stevehone 3,429 Posted June 12, 2017 I've learnt on here that the same people will always argue about the same things I've learnt that copyandpasteix will always copy and paste a link from something that happened in 1948 and considering he's a journalist he doesn't have any views of his own I've learnt that Poole will always be the team to beat, their supporters make sure we remember that 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,665 Posted June 12, 2017 ..and is it wrong of me to secretly enjoy watching him not have things his own way in the world championship? I'm a big Woffinden fan but I'm enjoying his struggles too I'm interested how he's going to turn his GP Series around if at all he can, how he would cope if he finished outside the top 8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry 1,319 Posted June 12, 2017 I'm a big Woffinden fan but I'm enjoying his struggles too I'm interested how he's going to turn his GP Series around if at all he can, how he would cope if he finished outside the top 8. If he did finish outside the top 8 he shouldn't get another wildcard. It should go to Bomber..He's the future 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlanF 295 Posted June 12, 2017 I find the BSF very educational. As I now live in the US and maybe only get back once a year, it is great for keeping involved in what is happening. It gets a bit tiresome when folks start throwing personal insults, but I guess that happens in any forum. Also find the non speedway threads educational. I normally find myself on the other side of issues with the likes of HA and Iris but it is always good to listen to and understand opposing viewpoints. Always a good idea to challenge your own belief system. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerblade 221 Posted June 12, 2017 Being born in Britain, to British parents, means nothing; just because you spent a few years in Australia because your parents moved there, means you are automatically Australian. Jason Crump has more English heritage than Tai has Australian (I remember reading an interview with Phil where he said one of his grandparents came from Devon and emigrated to Oz at the turn of the last century) but I bet the Aussies didn't give a monkeys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert72 845 Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) Jason Crump has more English heritage than Tai has Australian (I remember reading an interview with Phil where he said one of his grandparents came from Devon and emigrated to Oz at the turn of the last century) but I bet the Aussies didn't give a monkeys. Not 100% sure but wasn't JC mum and uncles also born in the uk ? I would put JC as the most successful British born rider ever. Edited June 12, 2017 by robert72 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted June 12, 2017 Not 100% sure but wasn't JC mum and uncles also born in the uk ? I would put JC as the most successful British born rider ever. Jason's mother was Carol (?) daughter of Neil Street...not sure if she was born in Britain or Australia however. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,079 Posted June 12, 2017 The BSF gets a lot of unfair criticism . It's a normal cross section of life that you have to deal with anywhere . You get the ones " in the know " that get snotty when someone posts something not quite correct . You get the know alls , you get the ones who are always right and have to have the last word in any debate . You get the wind up merchants and the ones who like to stretch the boundaries . But there are some really good posters , some very intelligent posters , and some very funny ones too ( intentionally or not ) . If you develop a thick skin and don't take yourself or the forum too seriously , then it's enjoyable on here . I've enjoyed speedway a lot more since I joined this in 2006 and I've made some very good friends because of this forum . 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) The BSF gets a lot of unfair criticism . It's a normal cross section of life that you have to deal with anywhere . You get the ones " in the know " that get snotty when someone posts something not quite correct . You get the know alls , you get the ones who are always right and have to have the last word in any debate . You get the wind up merchants and the ones who like to stretch the boundaries . But there are some really good posters , some very intelligent posters , and some very funny ones too ( intentionally or not ) . If you develop a thick skin and don't take yourself or the forum too seriously , then it's enjoyable on here . I've enjoyed speedway a lot more since I joined this in 2006 and I've made some very good friends because of this forum . I'd agree...generally... although there are a few who take it a bit too far...snapping and barking! Personally I do have a thick skin and it's water off a duck's back to me! Edited June 12, 2017 by steve roberts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted June 12, 2017 I have learned that a good number of people have the same views as myself, and a good number don't. For me it all makes for a bit of fun - unless it gets too personal, which it does on occasion. Over all though, a bit of sensible argument and discussion makes for a bit of enjoyment and fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerblade 221 Posted June 13, 2017 Jason's mother was Carol (?) daughter of Neil Street...not sure if she was born in Britain or Australia however. Me neither... always assumed she was born in Oz because Neil and Phil were, but in reality I have no idea! Going back to the topic... another thing I have learned is that speedway fans moan endlessly as to why the sport isn't given identical coverage to sports with millions more fans, but also moan that TV exposure isn't any good for the sport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert72 845 Posted June 13, 2017 Jason's mother was Carol (?) daughter of Neil Street...not sure if she was born in Britain or Australia however. I think Neil was living in Devon when his children were born, 1 daughter 2 sons I think, maybe wrong but I am sure this was mentioned elsewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted June 13, 2017 Being born in Britain, to British parents, means nothing; just because you spent a few years in Australia because your parents moved there, means you are automatically Australian. Funny how Tai gets labelled as "Australian" but Robert Lambert never gets labelled as a German (let alone "a "Kraut", "Hun", "Bosch" "Nazi", "Boxhead" or any other derogatory term reserved for Germans) And yet, where did Lambert learn his craft? Which country did he represent at youth level? He's still adored at places like Gustrow and all over Germany. The Germans almost view him as one of their own. And yet, he's not been given the same stick as Tai has by the British fans. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted June 14, 2017 Funny how Tai gets labelled as "Australian" but Robert Lambert never gets labelled as a German (let alone "a "Kraut", "Hun", "Bosch" "Nazi", "Boxhead" or any other derogatory term reserved for Germans) And yet, where did Lambert learn his craft? Which country did he represent at youth level? He's still adored at places like Gustrow and all over Germany. The Germans almost view him as one of their own. And yet, he's not been given the same stick as Tai has by the British fans. You know exactly why Tai gets stick.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted June 14, 2017 You know exactly why Tai gets stick.... I can recall him being called an Aussie from his first days at Scunthorpe and Rye House. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
