PolskiZuzel Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 2 hours ago, stevebrum said: ...On paper a great addition. The timing tho… 'I don't know what the English wanted to prove. Probably their own stupidity and ignorance. Or maybe they wanted to "celebrate" the anniversary of Russia's attack on Ukraine in this way? It's outrageous. They don't have an ounce of decency - said the former Polish international, Jan Krzystyniak. Sayfutdinov is not a Pole and I will repeat it all the time. He was, is and will be a Russian for me and no passport will change that. The mere fact of allowing him to compete is outrageous, because as long as the war lasts, Russian athletes should be excluded from all competitions. And what the English have done is the height of rudeness. After all, they could have announced this contract a few days earlier, or a few days later, if only out of respect for all the victims of this war. For me, they are either ignorant people who do not know what is happening in Europe, or egoists who do not care about human suffering and do not look further than the tip of their own noses, concluded Krzystyniak. Source: Przeglad Sportowy-Onet (Sports Review_Onet) Creation date: 24th Feb., 18:28 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 50 minutes ago, PolskiZuzel said: 'I don't know what the English wanted to prove. Probably their own stupidity and ignorance. Or maybe they wanted to "celebrate" the anniversary of Russia's attack on Ukraine in this way? It's outrageous. They don't have an ounce of decency - said the former Polish international, Jan Krzystyniak. Sayfutdinov is not a Pole and I will repeat it all the time. He was, is and will be a Russian for me and no passport will change that. The mere fact of allowing him to compete is outrageous, because as long as the war lasts, Russian athletes should be excluded from all competitions. And what the English have done is the height of rudeness. After all, they could have announced this contract a few days earlier, or a few days later, if only out of respect for all the victims of this war. For me, they are either ignorant people who do not know what is happening in Europe, or egoists who do not care about human suffering and do not look further than the tip of their own noses, concluded Krzystyniak. Source: Przeglad Sportowy-Onet (Sports Review_Onet) Creation date: 24th Feb., 18:28 As I said earlier this will be cock up rather than conspiracy - in other words just bad timing given how much support the U.K. is given Ukraine do you really think we have nefarious intentions here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 Congratulations to Ipswich on the signing of Emil. Not only is this a feather in the cap for Ipswich, but British Speedway in general. One thing that Ipswich has to be favourites for is the Pairs that they look as though they can retain the title. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 4 hours ago, Hawk127 said: It was probably only made today thanks to the Polish media making it known and no malice was intended in announcing it on the anniversary of the incursion but that said it all started some time before with Crimea. It is a good signing for U.K. speedway but we are an island with an awful lot of small minded individuals who look for a cause to rise up against whatever, irrespective of the facts. Most clubs will see some benefit and hopefully add to punters to the throughput on the gate. Woe betide the authorities if they veto the signing. It will certainly be an interesting season and Chris deserves some support for having the vision to go beyond the run of mill signings and shake up the sport with an out and out rider whose has an appetite to chase the glory. Hopefully speedway U.K. will benefit from this move. Let's hope this attracts 100's of protesters at very track he races at... Just as long as they have paid to get in... 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1983 Posted February 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 10 hours ago, Blupanther said: There are two types of people in this world. Those who believe all the propaganda they hear on television, and those who don't... I believe propaganda is something cockneys do when they have a long hard look at something I'll get me coat 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1983 Posted February 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 10 hours ago, PolskiZuzel said: 'I don't know what the English wanted to prove. Probably their own stupidity and ignorance. Or maybe they wanted to "celebrate" the anniversary of Russia's attack on Ukraine in this way? It's outrageous. They don't have an ounce of decency - said the former Polish international, Jan Krzystyniak. Sayfutdinov is not a Pole and I will repeat it all the time. He was, is and will be a Russian for me and no passport will change that. The mere fact of allowing him to compete is outrageous, because as long as the war lasts, Russian athletes should be excluded from all competitions. And what the English have done is the height of rudeness. After all, they could have announced this contract a few days earlier, or a few days later, if only out of respect for all the victims of this war. For me, they are either ignorant people who do not know what is happening in Europe, or egoists who do not care about human suffering and do not look further than the tip of their own noses, concluded Krzystyniak. Source: Przeglad Sportowy-Onet (Sports Review_Onet) Creation date: 24th Feb., 18:28 If it was Hawkins idea to get the Emil signing "out there" then you will understand the timing issue if you ever get the opportunity to meet him or see him interviewed on television 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 12 hours ago, Siggytastic said: And do people really think that Louis has waited virtually all the close season and announced it now without having all the required visa/permit/approvals in place? This is bang on. Someone made reference to a visa taking 8 weeks - I don’t think the visa process only just began yesterday somehow 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1983 Posted February 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 I have seen on Twitter this morning a few posts from different polish fans, all saying that Emil, when Russia invaded Ukraine, posted on social media a controversial image of him in his Russian fedefation race suit which shows support to his homeland Now as a forum member i know not to believe everything, but if that photo surfaces anywhere (if true) that can be quite damning for the club and its sponsors etc. At least we know this deal has been put together via some good sponsors of the club such as Guy and its not being funded by the Kremlin comrades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Falcon1983 said: I have seen on Twitter this morning a few posts from different polish fans, all saying that Emil, when Russia invaded Ukraine, posted on social media a controversial image of him in his Russian fedefation race suit which shows support to his homeland Now as a forum member i know not to believe everything, but if that photo surfaces anywhere (if true) that can be quite damning for the club and its sponsors etc. At least we know this deal has been put together via some good sponsors of the club such as Guy and its not being funded by the Kremlin comrades I saw that myself. It was posted by one bot on Twitter which was then retweeted by a couple of others. When he was challenged to provide the photo in question, he’s ignored them. Seems to be an awful lot of mischief making going on and a few negative comments on Twitter from brand new accounts created only yesterday. The majority of the negative comments seem to be coming from the Poles, and yet the same people seem happy for him to resume racing in their native Poland. How does that make sense? 