So would you say it and it's content has nothing to do with it Marvo? Would you agree with Darkwood that the West brought this on themselves?
I'm not meaning to be antagonistic, just interested as it had not been mentioned in the thread until that point.
You’ve perhaps inadvertently made my point by way of your question, I really can't think of another sport where the participants would do such a thing.
Your reference of ‘real men’ certainly wouldn't come to mind – something more like ‘Just kin think about it for christs sake’ perhaps :wink_smile:
Unfortunately, in Northern Ireland at least, there have been several spectator deaths, (that's not even to mention Rider deaths) as a result of these 'real mean risking everything in pursuit of their dreams'.
I'm not having a go sparksburnout, I just found your comments interesting having read...
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Fitzgerald Lighting still pride themselves on being made in England (Cornwall).
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Not sure about the rest of Europe Trev, but in the Republic of Ireland the Dole/Job Seekers Allowance alone - is €200 (approx £155) per week, per individual.
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