racers and royals Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 In my view only 4 of the field can realistically win it-Crump,Gollob,Sayfudtinov and Nicki Pedersen.I wonder how the bookmakers will price up the odds. In terms of match-ups between the rest,who would be favourite to get most points over the series. Hancock or Jonsson Woffinden or Zetterstrom Hampel or Holder Holta or Bjerre Andersen or Lindgren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Hancock Woffinden Holder Holta A draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnoaj Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 The usual suspects; Crumpy, Gollob, Pedersen and Emil. Gollobs chances have'nt been harmed by an extra Polish date on the calender. Out of the four, I'd like Crump to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superguest Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 I think Crump will start to fade now that he has 3 world titles. Gollob, Nicki and Emil for the title chase next year. The rest may as well just let them get on with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 i agree crumpi will finish 3rd or 4th . it could be the most open its been for years. lets hope a bit of excitement as well cuz i feel another year like this could be the death knell a calling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Turner Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Nicki for the title, and Hancock or Jonsson Woffinden or Zetterstrom Hampel or Holder Holta or Bjerre Andersen or Lindgren Jonsson...the Grinch will fade this year as he becomes immune to Monster Zetterstrom...good gating and very fast bikes will be too much for Tai to outscore Holder...if he can stay calm and not override Bjerre...comfortably Lindgren...he'll know now that he's better than he thought he was before ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 (edited) How did the world title ever get to be so closed and so dull? Well, predictable at any rate. Edited November 14, 2009 by AndyM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyK86 Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 When it stopped being just one big meeting ! I will be hoping Nicki Pedersen regains the world title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 I'd like to see Greg Hancock win if not then Freddie or Hans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Would like to see the ex-Swindon schoolboy Crumpie or Hancock win again...Sayfutdinov, Pedersen, and Gollob will be frontrunners, with perhaps Lindgren, Andersen and Holder as dark geegees. Just hope Bomber and Tai perform well for Little Britain. Always like to see the lone Norwegian Holta do well. Hampel usually rides well in Cardiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 I couldn't really care less as the GP's have become dullsville . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Who can become World GP Champion .............. any one of about 3 or 4 perhaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted November 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Who can become World GP Champion .............. any one of about 3 or 4 perhaps Great minds think alike ! Iwas hoping someone like Mickthemuppet might post as to the likely odds for the big four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srbramble Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 The winner will come from one of 4, Gollob, Crump, Pedersen or sayfutdinov. In other words, yes, it's as predictable as that. In a series that has 15 permanent riders, that's a sad indictment of just how poor and tired the format is. And some more consistent refeering decisions won't go amiss either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 The winner will come from one of 4, Gollob, Crump, Pedersen or sayfutdinov. In other words, yes, it's as predictable as that. In a series that has 15 permanent riders, that's a sad indictment of just how poor and tired the format is. And some more consistent refeering decisions won't go amiss either. Sorry, but even more predictable than that. Gollob will never win the title. He might win the occasional GP in Poland or other eastern European locations, but will never achieve the consistency needed to win the GP circus overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noggin Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 I think Emil will be champ,Nicki 2nd & Crumpy 3rd,Gollob/hancock + maybe Holder 4th,dont think brits will be last maybe about 10th & 11th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srbramble Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Sorry, but even more predictable than that. Gollob will never win the title. He might win the occasional GP in Poland or other eastern European locations, but will never achieve the consistency needed to win the GP circus overall. He may not win it, but, I guarantee, with one or two GPs to go, he will be in with a chance of winning it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Top 4 will be: Sayfutdinov Crump N Pedersen Gollob Next 4: Hancock Andersen Holder Lindgren Next 4: Bjerre Jonsson Harris Holta Final 3: Hampel Woffinden Zetterstrom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Top 4 will be: Sayfutdinov Crump N Pedersen Gollob Next 4: Hancock Andersen Holder Lindgren Next 4: Bjerre Jonsson Harris Holta Final 3: Hampel Woffinden Zetterstrom No way Jonsson will be out of the top 8 (unless injured) and Hampel is far too good a rider to be in the bottom 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man in black Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Looks like a stronger field in 2010 than the last few years, so I for one am looking forward to a close & competitive SGP series. I just hope Tony Olsson is willing to/is allowed to sort out the track preparation. Here's my take on the 2010 runners (but not necessarily in finishing order): 2010 Title Contenders Emil Sayfutdinov – What a first GP season! Assuming he learns from this year and doesn't get injured, the rest won't see him for dust in 2010. Nicki Pedersen - A year to forget for Nicki, but can he get back to his best for 2010? I do hope so, because Nicki on top form looks like the only real challenger to Sayfutdinov. Jason Crump – A worthy World Champion, but a shaky end to the 2009 campaign even before the injury. Doesn't seem to have the on-track aggression of a few years ago, so will he be motivated enough to challenge for a fourth title? Tomasz Gollob – More Polish GP rounds has to help Tomasz's cause and he's sure to be right up there in 2010, but has he got the temperament to go all the way? Improvers Freddie Lindgren – I don't see him as a title contender in 2010, but Freddie is one of the few SGP contestants with real potential for improvement. Made the breakthrough in the British Elite League in 2009, now needs to do the same in the SGP. Hans Andersen – I really thought Hans would be a title contender in 2009 but it just didn't happen. He'd be a good World Champion so I hope he can raise his game in 2010. Chris Holder – Lots of potential and I'm really looking forward to seeing Chris in the SGP but I think he's going to have a tough time to start with. A realistic target must be a top eight finish to qualify for 2011. Tai Woffinden – Same as for Chris Holder, but I think Tai's career is a year behind Holder's and a top eight finish may be out of reach. Britain's best prospect by miles, so presumably he's a safe bet for a permanent wild-card in 2011 in which case next year could provide a great learning opportunity. I'd love to see him qualify on merit though! Kenneth Bjerre – Kenneth is not a rider I have rated very highly in the past, but he did far better in the SGP than I expected. Qualified on merit but needs to find more aggression & determination when behind otherwise he'll go no further. Also-rans Andreas Jonsson – Doesn't seem able to make the last step from regular finalist & occasional GP winner to genuine title contender. In the top six, but not on the rostrum. Greg Hancock – What a star this man is, but how much longer can he keep going at this level? I hope I'm wrong, but I fear Greg will struggle to stay in the top 8 next year. Jarek Hampel – Haven't seen enough of Jarek to make a proper assessment, but he doesn't seem to have fulfilled the potential of a few years ago. A place in the top eight seems about the best he can hope for. Rune Holta – An all-round Good Bloke, but I'm not sure how motivated Rune will be in 2010. The field is stronger and I expect Rune to slip outside the top 10 and out of the SGP. Chris Harris – Will we ever forget that night in Cardiff. If only Chris could have kept it going....... Controversial wild-card for 2010, but he's in there again so......Come On Chris!!! Show us it wasn't a fluke! Please.......... Magnus Zetterstrom – Surely out of his depth at this level and the biggest argument for or against the qualifying system, depending on your point of view. One of the Good Guys and I'd like to see him do well, but common sense tells me it won't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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