Red Flag Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 if he chose to take world cup week off would that be a good tough choice?. He doesn't have to choose, no top flight speedway in Europe for him that week just the final on the Saturday so plenty of rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Apparently moved back to Denmark a while back.I should think not only logistical but better for his children's education. A house in Stevenage if he hasn't sold it would also be a handy little income in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 If he did that he would be letting down his country a la Scott Nicholls. Instead, he's not riding in an individual event. The only person missing out is himself at a chance of a 4th consecutive British Title. More adulation. More Praise... doesn't quite fit in with it's the 'all about the ego' comments. Peter Collins a prima donna? How about Mark Loram? What about Scott Nicholls? before today, you would never find any negative comment from me towards Tai. I think hes put british speedway back on the map, and without him in the world cup, we may as well not bother turning up..BUT, can anybody suggest putting himself out a little, for just one day of the speedway calendar would damage his title bid?..speedway riders are renowned for their travel. Whilst I admit its not his problem, most speedway world champions would promote their sport in their countries "larger" events. I also don't buy into sportsmen being role models, as hes an individual and out for himself, i just don't think this episode is doing himself many favours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyb Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 If he did that he would be letting down his country a la Scott Nicholls. Instead, he's not riding in an individual event. The only person missing out is himself at a chance of a 4th consecutive British Title. More adulation. More Praise... doesn't quite fit in with it's the 'all about the ego' comments. Peter Collins a prima donna? How about Mark Loram? What about Scott Nicholls? Yeap - all reckon they think they better than the supporters that feed their wages (not PC) they just nobody's and will be dis-respectful in being mentioned in the REAL greats in history. Ivan, Ole, Peter, Barry, Anders, Bruce, Billy, Kenny, Dave, John, Eric, and not forgetting Nigel etc - far too many greats to mention plus many before my days of attending speedway - (reckon so many now are clueless who I talking about - so sad !) it just a cash cow for the riders of today - no loyalty whatsoever. happy days - I don't think so ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Yeap - all reckon they think they better than the supporters that feed their wages (not PC) they just nobody's and will be dis-respectful in being mentioned in the REAL greats in history. Ivan, Ole, Peter, Barry, Anders, Bruce, Billy, Kenny, Dave, John, Eric, and not forgetting Nigel etc - far too many greats to mention plus many before my days of attending speedway - (reckon so many now are clueless who I talking about - so sad !) it just a cash cow for the riders of today - no loyalty whatsoever. happy days - I don't think so ! Greats are remembered through history of the ones you named only a couple are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyfan Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) Rosco's excuse is even worse "Last year Tai had one bike & used fiancee's brother's bike as a second - there are logistics as he's not based here." @AJROSCO on TW. It's hardly the other side of the world. He was only year a couple of weeks ago for Belle Vue opener. It's the same distance as when he comes for Cardiff or SWC. Nicki Pedersen managed to come over for meetings recently. Logistics didn't stop him & he's not British or based here. Doesn't Pedersen live in Hertfordshire?? And Woffinden lives in the uk too!!!!! Edited to say anwser above for Pedersen...many thanks. Edited March 30, 2016 by scottyfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyb Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) Greats are remembered through history of the ones you named only a couple arebeing born in 1985 you ain't got any experience of what REAL speedway is all about. You too brain washed with the drivel you have come to expect and put up with.Question - how many surnames are you able to put to the first names I wrote about - clue - Minogue or Donovan don't feature ! being born in 1985 you ain't got any experience of what REAL speedway is all about. You too brain washed with the drivel you have come to expect and put up with. Question - how many surnames are you able to put to the first names I wrote about - clue - Minogue or Donovan don't feature ! Edit - just read the piece on speedwaygp.com, where Tai mentions his achievements in heaps at Scunthorpe, Rye House and Wolverhampton. Sorry, take it all back what I written, didn't appreciate he had done so much at those great homes and scenes of victory of British Speedway !!! Edited March 30, 2016 by markyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 being born in 1985 you ain't got any experience of what REAL speedway is all about. You too brain washed with the drivel you have come to expect and put up with. Question - how many surnames are you able to put to the first names I wrote about - clue - Minogue or Donovan don't feature ! Edit - just read the piece on speedwaygp.com, where Tai mentions his achievements in heaps at Scunthorpe, Rye House and Wolverhampton. Sorry, take it all back what I written, didn't appreciate he had done so much at those great homes and scenes of victory of British Speedway !!! He's already done more than half the 'greats' you listed and well on his way to surpassing most of the others. Jealousy is a very