shirls Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Hardly negative to be looking at the future, it is called forward thinking. As for Richardson, as others have said he may be doing well in the EL but on the big stage he is out performed on a regular basis, so who is to say he would do any better. Richardson has always been the top scorer in the team GB side ,(apart from last year), he was always in double points and wears the GB jacket with pride, seeing as he is riding well everywhere this season i think he should have been included in the team instead of Danny King, i like Danny but definately think this is to much for him at this present time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Has the Australian team been announced as yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajh Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Well Richardson agrees with Lyon RICO BACKS LYON Lee Richardson has backed new boss Rob Lyon's decision to give Britain's young guns a go in the Speedway World Cup. Both Richardson (pictured) and Grand Prix rider Scott Nicholls have been left out of the team for Great Britain's opening meeting against Poland, Australia and Slovenia at Peterborough on Monday, July 13. Instead Lyon has gone for Chris Harris, Edward Kennett, Tai Woffinden and SWC debutants Lewis Bridger and Danny King. Richardson, who missed out on progressing in the Grand Prix qualifying rounds last weekend due to a kidney infection, said: "I had a long discussion with Rob and what he is doing sounds exciting. "He wants to bring the boys through. None of them ride in Sweden and Poland on a regular basis and it's good for them to get this international experience." Richardson, who was taken ill in his hotel in Croatia at the weekend ahead of the GP qualifier at Gorican, and also missed Lakeside's narrow 46-44 Elite League defeat at Belle Vue on Monday, has been put on stand-by to lead Team GB in the SWC race-off at Leszno - barring any nasty shocks at Peterborough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 It's not the strongest GB team, and like many I was surprised to see King in instead of Rico. The thing is though - with Rico in we'd come third. Without Rico in we'll come third. So what does it matter. At least this way we can see which of the youngsters show they can perform on the real stage, and that can be taken into account in the race-off selection where Rico and possibly Nicholls will come into the equation and - once again - we'll come third. Or fourth. Once again, the voice of reason puts it all into context. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajh Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 I note that the team for Peterborough doesn't include GP riders Holta and Walasek.....but does include Miedzinski though Have they decided not to use Holta then? Last I saw, they had named 6 riders (see below). Was hoping to see how Holta fared at the EOES SIX FOR POLAND Poland boss Marek Cieslak has named a squad of six riders for event two of Speedway World Cup week. The Poles face Great Britain, Australia and Slovenia at Peterborough's East of England Showground on Monday, July 13. Only five of the six will ride, with Cieslak choosing a trio of GP riders in his party for the trip to the UK, Tomasz Gollob, Rune Holta and Sebastian Ulamek. The other three are ex-GP stars Jarek Hampel, Piotr Protasiewicz and the in-form Adrian Miedzinski. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Have they decided not to use Holta then? Last I saw, they had named 6 riders (see below). Was hoping to see how Holta fared at the EOES SIX FOR POLAND Poland boss Marek Cieslak has named a squad of six riders for event two of Speedway World Cup week. The Poles face Great Britain, Australia and Slovenia at Peterborough's East of England Showground on Monday, July 13. Only five of the six will ride, with Cieslak choosing a trio of GP riders in his party for the trip to the UK, Tomasz Gollob, Rune Holta and Sebastian Ulamek. The other three are ex-GP stars Jarek Hampel, Piotr Protasiewicz and the in-form Adrian Miedzinski. That is what i saw on the net.But now Ulamek has been taken to hospital in Sweden.Not sure if that is anything serious,but could change things if..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedUnitedUnited Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Holta better bloooooming ride....otherwise my flag will be in retirement for another season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Tricky one. Nicholls omitted is no surprise, but the problem is Lyon has dumped Rico for a rider who will never be good enough in the future for this sort of experience to matter in King. Rico can't have alot of complaints though as I thought his two performances last year in the SWC were a disgrace. Him and Nicholls attitude were repulsive. Other three youngsters have the talent and time to make it so would have been a no brainer for them not to be in, but would have kept Rico in because there are no other young riders ready or good enough at the moment sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ashie Smashy Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Well Richardson agrees with Lyon RICO BACKS LYON Lee Richardson has backed new boss Rob Lyon's decision to give Britain's young guns a go in the Speedway World Cup. Both Richardson (pictured) and Grand Prix rider Scott Nicholls have been left out of the team for Great Britain's opening meeting against Poland, Australia and Slovenia at Peterborough on Monday, July 13. Instead Lyon has gone for Chris Harris, Edward Kennett, Tai Woffinden and SWC debutants Lewis Bridger and Danny King. Richardson, who missed out on progressing in the Grand Prix qualifying rounds last weekend due to a kidney infection, said: "I had a long discussion with Rob and what he is doing sounds exciting. "He wants to bring the boys through. None of them ride in Sweden and Poland on a regular basis and it's good for them to get this international experience." Richardson, who was taken ill in his hotel in Croatia at the weekend ahead of the GP qualifier at Gorican, and also missed Lakeside's narrow 46-44 Elite League defeat at Belle Vue on Monday, has been put on stand-by to lead Team GB in the SWC race-off at Leszno - barring any nasty shocks at Peterborough. So all this arguing as been for nothing then.. thanks Ajh. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mateusz Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Have they decided not to use Holta then? Last I saw, they had named 6 riders (see below). Was hoping to see how Holta fared at the EOES SIX FOR POLAND Poland boss Marek Cieslak has named a squad of six riders for event two of Speedway World Cup week. The Poles face Great Britain, Australia and Slovenia at Peterborough's East of England Showground on Monday, July 13. Only five of the six will ride, with Cieslak choosing a trio of GP riders in his party for the trip to the UK, Tomasz Gollob, Rune Holta and Sebastian Ulamek. The other three are ex-GP stars Jarek Hampel, Piotr Protasiewicz and the in-form Adrian Miedzinski. Poland's coach decided to choose Miedzinski instead of Holta for the event at Peterborough. Maybe that's good as no one can moan now we are using some Norwegian So the Polish line-up is: 1. Tomasz Gollob © 2. Sebastian Ułamek 3. Piotr Protasiewicz 4. Adrian Miedziński 5. Jarosław Hampel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbin' Along Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Sheer Khan? Nice try - but he was a Tiger... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedUnitedUnited Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 (edited) Nice try - but he was a Tiger... they look the same http://www.british-speedway.co.uk/gbsquad.html - sheer khan http://www.on-linegallery.co.uk/mark_welton/shere_khan.jpg - harris Edited June 30, 2009 by UnitedUnitedUnited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcel Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 i think richardson is having a not bad season really and im not sure dropping him for king to go in is the right thing to do? as for the rest i think its the best we got at this moment in time.not really suprised on leaving scott out as his form not been good this season and didnt he have a really bad one at peterborough not long ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbin' Along Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 they look the same http://www.british-speedway.co.uk/gbsquad.html - sheer khan http://www.on-linegallery.co.uk/mark_welton/shere_khan.jpg - harris Apart from the stripes, fur and whiskers yes they're exactly the same. Separated at birth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedUnitedUnited Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Apart from the stripes, fur and whiskers yes they're exactly the same. Separated at birth! ggggaaawwwwdddd your picky you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undercover Elephant Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Well the team has been announced and the new Team GB manager has made the first howler, including Danny King over Lee Richardson. Nicolls I agree should not be in, but come on, King over Richardson, who is showing good form? Rubbish choice IMO. Could not agree Steve anymore. A huge inexperienced mistake from Rob Lyons. Rico out and Danny King in?? How embarassing to not select Lee Richardson on his form right NOW. Look at the stats between Rico and King. Hang your head in shame Rob Lyons..........your leadership is very misguided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ft026 Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 1) Do you really think we would do anything if we had picked the riders of old? 2) The young riders will not win the event, but they won't do much worse than a team of Nicholls, Richardson etc 3) This is obviously the start of a plan for the future and if in 3 or 4 years time Team GB wins the world cup then with the core of this team then how many of you will be complaining? 4) Give Rob Lyons a chance. Far too many people on here think the elite League is the be-all and end-all. It's not, get over it. Look at the success he's had in the PL, do you think its a fluke? The man clearly knows his stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritPete Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 So all this arguing as been for nothing then.. thanks Ajh. lol It's called keeping in favour with the boss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 1) Do you really think we would do anything if we had picked the riders of old? 2) The young riders will not win the event, but they won't do much worse than a team of Nicholls, Richardson etc 3) This is obviously the start of a plan for the future and if in 3 or 4 years time Team GB wins the world cup then with the core of this team then how many of you will be complaining? 4) Give Rob Lyons a chance. Far too many people on here think the elite League is the be-all and end-all. It's not, get over it. Look at the success he's had in the PL, do you think its a fluke? The man clearly knows his stuff. Yes Yes they will Plan with danny king in it Suceess at pl level wow ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeletor Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Looking from the outside if looks as if Lyon can't handle the big riders what was always going to be a worry because of his pl background . Going to be a bleak period with this small time charlie as tm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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