cityrebel Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I think ward will win a world title, the lack of world class riders competing in the current GP circus will no doubt help him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Hancock 3 Pedersen 3 Gollob 1 Without trawling through stats I can't recall Hancock's and Pedersen's WC podiums, but would not be surprised if they outscored Gollob. The stats don't lie. I think ward will win a world title, the lack of world class riders competing in the current GP circus will no doubt help him. I'm sure he will but first he needs a GP Challenge top 3 finish or a wildcard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Ward is such a box office rider he should get a wildcard. The GP circus is turning into a retirement home! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 He has already explained. Unlike you on the other thread when asked how you rank Gollob sbove Pedersen and hancock. In terms of statistics, Gollob a long way behind, ability & talent Gollob a million miles in front of Hancock & Pedersen. I have been lucky enough to watch Gollob all over Poland when he was at his best, Gollob can make lines & do things on a bike that even Ward can only dream of! Biggest problem with Gollob was the amount of pressure he was under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullbore Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 The GP circus is turning into a retirement home! Tai, Magic, MJJ... Niamh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribbler Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Yes and likely more than 1 the kid's a natural talent on the bike and combined with the extra maturity that will come from age and lessons learnt, this will enable him to hit the highest heights. In my humble opinion. He's 23 years old - not a kid!!! Tai won his World title aged 23 and already had the maturity that Ward sadly lacks at the same age - and Darcy will be 25 before he's back in the GPs, whereas Tai may have won the World title for the second time at the same age. Tai is proving himself a World class winner... Darcy is proving himself as a World class loser... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob VDS Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 He's 23 years old - not a kid!!! Tai won his World title aged 23 and already had the maturity that Ward sadly lacks at the same age - and Darcy will be 25 before he's back in the GPs, whereas Tai may have won the World title for the second time at the same age. Tai is proving himself a World class winner... Darcy is proving himself as a World class loser... Sorry for having an opinion. As for your comment it was quite grown up until the final paragraph. Shame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 If Ward gets his head right, yes he will win a world title. I watched him the other week in Gorzow Poland and the kid was just brillaint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRacer Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Is he good enough - Yes Will he stay out of trouble long enough - No Somebody however who I think is more likely to is Emil. Pure talent on a bike and more focused. The SGP hasn't been the same without him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted August 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Is he good enough - Yes Will he stay out of trouble long enough - No Somebody however who I think is more likely to is Emil. Pure talent on a bike and more focused. The SGP hasn't been the same without him. Emil was flying last night, but did Ward beat him 3.1 the night before? just shows you what ability Ward has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 More then likely Emil was on a different bike/engine. And Emil could have been taking it "easy" so he well fit for the Euros Ward has something to prove, Emil doesnt. Lots of reasons to make it difficult to make a sound judgement. Oh. and I am an Emil fan so difficult for me to hear him being talked down. Will Ward win a world title in the next five years - theres a good chance he will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) Emil was flying last night, but did Ward beat him 3.1 the night before? just shows you what ability Ward has.Not bothered about what Ward did in one meeting against Emil the night before. Ward got beaten by Swiderski in the Elite league, does that mean he's more likely to be world champion?My personal opinion is Emil would be more likely to become world champion if in the series. Whilst both have a natural talent, I prefer watching Emil. He's also more focused on his speedway without distractions. I remember people asking this same question a few years ago and so far he hasn't. He's only won 1 GP so far. Emil on the other hand has won 6 GPs and has a bronze medal. He was up there at the top with Woffy in 2013 but unfortunately injury stopped him from finishing the series when he had every chance of winning it. Edited August 16, 2015 by mdmc82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Not bothered about what Ward did in one meeting against Emil the night before. Ward got beaten by Swiderski in the Elite league, does that mean he's more likely to be world champion? My personal opinion is Emil would be more likely to become world champion if in the series. Whilst both have a natural talent, I prefer watching Emil. He's also more focused on his speedway without distractions. I remember people asking this same question a few years ago and so far he hasn't. He's only won 1 GP so far. Emil on the other hand has won 6 GPs and has a bronze medal. He was up there at the top with Woffy in 2013 but unfortunately injury stopped him from finishing the series when he had every chance of winning it. And if Ward hadn't have been so stupid last year he had every chance of winning it & like i have said, at one stage last year he was leading the world championship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Double World Champion, Jack Young was a poor gater. He once complained to Tommy Price that he wished he could gate better. Price replied to the effect, "If you could gate, Jack, the rest of us might as well just pack up and go home." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
refereerick Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 And if Ward hadn't have been so stupid last year he had every chance of winning it & like i have said, at one stage last year he was leading the world championship! So was Martin Smolinski! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 So was Martin Smolinski! Yep, can't argue with that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullbore Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 So was Martin Smolinski! Yep, can't argue with that! Actually whilst he won the first round, Nicki top scored on 19 points then KK on 17. Though after heat 9 Martin was leading the world with 8 points Niamh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 YES.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 In terms of statistics, Gollob a long way behind, ability & talent Gollob a million miles in front of Hancock & Pedersen. I have been lucky enough to watch Gollob all over Poland when he was at his best, Gollob can make lines & do things on a bike that even Ward can only dream of! Biggest problem with Gollob was the amount of pressure he was under. Reality is, statistics is all that matters. i.e. how much you win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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