Woz01 3,589 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratton 1,491 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,049 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinny 2,536 Posted July 10, 2013 Got to agree with gavan as much as it pains me to say it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brummie Kev 519 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Ernest Holland 2 Posted July 10, 2013 with key injuries to Russia Sweden and aussie teams England should make the final via the playoff but the winners will be Denmark who I think will have the edge on poland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mixy230 120 Posted July 11, 2013 Kennet is simply not on form and should not be in the team at the moment! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratton 1,491 Posted July 11, 2013 Got to agree with gavan as much as it pains me to say it Everyone has an opinion Pinny that's what it is all about,we will see in the next 3 to 5 years.It will be interesting praying that Lambert is the real deal,myself Michael Lee at aged 16 beat the likes of Wilson and Briggs is by far the best 16 year old i have seen and that includes Ward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emilali 499 Posted July 11, 2013 How can Middlo justify Kennets inclusion on current form? Couldnt even dominate at PL level and now struggles to score worthwhile points in the EL. But then Middlo comes out on twitter and says next year he'll put the team selection to a vote to keep everyone happy. Im sorry but as manager he should of picked the team on current form and not his love of Eddie Kennet. Pathetic decisions and Kennet should be replaced now! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therefused 818 Posted July 11, 2013 Hilarious comments from Middlo on twitter. I think he knows hes made a complete balls up, but Kennett will beat half of the Swedes and Americans so will end up looking good anyway. Bridger over Barker for me as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,646 Posted July 11, 2013 How can Middlo justify Kennets inclusion on current form? Couldnt even dominate at PL level and now struggles to score worthwhile points in the EL. But then Middlo comes out on twitter and says next year he'll put the team selection to a vote to keep everyone happy. Im sorry but as manager he should of picked the team on current form and not his love of Eddie Kennet. Pathetic decisions and Kennet should be replaced now! Middlo also said on Twitter that "hos hands are tied for King's Lynn Monday". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shale Shaker 106 Posted July 11, 2013 Middlo also said on Twitter that "hos hands are tied for King's Lynn Monday". So that's basically admitting that he's picked a poor team and is now stuck with it, then 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted July 11, 2013 So that's basically admitting that he's picked a poor team and is now stuck with it, then Looks like it. :sad: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grand Central 2,654 Posted July 11, 2013 Middlo also said on Twitter that "his hands are tied for King's Lynn Monday". This is usually a term reserved for when one has been forced into something by others. In this case Middleditch tied his own hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,982 Posted July 11, 2013 Didnt someone post that for the 1st 2 rounds teams had to be announced 2 weeks before and couldnt be changed unless due to injury.Does this mean the Laguta brothers will get bans for refusing to ride.Also today i only fliced through the star and the Poles haven't decided on the 4th rider though that could be for the next round due to my poor speedreading. Why no reserves if you get a rider injured and unable to continue unless you are very lucky you aint going to win. Worst case scenario heat 1 in the final a couple of reruns due to crashes all 4 riders are injured and unable to continue it could end up a very long night as i'm sure FIM rules state a race cannot be awarded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
