Peter gade back?!?

[mirko]

Is peter back for winning the olymics this year?
He showed great games at the Thomas cup.
What do you think?

[cooler]

i can't recall when was the last the PG played against LCW..

[george@chongwei]

yeah, PG is back after a looong abesnts in world of badminton..becoz of broken ribs and injury

[THEbaschti]

Would be great to see him winning the olympics and I'm certainly cheering for him...but I don't think that he can compete with LD, LCW, BCL etc. anymore. He showed an impressive game against PSH, but that's it. Would love to see him proving me wrong^^

[Dato A]

hE drop to 2nd level already....

[limsy]

he top on the second level...

[Dreamzz]

on current form, it's hard to see anyone except LD or LCW winning it.
i'd say it's 80% for one of those 2 to get the gold, and 20% spread amongst BCL, CJ, LHI, PSH, TH and PG.

[KlasseE]

on current form, it's hard to see anyone except LD or LCW winning it.
i'd say it's 80% for one of those 2 to get the gold, and 20% spread amongst BCL, CJ, LHI, PSH, TH and PG.
how about boonsak and sony?

[Dreamzz]

sony has a shot, i don't think boonsak will get very far.
his performances recently have failed to inspire.

[badgiler]

Agreed that at the moment PG is in a class below LCW and LD.
However, given time PG can still climb up. I do hope to see some surprises from him in OG.

[usernameless]

Agreed that at the moment PG is in a class below LCW and LD.
However, given time PG can still climb up. I do hope to see some surprises from him in OG.

He will win the titel, trust me.
If he want to win, he will.
If he is inspired he will winn it.
From what i have heard will he retier after the olympics, i think this make's him even more deger too take the titel.
what do you think?

[BlaZe]

He will win the titel, trust me.
If he want to win, he will.
If he is inspired he will winn it.
From what i have heard will he retier after the olympics, i think this make's him even more deger too take the titel.
what do you think?

although i would love him to win, i don't think it is that simple..
moreover it could be also the last OG for Taufik and even Lin Dan (next one he'll be 29 which is old for a chinese player) so Peter is not the only one who will want the title badly.
I see Peter doing great matches, but not taking it in the end

[koo_fan]

What gade showed us last sunday in SO.
I guess im willing to say..no.gade is not in his form.

[cooler]

Agreed that at the moment PG is in a class below LCW and LD.
However, given time PG can still climb up. I do hope to see some surprises from him in OG.

PG can aim for a bronze;)

[xXazn_romeoXx]

at this rate and form, i'd say a respectable finishing place of last 16 or even quarters is good for Gade in the OG...

[cards_pro]

No. Pete is not in tournament form. In fact, far from it.
I watched his SO semi-match match. I found that his left hand is wrapped with bandage. Also, his footwork moving to the back/rear court is kind of awkward. I don't know how to explain it, you have to see it yourself.

[Vodude]

Ohh Gade,
Good player I hope he could won Gold though..
Althought I think LCW is my nominee for Gold..
For LD, it seems he's not in mood somehow.. As you see at Thomas Cup

[X Ball]

PG is not in contention for the Olympics - he was floundering in the 2nd game against LCW. Between now and the Olympics, he needs to do a lot of work and I don't think he should risk injury. So he is no longer in my calculation for the Olympics.

[george@chongwei]

sony has a shot, i don't think boonsak will get very far.
his performances recently have failed to inspire.
dont put this BP out of the contender for the OG08/..he is a dark horse...
we cant rate his performance based on his latest match vs kuan beng hong only...:)

[Oldhand]

Given his experience and court-craft (and reasonably high level of fitness), there's every reason to expect Peter Gade to reach at least the semi-final stage at the Olympics :)

Don't write off the Danish master.
Not yet, at least.

By the way, this will be his third Olympics.
Same for Taufik Hidayat.

[george@chongwei]

and the last for kenneth jonassen..
im sure he will be all out in this time OG08!:)

[mirko]

yeah
kenneth is a great player too but i can´t remember see him winning against peter or ld/lcw.
at the indo-open peter got a good chance to reach the semi or the finals .. i hope so!

