robert72 Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Why is this even being discussed? You really do have to question the sanity of people sometimes. Woffy's absence from British speedway says more about the problems in British speedway than it does Woffy. Riding in Britian is Not a problem for other GP riders like Janowski,Zagar,NKI,Doyle,Batchelor,Holder,Johnson,Harris. Its so funny those who don't think tai absence from british speedway matters but leaving him out of team GB does matter LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Riding in Britian is Not a problem for other GP riders like Janowski,Zagar,NKI,Doyle,Batchelor,Holder,Johnson,Harris. Aah, but none of those riders have the single-minded determination that Woffy has to be world champion. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) Scores from last years World Cup event at King's Lynn. He was hardly a one man team. 1. Tai Woffinden - 1, 3, 3, 2, 3 = 12 2. Danny King - 3, 2, 2, 2, 2 = 11 3. Chris Harris - 2, 2, 1, 3, 3 = 11 4. Simon Stead - 3, 3, 2, 1, 1 = 10 And last year's final? The one that really counts? To be fair, it's not a one-man team, because Bomber is 100% value in the World Cup. But it's certainly a two-man team. And there's no way we avoid picking the out-and-out best British rider for a very long time (probably since Peter Collins and Michael Lee). Woffinden is the automatic first name on the team sheet. All the best Rob Edited May 25, 2015 by lucifer sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Aah, but none of those riders have the single-minded determination that Woffy has to be world champion. Exactly. You beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Aah, but none of those riders have the single-minded determination that Woffy has to be world champion. you really think they are riding for fun with no ambition to be world champion, or in holders case to be world champion again Lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 With BSI running/promoting the World Cup I don't see Scott as turning his back on GB, more the promoter ☺ Yep, Nicholls doesn't ride for GB because of BSI. Just exactly how do you come to that conclusion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 you really think they are riding for fun with no ambition to be world champion, or in holders case to be world champion again Lol Look - if you want British Speedway to find it's way out of the mire it is in - then Tai Woffinden simply has to ride for Great Britain to, at least, keep the Flag flying. Do you have no ambition at all for our National Speedway at all. No amount of 'lol's that you put at the end of your Posts make them the least bit funny. If Tai can be World Champion again - British Speedway benefits. He worked very hard for British Speedway last time he was World Champion. For me, if giving British Speedway a miss means he can win another World Championship wearing the Union Flag - then I wish him all the luck in the World. I also support him missing said British Speedway. Surely even you can see that a British World Champion is of great advantage to British Speedway. Or - don't you care!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 With BSI running/promoting the World Cup I don't see Scott as turning his back on GB, more the promoter ☺ Could you please explain to me what or how you know this is true, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Yep, Nicholls doesn't ride for GB because of BSI. Just exactly how do you come to that conclusion? Not what I said!Could you please explain to me what or how you know this is true, OMG I'm saying that is how I see it, I know Scott has a problem with British Promoters and so refuses to race for TeamGB BUT not racing in the WTC doesn't hurt British Speedway it hurts BSI as they are the promoters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Well said WK. Onwards and Upwards TeamGB. Absolutely love the Smiley. :rofl: I wish I was technically minded - how do you do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 I wish I knew too. It took me 6 months to learn how to log on to the Interweb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Look - if you want British Speedway to find it's way out of the mire it is in - then Tai Woffinden simply has to ride for Great Britain to, at least, keep the Flag flying. Do you have no ambition at all for our National Speedway at all. No amount of 'lol's that you put at the end of your Posts make them the least bit funny. If Tai can be World Champion again - British Speedway benefits. He worked very hard for British Speedway last time he was World Champion. For me, if giving British Speedway a miss means he can win another World Championship wearing the Union Flag - then I wish him all the luck in the World. I also support him missing said British Speedway. Surely even you can see that a British World Champion is of great advantage to British Speedway. Or - don't you care!!! You asked me about British speedway finding its way out of the dire, don't you think having tai in British speedway would put more bums on seats around the tracks ? How would British speedway benefit if tai wins the world title again if he doesn't race here ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Simples, they won't! BSI may if people go to Cardiff to see him but what bloody good is that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 You asked me about British speedway finding its way out of the dire, don't you think having tai in British speedway would put more bums on seats around the tracks ? How would British speedway benefit if tai wins the world title again if he doesn't race here ? Has actually said he will not ride in this country again? I don't think he has, he has stated that he did not want to ride here so he could keep himself fresh for another go at winning the World title. When he won the title before he rode over here so maybe he will do the same again if he wins the title again. Simples, they won't! BSI may if people go to Cardiff to see him but what bloody good is that! Technically incorrect. This season British Semi Final/ WTC at Kings Lynn, British Final Wolverhampton. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 You asked me about British speedway finding its way out of the dire, don't you think having tai in British speedway would put more bums on seats around the tracks ? How would British speedway benefit if tai wins the world title again if he doesn't race here ? By all the good publicity that goes with being World Champion. Last time he won, he was never off the Television being a great Ambassador for British Speedway. I have no doubt that if he wins again he will do the same. He was also mentioned on the Sports Personality of the Year Awards - only a few seconds but that kind of publicity is great for Speedway. I hope that explains, at least partly, why Tai Woffendin must ride for Great Britain. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 By all the good publicity that goes with being World Champion. Last time he won, he was never off the Television being a great Ambassador for British Speedway. I have no doubt that if he wins again he will do the same. He was also mentioned on the Sports Personality of the Year Awards - only a few seconds but that kind of publicity is great for Speedway. I hope that explains, at least partly, why Tai Woffendin must ride for Great Britain. What if he was asked by all these television shows (you make out he was on ) which English team do you ride for ? Oh I gave up British speedway as I prefer to ride in other countries, would that not be bad publicity for British speedway? I hope he never becomes world champion while he is not riding in the elite league. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey Appleby Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 I don't think he has, he has stated that he did not want to ride here so he could keep himself fresh for another go at winning the World title. Well whatever, but if he was offered Polish level money in Britain I'm sure he'd be amazingly rejuvenated. He's a professional sportsman and rides where he'll get the best returns. As for being good publicity for the sport - speedway is so far off the radar nowadays that it won't make the blindest of differences who or where he rides. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozrik Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Of course Woofinden should support his home league, in the same way that Pedersen finds time to ride in the Danish league. It is not in his own long term interest to snub the Elite League. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Surely it's in Tai's long term interest to regain his World Title. If he feels cutting down his racing and travelling commitments will enhance his chances, who are we to criticise. We shall all be singing his praises if he is world champion come October. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwatcher Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Not all people have the same make up, the likes of Pederson and a few others thrive on trotting from place to place nearly every night of the week. Keeping fit must be so hard for them, getting a few hours sleep on a plane or in a van is not the same as a good nights rest in a comfy bed. It is obvious that Tai just has not got the ability, body wise to manage to get his mind in full focus after going as last year to the GP's the EL, Poland, sweden etc. Plus he was doing so much last year raising money for Ormand Strret, with his bike rides. I think he burt himself out physically and mentally. From what was said earlier this year he was on the verge of a break down. So what do you chose to do make big money in Poland and Sweden plus the GP's and sacrifice having to fly back again to compete in the EL for less money, or take the easy route and just race at tracks and the GP's. He seems in a much better frame of mind this year. I hope he goes on to win the world tittle again this year, he is looking good this year. Only time will tell if he can stay on top it is a long way to go yet. He may just make it back here next year if he gets the win he wants. If he does win and they put him on every newspaper and tv show, I don't think it will make one bit of difference to people coming to see speedway over here. The whole product needs a big shake up. All the best to the team in the world cup, don't for one minute think they will get anywhere near the final. But at least it will give a few young lads who wil become the future of our British team a bite of the cherry. Hope they do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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