speedway_dan 21 Posted July 14, 2008 Good luck to the Team GB boys tonight - kick some Scandinavian a*se. Come on Steady lad - show them doubters what you can do!!!! Id be there cheering the lads on if i wasn't Ibiza bound. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
srbramble 0 Posted July 14, 2008 Does anybody know the situation, regarding the fitness of all the team GB riders? I'm wondering, due to the current form of Woffy, if there are any doubts over any of the team, whether it would be worth giving him a couple of rides? I don't believe we can progress tonight, as the danes look a far better team, on current form, than we do. Therefore, as long as we get into the race off for thursday, give Eddie and Tai a go. The extra practice the team will get, will be invaluable for the final on saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,075 Posted July 14, 2008 Does anybody know the situation, regarding the fitness of all the team GB riders? I'm wondering, due to the current form of Woffy, if there are any doubts over any of the team, whether it would be worth giving him a couple of rides? I don't believe we can progress tonight, as the danes look a far better team, on current form, than we do. Therefore, as long as we get into the race off for thursday, give Eddie and Tai a go. The extra practice the team will get, will be invaluable for the final on saturday. I'm amazed Tai Woffinden isn't in the team anyway . The Aussies weren't shy in giving Chris Holder his chance at World Cup level when he was a PL rider , why aren't we doing the same thing with Tai . Let's be honest , we wont get to within 12 points of the Danes tonight - we might not beat Sweden for second either , so let's blood the youngster and give him the valuable experience . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,615 Posted July 14, 2008 Tonight is all about weather the danes want to win ........ it would suit them to be in the race off and would also help sell a lot of tickets as well . Can't see winning meaning all that much to them . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lanzilla 0 Posted July 14, 2008 Does anyone know if the meeting tonight is being streamed live on the internet? Would be more than happy to pay for it if available outside the UK. Not sure why we can't subscribe to Sky online outside of UK? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blazeaway 1,501 Posted July 14, 2008 Does anyone know if the meeting tonight is being streamed live on the internet? Would be more than happy to pay for it if available outside the UK. Not sure why we can't subscribe to Sky online outside of UK? Should be on here mate. http://soccer-live.pl/transmisje.php?id=motorsport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lanzilla 0 Posted July 14, 2008 Should be on here mate. http://soccer-live.pl/transmisje.php?id=motorsport Thanks a lot. Fingers crossed that it works? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruckerroo 792 Posted July 14, 2008 IMO the whole key to this meeting is how the track is prepared.. Whilst the danes are different class on all known form they , at times can be susceptible if its very grippy and holding. Also as orion rightly says they are in no massive need to win on the night with it being in the back yard thurs on a track they will absolutely love. I think they will probably win and win well but i wouldnt back them at 1-3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fourentee 987 Posted July 14, 2008 Tonight is all about weather the danes want to win ........ it would suit them to be in the race off and would also help sell a lot of tickets as well . Can't see winning meaning all that much to them . So if GB win they're stuffed because the Danes will have had a good look at Vojens in the run-off. If the Danes win GB are stuffed because the track will then probably be prepared one way for the run-off and another for the final. Seems as if GB's best chance is if Sweden win tonight! Surely the Danes wouldn't switch preparations if they were in both meetings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
21st century heathen 220 Posted July 14, 2008 A bit tough on the Poles - only a race-off because of the much-maligned "Joker" rule. But it is the rule. And no doubt the Poles will get to use it on Thursday. I doubt Jagus will be there - expect to see the semi-weird Walasek taking his place. And I'd have been inclined to go with Gollob in the race-off. No one ever seriously expected Hampel to beat Adams in the race-off, did they? Gollob's the Pole who has done it consistently at the highest level in high-profile, high-pressure races, such as GP finals and the like. Anyway, congratulations to the Australians. But while people are being a bit "sniffy" about the Poles' chances in Vojens it is worth pointing out they finished second to the Danes in the SWC round at Vojens last season. And that was one place ahead of the Australians. It's not yet over for the Poles. But they need to get Kasprzak sorted out. I gave Hampel a 50/50 chance in the race-off. The thing about the Joker in the SWC, as opposed to league competitions where it's used, is that in the SWC it can wipe out a lead in a single race, as happened tonight. In the league competitions in which it is used, with the "bar" for use being set at 10 points, it can only claw back a maximum of 7 points, with an 8-1. I'm not entirely sure the Russians understood the rules - they made some weird decisions, making tactical changes and yet ensuring that every rider still had five rides. I agree with everything you've said. I am the only one that heard "Laguta the scooter" Priceless Millard. I quite liked that one. Does anyone know if Danill Ivanov has ever ridden ice speedway? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was a slow starter but a very watchable meeting in the end. Emil was MOTM for me. What a great rider to watch. He beat at least one of the big two in each of his 5 rides. Congrats to Leigh on being top points scorer and to the Aussies taking advantage of the Joker and run-off. The Poles rode very well expect for Jagus. KK was a little disappointing from their point of view, but hardly a dreadful night for him individually. The Russians were all good value at one time or another. It seems the threat is growing, and they could be a real force in 5 years. The Hungarians struggled for pace, but rode well enough. They just didn't have that extra few mph to keep them in contact. As for tonight, I agree with the opinion of just about everyone. If we're going to win it we need a nice grippy track. Like Friday but without the extra rain falling throughout would be perfect. Rather doubt we'll get it though. Brandon is crap when slick. Fingers crossed for some dirt or it could prove to be a bore-fest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leanne1706 0 Posted July 14, 2008 I thought the commentary was excellent tonight - no screaming, no shouting. I suppose we'll be cursed with screams of "Come on Scottie" and the like from the imbecile on Monday. I lost count of the amount of times we were told "the referee's holding the tapes" on Saturday night. Very annoying by the end of the meeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subedei 0 Posted July 14, 2008 Does anyone know if Danill Ivanov has ever ridden ice speedway? Yes, Tony Millard does. And he's right: http://www.sportowefakty.pl/zuzel/2008/02/...nde-grand-prix/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjr 0 Posted July 14, 2008 I'm amazed Tai Woffinden isn't in the team anyway . The Aussies weren't shy in giving Chris Holder his chance at World Cup level when he was a PL rider , why aren't we doing the same thing with Tai . Ollie Allen instead of Tai Woffinden?? Joke!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Bee 57 Posted July 14, 2008 It's quite obviously not a joke is it? As Olly is a cracking gater and superb around Brandon, where the world cup is being held Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjr 0 Posted July 14, 2008 Olly is a cracking gater and superb around Brandon We'll see!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
