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Sure is, although may not be as exciting now you know the score, but heat 25 is fantastic considering the situation at that point, but I would mute your sound at heats 9 and 10 because Pearson really lost it again and was screaming way beyond is usual shouting and screaming, not to mention the embarrassing singing.

The only thing we need to change is the Joker.. other than that it is a good format, although we can get used to seeing Poland and maybe the Aussies ruling for years to come. The only format change I wondered about I think they tried years ago, but where in each race they have 3 nations, two riders from one nation, then one rider from two other nations. This way it might lead to good team riding and a true team world cup. Sure it was tried, but not sure why it didnt work out.

Ok did you see something I didn't????? The only ones appearing to 'bend the rules' were the Aussies when Ward 'appeared' to decide if he could not score more than the Polish rider to make sure he lost.

Only as it turned out, and whilst Poland are worthy victors, the joker is just that, a joke. Can you imagine in football if a team goals 2-0 down they are allowed to play the joker that if they score in the next 5 minutes their goal counts for double. Was a great meeting and best result, but the joker rule is a joke when a rider 'appears' to lose points on purpose just to use it.

Trouble is, no other nation as the talent coming through like they do.

The Poles used the stupid Joker rule fair and square, for the second consecutive Saturday the Aussies seem to be manipulating a race to use the joker, LEGAL CHEATING. Come on Gollob, stuff the Aussies.

or in speedway in general. If a team climb several points clear, they should not be then penalised for doing their jobs.. stupid rule... can anyone offer a good reason for this rule, someone try and defend this rule to me, does anyone actually like it? And Pearson is screaming worse than ever tonight, looks like mute button for me again.

Was he really just singing then?

My god, how many times is Pearson going to keep repeating what a shock it is for Poland to be 4th at the moment, the guy is so repetitive, he won't say sheathing once he says it a hundred times.

Wow, that does not paint a good picture of this boy. If Middlo knew all this with Ben and Eddie already in the team you have to blame Middlo for selecting Bridger.

Who gives a toss if it is Team GB or Team England, surely you should all be debating the future of Team Whoever and how we are going to compete with those in the final on Saturday? I know Lyons got loads of abuse on here last season, but what did he actually do wrong? Did he step down, was enough done to keep him? Middlo I am afraid made some baffling decisions with the Joker and selection of Bridger. Options are limited, but I am still not convinced about Bridger. And is there any truth in what Pearson indicated last night some of the riders don't get on?

Why is Emil riding? If he could not be arsed on Monday, why should he be allowed to ride tonight? Plus, it means we have to put up with Pearson creaming himself over him all night... will be bad enough he does it with Ward and Holder.

What you on with? You mean like football and cricket who don't announce their line-ups until a hour before?

It was pretty packed from what I could tell, but what does always make chuckle is Pearson made the comment 'the crowd goes wild', the camera pans the crowd and all you can see or hear is the odd clap... Reminds of that film, 'Escape to Victory' where the German radio commentators play the 'crowd noise' into the radio'.

Agreed, not many riders in the world will pass Gollob once he has his nose in front, what Chris did last night to pip Gollob was fantastic racing. I know Harris as his gating faults, but he is a pure racer so I don't understand why some people give him such a hard time on here.

What an odious and obnoxious thing to say about two people, pathetic, childish and to be honest not sure why I am replying as you clearly don't deserve my time in replying. But, if they are too thick to achieve anything, why are both riding for their country in the World Cup semi-final on Thursday? Even if they don't achieve anything else in the sport, they have achieved that more than most of us will ever do. This forum really is full of horrible, jealous spiteful people. I would like to think the minority, but sometimes when I read it, I do wonder.

Exactly, but you have to understand that some people on are for the want of a better word, idiots. Barker was picked, and fair play to him he wanted to ride, and bless him rode his heart out, and was disappointed when substituted, is that not what we want from a rider wearing a team GB race-jacket. 6 points from three rides is a pretty good return for his WTC debut. What I find totally disrespectful is people on here and that prat Pearson trying to suggest he is not suitable for Thursday. Barker as earned his place, he wants to do it, so we have to give him the opportunity to race and prove his worthy.

I have often thought the same of your posts over the years. Watch it again, it was Woffinden who initially seemed to say something to Drymel and then walked away, only then did Barker get involved.

Woffinden is the team GB petulant little boy that Ward is for the Aussies... not sure our petulant little boy is as talented though. Referring to the Drymel brothers as 'sisters' is school ground pathetic cheap jibe.

It is what I call 'legal cheating'. What they did was within the rules, so nothing can be done about it. Had it happened without the petulant brats interview moments before I might not have thought much of it, but put the two together and it seems it was a team tactic to bring in Holder to go for 6 points next time out. Easy way to solve it.. get rid of the stupid double points joker.

I would consider it a honour and my duty to represent my country, and I would find a way to get the money through sponsorship or even appealing to fans to help cover my costs. Sponsors are going to help because they will be getting TV coverage from the rider appearing on live TV. It's all down to wanting to represent your country or not, if you do, you will find a way to cover expenses. I have said the same in football too, if any player can't be bothered to play for the under-21's as we have seen recently, or pull out of friendlies for the senior team that is fine, they just don't play again for the senior team in the next major tournament. I would rather have players/riders that want to ride for England that are perhaps less taltented, than talented sportsman who don't haver the will or desire to give 100%.

Later in the series would be nice if it was the night the World Champion was crowned would make it extra special. Sadly, the LOC do seem to be bulldozing themselves around the country putting everyone out for the London Olympics.

Just because you were there does not mean your opinion is more than those watching at home. I actually have no problem with people having opinions, provided they justify them... thus, allowing for fair and reasoned debate

Not really, you never actually made a point.

A discussion forum is about opinions and debate. I made my case, and I justified my reason for my opinion, that is hardly running my mouth off.. you simply tell me I am wrong and insult me. I may be wrong in my belief, but at least I am prepared to explain why I have my opinion, you don't.