"Courtney To Replace Skaife... " - News Ltd

**GTRMagic** · 11 May 2008, 01:03 (Ref:2198554)

Three weeks, 3 controversial articles in the News Ltd group of newspapers.

Article Here

Its difficult to get a read (haha) on the intentions of the driver not knowing the background of the writer, and having absorbed his work previously... if you were to take the story at face value, Mr Courtney doesnt look like he is waiting for a Ford offer....

Razor · 11 May 2008, 01:25 (Ref:2198559)

While Little Jim may have got his contract running out at season's end, what about his contract with Ford Motorsport itself? When does that end?

Senna05 · 11 May 2008, 02:18 (Ref:2198569)

Ford are considering dropping all driver contracts, arent they?

**GTRMagic** · 11 May 2008, 02:23 (Ref:2198570)

Thats the impression the motorsport press seem to have. Makes logical sense too... when the hot Ford drivers are on beer money relative to the expensively contracted 'stars'

panel damage · 11 May 2008, 02:56 (Ref:2198575)

Yeah ford continue to shoot themselves in the foot with the way thye treat drivers and teams funding wise.

Courtney to Hrt - well I can't say I haven't heard it before , but Im not sure Skaife will ACTUALLY hang up the helmet just yet.

Peter Ford · 11 May 2008, 03:04 (Ref:2198577)

it only logical that he JC was to win races and fight for he championship then HRT is the same to do it with,i cant see Ross and Jimmy giving him a car capable of doing this.

Senna05 · 11 May 2008, 04:35 (Ref:2198592)

We've all seen this before.

Border/Taylor/Waugh all copped crap from the media when they weren't scroing centuries as captain, our footy stars cop it harsh when they arent kicking goals or scoring tries.

Our media is so results oriented it's not funny. In particular, News Ltd seems to give our stars a horrid time.

Thankfully most in this forum have their own brain, and know it's utter rubbish.

billy bigtime · 11 May 2008, 04:47 (Ref:2198595)

I don't know about JC but after Skaifes effort today, someone will get the job, that's for sure.

Razor · 11 May 2008, 06:28 (Ref:2198629)

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Originally Posted by billy bigtime

I don't know about JC but after Skaifes effort today, someone will get the job, that's for sure.

I will pay you kindly if you can jump in a V8 and beat Skaife hands down.

**GTRMagic** · 11 May 2008, 07:59 (Ref:2198657)

As it happens... I thought Mr Skaife did an outstanding job as a teev commentator, able to offer genuine insight from recent driving experience.

For some reason he is able to relate the particular technical activities of the team, car, engine, gearbox, tyres or whatever.. and make it sound plausible and informative

How about a Crompton/Skaife/Jones commentary team from '09?

stmookeyj033 · 11 May 2008, 08:05 (Ref:2198658)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

How about a Crompton/Skaife/Jones commentary team from '09?

Think there's too many analysts and no real Play-By-Play to make it happen.

**GTRMagic** · 11 May 2008, 08:28 (Ref:2198670)

Actually if they looked after 10 cars each, the insight could be amazing!

thunderbolt · 11 May 2008, 09:23 (Ref:2198704)

i gess we will find out if Skaife owns hrt or not.

is hrt and hsv still linked under the one team

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confirming interest in him from Holden's top team.

panel damage · 11 May 2008, 09:23 (Ref:2198705)

Im hoping if and when Skaife does hang up the helmet he picks up the microphone he'd be an excellent commentator

KineticEnergy · 11 May 2008, 10:07 (Ref:2198737)

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Originally Posted by stmookeyj033

Think there's too many analysts and no real Play-By-Play to make it happen.

I'm never been convinced that play-by-play is all that necessary. If it is, Crompton is more than capable, and a hell of lot more palatable than White or any of those who have gone before him. e.g. No yelling etc.

smokinJ · 11 May 2008, 10:28 (Ref:2198749)

from the article it seems that young James is blowing his own trumpet

I would give the drive to PD over JC (he wrecks less cars)

Pro Racer · 11 May 2008, 10:56 (Ref:2198775)

i'm sceptical about everything the Telecrap and it's associates write after what they write about "rumours" in footy and how much of it comes true it's just as bad as my driver movements thread of last year, so i would say the same thing will happen here, like i do with the footy i won't believe it until it's official.

if i was going to replace him on current form the only 2 i would want would be Lee or Frosty arse.

if that is really quoting JC then all i can say is JC stop *******.

STEALTHY · 11 May 2008, 11:38 (Ref:2198808)

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Originally Posted by smokinJ

from the article it seems that young James is blowing his own trumpet

I would give the drive to PD over JC (he wrecks less cars)

Thats debatable.

Going year for year (including Courtneys overseas driving) i'm sure dumbrell would have the title.

Pro Racer · 11 May 2008, 11:41 (Ref:2198814)

out of the 2 i would go JC as atleast he has the speed.

SSbaby · 11 May 2008, 11:51 (Ref:2198825)

That's disappointing to hear. I hope that's not true. No way is JC a better driver than Skaife, based on recent record. When I say record I actually mean returning the car without a scratch, not just podium finishes.

chavez · 11 May 2008, 12:12 (Ref:2198842)

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Originally Posted by Razor

I will pay you kindly if you can jump in a V8 and beat Skaife hands down.

Probably not, but half the drivers in V8 Supercars can and that's the problem.

racer69 · 11 May 2008, 12:21 (Ref:2198849)

Wasn't hard to tell who's side Neil Crompton was on during the coverage today....shouldn't he be neutral?

6.213km · 11 May 2008, 12:25 (Ref:2198852)

The more and more I read that article, the less convinced I am by it all.
The author obviously has an agenda, that being to convince everyone Skaife is gone at the end of the year. But when you read the quotes from Courtney, they really don't add up to anything much.

Alan Gow would have approached HRT - he'd be stupid not too, but unless Skaife is going there isn't any room for his man. Talks are one thing, and I don't really doubt that talks wouldn't have happened - but will there be any real action?? Guess we will have to wait & see.

It's a classic article - they way some of it is written it's like Skaife has retired already. I had my grandfather tell me today that Skaife was retiring - he watches the racing because I do, but is not an avid follower. Kind of proves what is read in the paper is taken as fact. A shame really.

racer69 · 11 May 2008, 12:28 (Ref:2198858)

Your not wrong, the amount of non-fans i've had telling me the Grand Prix has gone from Australia....

It could of course be PR talk, but Skaife hardly seems in the retirement mood.

6.213km · 11 May 2008, 12:33 (Ref:2198865)

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Originally Posted by racer69

Wasn't hard to tell who's side Neil Crompton was on during the coverage today....shouldn't he be neutral?

Probably - But what it does show, is that Crompton honestly believes his mate Skaife is being misrepresented by someone in the media. If Neil choses to use a few seconds worth of the telecast to stick up for his mate, then good on him. We all know Neil has his favourites, just listen to the way he says "lowndes" - but he's the best man for the job, a man close to most in the paddock. Good on him.

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