[pjswift]

Given his SF performance against LCW in SO where he got more than 10 points for 2 games, he has done pretty well. I expect him to win the IO.
PG's big problem is he's mentally lazy (different from weak).Which can be fixed.He may not be able to match his younger opponents on physical speed but he can compensate by improving on his mental speed ie doing thorough homework on key opponents (except LCW because it would be wasted effort),sharpen game reading and take risks based on that.

[koo_fan]

Given his SF performance against LCW in SO where he got more than 10 points for 2 games, he has done pretty well. I expect him to win the IO.
PG's big problem is he's mentally lazy (different from weak).Which can be fixed.He may not be able to match his younger opponents on physical speed but he can compensate by improving on his mental speed ie doing thorough homework on key opponents (except LCW because it would be wasted effort),sharpen game reading and take risks based on that.
Mentally lazy is the most hardest thing to be get rid of.
The only thing that keep me supporting kkk is he is not mentally lazy.
his' is surrounding.

Mentally lazy is a problem that lies inside one's mind.To recover,its not just matter of time but the willingness.

i do believe gade is not that simple.He is special.
Just i dont think it'll be ok in olympic.

[bananakid]

Given his SF performance against LCW in SO where he got more than 10 points for 2 games, he has done pretty well. I expect him to win the IO.
PG's big problem is he's mentally lazy (different from weak).Which can be fixed.He may not be able to match his younger opponents on physical speed but he can compensate by improving on his mental speed ie doing thorough homework on key opponents (except LCW because it would be wasted effort),sharpen game reading and take risks based on that.


I am so proud of you for being 100% correct on the high-lighted portion, as why would Gade worry about LCW, when LCW will likely be out before/at 2nd round of OG 08, just like he did at WC 07.:eek:

[badgiler]

do u all think this factor affects a player's capability of competing?....

Just thought this might be one factor for PG's performance in SO. So is Taufik....he said that he has another 'passion' now, which is his baby....

[alexkho]

LCW is great but not sure he will do good in big event ... he still not very mature when you hear him talk

LD is good player but he has alot of stress

PG is good but he seem to lose alot of stamina since here return to badminton

Taufik .... geting old too .. but he still have alot of skill in him back hand smash...

LHN (korea) is young and fast ...

so all it's up to the match line up .....

[Dreamzz]

LCW is great but not sure he will do good in big event ... he still not very mature when you hear him talk

LD is good player but he has alot of stress

PG is good but he seem to lose alot of stamina since here return to badminton

Taufik .... geting old too .. but he still have alot of skill in him back hand smash...

LHN (korea) is young and fast ...

so all it's up to the match line up .....

are you sure you got this right?
lee hyun il is older than TH, LCW and LD, only PG is older than him in this list ...

[alexkho]

sorry i should not say young .... i should say young playing style .... he play like a young kid off the block ....

[Dato A]

Peter Gade to win that gold medal?

[george@chongwei]

Peter Gade to win that gold medal?
anything can happen in world of badminton when eveyone juz thinks that lee chong wei and lin dan will win that gold..
pls remember, that in OG08, im sure every players will give their 110% during each matches they play.:)

[Dato A]

anything can happen in world of badminton when eveyone juz thinks that lee chong wei and lin dan will win that gold..
pls remember, that in OG08, im sure every players will give their 110% during each matches they play.:)

Hafiz Hashim will win that gold medal if he compete.:D:D

[george@chongwei]

Hafiz Hashim will win that gold medal if he compete.:D:D
he is not even qualified for the OG08, btw.:rolleyes::rolleyes:
with his quality.

[kenny7_2006]

Peter Gade will have to improve his fitness if he is to challenge for a medal... his skills are no problem, just that he is slowly losing out to age to the younger players... though i wont write him or anyone off...

[alexkho]

If you saw the singapore open when he play agains LCW. his stamina has gone down alot . LCW was making all the play. he was just not able to attack while defencing 70% of the time

[Dato A]

If you saw the singapore open when he play agains LCW. his stamina has gone down alot . LCW was making all the play. he was just not able to attack while defencing 70% of the time

He is extremely dangerous when he is in his good form.

Do not underestimate PG.:D:D

[Dreamzz]

yeah, i think PG can still give most of the top players a good run for their money.

in order to beat LD or LCW, i think they would have to have a bad day at the office for that to happen, on current form.

[Dato A]

PG and Taufik is dangerous in OG.

[mirko]

i think that pg will win the og 08 and the matchpoint is his new trickshot!

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