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 50 minutes ago, Aries said: I saw that myself. It was posted by one bot on Twitter which was then retweeted by a couple of others. When he was challenged to provide the photo in question, he’s ignored them. Seems to be an awful lot of mischief making going on and a few negative comments on Twitter from brand new accounts created only yesterday. The majority of the negative comments seem to be coming from the Poles, and yet the same people seem happy for him to resume racing in their native Poland. How does that make sense? Probably because Poland has it's fair share of "numpties" just as we do in the UK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW436 Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 54 minutes ago, Aries said: I saw that myself. It was posted by one bot on Twitter which was then retweeted by a couple of others. When he was challenged to provide the photo in question, he’s ignored them. Seems to be an awful lot of mischief making going on and a few negative comments on Twitter from brand new accounts created only yesterday. The majority of the negative comments seem to be coming from the Poles, and yet the same people seem happy for him to resume racing in their native Poland. How does that make sense? The poles can’t hack another league being centre of attention for 5 minutes 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Falcon1983 said: I have seen on Twitter this morning a few posts from different polish fans, all saying that Emil, when Russia invaded Ukraine, posted on social media a controversial image of him in his Russian fedefation race suit which shows support to his homeland Now as a forum member i know not to believe everything, but if that photo surfaces anywhere (if true) that can be quite damning for the club and its sponsors etc. At least we know this deal has been put together via some good sponsors of the club such as Guy and its not being funded by the Kremlin comrades They are lying. I follow all of the riders on Twitter and I remember Emil posting a handshake image where one hand was painted in a Russian flag and the other hand in a Ukrainian flag with the caption about peace no war. Edited February 25, 2023 by TTT 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Falcon1983 said: I have seen on Twitter this morning a few posts from different polish fans, all saying that Emil, when Russia invaded Ukraine, posted on social media a controversial image of him in his Russian fedefation race suit which shows support to his homeland Now as a forum member i know not to believe everything, but if that photo surfaces anywhere (if true) that can be quite damning for the club and its sponsors etc. At least we know this deal has been put together via some good sponsors of the club such as Guy and its not being funded by the Kremlin comrades People post all shorts of gibberish on twitter, have seen a few posters on here posting very different stuff on there! Edited February 25, 2023 by GeneralMelchett 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 I'm taking no notice of social media with this signing. I couldn't give a monkeys where he's from. British speedway needs him and the league looks so much better for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call me wolfie Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 16 hours ago, Blupanther said: There are two types of people in this world. Those who believe all the propaganda they hear on television, and those who don't... So what are you saying, do you not believe there’s a war going on in Ukraine started by the Russians. That has to be the most idiotic comment I’ve seen posted on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 11 minutes ago, Call me wolfie said: So what are you saying, do you not believe there’s a war going on in Ukraine started by the Russians. That has to be the most idiotic comment I’ve seen posted on this forum. I never said that, you have just jumped to that false conclusion without putting your brain in gear. I suggest you read part of the idiotic post below that me and others were responding to... ''Don't come crying to me when the Russians have destroyed your house and your door slams into your arse.'' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 19 hours ago, PolskiZuzel said: 'I don't know what the English wanted to prove. Probably their own stupidity and ignorance. Or maybe they wanted to "celebrate" the anniversary of Russia's attack on Ukraine in this way? It's outrageous. They don't have an ounce of decency - said the former Polish international, Jan Krzystyniak. Sayfutdinov is not a Pole and I will repeat it all the time. He was, is and will be a Russian for me and no passport will change that. The mere fact of allowing him to compete is outrageous, because as long as the war lasts, Russian athletes should be excluded from all competitions. And what the English have done is the height of rudeness. After all, they could have announced this contract a few days earlier, or a few days later, if only out of respect for all the victims of this war. For me, they are either ignorant people who do not know what is happening in Europe, or egoists who do not care about human suffering and do not look further than the tip of their own noses, concluded Krzystyniak. Source: Przeglad Sportowy-Onet (Sports Review_Onet) Creation date: 24th Feb., 18:28 What a ridiculous list. no one is ‘celebrating’ Russia’s invasion. I would imagine the world is still equally as appalled at Russia’s actions. Why they would announce the signing on that day however is appalling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Call me wolfie said: started by the Russians. i think if you look away from mainstream media you might find out what USA have been doing in Ukraine over the years that has totally pi55ed off Putin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 Put it this way, I know someone who is dating a russian girl way before the invasion started. Since then she can't even leave the house. Everytime they try go out for a quick pint or even the shops some up nose tosser will give her non stop abuse. She doesn't support the war and is quite frankly ashamed of what is going on in Ukraine. To all those people that think the signing is wrong and shouldn't happen....would you deny her attending a speedway meeting ? Just cause of where she was born and her accent? Give me a break. Speedway is one big family that welcomes all backgrounds. The timing of the announcement isn't great but what has Emil go to do with Putin ? He's a speedway rider. Simple. He isn't a soldier or isn't firing missiles at anyone. He just wants to turn left and do 4 laps and enjoy his riding. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call me wolfie Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Blupanther said: I never said that, you have just jumped to that false conclusion without putting your brain in gear. I suggest you read part of the idiotic post below that me and others were responding to... ''Don't come crying to me when the Russians have destroyed your house and your door slams into your arse.'' I did put my brain into gear but as I haven’t seen any propaganda on tv about Putin invading the UK I assumed you were on about the comment regarding Ukrainian blood. Maybe if you had highlighted the part you were referring to (as you had no problem doing on my reply) it wouldn’t have come across as such an idiotic comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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