stratton 1,491 Posted January 16, 2014 Did I say that? For the record, I reckon we would still struggle to beat the USA.My take on it ER,is that we have to except where we are at the moment but it is how we go about trying to improve things that is the most important thing.And beating Latvia is that a gimme? not anymore i am afraid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted January 16, 2014 My take on it ER,is that we have to except where we are at the moment but it is how we go about trying to improve things that is the most important thing.And beating Latvia is that a gimme? not anymore i am afraid. Have to agree Sid. I don't share the optimism of others around the likes of Bridger, Barker and King. Simply not good enough and would be mullered at international level. Cooke, Worrall, Lambert, Gerrity......the Jury is out, but lets take a reality pill here. They are nowhere near the class of the Danes and Poles of similar age. Its going to be a decade at least before we are anywhere near the top again. And that will only happen if there is a radical change in outlook and attitude. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColinMills 1,728 Posted January 17, 2014 in fairness to rosco, he did whats best for Swindon, totally different situation from bein "England" manager Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TesarRacing 1,825 Posted January 17, 2014 Bomber backs Rosco: CAPTAIN Chris Harris insisted the Great Britain riders will all back new national boss Alun Rossiter as he looks to revive the team’s fortunes. Swindon Robins boss Rossiter was handed the top job on Wednesday after he was given the nod ahead of former Birmingham manager Phil Morris and is now charged with helping the national team improve on recent poor showings in the World Cup. Harris knows Rossiter well, having been part of the 48-year-old’s Elite League-winning Coventry side in 2010, and would love to be handed the chance to carry on as GB skipper under the new regime, as well as firmly believing the Blunsdon boss is someone the country’s riders will get behind.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) I am just using the same `Poole` logic. If you have witnessed Magic at Monmore then the Smart bit is hardly stretching it! What you unsurprisingly fail to comprehend is that SWC meetings are not run on tiddly little trick tracks like Monmore or Kirky Lane. They are ridden on large fast tracks and riders like Cooke wouldn't see Janowski for dust. To compare the two on an international stage shows your lack of knowledge of international speedway. Edited January 17, 2014 by Steve Shovlar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugwash 3,208 Posted January 17, 2014 He will no doubt be picking an 'Aussie' to anchor team GB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fourentee 987 Posted January 17, 2014 He will no doubt be picking an 'Aussie' to anchor team GB. Steady guys, stay low, don't be tempted... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Double Up 39 Posted January 17, 2014 Steady guys, stay low, don't be tempted... Steady? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE DEAN MACHINE 4,755 Posted January 17, 2014 Not really a suprise is it. Should of gone to Phil Morris or even maybe someone like John "mavis"Davis, Chris Morton or Colin Pratt but hey ho its rosco so we will back him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Not really a suprise is it. Should of gone to Phil Morris or even maybe someone like John "mavis"Davis, Chris Morton or Colin Pratt but hey ho its rosco so we will back him We ought to - he is a very experienced Manager. I wish him all the luck in the World. With the material he has available to him at present - he will need it. Edited January 17, 2014 by The White Knight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eric i 620 Posted January 17, 2014 One things for sure he will get a slagged off unless GB win gold, some peoples expectations are too high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Leslie 3,213 Posted January 17, 2014 Flag in adver photo is upside-down. First mistake of many to come by new national boss. Didn't take long.It's not upside down, but it could do with an ironing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,355 Posted January 17, 2014 He's made it to the Sun today too!! Page 53, with picture!! Thats the nearest he'l get to page 3... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weatherwatcher 664 Posted January 17, 2014 It was great to see the article By Phil that he is going to continue. Looking after the young U21S, U19s and U16s. I don't think that they could wish for a better manager. If anyone can bring on this young and up and coming British Talent. Then I think they have got the right man for the job. Best of Luck Phil, we need to get the best from all these young riders to bring back some talent to or country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted January 17, 2014 Woffinden, Harris, Nicholls and King. Cooke is a second string who is dialled into about three tracks. Too old already and has reached his level What Cooke are your referring to Craig Cook or is there another Cooke that is much older. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
