LisaColette Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 I didn't see Nicki cheating either I did see Holta take Nicki out, and I did see Bomber fly into the side of Hans. Is that not cheating? No, because they're not Nicki... I don't mind the booing, and I have not said I have a problem with that. It's the cheering when he fell that made me sick, and also the swearing and inappropriate hand signals. Uncalled for and not nice when there are kids around. Well, not nice when there's anyone around, but particularly very young kids like the couple that were sitting behind us. i must have been lucky where i sat then. there were a few people booing, but i think that was the belle vue fans to the left of me!! i didn't have anyone around me swearing at nicki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourentee Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Have to say that I like and am a Nicki Pedersen fan, as I suspected it does not effect his riding, have to say I laughed at the booing I certainly think it affects his riding – it makes him better. He's clearly one who thrives on adverse crowd reaction. This from the Express & Star in September 2006, when asked about the home fans' response when he rides at Wolverhampton: "I love it every time they come and boo me," he said. "They only boo me because they actually are jealous I don't ride for them. "It makes me stronger. Then I can go out and show them I'm definitely the best in Wolverhampton – and that's nice!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanne1706 Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Leanne, I wouldn't waste any more time trying to explain yourself. Some people clearly live in the past and have no wish to move on. Excellent post from DD. I think you're right, LW. Just angers me that people are so narrow-minded! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 If the pushing riders into fences bothers me, or the cheering when a rider crashes? The cheering bothers me greatly. In the ten years or so that I've been supporting speedway, I've never seen or heard such vicious abuse as that aimed at Nicki on Saturday night. It's absolutely sickening that one human being would cheer when another human being has a high-speed crash! I just can't believe some people. As for the riders pushing other riders into the fence. Yes, it does happen a lot (NOT all the time) and while it's part and parcel of the sport, it definitely shouldn't be. Listern it bothers me but the fact is theres sod all you can do about it ... it does happen all the time ... Happened only on sunday st stoke when a rider came off... Its not nice BUT its also not nice when Nicki does it to someone else ( dont see you moaning when that happens ) What goes around comes around ( eventually ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanne1706 Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 (edited) I don't find anyone pushing another rider into the fence acceptable, but when exactly do you claim Nicki did that on Saturday night? He was pushed into the fence by Holta, and got cheered for falling and then booed! How is that right?? If he has pushed a rider into the fence and then come in smiling, then yes, he is in the wrong. But he didn't do that on Saturday... Listern it bothers me but the fact is theres sod all you can do about it ... it does happen all the time ... Happened only on sunday st stoke when a rider came off... Its not nice BUT its also not nice when Nicki does it to someone else ( dont see you moaning when that happens ) What goes around comes around ( eventually ) If you look above, you will see that I have said if Nicki, or any other rider, pushes a rider into the fence it is unacceptable. If you *are* talking about the cheering when a rider falls off, I beg to differ, it doesn't happen all the time. It didn't happen when Bomber and NKI came together on Saturday, for one example... It bothers me and I will express an opinion about it, even if there is "sod all" I can do about it - that's what this forum is all about, expressing opinions! I'm not sure what you mean by "what goes around comes around"... Edited July 1, 2008 by leanne1706 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masked_rooster Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 I believe Nicki T Pedersen has succesfully made it through to the next round of the new series of Tiswas with his dying fly impression in the grand final. If The Txxx thinks it was only British fans booing him on Saturday he should take time out to scroll through youtube the Poles had a field day with their mobile phones. Ive no sympathy with this lunatic moaning and cant wait ti give him a great reception at Brandon on July 14th, Andersen was a disgrace too with his spat at Lindgren he's havin it too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Nicki always gets booed,its panto although i think if he hadnt been such a dirty rider in the past people may treat him with a bit more respect. Ask Hans if he likes him and hes danish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 (edited) I'm not sure what you mean by "what goes around comes around"... self explanatry dont you think... Gollob got it eventually .. and it will happen in any sport not just speedway .... If you *are* talking about the cheering when a rider falls off, I beg to differ, it doesn't happen all the time. It didn't happen when Bomber and NKI came together on Saturday, for one example... well i wasnt there so doesnt count and i bet someone somewhere will have cheered wether it be sitting in their own living room or in the stadium... Edited July 1, 2008 by jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish Dave Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 There seem to be a load of people who think Pedersen was "diving" at the first bend to get the rider off gate one excluded. Will one of you explain to me then, if Nicki P was trying to come off gate 4 on purpose to be knocked off and exclude the rider in 1, why did he choose gate 2 in the final? He had the second choice of gate position for the final and could of gone for 4 again and tried to get Hancock excluded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbit Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 But surely he didn't have the choice of gates in the earlier two races and had to go off gate 4 anyway. I could see your point if he'd had the choice of gate in the two controversial outings but he didn't... With second pick of the gate in the final he could take the best of what was available and