screm 8,049 Posted June 9, 2018 Incredible to see people complaining about coming second, so much to build on IMO so its over to you BSPA to give Team GB the tools to be first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grand Central 2,654 Posted June 9, 2018 3 minutes ago, PHILIPRISING said: CANNOT believe people are criticising Tai after that performance He just got the tactics WRONG. Is he now above ANY criticism? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted June 9, 2018 2 hours ago, PHILIPRISING said: LIKE the idea of two riders from each country in a race. Maybe three man squads, no under 21 requirement.. Would favour the team with the most points winning but understand why that isn't an easy sell for some and TV. If we could guarantee a last heat decider like last night there wouldn't be the conversation. One day not two. Have actually fired this off to Armando Castagna. We've been there before in 4TTs, if not necessarily the WTC itself. It didn't work. Maybe it would now. It would be foolish to dismiss it on thatr basis. Anyway, I l;ove team racing, which is why I love team matches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wealdstone 3,454 Posted June 9, 2018 Whilst end result disappointing overall our performance was superb 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,610 Posted June 9, 2018 What was going on in the last heat ? why did Woffy try to win it rather that trying to help Lambert ...as normal all about himself ...then after the race he's starts doing wheelies like we won . At least we can look forward to seeing him at the British Final on Monday 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,658 Posted June 9, 2018 5 minutes ago, PHILIPRISING said: CANNOT believe people are criticising Tai after that performance I think we are only criticising as most of us are bitterly disappointed at not winning the damn thing.But they all deserve credit as a team,and i am proud of my country for doing so well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheReturn 1,724 Posted June 9, 2018 I think tai's been superb all week, but I think he got that wrong in the final. Was he aware that we needed 2nd and 3rd? If so then he should have settled for second and tried to slow Emil. But otherwise, fair play to Tai for a superb tournament. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted June 9, 2018 Just now, Grand Central said: He just got the tactics WRONG. Is he now above ANY criticism? BECAUSE I don't believe he got his tactics wrong. If Lambert had actually got into third then I have no doubt Tai would have held back. But Robert didn't and was never likely to even if by some magic Tai could have kept a rider of Emil's ability at bay while also shepherding Lambert alongside him. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orbiter 172 Posted June 9, 2018 Still a silver medal is mustard for GB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheReturn 1,724 Posted June 9, 2018 8 minutes ago, PHILIPRISING said: CANNOT believe people are criticising Tai after that performance He's been brilliant, but in that final he got the tactics wrong. Nothing wrong with saying that, doesn't take away from his brilliance all week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted June 9, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, PHILIPRISING said: INTERVIEWER Kirri obviously hasn't grasped what team riding is all about. Certainly not Doyle's version. A friend of mine had a conversation last year with her then track's new manager. She mentioned team riding. The guy hadn't got a clue what it was. One of the races of the night was Lambert getting the 4-2 against Poland. Excellent to watch but nothing to do with team riding. Outside league racing I do find the concept of team riding overstated at international level. It's great when it happens but it's NOT worth fouling up the format in a naiive hope to generate it. Some great racing despite the format. Now back to the credible, serious stuff - the SGPs and the leagues. Edited June 9, 2018 by RobMcCaffery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntie doris 2,339 Posted June 9, 2018 Great performance Britain, unlucky to lose. Poles red hot fave. Well done Tai and Swindon boy Rosco. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grand Central 2,654 Posted June 9, 2018 Just now, PHILIPRISING said: BECAUSE I don't believe he got his tactics wrong. If Lambert had actually got into third then I have no doubt Tai would have held back. But Robert didn't and was never likely to even if by some magic Tai could have kept a rider of Emil's ability at bay while also shepherding Lambert alongside him. Oh dear Not much to work with here, if that is your defeatist thinking 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted June 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, orion said: What was going on in the last heat ? why did Woffy try to win it rather that trying to help Lambert ...as normal all about himself ...then after the race he's starts doing wheelies like we won . At least we can look forward to seeing him at the British Final on Monday DO you seriously believe that? Tai selfish? Please ... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE DEAN MACHINE 4,732 Posted June 9, 2018 Lucas Benz is questioning Armando Castanga about dudek exclusion on polish tv saying no start girl had a warning board infront of the poles in the 2/3 race off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites