New Science 1,059 Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) I find it quite hilarious that Woffinden supposedly reflects poorly on his generation and the sport now in terms of the way he presents himself. I ask again, whats the worst he has done? Saturday night, anything else? I mean it isnt like he is anywhere near the level of the halcyon days of jolly craicstars like Lee, Havelock, Carter, Moran, Cook and Schwartz back in the day when the sport was played out in such Corinthian spirits, days when men were great.... Or he could involve himself in some race fixing to really accelerate himself to the pantheon of greatness Think its the 2nd time within a year that Woffinden has sworn into the mic during an interview at the GP. Seems he hasn't learnt from that experience last year Edited July 13, 2016 by New Science Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted July 13, 2016 Think its the 2nd time within a year that Woffinden has sworn into the mic during an interview at the GP. Seems he hasn't learnt from that experience last year It says it all when that is all you can come up with! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPEEDY69 1,262 Posted July 13, 2016 Surely the whole point is not that he chose to swear, we can all judge why that might be, but that it was at the flagship event of the Speedway World Championship and witnessed by, albeit a small bunch, the sporting media from across the interested world. In that context, if one person is offended then I think that is damaging (people can argue what real impact it may have) and not how a World Champion should conduct himself in that situation. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkafag 746 Posted July 13, 2016 Think its the 2nd time within a year that Woffinden has sworn into the mic during an interview at the GP. Seems he hasn't learnt from that experience last year Well when you put it like that...... Nah still represents the sport quite well and done far more good than two swears 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted July 13, 2016 Surely the whole point is not that he chose to swear, we can all judge why that might be, but that it was at the flagship event of the Speedway World Championship and witnessed by, albeit a small bunch, the sporting media from across the interested world. In that context, if one person is offended then I think that is damaging (people can argue what real impact it may have) and not how a World Champion should conduct himself in that situation. You're right, swearing signals the end of any sport. I remember when I was a lad watching a tennis championship that was quite popular back then, until a foul mouth by the name of McEnroe came along. That was it, the media shunned the sport, tv companies turned away. As for McEnroe, not a chance of being employed in any public role going forwards. Shame really, I enjoyed that tournament, was it called Wimbledon? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted July 13, 2016 You're right, swearing signals the end of any sport. I remember when I was a lad watching a tennis championship that was quite popular back then, until a foul mouth by the name of McEnroe came along. That was it, the media shunned the sport, tv companies turned away. As for McEnroe, not a chance of being employed in any public role going forwards. Shame really, I enjoyed that tournament, was it called Wimbledon? He paid dearly for his behaviour though. You're right that he was box office but 99.9% of people have never heard of Tai. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted July 13, 2016 He paid dearly for his behaviour though. You're right that he was box office but 99.9% of people have never heard of Tai. Paid dearly? Explain.... is he destitute? On the streets? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted July 13, 2016 Paid dearly? Explain.... is he destitute? On the streets? At the time he had fines and was banned from membership at Wimbledon and I think Queens. Look at some of the fines imposed at Wimbledon this year for abusive behaviour. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/57000-in-fines-doled-out-to-players-at-this-years-wimbledon-a3287971.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Leslie 3,213 Posted July 13, 2016 Look at some of the fines imposed at Wimbledon this year for abusive behaviour. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/57000-in-fines-doled-out-to-players-at-this-years-wimbledon-a3287971.html So they get fined a lot more for banging the racquet on the floor than they do for swearing. The biggest fine for swearing was for Nick Kyrgios.....probably the most talked about young player in the world! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wackie 938 Posted July 13, 2016 Dyslexia is a reading difficulty not an intelligence difficulty. Some of the most successful authors ever, from Jules Verne to Agatha Christie suffered from dyslexia, but it didn't stop them writing classic books that reached wide audiences. Tai used an expletive because that's the way he speaks, that's all there is to it. Some people find it unnecessary others are happy with expletives but it's ridiculous to try to explain it as some kind of social change or set out what's right or wrong . Language/vocabulary difficulties can be a secondary affect. Anyway, did I say dyslexia? I meant tourettes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Science 1,059 Posted July 13, 2016 So they get fined a lot more for banging the racquet on the floor than they do for swearing. The biggest fine for swearing was for Nick Kyrgios.....probably the most talked about young player in the world! Nick Kyrigos is talked about more for his bad behaviour than the quality of his tennis.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Leslie 3,213 Posted July 13, 2016 Nick Kyrigos is talked about more for his bad behaviour than the quality of his tennis.. exactly my point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,827 Posted July 13, 2016 Think its the 2nd time within a year that Woffinden has sworn into the mic during an interview at the GP. Seems he hasn't learnt from that experience last year Nor has several of the riders who are heard swearing regularly and being apologised for on live TV. Bob Geldof is still seen as a legend to many thru his campaigning work yet still swears live on TV to get a point across. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert72 845 Posted July 14, 2016 Nor has several of the riders who are heard swearing regularly and being apologised for on live TV. Bob Geldof is still seen as a legend to many thru his campaigning work yet still swears live on TV to get a point across. So what point was tai trying to make ? Bob is hardly are role model either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wackie 938 Posted July 14, 2016 in the past 10 years, who would be your ideal speedway role module Robert? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
