Jump to content
British Speedway Forum

Team Gb For World Cup


Recommended Posts

I like Danny King a lot he's a good rider and a very nice bloke. However in his previous appearances at SWC he's been quite out of his depth. I think we need to look at last night as a unique meeting and not really as a yardstick as the weather conditions were a big factor.

 

To be fair, with the exception of Tai, all our riders will be out of their depth. The Poles and the Russians in particular (if they send their best team) are going to love that track. And their equipment is super-fast.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I didn't think it was 'freak' conditions last night - the track held out remarkably well.

 

The selection for the World Cup needs to be done on a horses-for-courses basis, so I would go for:

 

Tai Woffinden

Craig Cook

Robert Lambert

Danny King

 

For me, the first three are the automatic choices, while King showed last night he is better around the NSS than either Nicholls or Harris.

 

All the best

Rob

Still think that last spot is up for grabs between King and Nicholls.

 

You say King is better than NIcholls round the Belle Vue track? He hasnt beat Nicholls there in 3 races so far!!

 

For me Danny has struggled this season. Not one person on here would have had King in their team before last night and does one good meeting on a track that ultimately suited him, make him an auto pick over Nicholls?

 

Im an Ipswich fan and would love to see Danny ride but im also a Team GB fan and on the day would King outscore Nicholls? Jury still out for me

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I would dump Woffinden in a heartbeat, if you can't be bothered to ride in the British league why should you be able to pull in a GB vest, this clown lived in Aus most of his life, world champ but brit no

Edited by rjsj9803
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Tai, Cook and Lambert will be 3/4. The last place will go to either Scott or Danny, but I think he'll go with Scott purely down to experience and more track knowledge. King done well last night purely down to the fact that a wet heavy track suited him down to tee, that and the fact he's been pretty pants most of the season.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

A nice, considered and well-rounded response.

 

It was all that was needed as track conditions were completely different last night to the league meeting.

I would dump Woffinden in a heartbeat, if you can't be bothered to ride in the British league why should you be able to pull in a GB vest, this clown lived in Aus most of his life, world champ but brit no

 

You see that guy in your profile pic? He has lived in the UK most of his life. How dare he ever have pulled on the USA race jacket.

Who had Danny King in their side before last night ?

 

Be foolish to have him in your team now..

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Tai's family moved to Australia when he was 4. They moved back here when he was 15. That's 11 years.

 

He's now 25.

 

So he hasn't lived in Australia for most of his life.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

If there was total flexibility on the reserves then Lambert at reserve would make total sense.

However they can only replace an injured rider so he is wasted at number 5.

 

The track last night wasnt exactly dry so many people immediatly jumping on who should and shouldnt ride.

 

Im an Ipswich fan but even after last nights performance i dont think King is a certainty. He only did ok there in the league meeting on a dry track beaten twice by Nicholls and twice by Cook. He looked good in the dirt last night but is he ahead of Lambert and Nicholls for a place?

 

For me the only 2 certaintys are Tai and Cook. After that we have 3 riders for 2 places , King, Nicholls and Lambert. Nobody else in my opinion should be considered unless injuries happen and then Steve Worrall is next in line.

 

The reserve should be our under 21 champion who likes the big tracks and thats not Adam Ellis!

I would agree with that statement - particularly at the National Speedway Stadium.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I would dump Woffinden in a heartbeat, if you can't be bothered to ride in the British league why should you be able to pull in a GB vest, this clown lived in Aus most of his life, world champ but brit no

 

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I would dump Woffinden in a heartbeat, if you can't be bothered to ride in the British league why should you be able to pull in a GB vest, this clown lived in Aus most of his life, world champ but brit no

And you my friend are a complete fool. Nice pic of Ermolenko by the way. Hmm lived in the UK didnt he? Thought he rode for USA???

Tai's family moved to Australia when he was 4. They moved back here when he was 15. That's 11 years.

 

He's now 25.

 

So he hasn't lived in Australia for most of his life.

Spot on its only the usual Poole suspects and Robert72 and then this newbie who cant get their head around facts bless them

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Do not think you can leave the team selection till the day which is why I said earlier Rosco needs to get some of the possible riders to ride the track when it is dry either as a practice or against a select team.

One month prior to the opening meeting, all teams must submit their riders to the FIM- MINIMUM 5 MAX 10

team GB(along with the other teams in the final ) have to nominate their team within 30 minutes of practice finishing for the final-starts at 12 noon on Saturday 30th July- so around 2.30pm all competing team line-ups will be known.

Edit only 5 riders + 1 U 21 rider per team can practice.

Edited by racers and royals
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

And you my friend are a complete fool. Nice pic of Ermolenko by the way. Hmm lived in the UK didnt he? Thought he rode for USA???

Spot on its only the usual Poole suspects and Robert72 and then this newbie who cant get their head around facts bless them

 

:o Easy tiger :D

 

We both pretty much agree on this topic :t:

I would dump Woffinden in a heartbeat, if you can't be bothered to ride in the British league why should you be able to pull in a GB vest, this clown lived in Aus most of his life, world champ but brit no

 

That my friend is one of the biggest trolling posts ever on this forum. Utter, utter garbage.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 

:o Easy tiger :D

 

We both pretty much agree on this topic :t:

 

That my friend is one of the biggest trolling posts ever on this forum. Utter, utter garbage.

you are on of the decent Poole fans mate never have an issue with you even if we disagree as you have the intellect to debate.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Danny King wasn't in anyone's team before last night. He rode very well but one meeting on a wet heavy track shouldn't change that. His last appearance in the SWC tells it's own story.

 

Our manager has a very hard job to pick a 4th rider to add to Tai, Cook & Lambert. On current form I would pick Scott Nicholls with Ellis as No5. Tough on Bomber as he has been a great servant but his form is poor and confidence must be low. Maybe he can have two good GP's to put him back in the frame.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Danny King wasn't in anyone's team before last night. He rode very well but one meeting on a wet heavy track shouldn't change that. His last appearance in the SWC tells it's own story.

 

Our manager has a very hard job to pick a 4th rider to add to Tai, Cook & Lambert. On current form I would pick Scott Nicholls with Ellis as No5. Tough on Bomber as he has been a great servant but his form is poor and confidence must be low. Maybe he can have two good GP's to put him back in the frame.

Id stick with Nicholls.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Who had Danny King in their side before last night ?

 

Probably very few, but what King did last night shouldn't be ignored as he surely rode himself into Team GB. With the same thinking Chris Harris probably rode himself out.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

All I have seen is the you tube posted on here showing the last few races including the final. What I saw there was Danny King not just win the final but win by a mile, which included a well executed pass on Cook. I cannot see how a performance like that can be ignored by the team selector, wet track or not.

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

All I have seen is the you tube posted on here showing the last few races including the final. What I saw there was Danny King not just win the final but win by a mile, which included a well executed pass on Cook. I cannot see how a performance like that can be ignored by the team selector, wet track or not.

On the British final thread i have posted the link to the whole meeting video
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. Privacy Policy