John Leslie Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Err no - no one said for the actual award - its to get him named on the night as one of the two dozen 'nominees' as after all he is a British World Champion. Some people really dont read Quite right. Some people don't read (or maybe don't want to read something positive that conflicts with their need to feel bitter and miserable). No one has suggested Tai will win SPOTY - That's a foregone conclusion, the award is going to Mr Personality himself, Andy Murray Tai won't even be on the shortlist that the public get to vote on. But it's possible he could be on the long list before it gets filtered down to the BBCs list of approved choices And it's certain he will get an invite to be in the audience, and will get some kind of mention. That could be a 2 second clip in the "other British World champion" section...or maybe they would be interested in getting his bike into the studio for a 2 minute interview a la Breakfast TV. Certainly the more noise we can make, and the more we can make the BBC aware of their Speedway-loving licence payers, the better chance of a bigger mention. There's nothing to gain from being a bitter, doom and gloom sadcase. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReturn Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Err no - no one said for the actual award - its to get him named on the night as one of the two dozen 'nominees' as after all he is a British World Champion. Some people really dont read I am not sure speedway is big enough to even get into the list of dozen nominees, but what we should do is put pressure on the BBC to include Tai in the nights programme when they look at 'other sports' with British success, a role the BSPA should be already working towards now if they are proactive, i.e. sending the BBC SPOTY team a marketing pack of speedway and Tai... assuming Tai is even in the UK at the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric i Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Tai at 50/1 to finish second http://sportsbeta.ladbrokes.com/BBC-Sports-Personality-N-1z10flk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_R Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 It caught me unaware, as I did not know he was going to be on. Totally unexpected. Shame the only clip they showed was 1 second of him on a slowing down lap, and 10 seconds of his mum in the crowd. I suppose they did not have the rights to show a clip of him actually in a race. His dedication came accross well, when they were asking about his injuries etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxey63 Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Would Tai, if nominated, be willing to fly back from his home in Australia? Even if he is nominated, turns up on invite, I'm not sure I'd want to sit through almost three hours of cack for what is almost a foregone conclusion result. I think I can remember what Tai looks like, thank you, and don’t really need a pan of a wobbly camera on his face. Remember sitting through countless shows in the past, not one mention of speedway. Even if Tai does get a mention, it’ll be like watercress on a salad plate. No point in it really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) Has any one got a link to the BBC interview, thanks! http://www.bbc.co.uk...rammes/p01jgh9t Thank you for Posting the 'Link' topaz325. I thought Tai did very well in his Interview. I am more impressed each time I see him. :approve: Edited October 9, 2013 by The White Knight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Would Tai, if nominated, be willing to fly back from his home in Australia? Even if he is nominated, turns up on invite, I'm not sure I'd want to sit through almost three hours of cack for what is almost a foregone conclusion result. I think I can remember what Tai looks like, thank you, and don’t really need a pan of a wobbly camera on his face. Remember sitting through countless shows in the past, not one mention of speedway. Even if Tai does get a mention, it’ll be like watercress on a salad plate. No point in it really. A bit like this post then. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leslie Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 A bit like this post then. :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGP Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 FOR those that missed it, here is a photo from the studio. http://i43.tinypic.com/2dmcry0.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Oh my god... people are really deluded. Tai Woffinden for BBC Sports Personality Of The Year? You having a laugh? Barry Briggs, so I am led to believe, was edged into runners-up spot by what some say was dubious tactics when the sport was massive during the 50s... and even England's Grand Slam winning team of 1980 failed to hit the spot when the show went out at Christmas later that year. Speedway is in a bad state at the moment and the broadcaster is spending a fleeting time interested in the sport right now. Tai Woffinden, likeable though he may well be, hasn't a chance. Now, did someone win Wimbledon (Tennis) who is actually British? Tai Woffinden, though having slightly more personality than Andy Murray, I don't think he has a chance... BRIGGO was runner-up twice in 1964 and 1966 and Tai is British, born in Scunthorpe. I would agree that he hasn't a chance of winning but an effort should be made to at least get him some recognition 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldace Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 BRIGGO was runner-up twice in 1964 and 1966 and Tai is British, born in Scunthorpe. I would agree that he hasn't a chance of winning but an effort should be made to at least get him some recognition And a dubious runner up at that!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) BRIGGO was runner-up twice in 1964 and 1966 and Tai is British, born in Scunthorpe. I would agree that he hasn't a chance of winning but an effort should be made to at least get him some recognition I couldn't agree more. Any advice on where to drop an e-mail would be welcome. And a dubious runner up at that!!!! Yes - there are those, like me, who honestly believe that Briggo won it - but the Sport was not fashionable enough for the BBC. :mad: Edited October 9, 2013 by The White Knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldace Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I couldn't agree more. Any advice on where to drop an e-mail would be welcome. Yes - there are those, like me, who honestly believe that Briggo won it - but the Sport was not fashionable enough for the BBC. :mad: Haven't the beeb admitted to the fact now? The same thing happened with some fisherman later on if I recall, an organised campaign like the one for Briggo polled him the most votes They put a stop to it by having 8 hand picked candidates now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGP Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 DON'T even think they invited Loram when he won back in 2000 either, but I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leslie Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Haven't the beeb admitted to the fact now? The same thing happened with some fisherman later on if I recall, an organised campaign like the one for Briggo polled him the most votes They put a stop to it by having 8 hand picked candidates now though Yes. In the early 90s, the Angling Times ran a campaign for everyone to vote for Bob Nudd. He polled a massive number of votes, but the BBC decided to discount organised campaigns. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Haven't the beeb admitted to the fact now? The same thing happened with some fisherman later on if I recall, an organised campaign like the one for Briggo polled him the most votes They put a stop to it by having 8 hand picked candidates now though Ironic really - a bit like the SGP!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Thought Tai came across really well in both the BBC TV and radio interviews. Rob Bonnet clearly did a bit of research for his Radio 4 Today interview. Perhaps BSI should invite him along to Cardiff next year? The more friends we get in the media the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Has any one got a link to the BBC interview, thanks! http://www.bbc.co.uk...rammes/p01jgh9t Thank you for Posting the 'Link' topaz325. I thought Tai did very well in his Interview. I am more impressed each time I see him. :approve: Off the BBC Link:: ::::::: Meet Britain's latest world champion Tai Woffinden DURATION: 02:49 Tai talks to Breafast's Sally Nugent about becoming the Speedway World champion. :::::: Does the 02.49 indicate how long the BBC item on Tai Woffinden lasted? If so, that's hardly a mega breakthrough for speedway is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_R Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Please stop talking about SPOTY. It is not going to happen. He might get a 5 second mention, or his name might scroll accorss the screen at some point, but that will be it. Andy Murry, Chris Froome, Ben Ainsle, Alistair Cook, Justin Rose, Mo Farah, Christine Orhorogu are shoe in for nominations. Add a Lions rugby player, and it's clear that there won't be room for a minority sport in the final candidates. Tom Sykes or Cal Crutchlow are more likely to be in than Tai. I'm not saying that this is how it should be, but remember the nominations are done by people like Sue Barker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophykid Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 A nice spread in Motorcycle News about Tai in the sport section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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