mjamin Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Can anyone say who the line up is for team GB as far as I can see only Rob Mear has been annonced! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 I'd have thought that Harris, Nicholls, Tai (if fit), Bridger, Barker, Kennett, King and Auty will be in the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourentee Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Poole site names your first seven (ie not Auty). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBee Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'm hoping Auty features in at least one meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Steady isn't sure.. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,14471_6953223,00.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Can't blame Stead one bit, if he's good enough for Team GB then he should be good enough for a British Final spot! And Machin's arrogant and biased comments don't help. I've noting against Auty at all but the whole thing stinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrystalCastles Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Can't blame Stead one bit, if he's good enough for Team GB then he should be good enough for a British Final spot! Agreed, if I was Steady I wouldn't want to ride for Team GB again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Agreed, if I was Steady I wouldn't want to ride for Team GB again. I agree, I don't want Stead to ride for Team GB again. Seriously, Stead didn't qualify for Wolves, he didn't do the qualifier, his form this season has been bad, what has he done to justify a wildcard on a track he is bad at? TBH, I'd not use him for he Team GB vs Oz test at Lakeside either, and I'm not sure I'd use him at Poole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 The fact that the British Final is at Wolves should be irrelevant, it ought about the best sixteen riders competing for the national title. However if Woffinden & Auty have been selected as wildcards on the basis of youth development then fair enough, but then why leave Auty out of the test matches? There's no consistency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 The fact that the British Final is at Wolves should be irrelevant, it ought about the best sixteen riders competing for the national title. However if Woffinden & Auty have been selected as wildcards on the basis of youth development then fair enough, but then why leave Auty out of the test matches? There's no consistency. You do have a point there mate, not sure when the meetings are maybe they clash with Sheffield fixtures, which would raise other issues for the Test Match club or country, which would come first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 No clash on Wednesday spinny although there is on Friday for the Lakeside test match. Just seen that Stead isn't in the side for the Poole meeting, am guessing he told them to stick it and they accepted. Team is; Harris Nicholls Woffinden Kennett King Bridger Barker .....and the Aussies will line up with; Holder Ward Schlein Watt Batchelor Proctor Doyle Source: Poole speedway website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 (edited) No clash on Wednesday spinny although there is on Friday for the Lakeside test match. Just seen that Stead isn't in the side for the Poole meeting, am guessing he told them to stick it and they accepted. Team is; Harris Nicholls Woffinden Kennett King Bridger Barker King? :s The guy averaging 5.5 (6 with bonus)? Why not Olly Allen whos averaging 6.4 (7.1)? Stuart Robson is doing better than King this season too! And the reasoning for the wildcards, it was down to the injured Stead, Woffy and the unlucky Auty. Look at their 2011 form. Woffy 8, Auty 5.5 and Stead 4.5. Could also do it on age, or how they perform at Wolves. I see no argument for giving the wildcard to Stead. Edited May 29, 2011 by SCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 God knows mate, a little bit of transparency and explanation wouldn't go amiss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBee Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 I agree, Olly has been good this season from what I've seen. Controversial wild card Auty also has a better EL CMA this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aljack Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 What does it matter who is picked for GB, whoever is chosen wont beat the Ozzies its a forgone conclusion The standard of British riders is at an all-time low and there seems to be nobody on the horizon to change it Just look at Britains top rider in the GPs Harris, pathetic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Going to the test at Poole, so quite pleased Barker and King are included. Barker deserves his chance as he's been outstanding of late. King has struggled badly, has had the injury but prior to it he had two bad meetings against Swindon. Hope he does better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 (edited) What does it matter who is picked for GB, whoever is chosen wont beat the Ozzies its a forgone conclusion The standard of British riders is at an all-time low and there seems to be nobody on the horizon to change it Just look at Britains top rider in the GPs Harris, pathetic Oh dear Edited June 2, 2011 by keef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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