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brownleather
Joined: 03 Nov 2009
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 Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 1:17 pm |
| Timoid. wrote: | How about Gibo Simoni?
He fits the bill both as a massive signing (2 Giros, oodles of podiums) and also leaving a feeling of disappointment that the team still won't be so hot. He's also Italian, which folks on here have decided is one of the things Sky is looking for.
Just a thought. |
Bit past it though?
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hammerite
Joined: 02 Feb 2007
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 1:21 pm |
Not particularly a massive name signing, but I'd love to see Johnny Hoogerland sign for Sky, I thought he was fantastic towards the end of this season. Would certainly bring a bit of excitement to the team.
But I have to agree that CVV, Sastre or Cunego seem the most likely - out of the big names (perhaps CW have put this in as a red herring, and it's just a rider with a really long name!).
Hasn't Cunego been touted at joining Sky for most of the season anyway?
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hammerite
Joined: 02 Feb 2007
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 1:25 pm |
Or could it be the most promising stage racer..... The Karate Kid?
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LangerDan
Joined: 24 Jun 2005
Posts: 3755
Location: Ar Mhuin na Muice
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 1:37 pm |
How about Tom Danielson, I hear he'll be the next Great Thing........
"Those are my principles. If you don't like them....well, I have others" |
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afx237vi
Joined: 16 Apr 2005
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Location: United Kingdom
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calvjones
Joined: 01 Feb 2006
Posts: 1210
Location: United Kingdom
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 1:44 pm |
“Another event which looks awesome is the Tour of California"
Good ole' Tom. Awesome.
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simonaspinall
Joined: 08 Dec 2008
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 1:53 pm |
Surely Chuck Norris! 
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NWLondoner
Joined: 11 Aug 2007
Posts: 1183
Location: Colindale, NW London
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Pross
Joined: 10 Sep 2009
Posts: 671
Location: South Wales
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 2:41 pm |
Sky's biggest problem in trying to produce a GB Tour winner is that out of the undoubted young talent they have signed the most likely to succeed isn't British!
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andy_wrx
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 2091
Location: Cheshire - soft underbelly of the North
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iainf72
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
Posts: 6249
Location: London
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 5:31 pm |
| hammerite wrote: | Not particularly a massive name signing, but I'd love to see Johnny Hoogerland sign for Sky, I thought he was fantastic towards the end of this season. Would certainly bring a bit of excitement to the team.
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Considering his alledged nickname in the peloton, I think this is highly unlikely...
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GroupOfOne MkII
Joined: 13 Jul 2007
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 5:57 pm |
Ahhh interesting, a quick google reveals he has a naturally high testosterone apparently. Learn something new every day.
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AndyRubio
Joined: 27 Mar 2009
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 9:43 pm |
| iainf72 wrote: | | hammerite wrote: | | ...Johnny Hoogerland... |
Considering his alledged nickname in the peloton, I think this is highly unlikely... |
what's his nickname?
Manchester Wheelers
My hour on the plinth
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain. |
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hammerite
Joined: 02 Feb 2007
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 9:56 pm |
| AndyRubio wrote: | | iainf72 wrote: | | hammerite wrote: | | ...Johnny Hoogerland... |
Considering his alledged nickname in the peloton, I think this is highly unlikely... |
what's his nickname? |
yes I'm intrigued.
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Blazing Saddles
Joined: 03 May 2008
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 10:06 pm |
Think vacuum cleaner. 
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iainf72
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
Posts: 6249
Location: London
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 10:07 pm |
| AndyRubio wrote: | | iainf72 wrote: | | hammerite wrote: | | ...Johnny Hoogerland... |
Considering his alledged nickname in the peloton, I think this is highly unlikely... |
what's his nickname? |
Alledgedly - Johnny Testerone(y) - He had a run in with the authorities when he was on the Rabo development squad.
Also, the team doctor from his team quit during the Vuelta as he was apparantly not happy with what was happening. This is the team that gave Clement L. a ride this year despite not even Fuji Servetto being brave enough to go near him.
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Blazing Saddles
Joined: 03 May 2008
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 10:12 pm |
I prefer the forum one.
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hammerite
Joined: 02 Feb 2007
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 10:35 pm |
| iainf72 wrote: |
Alledgedly - Johnny Testerone(y) - He had a run in with the authorities when he was on the Rabo development squad.
Also, the team doctor from his team quit during the Vuelta as he was apparantly not happy with what was happening. This is the team that gave Clement L. a ride this year despite not even Fuji Servetto being brave enough to go near him. |
that's disappointing. Suppose it was too good to be true.
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Blazing Saddles
Joined: 03 May 2008
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Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 8:41 am |
I'm getting a bit concerned that it's another false dawn.
We haven't had a serious rumour from anywhere.
Not even Omerta can manage that.
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stefrees
Joined: 19 Feb 2008
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Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 9:09 am |
| Blazing Saddles wrote: | I'm getting a bit concerned that it's another false dawn.
We haven't had a serious rumour from anywhere.
Not even Omerta can manage that. |
i hope its not actually a gc rider but someone who can excite, just dont know who they can sign.
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