IainB Posted 10 hours ago Report Share Posted 10 hours ago (edited) Official! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1NPRhdA8bh/ Edited 10 hours ago by IainB 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST GATER Posted 9 hours ago Report Share Posted 9 hours ago Not a huge shock but I am glad he is walking away from the sport on his own terms best wishes for long and happy retirement . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phannan Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago Criminally underused as top publicity for our beleaguered sport when he was at the height of his powers. Brilliant career. Even better fuc*in dj…😁 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WookieboyDon Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago He isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but I love him and he’ll always be my favourite speedway rider. Charisma, personality to burn, controversial, outspoken…everything speedway needs and is sadly lacking in the Grand Prix at the moment. His absence in the current series is a huge void they will struggle to fill. Most important of all though, he was bloody quick on a speedway bike and is our greatest ever rider. While I’m gutted I’ll never see him race again, I’m happy he has retired safe and sound and on his own terms. His body has cried enough and he at least seems at peace with his decision. He can now spend time with his wonderful family and make a name for himself on the DJ scene. Thanks for the memories Tai, we’re going to miss you. ❤️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattB Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago Always divided opinion off the track, but an outstanding speedway rider. Was thrilled when he became a Wolves asset in 2006 and one of my favourite memories will always be the 2009 play off final win against Swindon, which both Tai and his dad (despite being seriously ill by that time) played a huge role in. Absolutely the right decision though. Tai had nothing left to prove. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelinehugger Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago Best wishes to him and enjoy your family life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago I remember his debut at Sheffield all those years ago 0,0,0, - the following week i think he scored 11 or 12 and it was clear he was going to be good! Long and happy retirement to him and thanks for all those wonderful SGP and World Cup nights! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago Happy to hear the news of Tai's retirement. Tai has given the fans everything and more and he had nothing left to prove, He's more than earned the respect from the fans, fellow riders, owners and promoters. I thank Tai for the memories he's given me as a Speedway fan and I wish Tai and his Family all the very best in life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldPitGate Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago Never been a fan of the old swearer but I can't fault his grit and will to win and incredible mental strength to come back from dark places that would have finished most men. He is the greatest UK rider ever didn't find him that exciting to watch but he had a fantastic racing brain and could read the other three riders to know exactly where to position himself exiting bend one for maximum effect. Glad he's retiring as he's more than given enough to the sport physically and mentally hopefully he will stay involved as he is possibly someone who could turn the ship around if given the rope to do so maybe with a couple of other really good people around him also. Here's to whatever comes next never easy for any top sportsman to walk away from what has defined them but hopefully he can really let go of that chapter and look forward to what comes next for him as I'm sure he will make a huge success of the next story also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW436 Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago Classy post from Emil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R87 Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 3 hours ago, YeOldPitGate said: He is the greatest UK rider ever Sorry, but thats complete rubbish. Loram, Havelock, Tatum, Screen, Louis, Smith, Morton, Collins and Craven were all much better than Woffinden 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldPitGate Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 44 minutes ago, R87 said: Sorry, but thats complete rubbish. Loram, Havelock, Tatum, Screen, Louis, Smith, Morton, Collins and Craven were all much better than Woffinden More natural riders on a bike some of them yes but none got three individual world titles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chun Posted 37 minutes ago Report Share Posted 37 minutes ago Sometimes speedway is about mentality and worry had that in spades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted 29 minutes ago Report Share Posted 29 minutes ago Always pleased to see a rider retire on their own terms. Wish him all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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