Pinny Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 The best under 25 after Tai no chance,he is behind King,Auty, and Barker we will see in the next few years but to me he has to improve a hell of a lot more. Sidney what is your fascination with Auty? Bridger is so much better than him and thats coming from someone who wouldnt piss on bridger if he was on fire genuinely despise the guy Hes better than auty in the el hands down and sling him in the PL and hed average 9.5 with ease whereas auty is still an 8 pt rider after all these seasons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 The best under 25 after Tai no chance,he is behind King,Auty, and Barker we will see in the next few years but to me he has to improve a hell of a lot more. wouldnt say he is that far behind King and Barket if at all. But no way is he behind Auty! What a strange statement to make do you actually watch speedway ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Another worrying score for Kennett last night. Hope he goes better at Lynn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Another worrying score for Kennett last night. Hope he goes better at Lynn. Only if he wheels out the Black and Decker... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 wouldnt say he is that far behind King and Barket if at all. But no way is he behind Auty! What a strange statement to make do you actually watch speedway ! Yes i do and what about you how long have you been watching (5minutes?) why is it strange god anybody would think Bridger was a world beater!Yes he is talented Bridger and maybe i did him an injustice he maybe is on par.But over a number of races my money would be on Auty (ie) because he has more devil in the first bend.And would always have a chance from behind something that Bridger does not do much your comment is it a wind up are you sure you are not on about TAI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YerRopes Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 To be fair to Middlo, the choice of the 4th rider was never going to be easy, however since the Team GB (England) announcement Ed's form has gone down the pan and he is (currently) not that man... Right now I'd go for Bridger, give the young man a chance (not that it'll make much difference in the end).. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I'll be supporting the team no matter who is in. I wouldn't have picked Kennett to be honest but then it's not my choice! Bridger would have been my choice due to his attempts at turning his attitude around and getting himself rides abroad. His approach to his fitness has also improved and I hope he keeps this up. If he keeps his head down, doesn't let being left out get to him and keeps improving then his time might come next year. I certainly believe he should be ahead of Kennett on current form and attitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 To be fair to Middlo, the choice of the 4th rider was never going to be easy, however since the Team GB (England) announcement Ed's form has gone down the pan and he is (currently) not that man... Right now I'd go for Bridger, give the young man a chance (not that it'll make much difference in the end).. I would rather see Richie Worrall given a go. A bit early perhaps, but at least we could judge his progress against the World's better Riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YerRopes Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I would rather see Richie Worrall given a go. A bit early perhaps, but at least we could judge his progress against the World's better Riders. I think he more or less ruled himself out, saying he'd rather wait a year... Agree, that he is one hell of an English prospect though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I think he more or less ruled himself out, saying he'd rather wait a year... Agree, that he is one hell of an English prospect though.... I hadn't realised that. Thank you for your Post. :approve: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Amazing how Craig Cook is praised to the high heavens yet Jonasson is slated when Cook is 26 and Jonasson is 24 yet Jonasson's achieved much more in the sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YerRopes Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Amazing how Craig Cook is praised to the high heavens yet Jonasson is slated when Cook is 26 and Jonasson is 24 yet Jonasson's achieved much more in the sport. Agree THJ Racing, it's just so kinda totally amazing... Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that Craig Cook has only been racing speedway for 3 years or so.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Yes i do and what about you how long have you been watching (5minutes?) why is it strange god anybody would think Bridger was a world beater!Yes he is talented Bridger and maybe i did him an injustice he maybe is on par.But over a number of races my money would be on Auty (ie) because he has more devil in the first bend.And would always have a chance from behind something that Bridger does not do much your comment is it a wind up are you sure you are not on about TAI? Auty would need more devil in the first bend because Bridger would already a bike length in front. The first essential for a rider to reach international standard is the ability to gate, and that's something even Auty himself admits he can't do. LBR is a reasonable sometimes good gater, having beaten riders like Kasprak from the gate this year. As usual you lurch into your exaggerations but if you bother to read to previous posts properly you will see that nobody is claiming that LBR is a ,world beater. In fact he is not even riding as a heat leader at the moment, but nor is Kennet for that matter. What we are saying is that while Auty is basically a PL rider in d/u role LBR has not needed to drop down to PL and is good enough to get team places in Poland and Denmark where they wouldn't even think about Auty. LBR still has a long way to go and it remains to be seen whether he will get to be a top rider, even by GB standards but he has got a different attitude this year, working harder on fitness, getting top class machinery, and that is paying off with consistency and heat 15 selections. Still not genuine Team GB standard perhaps (but who is except Bomber and Tai?) but still comes out ahead of Auty on every measurable assessment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Agree THJ Racing, it's just so kinda totally amazing... Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that Craig Cook has only been racing speedway for 3 years or so.. So what? It's about what you do when your younger and I find it silly how Tomas picks up so much criticism when he's achieved much more than most riders at their age. Craig Cook is good but if Edinburgh fans had the choice, They would take Jonasson back no doubt.. He was a true racer and enigma unlike Cook who's just a gater and I don't understand how Cook has managed to get into the SWC team. He's nowhere near international level, He struggles to pass top riders and a rider like Auty is miles better in my opinion as he can generate speed.. Cook's a white line rider who gates well at Premier/Elite Level but he will go missing at the top level. I hope i'm wrong but I can see Craig struggling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 So what? It's about what you do when your younger and I find it silly how Tomas picks up so much criticism when he's achieved much more than most riders at their age. Craig Cook is good but if Edinburgh fans had the choice, They would take Jonasson back no doubt.. He was a true racer and enigma unlike Cook who's just a gater and I don't understand how Cook has managed to get into the SWC team. He's nowhere near international level, He struggles to pass top riders and a rider like Auty is miles better in my opinion as he can generate speed.. Cook's a white line rider who gates well at Premier/Elite Level but he will go missing at the top level. I hope i'm wrong but I can see Craig struggling. I'm a Edinburgh fan and I would rather have Cook 1.) better rider home and away 2.) (and this is the most important one) he actually turns up!!!! Cook also has a higher EL and PL average than THJ Also regarding your comment about not generating speed, he broke to track records at the weekend one at Edinburgh on Friday by 0.2 seconds and then at Glasgow on Sunday by a whole second if that is not having speed not to sure what is. Another comment you made was he he can't pass top rider read below. Heat 09: Cook, Batchelor, Nieminen, Birks. (4-2)...25-29...59.8 Line Up: Cook, Nieminen, Batchelor, Birks Comments: Batchelor leading until Cookie wound on the gas and sailed by. Read more: http://speedwayupdates.proboards.com/thread/12493/belle-vue-swindon-2013-30pm#ixzz2YbteyWpr I would continue but there is really no point as your talking crap!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) A post a couple if pages back suggested GB can win the race off. I have to say i agree. Australia without Holder makes them so much more weaker, Russia with Emil and possibly the Laguta brothers missing and Sweden with an injury crisis. Although we would like to see GB get through against the other nations at full strength i will certainly be happy to see us in the final. I'm a Edinburgh fan and I would rather have Cook 1.) better rider home and away 2.) (and this is the most important one) he actually turns up!!!! Cook also has a higher EL and PL average than THJ Also regarding your comment about not generating speed, he broke to track records at the weekend one at Edinburgh on Friday by 0.2 seconds and then at Glasgow on Sunday by a whole second if that is not having speed not to sure what is. Another comment you made was he he can't pass top rider read below. Heat 09: Cook, Batchelor, Nieminen, Birks. (4-2)...25-29...59.8 Line Up: Cook, Nieminen, Batchelor, Birks Comments: Batchelor leading until Cookie wound on the gas and sailed by. Read more: http://speedwayupdates.proboards.com/thread/12493/belle-vue-swindon-2013-30pm#ixzz2YbteyWpr I would continue but there is really no point as your talking crap!!! Game, set and match! Edited July 10, 2013 by woz01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) Kings about 28 now and Bridger is so far ahead of Auty it's unreal. As good as Barker he's does well through grit and determination, he's not a natural. Lewis eclipses Ben in the talent stakes but Lewis doesn't have half the commitment of Ben. If Lewis wants it he can still be a GP rider, Barker and Auty won't ever be GP riders IMO. I respect your opinion SCB but a GP rider are you for real? certain riders mature at different stages so it will be interesting.Auty to me looked on the pace in his ride at Cardiff Bridger better no chance.Both have loads of catching up to do and that's not forgetting Ellis and young Lambert( could be anything?) sniffing around.King,Barker,Auty,Bridger, all have there supporters is there much difference? add Kennett and Worrall( who i rate) personal preference decides for the individual as there ain't much in it. Edited July 10, 2013 by sidney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 I respect your opinion SCB but a GP rider are you for real? certain riders mature at different stages so it will be interesting.Auty to me looked on the pace in his ride at Cardiff Bridger better no chance.Both have loads of catching up to do and that's not forgetting Ellis and young Lambert( could be anything?) sniffing around.King,Barker,Auty,Bridger, all have there supporters is there much difference? add Kennett and Worrall( who i rate) personal preference decides for the individual as there ain't much in it. Auty is a level below King Barker and Bridger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Got to agree with gavan as much as it pains me to say it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) Really think Barker should have been in the team, hes been in great form for the Brummies and Ipswich of late after a slow start to the season. I watched him tonight and he was absolutely fantastic, one of the best performances I seen him give and only 50/50 going into the match. Awesome Edited July 10, 2013 by Brummie Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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