Steve Shovlar Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) Well I have just read the article in today's Speedway Star and a what a jumped up little beep Robert Lambert comes across as. He is going to refuse to ride for Team GB, will not ride in the British U21's, even though he is seeded through to the final, and says he is going to continue riding on a German license. Just because the BSPA have safe guards in for young riders and won't allow 500cc competitive racing for U16's. Regarding Team GB and U21's. "The British authorities haven't really helped me, so I don't feel as if I need to help them out in any way. I wouldn't do it. There is such a sour taste in my mouth if I did do a meeting, I wouldn't go out and put in 110%. There is such a sour taste in my mouth I wouldnt put myself out to do it. I have got german fixtures in place. It's funny that they're seeding me through and I think they are trying to get me back over here. That's not going to happen". Oh dear. Jumped up little $h/t comes to mind. Just because the UK has rules regarding young riders which he doesn't agree with he throws a massive tantrum and refuses to ride for his country or do the U21's. He might be a precocious talent for his age but it seems he is already alienating British speedway fans. Which is a shame as by saying such things he could well will miss out on lucrative sponsorship deals. Showing his immaturity I guess. Thoughts? Edited April 3, 2014 by Steve Shovlar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudflaps Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 sounds like he needs to grow up... lets hope he see's sense and eventually rides for team GB. Ain't going to see much international action riding for Germany. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) British speedway wouldn't help out Nick Morris either so they lost him to Australia. So we could have had two talents young riders in our side but we alienated them both. Maybe it's not just down to the riders. Edited April 3, 2014 by grachan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 sounds like he needs to grow up... lets hope he see's sense and eventually rides for team GB. Ain't going to see much international action riding for Germany. needs to grow up?? He's still a schoolboy ffs 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Another side to this is the German team manager was given an ultimatum.Stop assisting Lambert or stand down from the german job.He stood down last week.The German authorities thought it wasn't fitting for the German manager to be helping out a "foreign" rider.It seems the connection between the two will continue.So expect to see Lambert carry on in Germany.He is very thankful for the support he has received here.Push him too far and i wouldn't be surprised to see him jump.Sure he could get rides in various countries and doesn't really need GB meetings Not sure about the "ain't going to see much international action riding for Germany" statement 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) Sounds like a Poole rider of the future. Took Ward a good few years to mature, as I recall. Then again he was a Poole rider Shovvy so he couldnt have possibly been a jumped up little s41t. Edited April 3, 2014 by semion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Oh dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudflaps Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 needs to grow up?? He's still a schoolboy ffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 This boy needs someone close to offer him some mature advice, his attitude is shocking.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) None of us know the lad, his parents have done a great job done everything for him possible which we all try to do as parents also Robert seems like a level headed lad, Germany has treated him well and he feels a spout of loyalty towards them why not good luck to the lad.I am hoping he comes through,my answer to Robert is don't listen to much to what people say on this forum you have talent and you live and die by your own career choices good luck for the future. Edited April 3, 2014 by sidney 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Nick Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Disappointing, but not entirely unexpected. I certainly think someone should have a word with him about diplomacy though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Maybe he and his entourage aren't as sure of his talent as they like to portray . Going the German route could be seen by some as an easier route into the world championships. Either way he's not doing himself any favors considering he's hardly ridden over here except for eleventy billion laps of his home track. As long as you have the real talent to back up the mouth, you can sometimes get away with appearing a bit of a cock. If not I'm afraid you just come across as a twunt. For the poster who pointed out that he was just a schoolboy. Look at the other young British riders who don't have to resort to mouthing off. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Maybe he and his entourage aren't as sure of his talent as they like to portray . Going the German route could be seen by some as an easier route into the world championships. Either way he's not doing himself any favors considering he's hardly ridden over here except for eleventy billion laps of his home track. As long as you have the real talent to back up the mouth, you can sometimes get away with appearing a bit of a cock. If not I'm afraid you just come across as a twunt. For the poster who pointed out that he was just a schoolboy. Look at the other young British riders who don't have to resort to mouthing off. Should you really be commenting? i think not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Maybe he and his entourage aren't as sure of his talent as they like to portray . Going the German route could be seen by some as an easier route into the world championships. Either way he's not doing himself any favors considering he's hardly ridden over here except for eleventy billion laps of his home track. As long as you have the real talent to back up the mouth, you can sometimes get away with appearing a bit of a cock. If not I'm afraid you just come across as a twunt. For the poster who pointed out that he was just a schoolboy. Look at the other young British riders who don't have to resort to mouthing off. Don't quite agree with all of this.The easier route would have been to let him ride in GB against other 14 or 15 year olds.They chose to go the route where Robert was riding against the likes of current GP rider Smolinski or other international riders.And he didn't sink,but swam quite well.And if he goes into the world championships through GB or Germany makes no real difference.It is obvious GB would pick him.And either way he has to beat people to progress.If he doesn't,it makes no difference who he is representing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Why not. I'm a speedway fan. I know why you think I shouldn't but the rider you are alluding to was offered world championship rounds riding for another country but chose to move 1,000 miles to test himself in the uk. Also he jumped at the chance of representing team GB and said so in the press. So not the same really. My post was from a fans point if view. Nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Maybe he and his entourage aren't as sure of his talent as they like to portray . Going the German route could be seen by some as an easier route into the world championships. Either way he's not doing himself any favors considering he's hardly ridden over here except for eleventy billion laps of his home track. As long as you have the real talent to back up the mouth, you can sometimes get away with appearing a bit of a cock. If not I'm afraid you just come across as a twunt. For the poster who pointed out that he was just a schoolboy. Look at the other young British riders who don't have to resort to mouthing off. that was me?? If the others mouth off or not then they still have to grow up if they are at school, not all their fathers will mouth off for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Why not. I'm a speedway fan. I know why you think I shouldn't but the rider you are alluding to was offered world championship rounds riding for another country but chose to move 1,000 miles to test himself in the uk. Also he jumped at the chance of representing team GB and said so in the press. So not the same really. My post was from a fans point if view. Nothing more. Think as someone connected to a 'rival' you are always going to be questioned when commenting on another rider.To be fair France has no real speedway tradition or competition so to progress it was wise to move.But you should also know it isn't an easy route for parents to travel the distances the Lamberts do to give their son the competition they think is best for him.All those miles and staying in a camper or hotel takes its toll.Not easy at all i would say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Would shovlar have posted this if the lad was a Poole asset?? He's a very young lad with undoubted potential.... But is still immature as a human being, so I think we need to remember this. We also don't know the ins and outs of his grievance?? British speedway needs him more than he needs it I'd say. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 I know. I did 12,000 one month Kilometers that is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Why not. I'm a speedway fan. I know why you think I shouldn't but the rider you are alluding to was offered world championship rounds riding for another country but chose to move 1,000 miles to test himself in the uk. Also he jumped at the chance of representing team GB and said so in the press. So not the same really. My post was from a fans point if view. Nothing more. Fair point and i actually hope your lad does very well and i think he will do,Lambert is a talent and i believe he will cope in the EL top five certainly at home i want all our young uns to do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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