poor trait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 just seen woffy selling loads of medals on ebay british and aussie ones..surprised medals mean so little to a sportsman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) being born in 1985 you ain't got any experience of what REAL speedway is all about. You too brain washed with the drivel you have come to expect and put up with. Question - how many surnames are you able to put to the first names I wrote about - clue - Minogue or Donovan don't feature ! I was born in 1984 and could name them all. But I'd argue if someone can't name all your greats they're not that great are they?! And for the record, if you're going to bitch about Tai, you can't include Bruce. Edited March 30, 2016 by SCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 I'm struggling with who the "great" John is. Assuming it's Davis he'd hardly rank as one of the greats of the 70s or 80s let alone all time. He wouldn't rank in the top 10 brits even in either decade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longlivefrankie Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 John Louis I would imagine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 John Louis I would imagine How many world titles did he win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 John Louis I would imagineOf course. Pushing it to call he and dj "greats" though both obviously excellent riders. And the you could say the same about sanders and boocock. All in that category of very good riders, but not quite good enough to be world champ (to be fair Jessup could have been with a bit of luck, or under a go system in 80). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted March 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 being born in 1985 you ain't got any experience of what REAL speedway is all about. You too brain washed with the drivel you have come to expect and put up with. Question - how many surnames are you able to put to the first names I wrote about - clue - Minogue or Donovan don't feature ! Edit - just read the piece on speedwaygp.com, where Tai mentions his achievements in heaps at Scunthorpe, Rye House and Wolverhampton. Sorry, take it all back what I written, didn't appreciate he had done so much at those great homes and scenes of victory of British Speedway !!! Ah the old I know better because I've been alive longer, brilliant argument. As others have said greats are remembered and known despite age. I know lots of older riders... the ones whose names transcends time as they truly were great riders, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nicki Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 How many world titles did he win 3 x World Team Cups and 1 x World Pairs, representing his country. (Only Rider to with the 1st and 2nd Division British Riders Titles?) Bringing the Thread back on track, Wonder if Sky will bother to televise this season's British Final now that the main draw-card and Britain's only world class rider is not participating? Only have the BSPA "to blame" for the situation having seemingly overlooked to include the British Semi-Finals in the Fixture List, then scheduling them either side of a SGP and then not offering the reigning World Champion a direct seeding to the Final. If Woffinden wins another couple of World Titles, can see him moving away from speedway into another form of motor sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 If Woffinden wins another couple of World Titles, can see him moving away from speedway into another form of motor sport. I guess it's possible at some point, although he has stated a couple of times that he wants to win 7 World titles. All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 3 x World Team Cups and 1 x World Pairs, representing his country. (Only Rider to with the 1st and 2nd Division British Riders Titles?) Bringing the Thread back on track, Wonder if Sky will bother to televise this season's British Final now that the main draw-card and Britain's only world class rider is not participating? Only have the BSPA "to blame" for the situation having seemingly overlooked to include the British Semi-Finals in the Fixture List, then scheduling them either side of a SGP and then not offering the reigning World Champion a direct seeding to the Final. If Woffinden wins another couple of World Titles, can see him moving away from speedway into another form of motor sport. I meant individual titles obviously but I take your point. Agree with your comments on the BSPA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) why not ? 2 words spring to mind Prima and Donna. hope the pathetic once a year speedway attendees don't go all weak knees come Cardiff in July - alas it won't happen. maybe tee-shirts "anyone but tai" might be be a success to the British fans. I would buy one ! pathetic response from an uneducated fool. Guess you were ok with Peter Collins and Mark Loram missing finals as well then???? Or Scott Nicholls refusing to pull on the GB suit???? Mark wasn't even born in this country, missed a British Final yet somehow that is different!!!! The reasons for your comments are either you support a team that are direct rivals to Wolves so therefore have never liked him, or your simply not intelligent enough to realise he is British and are jumping on the bandwagon of some other morons who call him an Aussie Edited March 31, 2016 by Gavan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwatcher Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 This years final could be more interesting, there are some good lads moving through the ranks now, so I think it should be a closely contested affair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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