Steve Shovlar Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 You always respond to my comments Mr thicko so I obviously don't send you to sleep! You really are a miserable creature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
190557 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 You really are a miserable creature. See, you've responded again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Well, I have to say that was an excellent meeting and all credit to Harris for winning the final. I do feel a bit sorry for Richardson, as he looked good all evening. Brilliant meeting though. No he didn't - where was he in Heat 22? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Alot of people got the result they really wanted, seem just as pleased that Scott struggled than for Bomber who won the meeting. I am sure Scott can and will turn his form around, he hasnt become a bad rider overnight and people on here have there own opinions but i am sure that the only 1`s that matter to scott are of them close to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
190557 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 You spoke to most in the stadium to come to this conclusion? What are ALL these other levels he has failed on? He won it fair and square, on the track. To be fair to Shovlar he probably was able to speak to most of the crowd. It was easily the smallest crowd for any British Final. Didn't look to be much more than 1000. Obviously the fans have started to boycott Poole already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genesis Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 "Harris, well he rode well buut I feel most in the stadium were a bit disappointed it went to him" Tongue in cheek? Not sure. If I not I do know you are wrong. What excited me after the meeting was thinking about the poor meetings I have been to and seen on Sky this season and to realise that my best evening of speedway so far this season was provided solely by British riders. I know some people will down that by saying the "best riders in the world" are not involved, but to be honest I just want exciting, passionate, exillerating racing (which the Elite League by and large does not provide anymore IMO) and the Brits went and provided it. Whether they went round Wimborne quicker or slower than Crumpy, Adams, Pedersen etc matters not a jot to me - I just need it to be exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beesboybert Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Decent meeting last night. Kennett move on Harris was sublime and worthy of receiving the wildcard for that race alone. Richardson looked good until he came up against a very determined Nicholls in his last qualifying heat, Nicholls took him out wide and he appeared to go in a sulk, just as he did when Eddie beat him on Monday, and appeared to still be affected by it in the final. Enough has been said on Nicholls by myself on various different threads, but last night in his first 3 rides he was very upright, and looked more like himself when beating Richardson. Bridger was very poor to not get a point in his last heat to get into the semi's, and looked a bit clueless when he missed the gate. and onto Harris. Congratulations. Deserved winner. But he owes the bees some big performances now. Rarely this season has he looked so pumped up after winning races as he did last night. And whilst it was good to see, it did kind of reaffirm my opinion that he has become very self indulgent lately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick dolan Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 "Harris, well he rode well buut I feel most in the stadium were a bit disappointed it went to him" Tongue in cheek? Not sure. If I not I do know you are wrong. What excited me after the meeting was thinking about the poor meetings I have been to and seen on Sky this season and to realise that my best evening of speedway so far this season was provided solely by British riders. I know some people will down that by saying the "best riders in the world" are not involved, but to be honest I just want exciting, passionate, exillerating racing (which the Elite League by and large does not provide anymore IMO) and the Brits went and provided it. Whether they went round Wimborne quicker or slower than Crumpy, Adams, Pedersen etc matters not a jot to me - I just need it to be exciting! Thats what its all about, entertainment, far too many Elite League snobs on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) "Harris, well he rode well buut I feel most in the stadium were a bit disappointed it went to him" Tongue in cheek? Not sure. If I not I do know you are wrong. What excited me after the meeting was thinking about the poor meetings I have been to and seen on Sky this season and to realise that my best evening of speedway so far this season was provided solely by British riders. I know some people will down that by saying the "best riders in the world" are not involved, but to be honest I just want exciting, passionate, exillerating racing (which the Elite League by and large does not provide anymore IMO) and the Brits went and provided it. Whether they went round Wimborne quicker or slower than Crumpy, Adams, Pedersen etc matters not a jot to me - I just need it to be exciting! The reason I came to the conclusion that Harris wasn't the most popular winner was before the final the announcer said who is cheering for .... and both Kennett and Woffinden got a much better reception than Richardson and Harris. Most seemed to be rooting for Woffinden, due to being a youngster not affiliated with Coventry, and then Kennett. Harris was warmly applauded on his win but it certainly wasn't the people's choice of who they would have wanted to lift the title. A very good meeting overall though. Edited May 21, 2009 by Steve Shovlar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Witch Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) I felt a bit sorry for Rico too, as he was the best rider of the night, right up till the race that mattered most. Was really disappointed for Danny King though when he went through the tapes, although he was on gate 4 in that one it was one of his easier heats. Was a shame he didn't get to the semi finals as I felt he was one of the best 6 riders on the night. A great nights speedway, well done to Poole, Sky and all the riders for a great nights entertainment. Edited May 21, 2009 by London Witch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genesis Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 The reason I came to the conclusion that Harris wasn't the most popular winner was before the final the announcer said who is cheering for .... and both Kennett and Woffinden got a much better reception than Richardson and Harris. Most seemed to be rooting for Woffinden, due to being a youngster not affiliated with Coventry, and then Kennett. Harris was warmly applauded on his win but it certainly wasn't the people's choice of who they would have wanted to lift the title. A very good meeting overall though. Still cant say I agree with you Steve but a very fair explaination of your opinion readily accepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 On current form you would have to say the following have first dibs (in no order): Rico Harris Woffinden Kennett Bridger I dunno - I still think Scotty can do the job - any Showground specialists in the current crew? (i.e does anyone speak Danish?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedybee Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Great meeting on a lively and entertaining track - a joy to watch. Shovlar's projected jealousy also a joy to watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Nicholls has no confidence at the moment and that is a real shame. He wasn't helped by gate 4 and 3 in his opening rides. Its not a shame at all,nicholls gave english speedway a miss for his pipe dream of the grand prix,how many has he ridden in without winning one 70 is it?hes the modern day andy smith,obsessed with the gp but no chance of winning it,he must have plenty of money to do what hes doing thats all i can say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Really enjoyed everything about the meeting last night. The camera work, the commentary, the track, the presentation, and of course the contribution of the riders. 110% as Edward would say. The track produced some rocket gates at times and allowed some great passing and cutbacks. Funny how everyone early on was going for the dirt to get a longer drive down the backstraight when Tai did the opposite and went inside and got even better drive. Impressed again by Daniel King who I think has come on leaps and bounds, including his fast riding in our 80th Anniversary meeting at Newcastle last Sunday. If the televised meetings can keep up to the standard of this one, and the Scunny/Sheff meeting, I can see SKY ditching a few PL footie matches in future. Well, we can but dream. Top stuff and great to see so many Brits on the pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Jasper Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Is joe dropping his average That's a bit harsh, Joe's riding with a shoulder injury Safrican american safrican american First off - massive well done to the two Coventry boys .... Bomber ! A worthy champion when the chips are down and what a gate in the Final ! Eddie - what can I say, BRILLIANT !! Off to Cardiff we go ... Hi Ho ! Special mentions to Tai Woffindon - racing beyond his years and the unfortunate but somewhat predictable Lee Richardson. Finally a few words for Scottie ..... Sad to see him so struggling for form and confidence - his interviews only served to substantiate that this is a guy who has lost loads of confidence and is fighting for just scraps at present. No doubt there will be the usual knockers on this forum queueing up to have a go at the GB Rider. However, lest we not forget, Scott Nicholls has been the top GB Rider for most of the last decade and quite rightly too - OK so he is unlikely to be World Chgampion but then again who is .... only Nicki Pedersen, Jason Crump and Greg Hancock can lay claim to that particular feat of the current crop and those three riders are obviously special indeed. We Brits need to get behind Scottie - not knock him - and will him all the best as he strives to return to form -why? cos Scott Nicholls on form and in full flow is still a sight to behold and stands in good stead v all but 3 or 4 riders in the world plus GB needs him ! So come on Scottie - we know you can do it !! Cheers His first 3 rides were awful, he lookd like anovice and completly stiff on the bike, and very upright which isnt like him at all, his first race win was not against the strongest opposition and he struggled at first but after lap 2 he started to look more like the rider we know he is, btw everybody who I was watching with all called that he would beat Richardson and in that race Totally agree. Eddie has served his apprenticeship well, and is developing into an all round excellent rider, who can gate and has plenty of track craft to pass as well. Think he made a howler signing for Coventry and their terrible track, which could slow his developement. But he wanted to get away from Eastbourne and Dugard forced his hand. How much has he increased his average by...... Plonker. On to the meeting, it was a decent watch, with some cracking racing towards the end Eddie Kennett take a HUGE bow, he just continues to impress and all bees fans are very happy with the promotion for another astute signing, he should be moving to number 1 soon so its another test for him but riding like that he will have no worries. Well done to Bomber on good win and it was nice to see him so motivated and happy to win, hopefully this will kickstart his season as he looked a little forlorn at times. Bridger dropped a clanger he over raced against Kennett and looked woeful in his final heat when he couldn't pass a premier league rider, contrast that to Woffinden, while I am not totally keen on him he was very sensible picked up points and got himsself another 3rd place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laser558 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 I dunno - I still think Scotty can do the job - any Showground specialists in the current crew? (i.e does anyone speak Danish?) Danny King comes to mind and he should be given a chance even ahead of Scotty. New blood needed at this level with a view to the future so Danny ought to be in with a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colincooke Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Gemini' date='May 20 2009, 11:47 PM' post='1493349 I do hope no-one bothers to bite on that one as it's just not worth commenting on. I quite agree Janet but unfortunately some have, geez did i say that . I can just see Mr Shovel now, sitting on the river-bank on his little fold up stool with his little fold up table & his lap-top in one hand & fishing rod & maggots in the other. Edited May 21, 2009 by colincooke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedwaysquashman Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) Unforunately agree. That bloke Lyons is out of his depth and has already made a howler in making Nicholls captain. An idiotic error. Will he have the courage to backtrack and take the captaincy from Nicholls, or continue with it to not lose face? I have a feeling it will be the latter. Oh well hopefully he will fall on his sword after the SWC. Have to disagree, Scotties experience in the team as captain is invlauable. He has been one of our best riders over the past few years, consistant and performed well in the Elite year in year out. Would have him at Belle Vue any day in preference to Hans And. Think his presence in the team will help the young pretenders who have yet to get anywhere near Scotts career record to date. You have to respect Scott for turning away considerable income to chase the dream. He got fit over the winter lost some weight and as said before a good rider one year does not become a bad one just like that especially with no injuries to get in the way. It is pure confidence that's all. Lets hope he gets it back in time for Cardiff. Edited May 21, 2009 by speedwaysquashman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROCK Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 lol shovlar you could only dream of having kennett bk at poole. i think he wud have rather stayed unhappy at eastbourne rather than sign for poole! mind u he wud get another trophy at the end of this season! the wooden spoon! I think you are wrong there. I spoke to Eddie a few weeks ago when he was at Poole as a spectator, I asked him jokingly are you our new signing. He replied "I wish", and went on to say that if Poole had not signed Bjarne he would have been at Poole which is what he wanted. Anyway well done Chris Eddie and Tai. A great meeting on a good track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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