bazaar3 0 Posted May 10, 2007 I have a feeling this topic may go on for a while. Personally I have a lot of belief that the England (or the UK ) can once again reach the final with some of the form certain riders are showing this year. I have a lot of respect for Middlo who has boosted us onto the rostrum in the last couple of years with weaker squads then most and he will have another tough decision to make this year with his picking. So...who would you choose? On current form, I would personally pick: Nicholls Harris Stead Kennett Richardson With Howe, Screen and Norris on standby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Hannibal Thomas 0 Posted May 10, 2007 i would choose howe over stead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,101 Posted May 10, 2007 James Grieves Ross Brady David McAllan Derek Sneddon Andrew Tully (res) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
In the know 0 Posted May 10, 2007 olli allen at coventry for the first round Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bazaar3 0 Posted May 10, 2007 James Grieves Ross Brady David McAllan Derek Sneddon Andrew Tully (res) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Like cricket, your just going to have to accept the Scottish are not good enough at this sport to compete. Looks worse then the Latvian team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
21st century heathen 220 Posted May 10, 2007 I wouldn't name Ed in the starting 5 (although he's having a cracking season ) as it's at Brandon. David H has a better record than him at Brandon. Joe has a good career record at Brandon, although he was crap earlier this season for BV, so he would be my first reserve. It gets tricky after that. On paper you would probably have the likes of Ed and David N next in the queue, but Olly is another option. His form is good now, and he's another home rider that knows and (seemingly) likes the track. Olly can gate as well, which is not vital at Brandon but it always helps if you can get out of the gate. David N doesn't have a good record at Brandon, and is a self-confessed non-gater. So... Scott Chris Lee Simon David H Screen Olly/Ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,101 Posted May 10, 2007 Like cricket, your just going to have to accept the Scottish are not good enough at this sport to compete. Looks worse then the Latvian team. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know . Kevin Little retiring was a blow , but for that we'd be up there challenging . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bazaar3 0 Posted May 10, 2007 I wouldn't name Ed in the starting 5 (although he's having a cracking season ) as it's at Brandon. David H has a better record than him at Brandon. Joe has a good career record at Brandon, although he was crap earlier this season for BV, so he would be my first reserve. It gets tricky after that. On paper you would probably have the likes of Ed and David N next in the queue, but Olly is another option. His form is good now, and he's another home rider that knows and (seemingly) likes the track. Olly can gate as well, which is not vital at Brandon but it always helps if you can get out of the gate. David N doesn't have a good record at Brandon, and is a self-confessed non-gater. So... Scott Chris Lee Simon David H Screen Olly/Ed <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thank god your not Middlo. Matching an 8 point rider with a 4 point rider is bordering on the insane level. Each to their own I suppose. Let the rest of the argueing commence.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
21st century heathen 220 Posted May 10, 2007 I know . Kevin Little retiring was a blow , but for that we'd be up there challenging . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Class. Thank god your not Middlo. Matching an 8 point rider with a 4 point rider is bordering on the insane level. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have you seen Ed at Brandon? He's certainly not an 8 point rider, or anywhere near it. If the 1st round was at Poole then he'd be in...no doubt. It's not, so take off your rose-tinted etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Turner 0 Posted May 10, 2007 Scott Chris Lee Simon David H Screen Olly/Ed <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Strangely, I agree entirely Not a fan of the competition...not sure I'll be taking my usual spot at Brandon either...but I AM sure that at this moment in time, that should be the line-up for Coventry. It's actually pretty obvious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuart road 0 Posted May 10, 2007 (edited) I have a feeling this topic may go on for a while. Personally I have a lot of belief that the England (or the UK ) can once again reach the final with some of the form certain riders are showing this year. I have a lot of respect for Middlo who has boosted us onto the rostrum in the last couple of years with weaker squads then most and he will have another tough decision to make this year with his picking. So...who would you choose? On current form, I would personally pick: Nicholls Harris Stead Kennett Richardson With Howe, Screen and Norris on standby. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> would have to agree,at the moment, thats about as good as it gets Edited May 10, 2007 by stuart road Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B 1,263 Posted May 10, 2007 i would choose howe over stead. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> LOl you're having a laugh I wouldn't name Ed in the starting 5 (although he's having a cracking season ) as it's at Brandon. David H has a better record than him at Brandon. Joe has a good career record at Brandon, although he was crap earlier this season for BV, so he would be my first reserve. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't think Screen will be used but just to point out when Belle Vue were there earlier the season he made a big cockup trying two engines he had bought from Mark Loram setup for Poland, and it was slick that night. I think it will be : Nicholls Harris Stead Richardson Kennett or Howe May just be enough to get through Coventry but won't do anything in Poland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bazaar3 0 Posted May 10, 2007 Class. Have you seen Ed at Brandon? He's certainly not an 8 point rider, or anywhere near it. If the 1st round was at Poole then he'd be in...no doubt. It's not, so take off your rose-tinted etc <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Brandon and Wimborne Rd are similar tracks as had been proven that we ride well round there like they ride well down here. Kennett is flying at the moment and showed he would be much better suited than Howe as he proved last night with a maximum and Howe couldn't beat Swist. Also has Howe ridden at Coventry this season? So please take off your Midlands tinted specs off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pawnbroker 0 Posted May 10, 2007 Bridger Howe Richardson Nicholls kennett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,101 Posted May 10, 2007 If we're going on current form then the five highest British riders are :- Nicholls 9.89 Harris 9.55 Howe 8.86 Stead 8.29 Richardson 7.79 With Kennett 7.53 and Norris 7.25 just behind . But when you look at what's likely to be our side it just shows how far we are behind the Danes , Aussies , Swedes and Poles . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
