fatface Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 I think we should be fair to those not wanting the Aussies to win and I include myself in that group. Its not simply down to any form of prejudice. Its just that with 3 of the world's best in their team, they were overwhelming favourites. Its human nature to get behind the underdogs instead. Also, imagine if the Aussies had won again, how boring. Variety is the spice of life, its good to have a different winner. Next year, we'll see if they can rise to the challenge and regain their title. It's a bit more exciting than seeing if they can win it for the fourth consecutive time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 Variety is the spice of life, its good to have a different winner You're right it should have been us (as in GB not US) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sir Lunchalot Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 My tuppence worth. If anyone loses because someone else has got sick of being beaten and raises the level of their own game and becomes "better" than the previous best then I'm all for it as it makes for far better competition. I would rather see last years losers improve rather than last years winners fall away. If however you are purely wishing someone to lose "just because they have won it too many times before and it's boring" then forget it, you are way off beam. Should you get sick of Borg winning Wimbledon 5 times in a row ? or Rickardsson winning multiple world titles ? No you shouldn't, you should appreciate them for being the best in their chosen sport at the time, end of story. For the record all credit to Sweden, they did lift in the last six or seven heats when it was needed in the SWC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatface Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 Should you get sick of Borg winning Wimbledon 5 times in a row ? or Rickardsson winning multiple world titles ? No you shouldn't, you should appreciate them for being the best in their chosen sport at the time, end of story. Just because I'm pleased a new team won it doesn't necessarily mean I don't appreciate the talents of the Aussies. If anything, I'd still say they are the best team and if the World Cup was run as a GP series, they would absolutely storm it. Sweden just produced the goods on the night. All I'm saying is that in its third running ever, it is good for the wider interest of the sport to have a new winner. It is the sort of thing that breeds rivalries. You refer to Borg - bit before my time - but really wouldn't his standing in the sport be diminished if it weren't for the likes of McEnroe and their battles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner_girl4eva Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 I also agree, it was good for speedway in general to see a different nation win the WTC. I do think the Aussies are the best and have 3 of the best riders in the world presently but for the neutral fans out there, its always more exciting for the "underdogs" to win. It will help attract new fans to the sport, and makes it more entertaining for everyone. Lets face it, previous seasons gone by in Formula 1 have been so dull because of a certain Michael Schumacher winning ALL the time. All sports need a variety of winners to keep viewers interested and I think Sweden winning will keep the interest flowing. It's just like the GP series, 5 different winners in 5 meetings, what more could you ask for? It makes for such an exciting finale when it could be a matter of say 5 people who could be World Champion come the end of 2003. As John Postleweithe (sorry not too sure of correct spelling!) said, he wants to attract more interest to the WTC next year and make sure it grabs everyone's attention. If the same nation had won it all 3 years, its not exactly going to attract people to go, but with this result, its good for the sport. Not good for the bookies mind you....they will not have been too chuffed with the odds they put on for Sweden winning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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