Dietbowers Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 I like him. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Wouldn't it be great to learn a few more facts before forming opinions? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Having read and contributed on the 'Should Tai Ride for Team GB' thread and having read this thread so far, I have come to the conclusion that this forum only really has a handful of real UK speedway fans who take the time to consider what their posting and the reason they are posting it. The rest seem to just use this forum to moan, whinge, attack other forum members and crucify UK speedway. Tai has tweeted something and all those which fall into the second category above are off and running, whilst the very few in the first category are keeping things on planet earth. There is nothing official (that I'm aware of) that has been released, just a tweet from an obviously unhappy Tai Woffinden. Let's be grown up and wait and see what happens in the next 24-48hrs before we all act like children and use the tweet as yet another excuse to berate Britain's best by an absolute country mile. I for one will be doing that, however I'm sure that those as described above will carry on like children in a candy shop now you have a nugget of ammo. So very, very sad. Top post 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 FURROW Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) no there wasnt there was a chance for the guys to have a blast around the track to test some engines it wasnt an tell me another rider who provided fitness training for the team.. out of his won pocket.. who didnt take any expenses for the team. .. and had a 4 year plan to progress the youngsters in this country ??? Edited August 15, 2016 by 5 FURROW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 He says hes not being mugged off anymore but hes mugging off the EL just using it as and when it suits. Too many are happy to just lie down and let Tai walk all over them. Wasn't certain at first whether you'd written "walk" or . . . Something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Devil will be in the details as always but it probably not the wisest thing to do to blurt out a tweet as Tai did earlier. For the sake of Team GB lets hope there`s a re-think over the winter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 So only TeamGB not British Speedway then. So it's only BSI who will miss out .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Steve Shovlar Posted August 15, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 The actual tweet: Tai Woffinden @TWoffinden 24m24 minutes ago Good luck to #TeamGB in the future! A lot of you wont understand but true fans will! I ain't being mugged of any more #LastStraw #OverIt Well Mr Woffinden how about giving your side of the story, instead of a childish cryptic tweet which just causes anger and frustration? How about doing a press release where fans can judge and discuss bith sides of the argument? I class myself as a true fan. I was at Manchester cheering on TeamGB. But your tweet and general attitude towards British Speedway makes it hard to like. Instead of posting tweets that just stir the pot how about letting fans of the sport hear your side of the story? Then, we can make a judgment of whether you are hard done by or just an attention seeker. Tweet from Rory Schlein... Why can't the Bspa work together with its riders in the team GB and in its leagues. No wonder the sport on a knife edge shame..shame on you hmm the plot thickens.. well not really. lol Well Rory, perhaps you can tweet what is going on? Seems those in the know want to keep it amoungst themselves. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Considering his stature in the Sport(world champion),it is a very strange way to behave ,it does not show him or the sport in good light.Thats Social Media though.In professional sports up and coming stars are taught how to deal with the media unfortunately Speedway doesn't fall into that category thesedays. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 When Buster Chapman and Rob Godfrey took over, Everyone said how British Speedway was going to be on the up and be great for years come. Its been nothing but a shambles and they're making things 100s time worse then they was. British Speedway won't exist within the 10 years How many people go to make this everyone then?10,20,30? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 So the Team GB Manager states quite clearly on BT Sport yesterday that he has had nothing but full support from BSPA and that the 'training camps' (Croatia etc?) and the fitness/nutrition sessions will take place again for next season. Also considering test matches against the Swedes, Poles, Danes - (maybe even the Germans if we actually want to win one!) -on their tracks. Even the BSPA chairman stated he was supportive of Tai's aspirations. Don't understand it at all!! NB. Isn't a certain Mr Pearson in charge of Woffy's PR etc????! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurntFaceMan Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 I always thought it was a bit weird having an Aussie in Team GB anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyke Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 I always thought it was a bit weird having an Aussie in Team GB anyway. Completely agree Rory Schlein should never have been selected 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 What gets my goat is if you dont agree with Woffinden you are not a true fan. True fans will agree with him. What a load of tosh. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurntFaceMan Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 What gets my goat is if you dont agree with Woffinden you are not a true fan. True fans will agree with him. What a load of tosh. True fans would buy me a drink and do the washing up for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 What gets my goat is if you dont agree with Woffinden you are not a true fan. True fans will agree with him. What a load of tosh. Obviously I`m not a true fan then as I find what Tai has done to be childish and arrogant, as you say a professional would put out a full statement explaining his reasons. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The White Knight Posted August 15, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 I find this all very sad. The greatest Rider (possibly) that this Country has ever produced - and there are those who cannot wait to stick the boot in. Firstly - we don't know the full facts of what has happened here. All we can do is guess. Secondly - Tai rode his heart out for Great Britain in the World Cup, top scored, and paid his own expenses as has already been mentioned. To me Tai Woofinden is exactly the thing British Speedway needed - a charismatic character who could appeal to the young. It appears (as I say, I am only guessing) that once again British Speedway has shot itself in the foot. I, for one, hope that the situation is not irretrievable and that something can be done to get this situation sorted out amicably, and to the satisfaction of both sides in this dispute. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) Well Mr Woffinden how about giving your side of the story, instead of a childish cryptic tweet which just causes anger and frustration? How about doing a press release where fans can judge and discuss bith sides of the argument? I class myself as a true fan. I was at Manchester cheering on TeamGB. But your tweet and general attitude towards British Speedway makes it hard to like. Instead of posting tweets that just stir the pot how about letting fans of the sport hear your side of the story? Then, we can make a judgment of whether you are hard done by or just an attention seeker. Well Rory, perhaps you can tweet what is going on? Seems those in the know want to keep it amoungst themselves. Fully agree, gives us details so we can then form an opinion with the relevant info. Tai is very good at putting stuff up on social media to cause a reaction. Done it a few times now. So the Team GB Manager states quite clearly on BT Sport yesterday that he has had nothing but full support from BSPA and that the 'training camps' (Croatia etc?) and the fitness/nutrition sessions will take place again for next season. Also considering test matches against the Swedes, Poles, Danes - (maybe even the Germans if we actually want to win one!) -on their tracks. Even the BSPA chairman stated he was supportive of Tai's aspirations. Don't understand it at all!! NB. Isn't a certain Mr Pearson in charge of Woffy's PR etc????! This is why I'm not convinced it's necessarily about team GB and the plans for the future. Edited August 15, 2016 by woz01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Looks like Tai is 'calling the BSPA out'... Get everyone talking, and plenty of rumour and speculation later, the BSPA will, (eventually) have to release some kind of statement themselves... Rory's another who has never been shy in coming forward and voicing an opinion so his comments will lead to more conjecture. (How is his relationship with the BSPA Chairman these days by the way?)...!! Lets hope Tai's obvious passion for Team GB isn't lost (and wasted) and the BSPA and himself can work alongside each other to build on what was a great Silver Medal performance.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 What gets my goat is if you dont agree with Woffinden you are not a true fan. True fans will agree with him. What a load of tosh. It's nothing to do with true fans. It's to do with being sensible enough to wait and see what the reasons are before making a decision either way! I'm not defending him, I'm not attacking him, simply waiting for more information before forming an opinion.. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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