DiamondsRock Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Can't blame him really. He'll be gaining nothing by riding in a PL propped up with NL reserves anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgi21 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Can't blame him really. He'll be gaining nothing by riding in a PL propped up with NL reserves anyway. Didn't do very well last year did he,ah well,good riddance........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Steve0 Posted November 25, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 The people's champion and world champion one minute and the next a lot of people don't seem to have the time of day for him! Such a shame as he has done a lot promoting British Speedway whilst world champion and even burned himself out as a result of taking on too much. It may be about money - after all a speedway career is relatively short compared to most people's day jobs but at the end of the day it is his choice and we should respect his decision even if we don't agree with it. Good luck to him! 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dornier Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Lindgrens on his way back cap in hand. No doubt Holder will be next. think thats enough said... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penchev Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I mean seriously is anyone surprised by this news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflyingkiwi Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Would obviously still like to see Tai to ride in the EL but with his other commitments it's too much. To say he has used and abused British Speedway is absurd. IMO he's done a lot for Speedway in this country and burned himself out as a result. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjolnir Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) It may be about money - after all a speedway career is relatively short compared to most people's day jobs Money is undoubtedly a factor but I do think there are other important reasons too. Completely agree with your post. I'm not a football fan so this is a genuine question, but would an English / British footballer be criticised for moving to a foreign club? I appreciate that footballers don't play in multiple leagues and clubs have an influence too, but presumably they are very unlikely to move clubs against their own wishes and wages comes into it. Edited November 25, 2014 by Mjolnir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chris Brown Posted November 25, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Would obviously still like to see Tai to ride in the EL but with his other commitments it's too much. To say he has used and abused British Speedway is absurd. IMO he's done a lot for Speedway in this country and burned himself out as a result. While agreeing with this to a degree the British system is what has allowed him to develop in his early career to the rider he is today He rode in both the Conference and Premier Leagues in the UK, not in Poland or Sweden or Australia, they had nothing to offer him and at that time he was happy to make the most of (I will refrain from the term 'use') the British system which allowed him to ride in 2 leagues when these other countries offered him nothing So now those other leagues are seemingly a better bet then its bye bye to the British speedway system which has helped him to develop to where he is today While partially understanding it, its very disappointing and he has a short memory as to who gave him the chance. As for coming back, who cares, British Speedway now owes him nothing But lets not kid ourselves he is burned out because of British Speedway, he is burned out because he has chosen to ride in Poland and Sweden which is where the travelling is involved If at some point he chooses to come back because the grass is not greener, lets hope British Speedway does not make it easy for him Just my view 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agrotron Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 While agreeing with this to a degree the British system is what has allowed him to develop in his early career to the rider he is today He rode in both the Conference and Premier Leagues in the UK, not in Poland or Sweden or Australia, they had nothing to offer him and at that time he was happy to make the most of (I will refrain from the term 'use') the British system which allowed him to ride in 2 leagues when these other countries offered him nothing So now those other leagues are seemingly a better bet then its bye bye to the British speedway system which has helped him to develop to where he is today While partially understanding it, its very disappointing and he has a short memory as to who gave him the chance. As for coming back, who cares, British Speedway now owes him nothing But lets not kid ourselves he is burned out because of British Speedway, he is burned out because he has chosen to ride in Poland and Sweden which is where the travelling is involved If at some point he chooses to come back because the grass is not greener, lets hope British Speedway does not make it easy for him Just my view Totally agree Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 The man has won the world championship, raised a huge amount for charity, & raised the profile of British Speedway over the last couple of years. Met him last season, & he was very humble & accommodating,even though I was in his company with another friend of his. Can't believe he is getting grief on this forum for picking the leagues that pay the most money. How many people on here would turn down a better paid job because it wasn't in England ? Give the man a break. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgi21 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Are you for real? These people are risking there life racing speedway and he has already said he struggled with illness with last years schedule. If he is risking his life who can blame him wanting the most money he can get to do it. Think it's you that's deluded. You are missing my point,do you think he will get more money racing in Sweden,what price loyalty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) It's the statement that annoys me. He blames it on the travelling yet he will still be flying to Poland, Sweden and UK. If it was because of travelling he would have dropped Sweden like he did when he won the world title in 2013. He has chose to drop UK because of money end of. My sentiments entirely. He'd gain more respect if he actually told the truth and said so. Edited November 25, 2014 by Star Lady 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgi21 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 The man has won the world championship, raised a huge amount for charity, & raised the profile of British Speedway over the last couple of years. Met him last season, & he was very humble & accommodating,even though I was in his company with another friend of his. Can't believe he is getting grief on this forum for picking the leagues that pay the most money. How many people on here would turn down a better paid job because it wasn't in England ? Give the man a break. Tell that to the Wolves fans who have supported him and won't be seeing him race here next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 My sentiments entirely. He'd gain more respect if he actually told the truth and said so. How do you know it's the truth? Or just a twisted figment of your imagination? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 He won the World Championship by riding in this country so I don't see how missing it is going to help him retain it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 While agreeing with this to a degree the British system is what has allowed him to develop in his early career to the rider he is today He rode in both the Conference and Premier Leagues in the UK, not in Poland or Sweden or Australia, they had nothing to offer him and at that time he was happy to make the most of (I will refrain from the term 'use') the British system which allowed him to ride in 2 leagues when these other countries offered him nothing So now those other leagues are seemingly a better bet then its bye bye to the British speedway system which has helped him to develop to where he is today While partially understanding it, its very disappointing and he has a short memory as to who gave him the chance. As for coming back, who cares, British Speedway now owes him nothing But lets not kid ourselves he is burned out because of British Speedway, he is burned out because he has chosen to ride in Poland and Sweden which is where the travelling is involved If at some point he chooses to come back because the grass is not greener, lets hope British Speedway does not make it easy for him Just my view Not just you view . I agree with you 100 % . Hate the way we are used and then when they leave they somehow hate the system that has made them . Uk speedway needs him but now he turns his back on it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 He's best mates with Hancock isn't he so a bad influence when it comes to racing here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Too many meetings over here across too many race nights for many of the World's top riders, not suprised Tai has dropped the UK after last year's struggles and don't blame him at all. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Tell that to the Wolves fans who have supported him and won't be seeing him race here next year Wolves fans totally understand his decision. It's the same decision Freddie Lindgren made last year and Sam Ermolenko made as far back as 1996. It's just the jealous mob from mostly other teams that pipe up. I'm quite sure, from reading this thread, they've all only ever worked for one company and never moved on if a job paid better elsewhere. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 What I find unbelievable is that the job sharing rule which was passed at the AGM and is obviously big news hasnt been mentioned until now!!! Good luck to Woffy. Hes a winner and a proper professional in his sport. Puts most other British riders to shame. Typical British though. Love the serial no hopers and slate a winner! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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