bdmc Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Just seen the team (yes I know it I am slow) why no D Lampkin? Was he asked and he refused? or was he just overlooked because he did not compete in this year’s WTC? A few years ago after Graham Jarvis was brought out of retirement to compete in the UK team for the TDN because we did not have enough skill in the lower ranks so why not DL being called out of WTC retirement/.. DL would still beat 3 of the 4 members selected, plus many of the contenders riding the World Championship. Surly he is still good enough to be selected even just for the experience he has. If the selectors decided he was not good enough why not make him team manager? I wish the 4 lads all the best but I would have liked to have seen the greatest trials rider (DL) have at least some part in the team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwood Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Can only agree Doug should be in the team , ?? was he asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordi Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I believe DL indicated that he was available, but the team manager went with riders currently riding the WTC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickwren Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Yes he was asked, yes he was available, no he wasn't discounted or disrespected. Those of us who selected the team asked the same questions as you have and those of you who know Doug can imagine the fun he had watching us agonise over our decision. Time comes for even the greatest to move on and we have great faith in our young guns to deliver the goods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwood Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I believe DL indicated that he was available, but the team manager went with riders currently riding the WTC. Who is the team manager,,? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 It was Martin lampkin last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizza5 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Time comes for even the greatest to move on and we have great faith in our young guns to deliver the goods Agree Mick about faith in our youngsters? but should we not pick our best team and if thats the case maybe DL should be in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Ben Hemmo is team manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAD1 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Firstly as much of a legend as he is I'm not sure Doug would still beat 3 of the 4 riders TBH Secondly we're fighting for 2nd place against Japan and (I imagine) France and have a stronger team than both those nations. Need to go with team that have ridden frequently at this level and Doug hasn't this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munch Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 doug 5th in the btc ? really?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickwren Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Like I said it was a damned if we do, damned if we don't situation At least Doug is big enough to accept our decision, and big enough to let us know if it all goes tits up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Don't feel bad. Our best rider is not even going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 What smage has bailed again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinshocked Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 What smage has bailed again? YES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie_lejeune Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 the best 4 english riders should be the 4 that go, none of the championships i look at show dougie in the top 4. pointless topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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