Edward Barrett Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 After ANOTHER shockingly poor showing by the two Brits today there can now surely be only one conclusion. Harris is as dead in the water as a GP rider as Nicholls...: for 2010 it can ONLY be Tai or no-one... Have to agree with you there Parsloes; it was said in the Star that he needed a decent show to push his case for a wild card, well he did not provide one, so on the form of this season he does not warrant one. If the other "contenders" for a British representation are not deemed mature enough; shock!, horror!, perhaps we should have a season without any British contenders, let's face it, the ones we have had this year have not covered themselves with any glory, but served only to show that when it comes to the biggest world stage we are "also rans". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb the Snail Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 There really shouldn't be a British rider in next year's series, but if there "has" to be one then then it should be Richardson or Harris in that order. No one else is even remotely near the required standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 There really shouldn't be a British rider in next year's series, but if there "has" to be one then then it should be Richardson or Harris in that order. No one else is even remotely near the required standard. You can't SERIOUSLY believe Chris Harris in again is a good idea..!!! There is literally no question whatsoever that Tai would do far better than Harris...; and be a massively bigger draw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybikespeedway Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 There really shouldn't be a British rider in next year's series, but if there "has" to be one then then it should be Richardson or Harris in that order. No one else is even remotely near the required standard. I agree No Brit has the RIGHT to be in next years GP, but if I had to go for 1 it would be Tai, I am a Newport PL supporter with no axe to grind only expressing MY thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb the Snail Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 You can't SERIOUSLY believe Chris Harris in again is a good idea..!!! No, I don't Parsloes; as I said quite clearly I don't think that there should be a Brit in the 2010 series. I just think that Harris is a better rider than Woffinden at the moment and therefore more deserving of consideration if the powers that be think there needs to be one. Both are behind Richardson. There is literally no question whatsoever that Tai would do far better than Harris...; and be a massively bigger draw... In your opinion. Harris has years of GP experience, a race win under his belt and a higher average (gained while riding at 1). Your second point just shows what a charade the whole GP circus has become; a World Championship should be about ability, not a popularity contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I would say just look at Holder. Had the oppertunity to rush in but had the maturity to realise he didnt have the equipment and didnt want to be making up the numbers therefore declined it and had another year on the league scene and in my opinion will take a few big scalps in the GPs next year. IF he had had the back up last season no doubt he would have taken the offer. If Tai has the back up room sorted then why not eh, even if he does have to make up the numbers for a couple of years, there's plenty doing that anyways, least he will be gaining the experience of marvellous GP speedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snyper1010 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 IF he had had the back up last season no doubt he would have taken the offer. If Tai has the back up room sorted then why not eh, even if he does have to make up the numbers for a couple of years, there's plenty doing that anyways, least he will be gaining the experience of marvellous GP speedway So why not put in the riders from other nations that are better than Tai for "marvellous GP experience"? Why should Tai have special treatment. He is nothing special when compared to the guys on the GP circuit lets remember this. It isnt PL or weakened EL racing we are talking about here. This is the best that the world has to offer (on most part) Tai would be chewed up and spat out. Holder said he didnt feel he had the right equipment therefore he would wait a year, what a mature outlook that was for someone who could have got carried away with the attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 You can't SERIOUSLY believe Chris Harris in again is a good idea..!!! There is literally no question whatsoever that Tai would do far better than Harris...; and be a massively bigger draw... Where has Tai ever done better than Harris thus far ? I have no doubt in the years to come Tai will earn his right and do well in gp's but he sure not good enough or earned the right to have one now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Blanchard Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Where has Tai ever done better than Harris thus far ? I have no doubt in the years to come Tai will earn his right and do well in gp's but he sure not good enough or earned the right to have one now . True, but is it not a case of giving youth a chance? The quicker young Tai gets into it, the better the outcome. That is my thinking anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snyper1010 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 True, but is it not a case of giving youth a chance? The quicker young Tai gets into it, the better the outcome. That is my thinking anyway. Great idea, lets turn the GP series into a creche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 True, but is it not a case of giving youth a chance? The quicker young Tai gets into it, the better the outcome. That is my thinking anyway. Maybe jim ...but getting into it two soon could move him backwards . The gp should be about who are the top 16 riders in world at the moment not who might be in 5 years ....to me it would be a wrong move for the series and for Tai himself . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno4 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Why are people still talking about a wildcard for Scotty ? I read somewhere that he is not going to compete in the GP's next year even if offered a place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Your second point just shows what a charade the whole GP circus has become; a World Championship should be about ability, not a popularity contest. I agree 100% - unfortunately it stopped being that in 1996 when the greatest World Championship in international sport was replaced by a hugely flawed 'old boys network' GP series... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Great idea, lets turn the GP series into a creche. Snyps! to save me going through 20 pages here! Who is your choice of Brit? Nicholls has already said he wouldn't take up the offer even if it was given to him (doubtful anyway) Harris doesn't deserve another chance, he needs to get back in by earning it through qualifications! Kennett, can have good meetings and I would dearly love to support him wherever possible, but not sure he is ready for the big stage yet! Woffinden, seems to be the best choice here, he can certainly mix it with the best, has put in some good scores on larger tracks aswell as the small ones. Richardson, well needless to say he wouldn't get my vote if he was the only person on the form! proved time and time again previously he ain't GP material who else is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snyper1010 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Snyps! to save me going through 20 pages here! Who is your choice of Brit? Nicholls has already said he wouldn't take up the offer even if it was given to him (doubtful anyway) Harris doesn't deserve another chance, he needs to get back in by earning it through qualifications! Kennett, can have good meetings and I would dearly love to support him wherever possible, but not sure he is ready for the big stage yet! Woffinden, seems to be the best choice here, he can certainly mix it with the best, has put in some good scores on larger tracks aswell as the small ones. Richardson, well needless to say he wouldn't get my vote if he was the only person on the form! proved time and time again previously he ain't GP material who else is there? My honest answer..... No one. As none of them are good enough to be there. Maybe in 2 or 3 years Tai may be at that level but as of right now they all fall short of what is required IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Know Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 if i was a betting man my money would be on Tai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beesboybert Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I think Tai will get a nomination, but if i was him I'd take the Holder route. He isnt as good as Holder was at this point last year, and one more year will not do him any harm. However he may want to take it in the hope that his Dad will have a better chance of seeing him in the G.P's and therefore take the chance if offered. Richardson is the only brit who should be considered for next year imo. I'm not a big fan of him, but apart from his last season in the G.P's he didnt do too badly, plus a major benefit is the fact he can gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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