dabbsjoe Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 So who will be partnering Britain's Rory Schlein in this event ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabbsjoe Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 So who will be partnering Britain's Rory Schlein in this event ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theboss Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 So who will be partnering Britain's Rory Schlein in this event ? I would certainly have gone for Davey Watt if he had not of retired! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 So who will be partnering Britain's Rory Schlein in this event ? Nothing new really we have had South Africans play cricket for our national cricket team, Samoans and New Zealanders in our rugby teams and i did see the other day a Slovenian in our tennis team which makes a change from a Canadian!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) Taking a helicopter view of this, surely the BSPA would love the potential publicity of winning a gold medal at the games. Therefore surely Tai should be a shoe in irrelevant of wether the sports management committee took umbridge to his attitude or clash of personalities. This is a massive balls up in my opinion and it needs sorting before Tai is lost to British Speedway for good. I thought tai made himself lost to British Speedway. Edited May 10, 2017 by robert72 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 BSPA and Tai Woffinden. Both acting like kids. I dont think either come out of any of this well. I disagree. I think the BSPA acted correctly in regard to Tai Woffinden. After last season's 'shinnangigans' by the rider, they sent him a message to ask if he would be available for selection for international events. It would appear the rider chose to interpret that as a selection, then started to lay down his conditions. His 'misunderstanding' (for want of a better word! } has led to all the confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) Taking a helicopter view of this, surely the BSPA would love the potential publicity of winning a gold medal at the games. Therefore surely Tai should be a shoe in irrelevant of wether the sports management committee took umbridge to his attitude or clash of personalities. This is a massive balls up in my opinion and it needs sorting before Tai is lost to British Speedway for good. And you just know that some 'non entity' in the sport (who if they walked into a room full of people only their mother would recognise) is sat back, thinking to themselves, "what goes around comes around Tai!"...... The whole thing smacks of a small time attitude for a small time Sport... The most recognised, talented and successful Speedway rider in the Country with a chance to gain the Sport desperately needed National Media coverage?... You would think there would be great synergy there.... Obviously those marketing wizards in the BSPA know better.. (Their track record of success over the past years would confirm it too wouldn't it?)... Get Rory in, if we win they could play a medley of Waltzing Matilda and God Save The Queen. "But they could do that with Tai, he's Australian, he isnt really British, etc etc etc ad nauseam" 😟😞 Edited May 10, 2017 by mikebv 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Taking a helicopter view of this, surely the BSPA would love the potential publicity of winning a gold medal at the games. Therefore surely Tai should be a shoe in irrelevant of wether the sports management committee took umbridge to his attitude or clash of personalities. This is a massive balls up in my opinion and it needs sorting before Tai is lost to British Speedway for good. He's lost already, let the others have the prestige of this meeting, Tai can go on a long weekend away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfsbane Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 # If you're a Woffinden fan, it's the BSPA's fault. # If you're not a Woffinden fan it's his fault. # If you're a Team GB fan, it's both their faults. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theboss Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) He's lost already, let the others have the prestige of this meeting, Tai can go on a long weekend away. You sound like the perfect candidate for the sports next Chairperson, clearly you feel British speedway needs to prove a point to Tai and is better to cut off its nose to spite its face. SAUCER OF MILK TO THE CAT ON TABLE 1 # If you're a Woffinden fan, it's the BSPA's fault. # If you're not a Woffinden fan it's his fault. # If you're a Team GB fan, it's both their faults. For some that is the perfect summary, however for those who are trying to see it from the perspective of bringing much needed publicity to the sport then clearly it does not matter who's fault it is, the simple fact is the best riders SHOULD be riding. Edited May 10, 2017 by jchapman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Speedway in the World Games? What an oportunity for some mainstream media coverage over here, there's nothing like a National Teams success at World level to boost a Sports profile.... Now, who is the ONLY person involved in Speedway the wider general public recognise due to his appearances on National TV and Radio?.. Who is the No1 rider in the British team, the one rider who can compete against and regularly beat the World's elite? Which British rider competing today has won not One but Two World Titles as proof of his ability at the highest level of the Sport?... Well... We don't want him representing the nation do we?... your'e damn right we don't , we want someone who will answer his countries call anytime needed ,not just when there's the likelihood of major media coverage . glad it won't be the embarrassing foulmouthed tramp representing us , I would rather we come last than have British speedway further used to enhance Woffindens earning power , and at the same time make it look as it's already perceived by many ,the domain of Hells angels and scum , Speedway in the World Games? What an oportunity for some mainstream media coverage over here, there's nothing like a National Teams success at World level to boost a Sports profile.... Now, who is the ONLY person involved in Speedway the wider general public recognise due to his appearances on National TV and Radio?.. Who is the No1 rider in the British team, the one rider who can compete against and regularly beat the World's elite? Which British rider competing