They ignored Rossi and Stoner. Which is why some of them no longer have a job there.

I think there is more to it than just wanting the cash. I read somewhere how only factory riders get all their flights/accommodation/meals etc sorted for them. Everyone else has to do it themselves. That must be a real ball ache to sort that for every race of the season and very distracting too. Pl...

I like how you've said it's not your birthday yet and people still saying happy birthday...I mean at least they are nice...but we've found the guys who don't atcually read the posts lol!! In mitigation Ross, she did say : God what a miserable day this is going ...

I think there is more to it than just wanting the cash. I read somewhere how only factory riders get all their flights/accommodation/meals etc sorted for them. Everyone else has to do it themselves. That must be a real ball ache to sort that for every race of the season and very distracting too. Plu...

I Think he went for the cash, if Rossi couldn't hack how did Crutchlow honestly think he could? he,s good but he not that good, which begs the question why have I got him in the fantasy league ? cos Im a numpty

Just got back from a job interview for a shift managers position at work, seem to go ok, everyone seemed very relaxed and happy with the answers I gave so fingers crossed, should find out by Friday, then went to try some Kevlar jeans on for size and either Ive put loads of weight suddenly ...

The irony is he may have won races on the tech3 in open class, but it can understand why he went to ducati. It will just take time..

Happy Birthday dude!

He had no other options as i understand it.

I thought his Tech 3 contract would not be renewed and i suspect at best he would have been on the Open class Yamaha if he had stayed with them.

I like how you've said it's not your birthday yet and people still saying happy birthday...I mean at least they are nice...but we've found the guys who don't atcually read the posts lol!!

That's a shame if it is the case. He looked like he would have been one of the front runners.

Let's hope they get something sorted out so we can see him race.

There's going to be a few confused slappers when people start wishing you a happy birthday in July

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I reckon it's the only reason he's there.

Happy birthday mate.

Age is a number and your only as old as you feel.

Ironically he wanted factory status but now is an open class rider.

I guess the bumper pay cheque will sweeten it though.

I have no idea why he moved over to Ducati. He spent last season changing his riding style, which goes some way to explaining why he fell off so many times. Surely he wanted a full season of simply racing rather than a complete change of bike and set up around him?

Surely he knew this before he signed.

I want him to do well but I hope he doesn't start moaning about poor performance when he knew this bike's weakness before agreeing to ride it. Surely he also talked about his style and how development would be directed before agreeing to anything.

Many happy returns bb50 .!

Fwiw, I think I can remember being 50 ( but I'm still only 21 really )

Remember, your "true age" isn't necessarily how many years since you were born IMHO.

http://www.paddockspyuk.com/my-style-doesnt-suit-ducati/4582631361" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; With this bike that doesn't work! So I've now got to start again. Maybe I've got to try and ride like Marquez or someone! But we've got no reference like that. “I don't want to...

Happy birthday fella. A fine achievement!