Vincent Vega 135 Posted May 20, 2006 Sad to see Lee Richardson struggling so bad tonight who tunes his engines these days? Hopefully he will turn things around and put up a decent effort at the Cardiff GP like last year. I may back him e/w. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbin' Along 5 Posted May 20, 2006 Whilst it is in some way a relief to see his domestic and GP form match, I'd much rather it had been the other way around and he had scored at least some points. It was horrible seeing him getting no more than Jonas. Still, at least we know which Evil Twin was riding tonight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,102 Posted May 20, 2006 Watching that tonight you really have to wonder if we are going to have any GP riders next season . Nicholls looked paceless and richardson looks completly out of his depth . Will be interesting to see how simon stead does at cardiff because he might be the only hope for next year . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony159 46 Posted May 20, 2006 (edited) .. After the terrible showing of Nicholls, Richardson, Rickardsson,Iversen and Protasiewicz .............. Wonder why Hans Andersen was not picked this year . Sure he would have beaten all the above riders with ease . Bet he must feel totally frustrated watching their abysmal showing Edited May 20, 2006 by tony159 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subedei 0 Posted May 20, 2006 Never mind Hans Andersen, I think Hans Nielsen could still do a better job than some you mentioned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy D 0 Posted May 20, 2006 (edited) Never mind Hans Andersen, I think Hans Nielsen could still do a better job than some you mentioned. (Subedei) He would have certainly done better than that useless lump of a 6x world champion... Edited May 20, 2006 by Jimmy D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shale Eater Posted May 20, 2006 To be removed from the GP Scott Nicholls Lee Richardson Niels Kristian Iversen Pepe Protasiewicz To be added to the GP Krzysztof Kasprzak Hans Andersen Janusz Kolodziej Freddie Lindgren/Kenneth Bjerre At least the to be added group will put in some sort of effort! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbin' Along 5 Posted May 20, 2006 Never mind Hans Andersen, I think Hans Nielsen could still do a better job than some you mentioned. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have to say I agree though. Just had hysterics at the abyssmal score that the "great" Tony Rickardsson had tonight. Tough luck on Greg tho' - he was flying all night but I guess the better man won. It is, however, more of a worry that our two "best" British riders scored a miserable 5 between them (and I'm being kind to Richardson now). It fills me with such trepidation - who will replace them? I know we have Stead, Harris and Kennett, with perhaps two or three more coming up behind them (Bridger etc.) but once upon a time our sport was overflowing with British talent. Admittedly one always looks back on the "good old days" with rose tinted spectacles and nostalgia is a wonderful thing - remember when summers were hot and sunny, and it always snowed at Christmas? This aside, I can't see a way forward - the Conference League, which I thought was to be used as a stepping stone for bringing young riders on, now seems to be full of older, already experienced riders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 15 Posted May 20, 2006 Yeah because the other put in no effort at all?! Greg didn't pass anyone today but was passed once, clearly no effort from him! Just because they're not the best riders does not mean they put in no effort! If you put them riders in, 4 other ridewrs will finish in the bottom 4, will you be calling for their heads too? That said, I'd swap Hans for Lee and I'm not a fan of Hans and I am of Lee! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincent Vega 135 Posted May 20, 2006 Lee just looked too slow tonight I know last season he had trouble with engines when his engine tuner was ill but this season he said he had changed his set up engine wise and had more bikes at his disposal. Who does his motors now anyone know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfsbane 12,944 Posted May 20, 2006 ....... I'm not a fan of Hans and I am of Lee! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Respect. We all make mistakes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shale Eater Posted May 20, 2006 Pepe is a one track pony in the GP's. You'll find this out at Bydgoszcz Iversen, yeah maybe I was a bit harsh but I think he has come in a year or so early Then the 'great' Brits. They have had nomination after nomination and are still useless in the GP's. Get them out now Time to bring in new, young, exciting blood to the GP's and get rid of the dead wood that's lying about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony159 46 Posted May 20, 2006 Lee just looked too slow tonight I know last season he had trouble with engines when his engine tuner was ill but this season he said he had changed his set up engine wise and had more bikes at his disposal. Who does his motors now anyone know? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Probably Justin Elkins . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shale Eater Posted May 20, 2006 Probably Justin Elkins . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The Easter Bunny. It's obvious his tuner isn't real Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfsbane 12,944 Posted May 20, 2006 Probably Justin Elkins . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Rubbish. Neil Evitts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
