Trees Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) the problem is, Peterboro is a track where you need speed, and lots of it, and Nicholls didn't have that last night, despite what his scores at Coventry show. They should, at least, all be having practice sessions at Boro so they can get a good set up sorted ...... I remember Crump saying it's one of the hardest tracks to get set up for when you're an away rider ............. Edited June 10, 2009 by Trees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 think you are thinking of the previous year dave as they qualified directly last season...... but yeah it certainly isnt any kind of fool proof system...... however I think it should also be noted that team Oz were also probably at the end of their dip in that year before the youngsters started coming through You're right, spook, mind you I sort of ignored last year's comp 'cos it was in Denmark!! Qualifying directly certainly didn't help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 the problem is, Peterboro is a track where you need speed, and lots of it, and Nicholls didn't have that last night, despite what his scores at Coventry show. You're right. For whatever reason Scott is struggling badly and seems so very very slow. In the last GP he made a cracking gate in one heat, didn't make a mistake but was last on the exit of turn two. Perhaps my post wasn't clear. His scores at Cov in the first two show that he hasn't completely lost it. The British number one is still lurking somewhere. What I meant was that if he were to start to reproduce that kind of form on every track between now and the SWC then it's a no-brainer in my opinion. An on-form Nicholls is a must. I take your point on Kennett. I'd be tempted to give King a shot though. He's in cracking form this season and is a bit of a track specialist compared to our other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 They should, at least, all be having practice sessions at Boro so they can get a good set up sorted ...... I remember Crump saying it's one of the hardest tracks to get set up for when you're an away rider ............. Trees, they can practice all they like. If they can't or won't shell out on the sort of tuning etc of the other teams they don't stand a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul84 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) Can't argue with that line up. I wouldn't contemplate putting Nicholls in because 1) his form is fragile at the moment and a poor performance would not do him (or TeamGB) any good whatsoever. 2) Team GB are extremely unlikely to go straight to the final at the EOES anyway so give a youngster experience. Whether he does or doesn't ride I think he should be relieved of the captains role, he clearly can't motivate himself at the moment so cannot motivate his team mates. Correct Star lady, and this isnt another go at Scott as he gets enough of that, But from what i see he really is struggling mentally and isnt fit to boost our young boys confidence. he needs to start from scratch with as little pressure on himself as possible if he is to get anywhere near his old form. Hope he shows us some improvement at Cardiff, But sadly Scotts not riding with any aggression or confidence at the minute..... Edited June 10, 2009 by Stoney=Legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Trees, they can practice all they like. If they can't or won't shell out on the sort of tuning etc of the other teams they don't stand a chance. Well obviously they need their bikes tuned for Peterborough, that goes without saying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweagle Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Rob Lyons indicated that the captain for team GB would be Scott Nicholls. At the risk of upsetting people and being accused of "putting the boot in", "kicking someone when they are down", and other similar things, on present form that would be a mistake. He has not performed well on his return to the Elite League, his form in the GPs against riders of the calibre that we will meet in the WTC is exceptionally poor; The riders I would like to see would be ; Richardson Harris Kennett Bridger Woffinden Harris is not performing well in the GPs either, but his Elite League record is better, and he is the current British Champion. Richardson is having a good season, the youngsters are all riding well and will be eager to make their mark, we need riders for the future who are hungry to succeed, Nicholls, I am afraid, has lived too long in the "comfort zone" of expecting to be automatically picked, when his form was better, perhaps now is the time to look to the future. What do others feel? (Time to put the tin helmet on and dodge the brickbats!! ;) ) I'd go with line up too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocha Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 (edited) I'd go with line up too. Regardlless of form I expect or fear, depending upon how he does over the next few weeks, that Nicholls will line up at Peterborough. He will be joined by Harris, Richardson and Woffinden with the final berth given to either King, Kenett or Bridger. Whoever rides they will have to at least finish ahead of Slovenia but with a Zagar inspired team this might not be quite as easy as it appears and I expect the fast starting Ferjan to be in the side despite the fact he was omitted from the qualifying round. To beat Australia and Poland is a big ask. Australia will have, probably, Crump, Adams, Sullivan, Holder and Schlein whilst Poland may be a mix of native Poles and licence holders, ie., Gollob Hampel, Holta, Saifutdinov and Ulamek. On a more general note, there was an article by Mark Loram in this weeks' Speedway Star outlining what we all know - no good riders coming through although he does cite Tai as looking better than recent predecessors. He then goes on to say that, although he has been linked with the GB set-up he has yet to hear anything official. However, from his personal point of view he planning a comeback. Edited June 13, 2009 by tocha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrow boy Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Hope that Rob Lyons sees any of these posts or is told about them because it is fairly obvious that most of the posters are indeed in favour of not selecting Scott Nicholls but will he take any notice? I don't think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Most posters........don't have the job.I can't see 5 British riders better than Scott.Are there 2 riders better than Scott?I think it would be total madness to leave him out.I can't wait for all the posts about which 2 British riders should replace Scott and Chris in the GP's ................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i love tractors Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 (edited) Most posters........don't have the job.I can't see 5 British riders better than Scott.Are there 2 riders better than Scott?I think it would be total madness to leave him out.I can't wait for all the posts about which 2 British riders should replace Scott and Chris in the GP's ................. i could'nt agree more! my team for peterborough would be 1 nicholls 2 richardson 3 king 4 bridger/kennett 5 harris Edited June 14, 2009 by i love tractors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 i could'nt agree more! my team for peterborough would be 1 nicholls 2 richardson 3 king 4 bridger/kennett 5 harris Can't see anything wrong with that, mate. My Aussie team, depending on fitness, would be : 1. Jason Crump 2. Leigh Adams 3. Rory Schlein 4. Davey Watt 5. Chris Holder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Stekkers has named the Danish squad.....no Gjedde. Nicki Pedersen, Bjarne Pedersen, Niels-Kristian Iversen, Kenneth Bjerre, Hans Andersen, Nicolai Klindt, Patrick Hougaard and Mads Korneliussen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Stekkers has named the Danish squad.....no Gjedde. No room for him? Big questionmarks over the form of HA and BP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Historically there have been issues between Charlie and the Danish authorities - This, combined with his form this season (or lack of), makes it very unsurprising that he is not included in the squad. BFD - Would be interesting to see if Ryan Sullivan could work his way into the Aussie team should he return to this country and start posting some good scores...... especially with round one being at Peterborough...... Also reckon there is between little and no chance of Scott being dropped from Team GB...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Barrett Posted June 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Also reckon there is between little and no chance of Scott being dropped from Team GB...... Reckon you're right, he's now hit top form in the GP, he's won a race and doubled his overall points tally, he's got 11!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedUnitedUnited Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Stekkers has named the Danish squad.....no Gjedde. Nicki Pedersen, Bjarne Pedersen, Niels-Kristian Iversen, Kenneth Bjerre, Hans Andersen, Nicolai Klindt, Patrick Hougaard and Mads Korneliussen suprised he didnt add Hansen in, especially at the EOES Obvious the top 5 though. Top 3 teams as I dont know Slovenia well enough: 1. Nicholls 2. Richardson 3. Harris 4. Woffinden/Bridger 5. Kennett 1. Crump 2. Adams 3. Holder 4. Watt 5. Sullivan/Shields 1. Nicki 2. Hans 3. NKI 4. Bjerre 5. Bjarne/Mads there my guesses atm, would be nice for the danes to see, 1. Hans, 2. Bjerre, 3. NKI, 4. Mads, 5. Hansen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Butler Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 No room for him? Big questionmarks over the form of HA and BP. HA Dave, BP is the world's finest motor fuel - but not for speedway bikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 suprised he didnt add Hansen in, especially at the EOES Obvious the top 5 though. Top 3 teams as I dont know Slovenia well enough: 1. Nicholls 2. Richardson 3. Harris 4. Woffinden/Bridger 5. Kennett 1. Crump 2. Adams 3. Holder 4. Watt 5. Sullivan/Shields 1. Nicki 2. Hans 3. NKI 4. Bjerre 5. Bjarne/Mads there my guesses atm, would be nice for the danes to see, 1. Hans, 2. Bjerre, 3. NKI, 4. Mads, 5. Hansen I may be going completely mental......But isnt it GB, Aus, POLAND and Slovenia @ EOES? I thought the other qualifier was at Vojens? Or did I make that up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 I may be going completely mental......But isnt it GB, Aus, POLAND and Slovenia @ EOES? I thought the other qualifier was at Vojens? Or did I make that up? Yup.That is why i hope Stekkers gives Nicolai or Patrick a place.Won't do any harm.And might be better to go into the race off anyway if they don't manage to win in Vojens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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