chunky Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 (edited) I just felt that this needed to be a separate topic... I know that after yesterday, a few people were questioning Jason Doyle's ability, but I have witnessed some really bizarre stuff on some of the Facebook groups. It seems that people really don't think he's good enough to be in the GP's. I just responded to a comment on there from somebody questioning his participation. I said that while he had a bad day yesterday, he has had a great year. Her response was, "he's not consistent enough!" Really? Four finals in six events? That's not consistent? Another idiot suggested that NONE of the riders outside the Top Six should be allowed back the following year, and should be replaced by newcomers! I know some of you question the wildcards, but really? The World number 7 isn't good enough to be in the GP's, and should be replaced by somebody who is probably nowhere near GP standard? Are there really 10 other riders who would be able to "compete" in the GP's? Edited July 16, 2023 by chunky 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazS Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 not consistently . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 What some forget it that there is a possibility of 4 new riders in the GP in 2024 and beyond. We could get. 3 new from the challenge and 1 from the SEC. Hopefully it doesn’t come to that because naming the 4 to go doesn’t bear thinking about. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 There`s just no pleasing some people. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 (edited) 22 hours ago, chunky said: I just felt that this needed to be a separate topic... I know that after yesterday, a few people were questioning Jason Doyle's ability, but I have witnessed some really bizarre stuff on some of the Facebook groups. It seems that people really don't think he's good enough to be in the GP's. I just responded to a comment on there from somebody questioning his participation. I said that while he had a bad day yesterday, he has had a great year. Her response was, "he's not consistent enough!" Really? Four finals in six events? That's not consistent? Another idiot suggested that NONE of the riders outside the Top Six should be allowed back the following year, and should be replaced by newcomers! I know some of you question the wildcards, but really? The World number 7 isn't good enough to be in the GP's, and should be replaced by somebody who is probably nowhere near GP standard? Are there really 10 other riders who would be able to "compete" in the GP's? Simple answer no there isnt 3 let alone 10 barring the obvious laguta and emil, as seen with with gp qualifiers the riders that come in they rarely do anything. Edited July 17, 2023 by mc131 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted July 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 18 minutes ago, mc131 said: Simple answer no there isnt 3 let alone 10 barring the obvious laguta and emil, as seen with with gp qualifiers the riders that come in they rarely do anything. Exactly! That's why I don't understand people banging on about, "WE NEED NEW FACES"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 (edited) 54 minutes ago, chunky said: Exactly! That's why I don't understand people banging on about, "WE NEED NEW FACES"! I don't myself, I do think ppl forget that the gp is the pinnacle of the sport and most riders won't get there, it takes alot to be a top 15/16 rider and consistently year in year out. Edited July 17, 2023 by mc131 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted July 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 35 minutes ago, mc131 said: I don't myself, I do think ppl forget that the gp is the pinnacle of the sport and most riders won't get there, it takes alot to be a top 15/16 rider and consistently year in year out. Right, it's the World Championship; it's not a training scheme to blood up-and-coming riders! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 (edited) I wonder if there has ever been a more self-righteous topic posted on BSF before? Edited July 18, 2023 by iainb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangerBoy Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 23 hours ago, chunky said: Exactly! That's why I don't understand people banging on about, "WE NEED NEW FACES"! Bring back the one off finals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted July 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 19 minutes ago, BangerBoy said: Bring back the one off finals Ain't gonna happen. It was the most flawed system we've ever had .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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