today has won not One but Two World Titles as proof of his ability at the highest level of the Sport?... Well... We don't want him representing the nation do we?... what a muppet ,hahaha the best laugh Iv'e had in ages reading this crap . who would the general public recognise ,no don't tell me I will piss my pants laughing , ask any member of the public about speedway and you would be more likely hear Barry Briggs or Ole Olsen than Woffinden . absolutely priceless post ,please keep it up but not just yet because mm sides are still hurting from laughing at this one 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one of clubs Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Tai the finest rider Britain has produced?. I do not think so. So he has been world champion twice, but what else has he won?. Diddly squat, that's what. I am in agreement with most on this forum that someone who can be arsed to ride for their country with pride should be chosen. It is as simple as that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 your'e damn right we don't , we want someone who will answer his countries call anytime needed ,not just when there's the likelihood of major media coverage . glad it won't be the embarrassing foulmouthed tramp representing us , I would rather we come last than have British speedway further used to enhance Woffindens earning power , and at the same time make it look as it's already perceived by many ,the domain of Hells angels and scum , I'm pretty confident you won't be selected. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Taking a helicopter view of this, surely the BSPA would love the potential publicity of winning a gold medal at the games. Therefore surely Tai should be a shoe in irrelevant of wether the sports management committee took umbridge to his attitude or clash of personalities. This is a massive balls up in my opinion and it needs sorting before Tai is lost to British Speedway for good. Tai has chosen to be lost to British speedway .end of ,doesn't want to represent his country in the world cup ,doesn't want to ride in British leagues . If he gets selected for this ,British speedway will lose me and no doubt a good few more , enough is enough he used and abused British speedway ,time to move on and forget him , 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Do we know for a fact that BSPA pick who rides? Is it possible the BSPA put him forward for selection but the Team GB manager opted not to select him? For me it's a no brainer to use him if he's available. Whoever decided against it is missing an opportunity to be a contender in the event and possibly get Tai back on board for Team GB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) Do we know for a fact that BSPA pick who rides? Is it possible the BSPA put him forward for selection but the Team GB manager opted not to select him? For me it's a no brainer to use him if he's available. Whoever decided against it is missing an opportunity to be a contender in the event and possibly get Tai back on board for Team GB. If he makes himself available for all GB meetings then he should be considered for selection. He also needs to realise that because he likes things done a certain way it's not necessarily the right way for others. Edited May 10, 2017 by woz01 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Do we know for a fact that BSPA pick who rides? Is it possible the BSPA put him forward for selection but the Team GB manager opted not to select him? For me it's a no brainer to use him if he's available. Whoever decided against it is missing an opportunity to be a contender in the event and possibly get Tai back on board for Team GB. Nothing to stop him coming back anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Do we know for a fact that BSPA pick who rides? Is it possible the BSPA put him forward for selection but the Team GB manager opted not to select him? For me it's a no brainer to use him if he's available. Whoever decided against it is missing an opportunity to be a contender in the event and possibly get Tai back on board for Team GB. thats rather like turning the other cheek , leaving yourself open to further abuse , even if this world games is a major semi olympic type deal ,the speedway element will get less coverage than world league tiddlywinks , Woffinden is not worth chucking our principles away for , go with the lads who are proud to represent their country. not that this is Woffindens country anyway 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Tai the finest rider Britain has produced?. I do not think so. So he has been world champion twice, but what else has he won?. Diddly squat, that's what. I am in agreement with most on this forum that someone who can be arsed to ride for their country with pride should be chosen. It is as simple as that. It doesn't matter what you think - facts speak for themselves. How many 2-times+ British world champions can you name? Also bear in mind that in the modern era they aren't just one off meetings where you can have a good night and be crowned world champion, they are a collection of meetings around the world (Europe and Australia actually) to see who is the best over the season. So the facts disagree with your opinion. With regards to his selection or not - he did say he wouldn't do the British final or the SWC for whatever reasons. In this case (of the World Games) he was asked if he would be available (why they asked I don't know) and he said he would be and then he isn't selected. If you want to win, you need to select your best available riders and for whatever reason the BSPA haven't selected Tai. There are probably issues on both sides but Tai SHOULD be riding on merit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call me wolfie Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Tai's reasons for not wanting to ride for Team GB are well documented and he has stayed that once Rosco's gone he will be willing to return. thats rather like turning the other cheek , leaving yourself open to further abuse , even if this world games is a major semi olympic type deal ,the speedway element will get less coverage than world league tiddlywinks , Woffinden is not worth chucking our principles away for , go with the lads who are proud to represent their country. not that this is Woffindens country anyway He was born here which makes him as British as you and me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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