dazzafl Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Don't recall REAL speedway legends like Jack Parker, Vic Duggan, Tommy Price and Fred Williams for example behaving in that way before three times (or bigger) crowds the size of Cardiff when they won major events at Wembley. On and off track they were also gentleman and dressed and behave accordingly. and what year was this.. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) But 100% accurate. He doesn't need to give an apology for his euphoric and jubilant celebration. 30,000 people all screaming your name must've given him a hell of a rush on top of all that adrenaline the riding gave him. That's all it was and if you think it was something else then it's just another item to add to your list as the biggest on the form. And I include starman in that too! Unfortunately the feeling he had at that moment is something you never had the chance of experiencing...bearing in mind you never rode a bike contrary to what you claim. Rode against ex world champions... Oh and Tai is one hell of a role model. End of. Spot on that man. Don't recall REAL speedway legends like Jack Parker, Vic Duggan, Tommy Price and Fred Williams for example behaving in that way before three times (or bigger) crowds the size of Cardiff when they won major events at Wembley. On and off track they were also gentleman and dressed and behaved accordingly. Who?? and what year was this.. ??? The names are clear enough Danny Smith. If you want to find out more about these riders try Wikipedia! What has the year to do with my initial comment Dazzafl.? If you want to know more, as in the previous response by me - try Wikipedia. Just key in the riders' names when you enter the group. Edited July 13, 2016 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 and what year was this.. ??? I notice he's not mentioned Split Waterman as he probably doesn't fit the gentlemanly criteria. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 I notice he's not mentioned Split Waterman as he probably doesn't fit the gentlemanly criteria. Neither does that big bully Jack Parker,but he still mentioned him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) When someone reaches the pinnacle of their sport there are often many rewards, however with that, goes the responsibility of representing that sport. They become the public face of the sport, hence the responsibility. Edited July 13, 2016 by Trevor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) But 100% accurate. He doesn't need to give an apology for his euphoric and jubilant celebration. 30,000 people all screaming your name must've given him a hell of a rush on top of all that adrenaline the riding gave him. That's all it was and if you think it was something else then it's just another item to add to your list as the biggest on the form. And I include starman in that too! Unfortunately the feeling he had at that moment is something you never had the chance of experiencing...bearing in mind you never rode a bike contrary to what you claim. Rode against ex world champions... Oh and Tai is one hell of a role model. End of. Spot on that man. Don't recall REAL speedway legends like Jack Parker, Vic Duggan, Tommy Price and Fred Williams for example behaving in that way before three times (or bigger) crowds the size of Cardiff when they won major events at Wembley. On and off track they were also gentleman and dressed and behaved accordingly. Who?? and what year was this.. ??? The names are clear enough Danny Smith. If you want to find out more about these riders try Wikipedia! What has the year to do with my initial comment Dazzafl.? If you want to know more, as in the previous response by me - try Wikipedia. Just key in the riders' names when you enter the group. I notice he's not mentioned Split Waterman as he probably doesn't fit the gentlemanly criteria. That's because unlike the other riders, my old mate Split Waterman did not win a World or British championship. For all that, I do recognise Waterman's ability as a top class rider in the post-war era going into the 1960s. Edited July 13, 2016 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Science Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Always nice to see bigots airing their views. Whats bigoted about that ? The question was about being a role model ie someone you would want your kids to copy or imitate .not a slight on his ability to ride a motorbike. Would you seriously encourage your kids to abandon their education and get their hands and face tattooed.? Maybe its me getting old, don't think so thou 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 gustix, Why the need to quote the same quotes twice? Just quote the one you didn't quote the first time. On another point, can't you post "normal" font instead of bold font? It's as if you are shouting and trying to force your opinion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkadera Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Whats bigoted about that ? The question was about being a role model ie someone you would want your kids to copy or imitate .not a slight on his ability to ride a motorbike. Would you seriously encourage your kids to abandon their education and get their hands and face tattooed.? Maybe its me getting old, don't think so thou He is a role model for his speedway ability, dedication to training for and achieving his goals etc. You do young people a disservice by thinking that that they cannot distinguish between the way he looks and his speedway achievements/dedication. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Whats bigoted about that ? The question was about being a role model ie someone you would want your kids to copy or imitate .not a slight on his ability to ride a motorbike. Would you seriously encourage your kids to abandon their education and get their hands and face tattooed.? Maybe its me getting old, don't think so thou Judging the appearance of a person is the act of a bigot in this day and age. I would encourage my kids to set their goals and work as hard as they can to achieve them. For that, there is no finer role model than Tai. The way a person looks, dresses is an individual choice. If they are happy then why should others judge? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 As much as I like Tai as a rider Being expelled from school, having no qualifications, plus having your face and hands tattooed, along with large discs in his ears definitely doesn't set him out as a role model. .(plus his language) However reaching the very pinnacle of his chosen sport is a perfect role model. Choosing what he didn't achieve a school and the way he looks are the actions of a bigot. Tai IS a role model to young riders and kids and they have no issue with all those things you mentioned - plus they probably aren't bigoted either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourentee Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Choosing what he didn't achieve a school and the way he looks are the actions of a bigot. Fair play to Tai, you never saw him at Monmore with a ridiculous Mohawk. Eh, Steve? Steve? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Fair play to Tai, you never saw him at Monmore with a ridiculous Mohawk. Eh, Steve? Steve? Don't forget tattoos too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solrac Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 What a fuss about nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 what warershed . ** tai . lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) Tai thought before he spoke.And still gave the F word.!!!!Up to him how he looks....But not sounds Edited July 13, 2016 by Bald Bloke 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 However reaching the very pinnacle of his chosen sport is a perfect role model. Choosing what he didn't achieve a school and the way he looks are the actions of a bigot. Tai IS a role model to young riders and kids and they have no issue with all those things you mentioned - plus they probably aren't bigoted either. So if your correct then there will not be a British final in years to come and all the kids will look like dumbo covered in tattoos with no education behind them hoping they can ride a bike as good as there role model. This is a big part of the reason tai ahould not be selected for team GB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkafag Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) So if your correct then there will not be a British final in years to come and all the kids will look like dumbo covered in tattoos with no education behind them hoping they can ride a bike as good as there role model. This is a big part of the reason tai ahould not be selected for team GB Yeah, that’s exactly what is going to happen – just like in 2002 when 10 years after Havelock won the World Title a load of kids turned up at Coventry with dreadlocks and ying yang t shirts on…. Edited July 14, 2016 by The Mockingjay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damosuzuki Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 Tai, but much more significantly someone like Adel at Glastonbury the other week, is able to unleash a torrent of bad language to a world wide audience of millions and not too many people blink an eye I recall real Glastonbuty legends like The Andrews Sisters, Benny Coogan, Dame Vera Linn and Nat 'King' Cole performing to audiences of well over 2 million when the festival was held at Hackney marshes during the immediate post war years. NONE of these true giants of the stage felt the need to resort to foul language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkadera Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) So if your correct then there will not be a British final in years to come and all the kids will look like dumbo covered in tattoos with no education behind them hoping they can ride a bike as good as there role model. This is a big part of the reason tai ahould not be selected for team GB The number of people who think kids are thick enough to blindly follow what someone else does is staggering! Not all kids are like the ones you see on the news or are reported in the papers. You will find that the vast majority are pretty sensible.... Have you actually talked to any of the riders in the British youth set up? They are all well mannered, polite and determined kids who can think for themselves. Edited July 14, 2016 by alkadera 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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