BigFatDave 258 Posted June 18, 2010 The better half and I were discussing Event Two the other day and disagreeing on the team make ups Just wondered who people think will be selected for each country? Will let someone with more knowledge of Finnish speedway than I suggest their line up but if I was team manager of GB, Australia and Sweden I'd pick the following; GB Harris Nicholls Richardson Woffinden Stead AUS Crump Watt Holder Ward Batchelor (no Adams as he has already said that he is likely to sit the first one out) Let the discussion commence For GB I'd go Danny King over Simon Stead, and for Oz I'd pick Rooboy over Darcy. Apart from that I've got no idea about the Swedes and the Finns; the only Finns I like are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrMungo 708 Posted June 18, 2010 The better half and I were discussing Event Two the other day and disagreeing on the team make ups Just wondered who people think will be selected for each country? GB Harris Nicholls Richardson Woffinden Stead AUS Crump Watt Holder Ward Batchelor (no Adams as he has already said that he is likely to sit the first one out) SWE Jonsson Lindgren F Davidsson J Lindback Nermark Let the discussion and sarcastic Rob Lyon remarks commence Kennett impressed me greatly in the GB semi. I'd be somewhat surprised if he wasn't picked. Ben Barker is another one who could easily feature. I'm sure the Peterborough fans would love that! If they're going to attempt to appease the local (P'boro)fans, then Lewis Bridger just has to ride too! Australia is a difficult one. The amount of options they have is unreal! I hope Darcy Ward does ride simply because there is not a more exciting rider to watch 'round King's Lynn. He doesn't seem to have kicked on that much this year, so may be a year too early for him. Schlein or Shields are the first possibilities that spring to mind, Kevin Doolan possibly aswell? In comparison to the Australian and British sides, the Swedish side has very little experience at King's Lynn. Jonsson has brilliant there in the past, but hasn't ridden there in what 8 years? They could do with someone with a bit of King's Lynn experience...someone like Daniel Nermark... (F) Lindgren & Jonsson are certainities I would've thought. Lindbäck is far too good to be left out. I'd personally pick Nermark ahead of Jonas Davidsson and give Zetterström the other spot, which would please Trees I'm sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,780 Posted June 19, 2010 Agree that Kennett impressed in the British semi MrMungo but I guess you have to take into consideration the field he was riding against. For me Kennett and Bridger have had poor seasons so far and unless they do something amazing over the next two or three weeks I wouldn't consider them. Stead had the fifth spot when I started this thread but I think Barker and King have given Rob a selection conundrum since and it will be interesting to see who he goes for. Harris, Nicholls, Woffinden and Richardson shoe ins IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted June 21, 2010 i'd go for King as 5th rider. he did well last year at Peterborough. Stead doesn't score well enough, locks up too much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostwalker 1,859 Posted June 22, 2010 Andreas Jonsson, Fredrik Lindgren and Rune Holta have decided not to rider in the SWC if the new silencers will remain mandatory. Hans Andersen says that he is hesitant to whether he will ride or not. http://www.vt.se/sport/mer.aspx?cat=1239949&nav=Sport&articleid=5427216 http://svt.se/2.93021/1.2052354/svenskar_nobbar_lag-vm_i_speedway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinny 2,536 Posted June 22, 2010 Team GB should be Harris, Nicholls, Richardson, Woffiden and Stead. They have been the best five Brits this season without a doubt. People mentioning King, Kennett and Bridger are extremely silly people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigFatDave 258 Posted June 23, 2010 Team GB should be Harris, Nicholls, Richardson, Woffiden and Stead. People mentioning King are extremely silly people. Is that you tugging at one of my lower limbs, Wanna? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,953 Posted June 23, 2010 British team should be: Scott Nicholls Chris Harris Lee Richardson Tai Woffinden Ben Barker All the best Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted June 23, 2010 A rider boycott of the WTC? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattyHart 0 Posted June 24, 2010 I wouldn't want any of Stead/King/Barker as the 5th rider. Richardson, Nicholls, Woffinden and Harris seem shoo-ins, but of the rest nothing stands out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nazza 3 Posted June 30, 2010 I personally would like Nicholls Harris Richardson D.King Stead Top 5 Brits in the averages so they must have done something right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,780 Posted July 2, 2010 The three big guns should be a given. Woiffinden should ride as he is rubbing shoulders with the big boys at the GP's every fortnight. Stead averaging more than the other candidates so has to ride IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barrow boy 119 Posted July 2, 2010 On current form Team GB's team is a no brainer. Nicholls/Harris/Stead/Richardson/Woffinden King reserve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noggin 1,388 Posted July 2, 2010 On current form Team GB's team is a no brainer. Nicholls/Harris/Stead/Richardson/Woffinden King reserve Agreed and anyone suggesting Barker must be mad, riding garbage at the moment with a terrible attitude. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandie 53 Posted July 2, 2010 Agreed and anyone suggesting Barker must be mad, riding garbage at the moment with a terrible attitude. Anyone know when the team is due to be announced? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites