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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 03-06-2012 10:47
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CountArach wrote:
Saxo Bank - Cannondale maybe?
Nah, it would obviously be Team SaxoGas or LiquiBank. 
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| IFF |
Posted on 03-06-2012 10:49
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so if it becomes saxo bank - cannondale and being a danish team, that would only leave one WorldTour Italian team?
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 03-06-2012 10:54
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Pellizotti2 wrote:
CountArach wrote:
Saxo Bank - Cannondale maybe?
Nah, it would obviously be Team SaxoGas or LiquiBank.
I definitely like the sound of that! 
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 03-06-2012 11:38
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Roman wrote:
CrueTrue wrote:
What extra money does he need?
Well, I think Liquigas are going to end their sponsorship in the end of this year.. So, I think he still needs a co-sponsor next to Saxo Bank, especially with really high wages of Contador, Basso, Sagan and Kreuziger as well.
Fair point. On the other hand, Saxo Bank has mentioned that it is interested in upping its commitment if the right riders are available.
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 03-06-2012 17:44
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What's all this trouble in the Radioshack-team? Big fight between Schleck's and team leader. I hope it won't effect the Tour, though I've got to say I'm not the team leader's side on this one, Andy hasn't been performing at all. Personally, I don't like riders who only focus on TDF and nothing else. There are so many beautiful races, it's a pity some riders only think TDF is important.
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| issoisso |
Posted on 03-06-2012 17:45
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Ian Butler wrote:
What's all this trouble in the Radioshack-team? Big fight between Schleck's and team leader. I hope it won't effect the Tour, though I've got to say I'm not the team leader's side on this one, Andy hasn't been performing at all. Personally, I don't like riders who only focus on TDF and nothing else. There are so many beautiful races, it's a pity some riders only think TDF is important.
Yep, that's one of the two major reasons why the fanbase tends to dislike Andy.
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 03-06-2012 17:46
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It's okay to focus on the TDF and only peak for it, but at least try in other races a little.
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 03-06-2012 17:49
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It's okay to focus on it, of course. But, for example, competing in L-B-L shouldn't prevent you from peaking in TDF months later.
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 03-06-2012 17:49
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issoisso wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
What's all this trouble in the Radioshack-team? Big fight between Schleck's and team leader. I hope it won't effect the Tour, though I've got to say I'm not the team leader's side on this one, Andy hasn't been performing at all. Personally, I don't like riders who only focus on TDF and nothing else. There are so many beautiful races, it's a pity some riders only think TDF is important.
Yep, that's one of the two major reasons why the fanbase tends to dislike Andy.
What's the other reason? His brother?
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| mb2612 |
Posted on 03-06-2012 18:00
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Ian Butler wrote:
issoisso wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
What's all this trouble in the Radioshack-team? Big fight between Schleck's and team leader. I hope it won't effect the Tour, though I've got to say I'm not the team leader's side on this one, Andy hasn't been performing at all. Personally, I don't like riders who only focus on TDF and nothing else. There are so many beautiful races, it's a pity some riders only think TDF is important.
Yep, that's one of the two major reasons why the fanbase tends to dislike Andy.
What's the other reason? His brother?
his arrogance
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 03-06-2012 18:02
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Andy's not popular indeed.
What about Fränk, are you (or/and the community) more sympathetic towards him or not?
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 03-06-2012 18:04
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I like Frank. Apart from the Fuentes link.
I just wish he would race by himself instead of with Andy.
Edited by Pellizotti2 on 03-06-2012 18:04
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| mb2612 |
Posted on 03-06-2012 18:04
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Ian Butler wrote:
Andy's not popular indeed.
What about Fränk, are you (or/and the community) more sympathetic towards him or not?
slightly, but not much
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 03-06-2012 18:05
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Pellizotti2 wrote:
I like Frank. Apart from the Fuentes link.
I just wish he would race by himself instead of with Andy.
Yeah, so true. Those two aren't the smartest riders in the peleton.
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| alexkr00 |
Posted on 03-06-2012 18:08
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baseballlover312 wrote:
It's okay to focus on the TDF and only peak for it, but at least try in other races a little.
Also, it's more okay when you focus on the Tour and win in multiple times, like the guy from your avatar did. On the other hand, Schleck always goes only for the Tour and always finishes second. That should be a clear hint that he needs to change his perspective.
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 03-06-2012 18:10
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Their robot-like behaviour ("we didn't attack [though it would obviously have been a smart move] as this was not a part of the plan".
Their constant excuses for everything. There's always someone or something to blame, but it's never their fault when they perform poorly, but it's never their fault.
Although their brotherly love attitude is upsetting. One of them would attack and create some excitement, but he won't cause it'd mean his brother would risk to get dropped.
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| alexkr00 |
Posted on 03-06-2012 18:12
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Aquarius wrote:
Their robot-like behaviour ("we didn't attack [though it would obviously have been a smart move] as this was not a part of the plan" .
Their constant excuses for everything. There's always someone or something to blame, but it's never their fault when they perform poorly, but it's never their fault.
Although their brotherly love attitude is upsetting. One of them would attack and create some excitement, but he won't cause it'd mean his brother would risk to get dropped.
And when they do win, it's never because maybe the others weren't on form or the competition was weak. They always win because of how awesome they are.
Edited by alexkr00 on 03-06-2012 18:12
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 03-06-2012 18:21
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Up until I became a member on this site, I never realized how unpopular the Schlecks were.
Luckily for the team leader, he also has Cancellara! I don't know too much about him as a person as much as a rider but he strikes me as a nice, friendly guy.
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 03-06-2012 18:28
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Ian Butler wrote:
Up until I became a member on this site, I never realized how unpopular the Schlecks were.
Luckily for the team leader, he also has Cancellara! I don't know too much about him as a person as much as a rider but he strikes me as a nice, friendly guy.
"Team leader" is generally used about a rider, I think you mean "team manager" here.
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| ruben |
Posted on 03-06-2012 18:34
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