Pinny 2,536 Posted January 14, 2018 Andersen still a very good rider but throws in too many duff rides these days. Always liked him, crazy to think he never won a medal in the GPs. I think it was 05/06 that he was, Imo, the best rider in world speedway. But definately his average is only going one way and I think its a good move from Ford to release him now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,823 Posted January 14, 2018 52 minutes ago, Pinny said: Andersen still a very good rider but throws in too many duff rides these days. Always liked him, crazy to think he never won a medal in the GPs. I think it was 05/06 that he was, Imo, the best rider in world speedway. But definately his average is only going one way and I think its a good move from Ford to release him now. Not being pedantic but his average was 7.15 in 2016, 7.75 in 2017. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted January 14, 2018 20 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Starry had an op to remove a non-cancerous brain tumour. It all went successfully at Southampton General and he is now in the recuperation/recovery stages. Thank you for the update. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted January 14, 2018 13 minutes ago, stevebrum said: Not being pedantic but his average was 7.15 in 2016, 7.75 in 2017. Exactly so why do some seem he is going downhill? Makes no sense not having him back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted January 14, 2018 Brady fluffs another final...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirates Of Poole 761 Posted January 14, 2018 Just now, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Brady fluffs another final...... Yes real shame all championship done well in the heats and lets himself down in the final. Needs to work on that area of his mind as he often fluffs heat 15 at Poole when on for a max. Let's not forget he is extremely young still and will get it right but in the end. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted January 14, 2018 Absolutely agree he is still young but it is already becoming a trait of his All the talent in the world wont make up for it if he cant get it right between the ears when the crunch time comes.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted January 14, 2018 I watched it and yes he fluffed the final. But really he could have laid it down in heat 20 and become Champ. In heat 20 Tv clearly showed Tungate touch the tapes, but the ref didn’t exclude him. In the rerun Tungate took a leaf straight out of NP’s book, took two looks, then battered into the side of Kurtz on lap 2 going down the straight. Kurtz somehow managed to stay on but his hand came off the handlebars and he could easily have fallen. Crump said in commentary that Kurtz did remarkably well to regain control. A lay down would have meant Tungate excluded and Kurtz as Champ. A very good meeting to watch and the streaming was excellent overall. I would certainly subscribe to a British version of this if there was no TV deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,823 Posted January 14, 2018 21 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Exactly so why do some seem he is going downhill? Makes no sense not having him back True. He isn't a number one anymore but still more than capable of adding a bit more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted January 14, 2018 So Tungate simply wanted it more then and done what was needed - it was to decide a National Championship after all. The ref obviously didnt see it as unfair and you roll the dice and take the odds 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,823 Posted January 14, 2018 22 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Brady fluffs another final...... And some said he is a cut above the rest. How many times has he fluffed it during this 4 round series. Still a huge way to go to be considered a cut above. Great talent all the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,783 Posted January 14, 2018 I think we can safely say that Kurtz wasn't a 'cut above' anybody in that field after all. Maybe in the future. Or maybe not. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noggin 1,390 Posted January 14, 2018 I guess we won't be getting any "under dogs, backs to the wall, against the odds" speeches this season as Poole thrash everyone out of sight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirates Of Poole 761 Posted January 14, 2018 5 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: I think we can safely say that Kurtz wasn't a 'cut above' anybody in that field after all. Maybe in the future. Or maybe not. I'm sure he will be I would rather have him In my team than against me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,783 Posted January 14, 2018 7 minutes ago, noggin said: I guess we won't be getting any "under dogs, backs to the wall, against the odds" speeches this season as Poole thrash everyone out of sight. I wouldn't bet on it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites