ladyluck Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 I have nothing against Rico as he is a top rider, done super for GB and all clubs. He has also been a world champion, but you left the under-21s out of your list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Did other Team GB squad members such as Simon Stead and James Wright receive a call to say they weren't riding in Poland ? If not then why does Nicholls think he should have got one - what makes him so special and more deserving than the others ? Maybe that's part of his problem, his ego lets him believe he deserves special treatment and when he doesn't get it then his dummy goes flying. Nicholls is the captain Wright and Stead are not . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weymouth alicat Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Nicholls is the captain Wright and Stead are not . has Rob Lyon said that Scott Nicholls is the captain for this season ??? personally i think Scott needs to buckle down and get some form back and then he may be re-considered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 “I'm disappointed about not being picked, but more importantly I think it is pretty bad management that I haven't even had the decency of a call from Rob,” Nicholls said. “When I originally met Rob, I said I wanted to race for my country, but he phoned me and said I was having a tough time right now and perhaps it was best I didn't. “OK, so he was giving the youngsters the chance, that's fine by me. But I never said I didn't want to be part of the team that rode in the Race-Off. “So imagine my surprise when I don't even get a call from him, not a word. He hasn't spoken to me since the phone call to say I wouldn't be in the original five that started at Peterborough. http://www.british-speedway.co.uk/news.php?extend.2576.13 http://www.british-speedway.co.uk/gbsquad.html As part of the squad, being told that not being in the side for the Peterborough meeting, does Scott prepare for the race-off meeting or not then? A lack of communication has played a big part in this problem. I can see why Scott has reason to be annoyed, he is named captain of the squad in March, then not only to be considered for the starting line up for the 1st meeting isnt a big enough kick in the teeth but then not a word about the race-off when Lee Richardson was very aware that he was going to be in the line up for the Thursday meeting, otherwise i am not so sure we would have seen him in the pits that night , but then again i could be wrong. Is seems it was made clear scott wasnt needed around by the sounds of it for the peterborough meeting, He isnt going to invite himself really after show of faith and support like that. Following on Chris Harris`s comments in the star this week seem to sum up the mood, you can see why he has said it as he wants to remain captain now(well, the 2 or 3 meetings a season). " if we can keep this team together and the boys keep getting more experience, we could have a bright future. People have there own views on Scott but as a Speedway rider he is one of the best we have, this season has been poor but it will be intresting to see where he finishes up compared to the other british riders. Next season what happens if Scott has a storming start, it can't be as poor as this season. What does Rob Lyon do then?, Scott Nicholls Isn't finished by a long shot, the next generation of riders are few seasons away from being anywhere near to Scotts level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbieoldboy Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) who would you have as Team GB manager?????????????? RP Phil Morris. Edited July 29, 2009 by newbieoldboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyal royal Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Phil Morris. The Great Tim Sugar. The problem is that the powers that be seem to want a "Face", somebody who talks the talk and looks the part. In reality that is a load of old Tosh. most of us who have been going to speedway for a while could manage a team through a meeting, ( jim Lynch excluded ). The most important thing is getting the right team in place. Some Team Managers have too big an ego for their own good. Our Tim, knew the rulebook inside out, was liked by the riders and didnt see himself as bigger than them and lets be honest he won a few things in his time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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