Originally Posted by squarehead

Well, that seems a bit harsh for the 9 times (plus) World Champion... I'm a late covert to Vale fever but I can't help admire how he's got back on form after the tough years. Wasn't impressed with his treatment of Sete Gibernau et all back in the day, and thought he was a bit of a cock. Same thing applied when he binned Jerry Burgess.

But I'm converted. His domination at his peak was in reflection quite scary. He melted Gibernaus brain, and I'm sure there were others. And now the old bloke is showing Marquez what experience can do for youin building a run at the Championship, and demonstrating to Jorge Lorenzo how to get the crowd on your side. He has great race pace. If only his quali was better, I'd fancy a few quid on him.