The Cheese 2,022 Posted July 23, 2019 Is there actually any need for a manager, they seem to have analysts who are surely capable of picking a squad, deciding when best to take a rider out of race etc. Or get rid of the analyst and have a manager who's capable of working things out for himself? Don't mind Rosco myself but it seems as though he has people doing everything for him which is completely pointless, it's hardly a complicated job which requires a tactical genius. On another note we keep hearing about how professional things will be but a quick look at the 'GB Speedway Team' website and it doesn't even have a mention of the weekend. No preview, no result given, you wouldn't even know the meeting had happened! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Carter 62 Posted July 23, 2019 You'd have to be a certified half wit not to build the GB set up around TW. Just put to one side the fact that you might not like what he says, what he looks like or where he rides and just accept that in this moment GB can only be successful with TW at the top of his game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,015 Posted July 23, 2019 I wonder if Bomber caught any of the balls in the pre-meeting catch session... I'm picturing balls hitting him in the face and flying everywhere and him keep falling over his skipping rope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPEEDY69 1,259 Posted July 23, 2019 When in the past has the World Champion snubbed riding in their own domestic league? Genuine question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,615 Posted July 23, 2019 15 hours ago, PHILIPRISING said: YOU could make that argument against several riders What about and also not riding in the uk final not riding in there own league and also missing a world cup to go on holiday . look forward to hearing the other names Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted July 23, 2019 3 hours ago, SPEEDY69 said: When in the past has the World Champion snubbed riding in their own domestic league? Genuine question. any American or Aussie ? Have they a league. Hancock doesn't go home to ride in our winter.. Is the question relevant as Tai misses GB racing because there is no money and in his view the tracks are crap. probably right on both points Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,615 Posted July 23, 2019 9 minutes ago, Mark said: any American or Aussie ? Have they a league. Hancock doesn't go home to ride in our winter.. Is the question relevant as Tai misses GB racing because there is no money and in his view the tracks are crap. probably right on both points No Aussie and American league ..so the question still stands Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted July 23, 2019 11 minutes ago, orion said: No Aussie and American league ..so the question still stands It's not a relevant question and said why. Cant understand why so many have a dig at Woffinden. You might be one small part of his mind set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,615 Posted July 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mark said: It's not a relevant question and said why. Cant understand why so many have a dig at Woffinden. You might be one small part of his mind set. it's a relevant question and the answer is Tai ..He puts little back into uk speedway when he could have done so much . it's pretty easy to see why people have a dig at him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted July 24, 2019 if Rossiter stays as manager how about Olly Allen as joint boss, he knows his stuff and has a lot of involvement with the youngsters through the Poultec system Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) 20 hours ago, James Carter said: You'd have to be a certified half wit not to build the GB set up around TW. Just put to one side the fact that you might not like what he says, what he looks like or where he rides and just accept that in this moment GB can only be successful with TW at the top of his game. Can he produce world class riders out of thin air? he is not a messiah.Yes his experience would be invaluable and thing's could be better but for me we are as a nation what we are.Neil Vatcher and his team are doing great thing's in there jobs and some of the kids are looking. really promising. But the problems that are deeply engrained in British speedway wont change overnight by just bringing Wofffinden on board there is a bigger picture. Edited July 24, 2019 by Sidney the robin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheReturn 1,724 Posted July 24, 2019 12 hours ago, orion said: it's a relevant question and the answer is Tai ..He puts little back into uk speedway when he could have done so much . it's pretty easy to see why people have a dig at him At least he is honest unlike Hancock who took time off the SWC a couple of years ago with the lame excuse he wanted to give the kids a chance. I can not believe people think Rosco should stay. Nice guy I am sure, but he makes dubious tactical choices, questionable rider selections and his motivational skills are not immediately obvious... not to mention the utter negativity/paranoia of those interviews at the weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPEEDY69 1,259 Posted July 24, 2019 14 hours ago, Mark said: any American or Aussie ? Have they a league. Hancock doesn't go home to ride in our winter.. Is the question relevant as Tai misses GB racing because there is no money and in his view the tracks are crap. probably right on both points They don't have leagues. It is a highly relevant question and is about supporting British Speedway - Nicki P has always ridden in the Danish league (I think but don't know for certain, hence the question) but the tracks there are no better than the UK and the level of racing quite low. If, as you mention, the true answer is simply money, then why does Jason Doyle continue to ride here and would Tai then really he be the right person to help develop the sport in this country if the role came without seeing a large wedge in his own pocket? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Carter 62 Posted July 24, 2019 3 hours ago, Sidney the robin said: Can he produce world class riders out of thin air? he is not a messiah.Yes his experience would be invaluable and thing's could be better but for me we are as a nation what we are.Neil Vatcher and his team are doing great thing's in there jobs and some of the kids are looking. really promising. But the problems that are deeply engrained in British speedway wont change overnight by just bringing Wofffinden on board there is a bigger picture. I'm purely looking at he GB set up for the major meetings. Tai doesn't need to pull world class riders out if thin air. He needs to motivate and assist what is already there namely Lambert & Beweley. Peter Ljung was the highest scoring number 2 rider over 2 days of racing. He's hardly world class. If Lambert could target 7-8-9 points in the SON each day and Woffinden do the rest then GB could easily be making the tapes in heat 22 & 23 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted July 24, 2019 45 minutes ago, SPEEDY69 said: They don't have leagues. It is a highly relevant question and is about supporting British Speedway - Nicki P has always ridden in the Danish league (I think but don't know for certain, hence the question) but the tracks there are no better than the UK and the level of racing quite low. If, as you mention, the true answer is simply money, then why does Jason Doyle continue to ride here and would Tai then really he be the right person to help develop the sport in this country if the role came without seeing a large wedge in his own pocket? How many GP riders ride in the UK bar Doyle who lives in the UK ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites