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Does it actually matter? He has already spoken about diet and fitness plans through the winter and practise sessions abroad. What we know is he KNOWS what it takes to succeed so ANY assistance he can give has to be listened to. How can anyone say Tai is to blame when all he is trying to do is make team GB stronger? Seriously. It's time to take the blinkers off people. If course it's helpful to know and see the plans, but is there a suggestion those plans are no good?? They have really held back our double world champ I guess!

It's clear where the fault lies. Tai has very clear plans what is required to help the GB generation. If anyone knows he does, he is living proof. As a governing body you would have to be completely barmy to not follow the plans and ideas as it's clearly an advantage to implement the plans of a man at the very top of his game. To try and penny pinch and NOT utilise our world champion as a mentor is beyond crazy. Some may say Tai is out of order and throwing his toys out the pram because he isn't getting his way , I mean really?? He doesn't need to do any of it. He has offered to help the governing body because he is the expert. What does HE gain out of it?? Nothing. What GB will get from it are riders who are empowered to know what it takes to reach that level. Win win for GB, and Tai gets the chance to lead his nation to victory. The only reason we got 2nd and reached race offs in the recent past is Tai. Without him we would struggle to even qualify. We NEED Tai, and Tai needs a team capable of winning. We need him far more than he needs to waste his time banging his head against the proverbial wall. The BSPA haven't listened to riders in the past 15 years or more, high profile British have withdrawn from GB in the past (Nicholls, Richardson) and it's clear they don't want to listen or invest for its future, However it's different now, or it should be. When you have a BRITISH world champion telling you all you need to make a difference you listen, then you act. Those who find Tai at fault - you must be happy to know that with him out the side we will likely struggle to even qualify in future. Lay the blame where it belongs. Tai is NOT at fault. The governing body doesn't care enough about its national side.

No worries TR, I'm probably old enough to know better tho!

I know how committed he has been to speedway and Wolves this year that isn't at question. It's still a no brainer move that I for once applaud the management for making.

DO ride for is more applicable! Birmingham

You suggested I had a sad life and gave evidence to support that isn't the case. You have posted no 'proof'. So your 'back up' leaves a lot to be desired. If you have ever read my posts widely you would know I can take flak and criticism in equal measure to dishing it out. I haven't implied anything, I've been very clear about what I meant. I haven't suggested you didn't have a conversation with Tai and Sam or what you discussed was true or not. All I said was what they told you had no bearing on the truth or facts what may or may not happen this or next season. You were even steaming under the collar for me to ask Sam what was said was actually true. Talk about getting over excited. All I have suggested was that they have probably had hundreds of conversations with fans telling them what they want to hear. You included. I have had private conversations with Fast Freddie but you won't find me quoting those as fact either because whilst some are clearly unguarded comments the rest mostly the standard reply. Any intent YOU take from that conversation is jackanory because unless they happen it's just banter. Feel free to detest if you wish, it's not like I'm likely to give a fig anyway. Although the reply to any comment has become a bog standard thing now such is your need to have the final say on what is correct.

I'd call someone always trying to be in the right and personal attacks sad, so each to their own. I have no time for a sad life, travelling the country with sport and watching my club kids winning competitions under my guidance. No time for self loving selfies tho.

Seen many selfies with loads of riders, none brag and make claims like you do tho. Have plenty of fun thanks, which is the opposite of reading your jackanory stories.

More day dreaming I see. "What I posted was close to the gist of it". Quote of the week so far. Nearly as good as your ask Sam Masters one. Teehee

Of course we feel sorry for him.This is a guy that put his Longtrack career ahead of his speedway one every season bar this so picked his meetings for years. Any club would have made the same move if the chance came up. The guy knows it's a business decision. It's unfortunate of course.

With a predictable dull retort. As expected.

Making stuff up as usual I see.

maybe wait for the press release ? as you stated previously, best wait for the press release . You would have to be barking or trolling to suggest it's anything to do with a GP performance. The only way forward if they want to involve our greatest star. Are you suggesting the BSPA ignore his plan then as what they are currently doing is working?

I'd rather wait for a full press statement as it all seemed things were heading in a good way. Something has clearly happened for the hashtag laststraw. Bit sad really.

That ain't a home meeting!

Total class, even now.

I'm just having a chuckle at the post that claims someone is in Cycle Speedway for the money. Laugh of the year so far. I've put thousands into it with the occasional bit of sponsorship and equipment. Even the top guys who can get good sponsorship will outlay way more than they get back.

There are age categories for most age ranges. And still a class act on a bike.

Glad you see you get out the house from time to time. Presuming it's permitted you are allowed out. Couldn't care less about that press release happening or not. It's obvious Joonas is keeping his options open, rightly so. You would have to be a fool to believe that Joonas only wants to ride wolves next year. You can't believe a word they say, In the presence of Sam Masters or not.

I'm referring to the public releases. I've had seasons of watching KK pootling round to know what unprofessional looks like. But in response I agree Joonas gave the game away with his performance. The tweet said to be back with Wolves.

For many a year now yes.

BWitcher beat me to it. Both parties acting professionally.

I'd agree, with Ellis a very close 2nd.

Nobody is confirmed in the play offs yet.