Gemma Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 I would just like to say how appalled I am at some of the comments I heard from tonights commentators. I understand that probabaly the majority of you don't like Nicki Pedersen but the anti-Nicki comments that Sam Ermolenko, Gary Havelock and Keith Huewen made were absolutely ridiculous. I know that Sam, as a rider is entitled to his opinion on Nicki, but surely when he's a commentator he shouldn't be so biased? Some of the comments made were jumping to conclusions in the most drastic of ways and Sam needs to learn when to have his rider's hat/helmet on and when to have his unbiased commentators hat on. As a Nicki Pedersen supporter I find it absolutley ridiculous that I have to listen to these comments when all I want to do is watch my favourite rider in the GP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortcrust Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 What more do you expect from a complete bunch of d**kheads :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Addison Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 I don't know what your both whinging at.I for one would certainly listen to someone with an opinion [ and someone thats been there done it and got the t shirt ] than someone who's just a yes man and sits on the fence all the time.Chris Louis does this a bit as does Kelvin Tatum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 I must admit, Gary Havelocks comment on Nikki P was naughty, when he said someone had fallen off because of Nikki "Up to his tricks again". Completely unfounded comment but no apology just a wee bit of egg on his face next time he meets a Pedersen fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Davis Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 Super Nickiiiii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 If you can't believe riders who can you believe? Â I thought Nicki had turned a corner but no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanne Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 I watched the GP on Danish Television, and obviously didn't hear the comments from Sam & Havvy - But i must say i am not surprised to hear that Havvy made a comment like, "Up to his tricks again", about Nicki. He did ride hard tonight, and maybe not as smooth as the earlier GP's, but he's a fighter, and he want's to win. I don't think he did anything dirty in any way - Havvy obviously can't let go of the past and give Nicki a break. Some people are like that. It's a shame, but you can't change people's minds, if they don't want to be changed... I'm sorry for Havvy because he stuck in the past.. But really happy for Nicki because of yet another podium place... Well Done Nicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mr Flappy Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 Commentators  Sit on the fence = Chris Louis, Greeny & Tatum  Unbiased = Arthur Mullard  Say it how IT IS = Sam & Havvy - contoversial commentary is much better than the boring crass that is normally dished up week in & week out on Sky.  If you have a brain then you can make your own mind up regarding comments made, but remember the commentators are being paid to do a job, & sometime told to spice up the commentary on boring meetings as the on track action can't always oblige.  Ask most of the riders about the top of the sport & most have the same opinion of Nicki P he is a very, very hard racer, won't give an inch & is there to win at all costs full stop.  Now this dosn't make him a bad rider/person but he puts himself into situations more than any other rider hence his reputation around the sport.  He is very talented & it is always good to watch him race, Eastbourne fans will have the rest of the season to see some super hard racing from Nicki, good luck to him.  IMO I would love to watch Nicki P every week at Poole, the opposing teams would s*£% themselves beford they even took to the blue grooved track with the prospect of NP right up their exhaust pipe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOTSHOT Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 Agree with you there Flappy. Remember also, if someone had been involved in the breaking of your back, I think your judgement may be a little biased. For the record, I am a Nicki fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storming Norman Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 I wouldn't worry about it Gemma. Â It may build Nicky into the tv baddie but so what? Â I love watching Nicki because he's exciting and makes things happen. Â He probably is the hardest rider but he also takes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BritPeter Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 Pedersen said it all in his interview after the match, when he was asked about the incident with Gollob, he replied, "It was racing, Scottie did the same to me at Cardiff" Absolutely correct Nicki, the problem is when Nicki does these things he is crucified for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kshyhoo Posted July 12, 2003 Report Share Posted July 12, 2003 I watched Slovenian GP on one of the Polish TV channels. One of the commentators, present speedway rider Jacek Krzyzaniak (I don't know if you remember him, he was part of Polish SWC 2001 Team, now rides for Bydgoszcz) said that Nicki is the opposite of such riders as Ryan Sullivan and Mark Loram who are also hard riders, but also think about others on track. Nicki is only a hard rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leg Trailer Posted July 13, 2003 Report Share Posted July 13, 2003 Nikki makes his bed and must lay in it. Â Comments were spot on and for the record Havvy said "I think Nikki may have been up to his old tricks again".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Addison Posted July 13, 2003 Report Share Posted July 13, 2003 Nikki makes his bed and must lay in it  Leg Trailer how very true this is.A very sharp piece of observation if i may say so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted July 13, 2003 Report Share Posted July 13, 2003 I have to agree totally with Mr Flappy & Storming Norman, NiKKi is a hard (not dirty) rider. He rides hard & he dosen't ask for, or receive any favours. Good luck to the lad, it's very hard to shake off a "bad boy" reputation once you've got one, but in all honesty I don't think Nikki really gives a Shyte about that. He will definately be world champion one day, & I for one think he's a far better ambassador than Crumpy (btw, this isn't an anti-Crumpy remark, he is a brilliant rider as well, but he dosen't come across as being very media friendly). Anyway, I can't sit here chatting to you lot, I've got Mrs Lt & a magnum of Champagne waiting for me out on the patio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leg Trailer Posted July 13, 2003 Report Share Posted July 13, 2003 Dunno if your last post was supposed to sarcastic Philip but the point I was making is that Nikki has the style of racing he has and makes no apologies for it. His fans chime up when the commentators crack the funnies about it? Seems a little cheeky to get wound up over that if you ask me. Â That's the way Nikki races so the last thing you'll get from me is sympathy when he porks it large...... and he will pork it large sooner or later. Â Exciting to watch though. Â LT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted July 13, 2003 Report Share Posted July 13, 2003 That's the way Nikki races so the last thing you'll get from me is sympathy when he porks it large...... and he will pork it large sooner or later. Â Â Â LT. Â So if he gets badly injured he'll get no sympathy from you? How sad is that? :x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leg Trailer Posted July 13, 2003 Report Share Posted July 13, 2003 Well that might sound harsh and probably isn't true (I ain't that heartless)but by and large I think when Nikki goes most people will say "well..... he did ride like a burning spastic at times didn't he". Â You can be a gutsy rider (Richardson) without putting the lives of the others at risk everytime you hit the track, still his brother could be alot like Nikki too and what was it Mick Poole once said on TV? Ah, that was it..... "he's (Ronni) gonna go in a big way soon and when he does he's gonna deserve it too!" Â I know how the other riders view Nikki and that's good enough for me. Â LT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted July 13, 2003 Report Share Posted July 13, 2003 I think when Nikki goes most people will say "well..... he did ride like a burning spastic at times didn't he". LT.  Blimey that's not a quote I would use for anyone I'm afraid. Maybe I'm not most people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted July 13, 2003 Report Share Posted July 13, 2003 Blimey that's not a quote I would use for anyone I'm afraid. Maybe I'm not most people  Me neither Shaz. Offensive & unnecessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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