mdmc82 2,878 Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) I personally am glad he's not riding in it as think it should only be Brits who ride in the British league that should be in the British Final. Tai wouldn't have won it last year if not for a rerun. I'm not a fan of Woffy's and don't support him in SGP even if he is British. Yes he may be a very good rider but he has a huge ego (must be the Aussie in him) As for the Team GB captain, If I was Rosco I would have gave it to Harris. 100% commited to British speedway Edited March 30, 2016 by mdmc82 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,291 Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) Although that is a good reflection of the 'unthinking reactionaries' the bit about Bomber is perfectly true.Agree, (only used Bomber as an example as he is held up by many as THE rider who gives his all for his country).. However that is maybe part of why the two riders have had the careers they have had? Tai is first and foremost out for himself and in an individual sport, nothing wrong with that at all.. Bomber always comes across as a 'great guy' who has time for everyone and seems to worry what fans think of him eg last week getting on the mike at BV. Again nothing wrong with that approach in any way.. But maybe that lack of cold eyed, clinical, almost ruthless focus has held him back? (Well, that and his gating obviously)! Anyhow, back to the "Tai is a disgrace" thread... Edited March 30, 2016 by mikebv 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted March 30, 2016 As GB captain doing the British Final is the least he could do. At least have a little bit of commitment to the cause! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted March 30, 2016 Will burn himself out? How on earth can he manage the World Cup then? Exactly. Doesn't want to over do it does he. British Final would have been chance to get used to the track before the SWC. The main reason Tai picked Britian to ride for and not Australia is because at the time he wouldn't have got in to the Aussie team as they had so many riders better than him at that moment. Team GB didn't. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahLapworth 79 Posted March 30, 2016 I have nothing personal against Tai but his actions here have completely devalued the British Championship. In a time where British Speedway is having a hard time we now have a "British" World champion giving his home championship a snub because he can't be arsed. How can he say he doesn't want to burn himself out when he does half the meeting he used to? I also think this show's that Tai has little regard for his British fans. Of cause he is going to ride in the World Cup final. Its only one meeting and besides that its sponsored by his big backers Monster so its more than his sponsorship is worth to give that event the cold shoulder. Sorry Tai I have always supported you but your snub of your British fans is unsavory. It's one bloody meeting and a lot of fans would have turned up just to see you as your appearances here now are far and few between over here. I know at the end of the day its business and you have to look after number 1 but don't forget the people who have always supported you. British World Champion? - Then behave like one. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Lady 5,400 Posted March 30, 2016 He's an arrogant little git isn't he. Stating he will be captaining Team GB. Didn't think the team had been selected yet! As Rosco has already stated that any rider who doesn't do the training camp next year wont be picked maybe he'll grow some balls and say if you don't do the British Final you don't ride for Team GB. He wont but he should IMHO. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahLapworth 79 Posted March 30, 2016 He's an arrogant little git isn't he. Stating he will be captaining Team GB. Didn't think the team had been selected yet! As Rosco has already stated that any rider who doesn't do the training camp next year wont be picked maybe he'll grow some balls and say if you don't do the British Final you don't ride for Team GB. He wont but he should IMHO. He has no choice to pick him. The SWC is sponsored by Monster - Tai's big backers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinny 2,536 Posted March 30, 2016 He has no choice to pick him. The SWC is sponsored by Monster - Tai's big backers And? What will happen if he doesnt pick him? Time to start clamping down. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted March 30, 2016 Exactly. Doesn't want to over do it does he. British Final would have been chance to get used to the track before the SWC. The main reason Tai picked Britian to ride for and not Australia is because at the time he wouldn't have got in to the Aussie team as they had so many riders better than him at that moment. Team GB didn't. How does he qualify for the Australian side? He was born in Britain to British parents. He can't just choose to become an Australian because he lived there as a child. Personally, my guess would be that this isn't really about 'burn out' and he is saying that as an excuse. My guess is that he wanted decent money, what with being World Champion and everything, but they wouldn't agree to it. Just a guess though. Also, let's not forget the frustrations of Scott Nicholls and Lee Richardson with British authorities. I suspect there is more to this than meets the eye. I bet he was trying to work out a good deal to perform in a meeting that seems to mean very little these days, and none was forthcoming. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Lady 5,400 Posted March 30, 2016 He has no choice to pick him. The SWC is sponsored by Monster - Tai's big backers So you are suggesting that next Denmark wont be allowed to pick Nicki Pedersen! Sponsors should have no input into how a sport is run. Hopefully Rosco will grow some balls and the new BSPA chairman will back him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theflyingkiwi 136 Posted March 30, 2016 While its disappointing to see Tai not compete this year, could a possible reason be the fact that the two semi finals take place on the 13th and 15th May while the GP is in Warsaw on the 14th and the final is two days after the GP in Horsens. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted March 30, 2016 How does he qualify for the Australian side? He was born in Britain to British parents. He can't just choose to become an Australian because he lived there as a child. Personally, my guess would be that this isn't really about 'burn out' and he is saying that as an excuse. Crump is British as born in the uk but still represented Australia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,615 Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) Mike bv why don't you make up some classics for the people who stick up for Tai ? Edited March 30, 2016 by orion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty 2,202 Posted March 30, 2016 While its disappointing to see Tai not compete this year, could a possible reason be the fact that the two semi finals take place on the 13th and 15th May while the GP is in Warsaw on the 14th and the final is two days after the GP in Horsens. I'd say the semi-finals straddling the Warsaw GP ( with Poland v Rest of the World scheduled for the 15th) are more than a possible reason, I'd say they were THE reason. Will be interesting to see if Tai rides in the the latter meeting. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted March 30, 2016 Crump is British as born in the uk but still represented Australia Because he had Australian parents. Tai doesn't. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
