Poor old James Haydon... - Page 2

Ozz · 22-Apr-2005, 11:39

Have to agree. Team would have been stupid to throw away GL as a rider. If he had not joined them then someone else would have had him (and the points he has gained). He is awesome to watch and I certainly look forward to seeing him at Mallory!

It is a shame for Hayden but there you go. In my opinion he has never quite attained the potential in his racing due to his tendancy to crash. I know that means you are trying hard but to be a champion you obviously have to keep it upright.

skidlids · 22-Apr-2005, 11:45

get JH on Pirellis and put him out on the bikes at the WSB meetings as a wild card, would certainly add a bit of extra interest .
I assume they are contracted to Dunlop for the BSB series with their regular riders and JH is no longer one of them. So if Airways were happy to sponsor a couple of WSB wildcard rides why not, I cant see the Ducati Factory complaining

Ozz · 22-Apr-2005, 13:18

Out of interest where was that release found. I have looked on Ducati UK, Airwaves Ducati and Hayden sites and not seen it?

Steve M · 22-Apr-2005, 13:23

there's a report on the MCN site

James Haydon

Jools · 22-Apr-2005, 13:33

Quote:

Originally posted by twentytwo
there's a report on the MCN site

James Haydon

That says exactly what it does at the top of this thread

Ozz · 22-Apr-2005, 13:36

Strange nothing on their websites though

Felix · 22-Apr-2005, 13:54

Any other outcome would have been a surprise, tbh. I bet if you'd ask Haydon in private, his statement above would sounds quite different.

Isn't it his crashing that got him into this situation in the first place? If he hadn't crashed in testing, Lavilla would be the one sitting on his arse, most likely.

WeeJohnyB · 22-Apr-2005, 14:22

Agree with most of the above, but let's not kid ourselves thinking this is in any way JH's decision, he's been sacked and will have a small pay off to compensate. Part of the deal will be that he toes the party line until his memoirs are published, simple business decision that JH will have had no say in.

He's had a lot of bad luck though and can still impress on his day, I really hope he gets something sorted. I love Kev's idea.

WeeJohnyB

misterpink · 22-Apr-2005, 16:32

rumour is that he is eyeing up the desmodue series !!??

Ray · 22-Apr-2005, 16:42

Whatever they have paid JH it would probably be cheaper than repairing a load of crashed bikes. Better he gets back on bike cheaper to repair.

If GL had not done as well as he has it would have been a different story. He seems to be going very well on a bike/tyre/circuit combo he must be fairly unfamiliar with?

Excellent results so far.

JH might end up with Birdy???

Ray

[Edited on 22-4-2005 by Ray]

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22-Apr-2005, 13:18	#3
Ozz Registered Forum User Cucciolo Ducati in my Blood Bikes: 848 Evo Corse Posts: 4,941 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wimborne, Dorset Mood: Waiting for the revolution! Out of interest where was that release found. I have looked on Ducati UK, Airwaves Ducati and Hayden sites and not seen it? Reply

22-Apr-2005, 13:23	#4
Steve M Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,926 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: north staffs Mood: Sans moto there's a report on the MCN site James Haydon Reply

22-Apr-2005, 13:36	#6
Ozz Registered Forum User Cucciolo Ducati in my Blood Bikes: 848 Evo Corse Posts: 4,941 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wimborne, Dorset Mood: Waiting for the revolution! Strange nothing on their websites though Reply

22-Apr-2005, 16:32	#9
misterpink Registered Forum User 500SD Bikes: multistrada, 748R/916 Posts: 592 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: london Mood: one very coool cat! rumour is that he is eyeing up the desmodue series !!?? Reply