nw42 Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 1 hour ago, MattK said: Please, fill in those of us who are less informed I don't think we're getting an answer to this one, he's resorted to deflection tactics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 1 hour ago, adonis said: Whoosh straight over your head , You missed my point completely. Why doesn’t that surprise me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Shoe Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 3 hours ago, PHILIPRISING said: I was impressed by his loyalty and commitment to British speedway and the fact that he happily tells others riders they should come here and it's not about the money. So exactly the same as every other rider who is riding in the UK this year or am i missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 1 hour ago, adonis said: Just like you misread and missed mine ,, why doesn't that surprise me Appreciate you admitting you missed my point. I know who you were referring to. My response was regarding your constant negativity towards Doyle offering his services, also the ‘win win’ outcome (to which you completely ignored). Surely The World Champion’s appearance is ‘worthy’ of headlines - and can only benefit this excellent cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Shoe Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 3 hours ago, PHILIPRISING said: It is a huge asset to have the WC racing here. Why is it a huge asset and an asset to who or what? I go and watch on average 2 meetings per week in the Championship and National League (i don't watch SGP either live or on tv) so whether the world champion rides over here or not means nothing to me and probably doesn't to many more speedway fans who watch their speedway in those leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted February 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 8 minutes ago, Hot Shoe said: So exactly the same as every other rider who is riding in the UK this year or am i missing something? YES... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Shoe Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Just now, PHILIPRISING said: YES... Yes he is exactly the same or Yes i'm missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Aces51 Posted February 6, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Hot Shoe said: So exactly the same as every other rider who is riding in the UK this year or am i missing something? The great majority of riders racing in the UK are not earning big bucks in Poland and riding in the top league in Sweden. The UK is their only option to earn a living but Doyle is one of the few exceptions still prepared to commit to the UK when he can earn a very good living abroad, that's what you're missing. Most riders racing in the UK aren't in the GP's and most of those racing abroad who are in the GP's won't entertain racing in the UK but Doyle not only does but regards it as a priority, that's what you're missing. Doyle is the World Champion which makes him different to every other rider racing in the UK, that's what you're missing. Edited February 6, 2018 by Aces51 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Difference of opinion that's all , il be going to the Ben Fund and maybe Steadys meeting and Doyle being there is a reason. Not the main reason but it helps get me along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted February 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 14 minutes ago, Hot Shoe said: Yes he is exactly the same or Yes i'm missing something? YES you are missing something but if you cannot see it don't expect me to help you 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Hot Shoe said: Why is it a huge asset and an asset to who or what? I go and watch on average 2 meetings per week in the Championship and National League (i don't watch SGP either live or on tv) so whether the world champion rides over here or not means nothing to me and probably doesn't to many more speedway fans who watch their speedway in those leagues. Ever thought of a career in promotions? You seem a natural. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobnob Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 makes me laugh really if he doesn't do the meeting he gets slagged off of he does the meeting he gets slagged off by you lot who wont even put your leg over a bike. Jason over the last few years has turned himself about to improve as he has done, and he is quite a nice genuine person. perhaps if others had his drive and commitment speedway would be in a better place, Just has Ben Barker love him or loath him does the ben fund every year and is also great with fans especially kids so please leave these guys alone any who put their leg over a bike and entertain us support them and perhaps things can improve . 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 9 hours ago, Tsunami said: So if he didn't do the Ben Meeting you could slag him off, and now he IS riding in it he is just using it for his own reasons ?. Jason has probably benefitted more than most riders in the past with his injuries, and perhaps like Ben Barker does, he feels it is a duty to support such a great event that makes available funds available to all riders at some stage in their careers. I wouldn' have a clue how much either Jason Doyle or Ben Barker have ever received from the Benevolent Fund. But I do remember reading a few weeks back when it was announced he was riding that BB had said he would ride in the meeting for the first 10yrs. I know shedloads of fans out there hate BB till he rides for their team. But I'd say 10 seasons of putting yourself out to help your peers and former riders out should be congratulated. As for JD in my opinion he' the most deserving World Champion in donkeys years. He can gate he can race and not afraid to get well stuck in. The day he realised he could make the GPs his mindset changed. His loyalty to riding in our league should be welcomed. As I said on another thread a few weeks back Swindon have white possibly missed out on a way of getting bigger crowds by releasing him I hope Somerset reap the rewards. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trotter65 Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Well i think Jason Doyle deserves a lot of praise for riding in the meeting...Most World champions wouldn't go near any meeting unless they were receiving a nice appearance fee ...let's face it he's not short of meetings....so to do this one deserves praise....he doesn't have to And it is different to other riders doing it...his appearance will definitely put more on the gate, get more publicity and make more money..which after all is the aim so I cannot see why anybody would raise any negatives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Shoe Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 53 minutes ago, BWitcher said: Ever thought of a career in promotions? You seem a natural. Thanks that must have taken a lot of thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Shoe Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 2 hours ago, PHILIPRISING said: YES you are missing something but if you cannot see it don't expect me to help you Surely if you had a point you would want to help explain it to me so from that i can only think you didn't have a point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Shoe Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Aces51 said: The great majority of riders racing in the UK are not earning big bucks in Poland and riding in the top league in Sweden. The UK is their only option to earn a living but Doyle is one of the few exceptions still prepared to commit to the UK when he can earn a very good living abroad, that's what you're missing. But surely he's only committing to ride here because it suits him and that's great but so what? I'm afraid i can't elevate him above all others for doing exactly the same thing as them. From when i first started watching speedway in the late 60s i've never got the hero worship thing because i've known too many speedway riders who have the same hang-ups and problems as we all do. To me he's a just another rider. A brilliant one but just another rider in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 11 minutes ago, Hot Shoe said: But surely he's only committing to ride here because it suits him and that's great but so what? I'm afraid i can't elevate him above all others for doing exactly the same thing as them. From when i first started watching speedway in the late 60s i've never got the hero worship thing because i've known too many speedway riders who have the same hang-ups and problems as we all do. To me he's a just another rider. A brilliant one but just another rider in the end. You really are not getting it. Doyle is the World Champion and tops a good looking line up. This meeting is a fund raiser that needs to utilise all Marketing opportunities in order to maximise interest. No need for the negativity. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior fan Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Kept his obligations to ride in australia as well after his world title win, which gave us a chance to see a current world champion. Junior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Shoe Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Hodgy said: You really are not getting it. Doyle is the World Champion and tops a good looking line up. This meeting is a fund raiser that needs to utilise all Marketing opportunities in order to maximise interest. No need for the negativity. No negativity on my part. I think you need to read my post again. It seems that you are the one not 'getting it'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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