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Quite a few went to Croatia even one who couldn't ride on medical grounds. Tai didn't. Tai had an opportunity to practice yesterday and didn't, as captain I feel he should be there setting the example. It's done now and nothing is going to change regarding being more professional as a squad.

He had a truly awful first ride it has to be said. Even his 3rd ride he didn't look great, shut off when he got close to Worrall. Seemed OK in his others. Said he had bike issues that night so maybe more about the bikes than carrying an injury which he has suffered with recently. Only he will know.

Because people in Sweden are not idiots. I haven't agreed with Tai's choices but to suggest he isn't British is ludicrous.

Holder just before 1 said on twitter is was pi**ing it down.

Even if it was voluntary you'd like to think the captain would be in attendance instead of getting a tattoo. Cook and S.Worrall rode practice and they've done more laps than anyone round there. It's also about team bonding, it's not great that some are doing all they can to gain a bit of an advantage while the captain hasn't got a similar mindset. It's certainly not guaranteed that Tai will score bucket loads against this class of opposition. Lambert should've been there too, it's not like it's an important event or anything.

Don't think he is too be honest. The ex Mayor of Rugby was an ex Bees rider though.

It's not just about it being practice though is it? It's also about team bonding. Tai is captain he should be at all GB get togethers. It wouldn't be so bad but he called for more squad practice sessions last year and since then hasn't bothered. The track shape it still the same the racing lines (several) will be the same, Tai is a very good rider but just because you're good isn't an excuse to miss a practice session in the week of a SWC final.

Tai is captain, he should be there for all team bonding sessions. It's one of the basic jobs as captain. Tai talks about doing everything possible to be WC and fair play to him for that but he isn't using the same ethos for the GB side. Set an example as captain and WC.

Not sure they are allowed now till Friday

Woffinden was getting a tattoo apparently. Surely the captain of the side should be at any get together the squad has. Bomber went to Croatia even though he wasn't allowed to ride after a minor operation. No excuses at all to not be at practice today.

I'm obviously biased but that's a superb post.

Should be a big crowd for this. Chuffed it's on a Saturday

Tai insisted more testing was needed for GB to be more competitive. One was arranged in Croatia he didn't attend and he didn't attend today either.

Didn't Janniro ride in Ryan Fishers testimonial?

All just passionate. It was the passion that played a part in getting this deal done.

Don't know why Tai didn't turn up ( may have a legitimate reason) but apparently Lambert is on holiday!

You pretty much hit the nail on the head. Too add as a parent it's a great family sport, can bring them along (free at Brandon) knowing there won't be trouble and it's an easy sport for young children to engage in, they just pick a helmet colour each race. All 3 of mine absolutely love the sport, every motorbike they ever see is Bomber.

Plus he has said he has to pay to fix/replace things at the stadium that isn't part of the agreement he had.

Well it would be a very good parting gift if he was to pass it onto someone else.

Don't think he would be talking about security if he wasn't. Unless someone is taking over which was the rumour Friday night

Statement says yes! I know Mick Horton isn't everyone's cup of tea but he along with Cllr Michael Stokes deserves a huge amount of credit for achieving this. Horton is part of the reason we got this deal.

Councillor Stokes Facebook page. I'm sure Cov telegraph and Cov Observer will have it too. Yes!! Been offered a new lease only a year but with an extension of a further two all being well. Phew!!

So it seems GB had a practice session today. Tai and Lambert didn't turn up, Cook, King and Ellis did.

We will get a final decision about an extended lease at 2pm today.

Seem to find the speed later on in meetings, heat 15 on Friday for example. Doesn't help he doesn't always make the gate.