ShyTalk 22 Posted October 31, 2019 After the recent GB test match v Denmark, with somewhat weakened teams, I wondered about the selection of Team GB for a test match. What would your selection be for a full strength seven man team? Assume all riders available and on reasonable form. No particular track in mind, so no horses for courses, and no tactical switches such as putting best rider at number 7. I will make my selection. 1 Woffy 2 King 3 Cook 4 Wright 5 Lambert 6 Ellis 7 Bewley. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted October 31, 2019 Well done, that's the best team, easy going first,,,,,,,, next topic 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squall 270 Posted October 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, Baldyman said: Well done, that's the best team, easy going first,,,,,,,, next topic Don't be daft. There's about 12 riders who's teams fans have yet to demand they should be in the team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,665 Posted October 31, 2019 13 minutes ago, Baldyman said: Well done, that's the best team, easy going first,,,,,,,, next topic I don't think King should be anywhere near the GB side anymore, had his chance. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted October 31, 2019 42 minutes ago, ShyTalk said: After the recent GB test match v Denmark, with somewhat weakened teams, I wondered about the selection of Team GB for a test match. What would your selection be for a full strength seven man team? Assume all riders available and on reasonable form. No particular track in mind, so no horses for courses, and no tactical switches such as putting best rider at number 7. I will make my selection. 1 Woffy 2 King 3 Cook 4 Wright 5 Lambert 6 Ellis 7 Bewley. If you remember, it’s no longer “TeamGB” (thank goodness) They ride as “Great Britain” One thing the “powers that be” have got right 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted October 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Midland Red said: If you remember, it’s no longer “TeamGB” (thank goodness) They ride as “Great Britain” One thing the “powers that be” have got right Always preferred England. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, steve roberts said: Always preferred England. Even with Ken McKinlay? Edited October 31, 2019 by The White Knight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,990 Posted October 31, 2019 7 minutes ago, The White Knight said: Even with Ken McKinley? Got his name wrong, but despite that in my time of going he never rode for England. Think Steve is talking about the England teams of the 70s most probably. And who of that generation can argue that those teams were great ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, The White Knight said: Even with Ken McKinley? Remember when the Scots (McKinlay, McMillan and Hunter) riding as Great Britain (British "Lions") together with English lads which was perfectly fine. Not sure when the last Scot, or indeed Welshman, last rode for Great Britain. Perhaps someone could enlighten me? It's a subject that Peter Collins was passionate about when interviewed a few years back. Edited October 31, 2019 by steve roberts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted October 31, 2019 15 minutes ago, iris123 said: Got his name wrong, but despite that in my time of going he never rode for England. Think Steve is talking about the England teams of the 70s most probably. And who of that generation can argue that those teams were great ? Ooops!! Edited. Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,990 Posted October 31, 2019 18 minutes ago, steve roberts said: Remember when the Scots (McKinlay, McMillan and Hunter) riding as Great Britain (British "Lions") together with English lads which was perfectly fine. Not sure when the last Scot, or indeed Welshman, last rode for Great Britain. Perhaps someone could enlighten me? It's a subject that Peter Collins was passionate about when interviewed a few years back. And Bert Harkins was, probably still is passionate about getting a Scotland team back. Sadly now it appears to be a non starter as I would think they’d have trouble getting a competitive pair, let alone team 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted October 31, 2019 38 minutes ago, The White Knight said: Even with Ken McKinlay? Incidently one of my first heroes when he rode for "The Rebels" during my first year attending speedway in his immaculate black leathers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted October 31, 2019 2 hours ago, steve roberts said: Incidently one of my first heroes when he rode for "The Rebels" during my first year attending speedway in his immaculate black leathers. ..................... and 'Bobble Hat'. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinny 2,536 Posted November 1, 2019 Should be called England. No Welsh, Scottish or Northern Irish riders ride in the squad and haven’t for as long as I can remember. im Welsh but still can’t see why they keep the TEAM GB tag. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted November 1, 2019 4 hours ago, Pinny said: Should be called England. No Welsh, Scottish or Northern Irish riders ride in the squad and haven’t for as long as I can remember. im Welsh but still can’t see why they keep the TEAM GB tag. The Team GB tag was dropped this season - except by Natalie and Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites