I see it how it is Dave. Not how I would like it to be.
I see Robbo Team Riding often - so I know what Team Riding is. Perhaps, as Steve says, he can't Team Ride but actually I don't believe that because I HAVE SEEN HIM DO IT!!
But crucially - only when he wants to. That my friend, is my gripe.
I genuinely hope that Lindgren gets a maximum tonight - and the same goes for every Meeting left in the Season. I would love to be proved wrong.
On his day he is a brilliant Rider - but 'his day' doesn't happen anywhere near enough for someone with such talent. THAT is why I find him so frustrating. That and his lack of willingness to Team Ride as he rides off and leaves his Teammates to struggle.
What have I said - I just said I would reserve judgement. I didn't criticise him.
Reserve judgement means - 'wait and see'.
I wasn't going to mention it until your Posts appeared - BUT - do you really think that FOUR points at Sheffield was a decent score for a Heat Leader? Personally - I don't.
Anyway - let's see how he gets on tonight at Somerset.
He offered to do it for Expenses only if I remember correctly.
It was a while ago now - he made the offer in an after Dinner Speech. Actually, one of the best Speeches I have ever heard, and I've sat through a few in my time. Never had any Notes either - he was most impressive and approachable.
Nice chap.
Too right Steve - he would be a perfect fit.
Also - he likes our Track which is obviously a big plus for him.
Could we not sign him as a replacement for Schramm, re-declare the Team with Simon as our Rider?
Obviously I would like Schramm to be fit soon - but - equally obviously, it appears, sadly, that this isn't going to be the case.