The White Knight Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Surely BSF members Posts are made to reach a wide audience - what's the point of making a comment about a club, team, track, rider etc if they are not meant to be noted by those being debated? I wonder if the supporters of the track where "the face of British speedway" Tai Woffinden rode in 2014 agree they don't mind not having him in their team this season as he prefers personal glory to riding for a British team? EDIT: Why did "the face of British speedway" Tai Woffinden not stay with a track in Britain and not opt to miss riding for a Swedish or Polish track"? Probably because he considered Poland and Sweden as a better standard to test himself against in his bid to become World Champion again. Possibly the money was better in Sweden and Poland. Possibly the travelling involved is too much for him. In any of those scenarios he has done the sensible thing. Sadly - British Speedway is just a sideshow these days. Most of the really top Riders won't even ride here. Tai has got it right in my opinion - I hope he goes on and wins the GP Series again for Great Britain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Sadly - British Speedway is just a sideshow these days. Most of the really top Riders won't even ride here. Tai has got it right in my opinion - I hope he goes on and wins the GP Series again for Great Britain. And I am sure that "the face of British speedway" Tai Woffinden also has his 'homeland' Australia in mind? Oops - is that not the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 And I am sure that "the face of British speedway" Tai Woffinden also has his 'homeland' Australia in mind? Oops - is that not the case? John are you sponsored by Spear and Jackson ? there can't be a topic on this forum where you don't have a dig at someone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 And I am sure that "the face of British speedway" Tai Woffinden also has his 'homeland' Australia in mind? Oops - is that not the case? Possibly - but - he does Ride for Great Britain. He has won the GP Series and been recognised as World Champion, for Great Britain. It isn't his fault that he was brought up in Australia - that was down to his Parents - I had my misgivings at one time too. He is BRITISH and that is what counts. If he can help himself towards another Championship by not Riding here - then so be it. It is a very long time ago since Great Britain could call the tune in World Speedway - I am afraid we are now among the 'also rans'. If Tai needs to move on to improve himself - then why shouldn't he? I also read that Tai would return to Australia when his Career is over - having been brought up there, you and I would probably do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) John are you sponsored by Spear and Jackson ? there can't be a topic on this forum where you don't have a dig at someone. Have you seen my thread in regard to 'Mike Bast needs help'? I also initiated " Ricky Ashworth Testimonial" thread. Edited March 20, 2015 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Have you seen my thread in regard to 'Mike Bast needs help'? I also initiated " Ricky Ashworth Testimonial" thread. Well done. Have you actually contributed financially John ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Well done. Have you actually contributed financially John ? Unnecessary and rude question The Doctor. What/whether anyone chooses to give, or not to give, is their business, and their business alone. I reckon an apology to gustix would be nice in this case - don't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Unnecessary and rude question The Doctor. What/whether anyone chooses to give, or not to give, is their business, and their business alone. I reckon an apology to gustix would be nice in this case - don't you? Give over.. He's putting the fact he started two threads about riders needing help as some sort of badge of honour. If he's so offended he can contact me, you don't need to fight his battles from 300 miles away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Give over.. He's putting the fact he started two threads about riders needing help as some sort of badge of honour. If he's so offended he can contact me, you don't need to fight his battles from 300 miles away. I'm not fighting anyone's battles - I am just looking for decent behaviour. Charitable Donations are entirely up to the individual - no-one else. I don't understand how you can justify your question in your original Post - it is none of your business. It's none of mine either - but the difference between you and myself is that I would never have even considered asking the question in the first place. I hope this explains my position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leslie Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Unnecessary and rude question The Doctor. What/whether anyone chooses to give, or not to give, is their business, and their business alone. I reckon an apology to gustix would be nice in this case - don't you? Seems a perfectly sensible and on topic question to me. If we're not going to discuss donations to an Adam Roynon sponsorship fund on a thread about donations to an Adam Roynon sponsorship fund, then it's not going to go very far. nice weather we're having... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) I'm not fighting anyone's battles - I am just looking for decent behaviour. Charitable Donations are entirely up to the individual - no-one else. I don't understand how you can justify your question in your original Post - it is none of your business. It's none of mine either - but the difference between you and myself is that I would never have even considered asking the question in the first place. I hope this explains my position. Blimey, if you're after decent behaviour then maybe chastise Gustix when he steps out of line on a daily basis then, or doesnt that suit you ? Many things aren't anyone's business, but this is an open forum so questions can be asked. If someone like him is going to boast that he's starting threads in order to show himself as some kind of hero, then he's putting himself right in the firing line. I hope this explains my position. Edited March 21, 2015 by The Doctor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Just as you can choose to donate or not, so you can choose whether to answer or not. FWIW in the circumstances I think it was a legitimate question to ask. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) Unnecessary and rude question The Doctor. What/whether anyone chooses to give, or not to give, is their business, and their business alone. I reckon an apology to gustix would be nice in this case - don't you? I wouldn't worry too much about gustix as he's quite capable of posting his own 'unnecessary and rude question' to someone. That's just the last one I can remember. What business is it of yours who Jerran Hart contacts? Edited March 21, 2015 by Gemini 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) I wouldn't worry too much about gustix as he's quite capable of posting his own 'unnecessary and rude question' to someone. That's just the last one I can remember. What business is it of yours who Jerran Hart contacts? None whatsoever Gemini. I may be in a minority of one - but I still think questioning someone regarding their Charity Donations is wrong. Even/Especially on an 'Open Forum'. Sorry. Edited March 22, 2015 by The White Knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) Not getting at Adam Roynon here, but is it in any way normal business practice that a rider is required to wear kevlars supplied by his team, yet is now having to replace them out of his own pocket? Adam should, once he is 100% fit and checked out as ready to return, wear any old suit, and let the club which demands he wears their colours supply the replacement Peterborough outfit. After all, it was the club's paramedic peopli e who cut them off! I think the kevlars are ok tbh palm toft was wearing them today!! Edited April 3, 2015 by Badge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I think the kevlars are ok tbh palm toft was wearing them today!! I noticed that too so cant be too bad?....... also hearing that Ipswich speedway will be asking for help for replacement air fence panels..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I think the kevlars are ok tbh palm toft was wearing them today!! Why the Appeal then? Just asking. Makes this Thread a bit pointless doesn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 The set MPT has been wearing are a new set made by a different supplier, you can see the design is ever so slightly different to the one's Adam wore on press day also with sponsors in different locations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Is everyone aware that the web site creams off 7.4% of all money donated? Now that the contributions have stalled at £170, out of which only about £160 will find its way out of the web sites coffers, what's going to happen next? Will a picture be published of the cheque presentation ceremony? When Adam Roynon blows an engine, is there going to be another appeal to the public to buy him a new one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Is everyone aware that the web site creams off 7.4% of all money donated? Now that the contributions have stalled at £170, out of which only about £160 will find its way out of the web sites coffers, what's going to happen next? Will a picture be published of the cheque presentation ceremony? When Adam Roynon blows an engine, is there going to be another appeal to the public to buy him a new one? He never rides for long enough to wear one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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