Terry Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 With Tai Woffinden on the verge of becoming Englands 7th world champion I'm wondering if people feel the same elation as previous English champions because of his Australian upbringing? Although I regard Tai as being English, (probably because he is!) I can't get as excited as I was 13 years ago when the great Loramski won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) woofy was born in england loram wasnt ,he was born in malta Edited September 14, 2013 by THE DEAN MACHINE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotonian Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 He was born in England and represents GB. Regardless of where he was brought up that makes him British enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted September 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 I guess it must just be the accent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted September 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Thinking about previous English winners, I remember Michael Lee being announced as world champion over the tannoy at Hackney. (The 1980 championship must've been on a Friday) and people actually booed. Incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryW Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) I wasn't as excited for Loram's win as I was for Havvy's...  I'm not sure whether that's relevant or not, I just thought I'd share   Thinking about previous English winners, I remember Michael Lee being announced as world champion over the tannoy at Hackney. (The 1980 championship must've been on a Friday) and people actually booed. Incredible! 1980 Final was held on the 5th of September which was indeed a Friday. Edited September 13, 2013 by HenryW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted September 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Being a Hackney fan obviously I was over the moon when Mark Loram won, having watched him from the beginning of his career Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryW Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Being a Hackney fan obviously I was over the moon when Mark Loram won, having watched him from the beginning of his career Without wanting to take anything away from Mark's title, there just seemed to be something missing when he became world champ without winning a GP that year...At least Tai has a win under his belt this year. Having said that, it's a shame that this year has been such a mess of injuries for the big names as his win would have seemed more impressive if there hadn't been so many injuries (including his own)...and given the way he has been racing this year, I think he probably would have won even with a full season of fitness from Holder, Ward, Sayfutdinov and Pedersen! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted September 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Without wanting to take anything away from Mark's title, there just seemed to be something missing when he became world champ without winning a GP that year...At least Tai has a win under his belt this year. Having said that, it's a shame that this year has been such a mess of injuries for the big names as his win would have seemed more impressive if there hadn't been so many injuries (including his own)...and given the way he has been racing this year, I think he probably would have won even with a full season of fitness from Holder, Ward, Sayfutdinov and Pedersen! I agree with you it was a shame Mark didn't win a gp that year, although he only missed out by half a wheel in Prague, (Damn you Billy Hamill!). But he was the most consistent and exciting rider so thoroughly deserved to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencebel Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Yes it will. Something positive for GB, and lets face it we need it........... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgowmicktiger Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Bloody hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 It's the fact that he refers to Australia as home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmas Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 I'm 100% proud English and always will be but Thailand is now my home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelle Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 I was excited when PC won it but not so much Michael Lee...over the moon when Loram won it and willl be if Tai can finish it off.....I wasn't watching Speedway when Havelock won I didnt take much interest between 1981 and 1999...C'mon Tai just stay safe and win it for England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie B Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Tai born in England and rides for Great Britain that's good enough for me. Â I see on oddschecker.com that Tai is already 2-1 favourite bu some bookies for next years title. Â All those people who doubted him before the GP must have a extremely large amount of egg on their faces now. Â Tai was 150/1 before the start of the GP season to win - good job I had a bet on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macinter Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 The really important thing is that Tai races wearing Union Jack colours, plus he is a good looking lad and a real reflection of the youth of today, tatoos and all, with the potential to give British speedway racing the biggest boost it has had for a long, long time. If he stays relatively free from injuries he could be looking at a plus ten year spell at the very top of the speedway tree. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedwaysliders Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Hope he gets as much media attention as he deserves if he becomes world champion,gets some votes for bbc sports personality of the year,what the hell as he got to do to prove hes british. Its just crazy to think otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 It's the fact that he refers to Australia as home. not as bad as you living in Estonia or Latvia wherever you claimed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Tai will be a Great British World Champion! When he guested for Lynn recently he rode fantastically, team riding and passing! I don't really know how any British Speedway fan can't be proud of him and his imminent achievement! Â Yes we all thought the world of Mark and we were well pleased when he became Champion, he couldn't have been more popular despite his Poole connection! B-) My disappointment is his disappearance from the speedway world now :-o 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 I think he probably would have won even with a full season of fitness from Holder, Ward, Sayfutdinov and Pedersen! Really? I wouldn't have thought that he would have got a podium finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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