weatherwatcher 664 Posted April 29, 2016 Think it is still in UK, somewhere like Sheffield, maybe? Hem lives about 15 miles away from where I am. He is as far as I know still living in Derby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liam 376 Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) If he was a Joe Bloggs then fair enough. I struggle to understand why you think it acceptable that he as British World Champion is snubbing the British Public? If he was tired, then give up Sweden for gods sake!Because he has decided it's better for his career not to ride here, what's not to understand? I have no idea why he's not riding here and i don't really care to be honest. I would guess he earns more in Sweden than he can here. Edited April 29, 2016 by liam 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillipsr 2,060 Posted April 29, 2016 So it's all about money for tai then, the British fans don't come into his thoughts, makes it even worse Why should he? Its about making the best for yourself, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert72 845 Posted April 29, 2016 Why should he? Its about making the best for yourself, Without fans your a nobody and wouldn't be making a very good living riding a bike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flagrag 707 Posted April 29, 2016 I do not know the exact figures that was offered to Tai as it was a combined deal that was put together but do know exactly what Sky were prepared to do to try and get him in the EL in 2016. As this has been raised here today I have actually had a chat and coffee this afternoon with the man that did put it together to make sure I had understood correctly. The BSPA were obviously fully behind this even as far as CVS agreeing to him going to any club on loan for the best interest of the sport in the UK It would be wrong and unjust to post the finances involved but was more than worth the riders while to do in most people's minds. You also have to remember this was a form of sponsorship so was on top of his usual points,travelling and appearance fee which being WC he is entitled to ask for top money. Steve Shovlar - You are correct I don't drive a van but do have some nice big satellite dishes on my office roof and enough decoders to fit out a small town with Sky TV 🤓 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heathen chemistry 660 Posted April 29, 2016 Without fans your a nobody and wouldn't be making a very good living riding a bike. what the 1000 odd that go to monmore..... tai got more fans in poland , 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted April 29, 2016 If he was a Joe Bloggs then fair enough. I struggle to understand why you think it acceptable that he as British World Champion is snubbing the British Public? If he was tired, then give up Sweden for gods sake! Why? Sweden fits perfectly in a regular schedule allowing him to race against the worlds best. Of course its 'acceptable'. We can all watch him in Swedish matches, Polish matches and in GP's if we wish. It's time some deluded fans understood the British system is well past its sell by date. Without fans your a nobody and wouldn't be making a very good living riding a bike. Really? Nicki Pedersen seems to do well 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillipsr 2,060 Posted April 29, 2016 Without fans your a nobody and wouldn't be making a very good living riding a bike. But now he is its his responsibility he maximises his earning potential and if he earns more for less meetings abroad good luck to him, I honestly don't believe if someone was offered more money for less they work they would turn but people expect Sports men and women to As for sky money he obviously didn't deem it enough to do all the travelling and put up withal the crap that comes with riding in the Elite League that's his prerogative and doesn't really change anything, 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert72 845 Posted April 29, 2016 Why? Sweden fits perfectly in a regular schedule allowing him to race against the worlds best. Of course its 'acceptable'. We can all watch him in Swedish matches, Polish matches and in GP's if we wish. It's time some deluded fans understood the British system is well past its sell by date. Really? Nicki Pedersen seems to do well Nicki Pedersen is in different class to tai, Nicki is pure box office and when he retires the sport would be in a worse state. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,067 Posted April 29, 2016 If he was a Joe Bloggs then fair enough. I struggle to understand why you think it acceptable that he as British World Champion is snubbing the British Public? If he was tired, then give up Sweden for gods sake! You think he should give up Sweden rather than the UK?? You really need to understand more how the sport works if you think that your statement is correct. Look at the facts: Sweden pays more Sweden is on a set night Sweden he is competing at a much higher level than our Elite League. Why would he give that up and that chance to become a world champion??? Ah you think he owes to the British fans? No he doesnt, he wants to be number one in the world and riding in the UK doesnt help him. Have a look as to how many in the GP ride here?? Even Iversen wants to knock it on the head. Holder could do without it as well. Nicki Pedersen is in different class to tai, Nicki is pure box office and when he retires the sport would be in a worse state. Right hang on. You say Tai riding in the UK would put bums on seats?? Now you say Nicki is box office and different class. Which is it? Is Tai box office in one country and not another? Your agenda is quite pathetic and your trolling posts tiresome. Tai is a 2 time World Champion and he wants to be a 3 time World Champion and people knock him for it. Your quite sad 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColinMills 1,728 Posted April 29, 2016 apart from non brit final appearance (no point going over that again), agree with you gavan 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert72 845 Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) So Gavan you say he doesn't owe British fans , how stupid you are thinking that way. He also owes British Speedway too. Edited April 29, 2016 by robert72 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liam 376 Posted April 29, 2016 You think he should give up Sweden rather than the UK?? You really need to understand more how the sport works if you think that your statement is correct. Look at the facts: Sweden pays more Sweden is on a set night Sweden he is competing at a much higher level than our Elite League. Why would he give that up and that chance to become a world champion??? Ah you think he owes to the British fans? No he doesnt, he wants to be number one in the world and riding in the UK doesnt help him. Have a look as to how many in the GP ride here?? Even Iversen wants to knock it on the head. Holder could do without it as well. Right hang on. You say Tai riding in the UK would put bums on seats?? Now you say Nicki is box office and different class. Which is it? Is Tai box office in one country and not another? Your agenda is quite pathetic and your trolling posts tiresome. Tai is a 2 time World Champion and he wants to be a 3 time World Champion and people knock him for it. Your quite sad Think that sums it all up quite well, nothing more to say on this now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColinMills 1,728 Posted April 29, 2016 So Gavan you say he doesn't owe British fans , how stupid you are thinking that way. He also owes British Speedway too. no, he owes nobody nothing, hes been paid for his services by Wolverhampton, nobody owes nobody nothing. don't see what he owes fans either, when you have a talent, you can dictate a bit more. its no secret I'm disappointed bout british final,hence not purchasing his merchandise, so I'm sure fans will make up their own minds on that option Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,067 Posted April 29, 2016 So Gavan you say he doesn't owe British fans , how stupid you are thinking that way. He also owes British Speedway too. no pal you are stupid for thinking the way you do??? He owes British fans nothing why the hell can you not see that and he certainly owes British Speedway nothing. Your views are very very strange. Because he is British he MUST ride over here!!! You are one sandwich short mate 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
