Wackie 938 Posted July 30, 2016 Poor start from Hans Nielsen as team manager.No way on earth should a team with Kurtz and Masters in it beat Denmark.Masters beat every Danish rider bar Iversen!!!!!God help us if that team beats most of our riders tonight.We have to be going out and beating all bar Doyle.Tai has to be beating all of them and got to hope that one or two of the others beat Doyle as well.Then we have to be picking off the other teams as well...... Last nights meeting seriously lacked the Nicki P factor, it was dull and only the close score at the end kept any lingering interest for me. Seen some footage of practice, looks like less dirt on the inside, but then someone else said they were relaying the track after practice!!! Hope it's a different ref tonight - far too many rollers at the start last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
no-brakes-uk 76 Posted July 30, 2016 You thinking about pairs meeting... How could 6 man teams work when there are 3 countries in the world who can bring in 4 top level riders? Let's go with 4 then. Two pairings and a reserve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,666 Posted July 30, 2016 I've often thought the World Cup is an odd format with it being a team event and yet the riders ride as individuals. I'd like to see riders paired together, more tactics come into play, especially if you have a 4,3,2,0 scoring system. 4 man teams and a reserve or 6 man teams could work. I hate the 4,3,2,0 scoring system. Rider's should always be looking to win races. Winning heats by being 2nd & 3rd I don't get, especially as no riders tend to team ride these days. Most of the time a team comes out on top with the standard 3,2,1,0. I do agree though that a format riding as a team in pairs would be better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PolskiZuzel 329 Posted July 30, 2016 (edited) Having read the comments about the poor programme, does anyone know a suitable programme generator to print off my own for tonight? check this site: http://speedwayscorecards.net/images/World%20Cup%20Final%202016.jpg Edited July 30, 2016 by PolskiZuzel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted July 30, 2016 Yep that why I recommended it at Cardiff, which one did you go to?Punjab. Has the dosa starter and it was lovely. Josh Grajczonek in for max frickeHarsh on Kurtz who did a good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allthegearbutnaeidea 1,735 Posted July 30, 2016 I think GB have a chance of stealing bronze from Australia and that would be an achievement in itself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagonshocker 1,956 Posted July 30, 2016 I thought Brady looked a little off the pace personally think it is the right call bringing on Josh G who was initially strongly considered by Lemo and would had got the nod ahead of Kurtz anyway if it wasnt for the under 21 rule, has looked very fast at The Abbey recently as well as Zummerzet tend to think BV could suit him but will need to brush up on the gating a little or at least be in close contention off the ist corners Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,666 Posted July 30, 2016 Harsh on Kurtz who did a good job. Not just harsh on Kurtz, i think it weakens Australia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted July 30, 2016 (edited) Now with two Swindon riders riding for Aus will find it more difficult deciding who to shout for if it is close between GB and Australia. Edited July 30, 2016 by A ORLOV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted July 30, 2016 Josh Grajczonek in for max fricke Strange decision from Lemon, IMO Kurtz did everything asked of him last night and should be in the team for tonight. Maybe there are few alternatives as an Under-21 reserve but still should bevKurtz, weakens the Aussies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tocha 308 Posted July 30, 2016 If you are recording tonight's match via Sky and have set 'series record' check that it has worked. I did and it recorded both events one and two plus the play-off but I have had to re-set record again for the final. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,784 Posted July 30, 2016 No brainer to go with Josh G's experience. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,666 Posted July 30, 2016 Now with two Swindon riders riding for Aus will find it more difficult deciding who to shout for if it is close between GB and Australia. There should be no decision to make when your countries involved 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy robin 2,963 Posted July 30, 2016 Could they have had Jack Holder at reserve & Brady in the team?. If not then they had to keep Brady at reserve & bring another rider in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted July 30, 2016 Strange decision from Lemon, IMO Kurtz did everything asked of him last night and should be in the team for tonight. Maybe there are few alternatives as an Under-21 reserve but still should bevKurtz, weakens the Aussies. A hard decision as Brady earnt a place in the top four last night but who would be as good as him if the reserve was needed again tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites