phillipsr Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Never seen anything with Emil to say he will be better than Ward. Think Darcy is already a better rider. Once all the hype blew through last year we all got to see a very decent, if not top notch, Russian rider. Not top notch?? He came 6th in the world after missing a whole year pratically of riding? I assume you dont think Holder is top notch either then? Like i said Ward is a great rider but i would still rather have Emil if i was picking a side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCookie Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Too used to seeing Ward and Holder blow away a poor EL, Emil is equally as good if not better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Not top notch?? He came 6th in the world after missing a whole year pratically of riding? I assume you dont think Holder is top notch either then? Like i said Ward is a great rider but i would still rather have Emil if i was picking a side Quite clear the difference in the two last season. Ward miles better and top of the EL averages. Emil somewhat lower in the pack. Emil looks a rider on the edge and often past it. Ward looks smooth and fast and aggressive. Emil is good, no mistake, but in the same level as Ward. My opinion of course. Too used to seeing Ward and Holder blow away a poor EL, Emil is equally as good if not better. Then why didn't he blow away the EL opposition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIE-JA Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Ward looks smooth :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Quite clear the difference in the two last season. Ward miles better and top of the EL averages. Emil somewhat lower in the pack. Emil looks a rider on the edge and often past it. Ward looks smooth and fast and aggressive. Emil is good, no mistake, but in the same level as Ward. My opinion of course. Then why didn't he blow away the EL opposition? With all due respect Steve neither did Holder or Ward in there first seasons of elite racing. Emil was seeing these tracks for the first time. But thats you opinion and you are entitled to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Know Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 He certainly has the bottle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabbsjoe Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Quite clear the difference in the two last season. Ward miles better and top of the EL averages. Emil somewhat lower in the pack. Emil looks a rider on the edge and often past it. Ward looks smooth and fast and aggressive. Emil is good, no mistake, but in the same level as Ward. My opinion of course. Then why didn't he blow away the EL opposition? given the same amount of time on UK tracks as Holder and Ward have had would give a fairer indication of how good he is. ward wasn't great in his first EL year, he was good but he wasn't spectacular. however last year Ward for me was a stand out while Holder stood still and had the same problems with being worn out around mid to late august that he had year before. Ward has more chance than Holder to be WC i think. Jury is still out on Emil but he certainly has the skills shown so far to be WC he just needs less injuries/accidents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Performances on British tracks don't matter. The only thing matters is Emil's performance on big tracks in Poland as the most GP's are there along with the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Well I think you know what I think. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBee Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I think Ward and Emil will both be World Champions. Don't think Holder is good enough to win it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper wasp Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 ward will never be .while hes with holder..because ward is following in his steps and is picking up all of holders bad habits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCookie Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I think Ward and Emil will both be World Champions. Don't think Holder is good enough to win it though. I agree with this. Holder is a very good rider but for all he is dominant in the UK and very good in the foreign leagues, I just don't think he has it in him to win the WC. When you look at Ward and sometimes Emil they take risks and although they mightn't be as consistent as Holder they are more ruthless when it matters and can pull it out the bag on the big stage, thats why I think they'll win it a few times between them. Holder might well be the next Leigh Adams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I think Ward and Emil will both be World Champions. Don't think Holder is good enough to win it though. At some point (hopefully sooner rather than later..) there has to be a whole scale change in those in the GP series from the old guard (containing the likes of Crump, Pedersen, Hancock & Gollob who consistently show they can (and have been) world champs and a larger group who don't!) and replacement with a younger brigade. Personally I'd be surprised if when that happens, Holder isn't a major challenger and may well (rather like Hamill did before Greg took over...) preceed his countryman Ward to win a World title... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I think Holder has conducted his career pretty well so far, with a slight glitch or two along the way of course, he's calculated and I hope he makes it to the pinnacle, he, like Ward, has plenty of years ahead, I think and hope you are proved wrong ............ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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