to the team in the near future (if it was your decision) and what changes would you like to see? Personally, no. The team we've got is a good one, and I genuinely believe if Ricky has improved his gating, as he did on Monday, then he'll be fine The issue we've got is inconsistancy, rather than a bad team. Once it clicks, and I don't doubt it will, we'll be fine. One change I would make, however, is getting rid of Joel Parsons. There's no reason for him to be at Brandon. Robbie Kessler can be signed on a 3 point average, and is flying this season. Big score after big score. Sorry for this being off-topic to any avid Chris Harris bashers/lovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sjl Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Whooops I forgot the origional title of this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Whooops I forgot the origional title of this thread Most topics digress thats what a discussion forum is about... I'd imagine Mr Sam is just sad, that he didn't get the support he'd wanted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bessiebee Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 There is no better racer than Chris when the track is grippy, but unfortunately the GP tracks are always prepared slick resulting in the boring racing that we had to endure last week in Prague. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colincooke Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 There is no better racer than Chris when the track is grippy, but unfortunately the GP tracks are always prepared slick resulting in the boring racing that we had to endure last week in Prague. I guess it will be the same at Leszno. Pity really, that track is wide & superb for racing when it's prepared correctly. 'Golem' Olsen strikes again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveAJ Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Chris stated on his Facebook page yesterday that he was back riding in Poland today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 There is no better racer than Chris when the track is grippy, but unfortunately the GP tracks are always prepared slick resulting in the boring racing that we had to endure last week in Prague. There are many better racers than Chris. I guess it will be the same at Leszno. Pity really, that track is wide & superb for racing when it's prepared correctly. 'Golem' Olsen strikes again. It wasn't that slick last year, I was stood just the other side of the airfence and got covered. The problem was the heat and not enough water being put down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Golem' Olsen strikes again. Far be it for me to stick up for Ole because I've never liked him, but apparently he had nothing to do with preparing the slick track at Prague so perhaps he won't be doing Leszno either? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mateusz Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Chris stated on his Facebook page yesterday that he was back riding in Poland today. He rode for Ostrow today. Scored 2 points and they lost to Rybnik at home 44:45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Oh dear. Sounds like he is going to be popular with his Polish fans as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Far be it for me to stick up for Ole because I've never liked him, but apparently he had nothing to do with preparing the slick track at Prague so perhaps he won't be doing Leszno either? He never does when it becomes a public issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 So you're saying he was in charge of the track preparation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 ...with the exception of one night at Cardiff. Don't forget he picked up a third in '07 as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoy Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I dont mean to be funny but does it matter how ole does the track as is same for all the riders . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 No it's not. All it does having an ultra slick track is favour the riders who gate and make the racing utterly boring to watch. The racers like Chris Harris, Scott Nicholls etc. need a bit more dirt and a grippy track to be able to pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 So you're saying he was in charge of the track preparation? I'm saying ....exactly as I have posted recently...... that when the brown stuff hits the fan Ole starts washing his hands of it very quickly....... this is a time honoured tradition ... it is always someone elses fault..... even if the responsibility falls under his remit also as I have posted elsewhere......... if Ole isnt in charge of the tracks how is it that they are so regularly slick? I mean regular to the point where you could plot it on a graph!........... how is it that these tracks steeped in history and tradition end up often being prepared in a completely different way to normal? In a scenario where Ole wasnt involved in the track prep and it was purely down to the club's track staff would we not be seeing tracks how they are normally prepared? Wouldnt we be seeing all kinds of differing tracks being served up? I dont mean to be funny but does it matter how ole does the track as is same for all the riders . as Gemini has said yes of course it does speedway fans hate the cliche they hear from non speedway fans of 'its all about the first out of the gate' .......... so why on some of the best tracks in the world is the guy responsible for the tracks trying his best to make it so?..... it is robbing the fans..... and its not attracting any new fans all we end up with is a narrow band of track to ride on which starts on the inside and gradually moves out with the riders playing follow my leader.....In the end we will lose the racers from the competition and end up with 16 gating tarts........... and i'll chuck in a grenade at the end here....... which national team are the best gaters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballinger Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 also as I have posted elsewhere......... if Ole isnt in charge of the tracks how is it that they are so regularly slick? I mean regular to the point where you could plot it on a graph!........... how is it that these tracks steeped in history and tradition end up often being prepared in a completely different way to normal? Remember that all SGP and SWC are run to the regulations of the SGP "Bible" (I'm sure it has an official title) that was created and scribed by Ole Olsen. Included is track prepartation and woe betide any local promoter that doesn't follow the bible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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