The White Knight

Personally all of this who is who doesn't bother me one jot. I really couldn't be bothered. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. -_-

Why? What was this Pizza wearing? :rofl: :rofl: Training Schools International Team Selection. Personal Matters. Tactical questions regarding Riding Order etc. There are four things he could possibly be "mugged off" about - and that's without really thinking about it. It isn't always everything to do with money. I don't know what Tai is mugged off about - I suspect, with respect, that you don't know either.

Bet he's done a lot more for Charity than you my friend.

"It could be YOOOOUUUUUUUUU"!! Quote: The National Lottery.

I don't smoke either. I tried it for a while - then I got some sense. You are definitely right though - the effects are catastrophic.

No - it isn't a RIGHT. It would be very nice if Tai did issue a Statement, but crucially he does not have to.

That is the nub of the matter. Apart from that, whatever happened to privacy? If Tai asked for more than his share of monies - in a Team game I think he is wrong, as I said earlier. However at the end of the day what does it really matter. We are not entitled to know all of Tai's business. What he does and says is up to him. We all have things we would like to keep private and Tai is no different. All I have read on here is largely conjecture from folk who say - so and so said this, and so and so said that. I am not saying anyone is lying but I would rather wait until the full story emerges, If the story does not emerge, then I will keep an open mind, but if Tai wishes to keep this private then I respect that - it is his RIGHT to do so. It is also right that the BSPA keep their talks with Tai private too.

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In the context in which I made the comment - I stand by it one hundred percent. I was paraphrasing Rhett Butler - a fictional character in 'Gone with the Wind'. I used the Quote to emphasise my point. Thank you for Posting this as requested. I Posted a light hearted comment - obviously I must be more careful with my Quotes in future. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

It may be a generational thing but I fail to understand why anyone would want to put that filthy stuff into their systems anyway.

I would like you to quote where I said that, and on what subject please. You may be right - but I don't remember saying that, nor the context.

IF, and I say IF that is the right reason for all of this then Tai, in my opinion, is wrong in this instance. The SWC Team were exactly that - a TEAM. Of course the money should have been shared out equally between all of the Riders. I am not totally convinced of the veracity of this though. Perhaps the whole story will become public knowledge eventually................

I hope so too NJC71 - and I mean that in the nicest way. I am, genuinely, very impressed with you final sentence.

I couldn't agree more. I have watched his performances from afar with great interest. I only hope that he can come back and, eventually get himself back to where he was before his accident. Get well soon Lewis.

Midland Red - I have quoted my Post for you. Please read the highlighted part carefully. Yes - Tai could certainly live in the same company as those Riders you mention (below). That is only my opinion, I know, but I believe I am right about that. I watched all of those Riders that you mention back in the Seventies apart from Peter Craven who I (sadly) never saw ride. I discovered Speedway in 1964 - a year after his death. Very difficult to compare eras but all of these men, including Tai were great Riders. Very good Riders they were too - but crucially, in the pantheon of Speedway Riders - not great. You cannot compare any of those Riders I have highlighted with the true 'greats' of our Sport. Look at their records - and - then look at Tai's record. His TWO World Championships alone give him a right to be among Speedway's 'GREATS'. To say anything else is denying the obvious.

No need to apologise Dandelion - just a bit of fun. :)

You stay DEFIANT Dandelion. I love it when you are DEFIANT. :rofl:

I think that most folk like me think it would have been nice for them to mention Charlie. After all, for those people who don't come on this Forum or read the Press - I am sure that there are some out there who don't even know about her dreadful situation yet. No big deal - but - in my opinion they could and should have said something. Anyone have any updates on how Charlie is progressing?

Probably because he is the best Speedway Rider THIS COUNTRY has produced in many years. He represents the Sport and Great Britain mostly very well. He cocks up from time to time - who doesn't? As far as which Meetings he rides - that is surely up to him. As long as he is winning World Championships for Great Britain - "frankly orion I couldn't give a damn". (to paraphrase Rhett Butler).

I know - I was astounded by that. Was Doyle stirring the pot?

Well said.

Looks like you are going by your photograph in your Avatar. :rofl:

Fair comment screm. But Lewis did very well at Reserve too.

I desperately hope so - but - I doubt it. They have proved very resistant to change in the past.

Crumbs!!! The last thing Speedway needs at this time is a Drugs Scandal. It has enough problems as it is,