not need to resort to 'tactics'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty2hotty Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 There seem to be a load of people who think Pedersen was "diving" at the first bend to get the rider off gate one excluded. Will one of you explain to me then, if Nicki P was trying to come off gate 4 on purpose to be knocked off and exclude the rider in 1, why did he choose gate 2 in the final? He had the second choice of gate position for the final and could of gone for 4 again and tried to get Hancock excluded. Because I think he was well aware that the crowd wouldn't stand for it again. twice in one meeting is enoiugh. He didn't want to make it look too obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-man Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Because I think he was well aware that the crowd wouldn't stand for it again. twice in one meeting is enoiugh. He didn't want to make it look too obvious. If he was really cheating why would he care??? If all he wanted were the extra points then I'm sure (as he's proved with his comments) that he doesn't care what anyone thinks. On the subject of the booing and jeering or riders I noticed nobody seemed to care too much that Scott Nicholls tried to fence Hans Andersen in the semi final. I'm sure if it had been other way about everybody would have been up in arms at the treatment of "precious Scotty". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty2hotty Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 If he was really cheating why would he care??? If all he wanted were the extra points then I'm sure (as he's proved with his comments) that he doesn't care what anyone thinks. On the subject of the booing and jeering or riders I noticed nobody seemed to care too much that Scott Nicholls tried to fence Hans Andersen in the semi final. I'm sure if it had been other way about everybody would have been up in arms at the treatment of "precious Scotty". Quite probably, but there is a difference between hard racing and cheating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokie052 Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 On the subject of the booing and jeering or riders I noticed nobody seemed to care too much that Scott Nicholls tried to fence Hans Andersen in the semi final. I'm sure if it had been other way about everybody would have been up in arms at the treatment of "precious Scotty". but does he make a habbit of it like NP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient mariner Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 At Cardiff 2003 i stood up and applauded Nicki for a well deserved, hard fought win. On saturday i stood and booed the same rider who because he was clearly not in the same league as Crump, Hancock and Bjarne, tried to con the already sadly deluded referee. Staying down to get the race stopped when he could have got off the track, looking injured when not, and when these worked he had the cheek to grin !!. If poor little Nicki is upset then all i can say is : Taxi for Pedersen Thank you CC - absolutely spot on. 2 disgraceful (and successful) attempts to influence the referee who was too weak or incompetent to make the correct decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-man Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 but does he make a habbit of it like NP? Actually I seem to remember Scott knocking off Chris Harris in the run-off for the top 8 in the last GP of last season. So too answer your question... yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 gah poor old Nicki P i'm going to get my violin out for him maybe instead of taking acting lessons he should take a look at his career and the way he has behaved within it........ people have long memories and someone who rides the line of fairness and recklessness to the degree that he has is always going to suffer with public opinion were my ears decieving me in the recent leszno GP or were the crowd roundly booing him there as well? ...... seems it might be at least two of the biggest speedway nations that feel the same Nicki............. and I cant imagine the swedes are too fond of you either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish Dave Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 gah poor old Nicki P i'm going to get my violin out for him maybe instead of taking acting lessons he should take a look at his career and the way he has behaved within it........ people have long memories and someone who rides the line of fairness and recklessness to the degree that he has is always going to suffer with public opinion were my ears decieving me in the recent leszno GP or were the crowd roundly booing him there as well? ...... seems it might be at least two of the biggest speedway nations that feel the same Nicki............. and I cant imagine the swedes are too fond of you either So if the boos were a result of his past, why did he get a perfectly decent reception in the parade? The jeering only started when Adams was excluded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedwayondisc Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 So if the boos were a result of his past, why did he get a perfectly decent reception in the parade? The jeering only started when Adams was excluded. Come off it! Nobody denies the supremely obvious fact that the booing of Nicki P got to fever pitch by the end of the meeting last Saturday. But you cannot be serious in believing that there were not many people already doing so at the start; the family of Swedes sat next to me were certinly relishing the chance of his name check on parade to stand and boo ... cheerfully, gleefully almost. We have all been at too many meetings to count over the last eight to ten years where the booing of Mr Pedersen has been widespread... and funnily enough it should not come as any surprise that where it has happened the boos tend to get greater in number as the night goes on. Interestingly talking about the Swedish family who were all so happy to boo Nicki at the start - and throughout - theye were totally shocked to find that Hans Andersen was being booed so much on parade. Amazingly they had no idea why! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back straight bee Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 sadly nicki has a short memory his foul mouth along with hans at the world team cup at reading a couple of years ago was a disgrace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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