People lack of patriotism is seriously disconcerned on here. It's only natural to be biased for Nicholls but cor blimey was Andersen at fault for this latest incident. He was almost leaning on Scott. Nicholls showed a bit of grit (first time in a long while) and he was excluded. In Italy, I think most people agree Nicholls deserved to go, many of us tried to see the referee's opinion to understand in racing terms why he let it go. As soon as the Polish ref excluded Nicholls, an angle came on Sky showing no touch.
I agree with Subedei, Nicholls had just had an incident with Pedersen and that is bound to play on the ref's mind. Similar to Penhall/Carter incident. Andersen was giving Nicholls just as much abuse with elbows.
All I Can Say Is BSI wont want to drop either rider as it bases perfect storylines for next year's soap opera.
Nicholl's language was captured by a cameraman, Andersen did it in front of interviewee and like. Nicholls was caught off guard and to expect riders to be little soldiers is rubbish. It's an emotional sport.