Talkback: Rossi is belittling me, says Stoner

lol lol

25/01/2012 at 15:23

Sounds about right, rossi is a wanker

Pagik

25/01/2012 at 15:43

Yawn.

Rob M 9

25/01/2012 at 15:47

lol lol, says it all...

Timpster

25/01/2012 at 17:04

I have also read Stoner belittling Rossi already since Christmas, so what, they are both men, get over it.

Timpster

25/01/2012 at 17:05

lol lol - Rossi may be a wanker, he is however a 9 times world champion wanker, if i had 9 titles i wouldn't give a shit if people thought i was a wanker,and i guess he ain't bothered either .. lol.

scorparider

25/01/2012 at 17:12

rossi doesn't need to belittle you moaner, you manage that all by yourself. MAN UP

Daryl Maher

25/01/2012 at 17:15

Stoner is a lil prick an wil always be in rossi's shadow

The Clang

25/01/2012 at 17:19

Not what I've seen in actual televised interviews with Rossi. He was quite gracious and complimentary about Stoner and Honda.

True that Stoner indeared himself to the public and media with his performance last year. If only he'd quit whining for a change he might actually change the public's perception of him.

If you don't like it when people call you a knob, then stop being a knob. Simples :)

mobus

25/01/2012 at 17:28

Stoner is a great rider but hes not an intelligent rider. Feedback on how to fix or develop a bike seems to be lacking. Thats why the ducati ended up like such a pig and thats why honda are keeping danny.

I'm a rossi fan but this doesnt have anything to do with the fact that stoner bitches way too much and comes across as a complete dunce. I imagine he was the kid at school who in design tech just used the biggest hammer he could find and bashed the living shit out of stuff until it broke. Because thats how he rides a bike. Its great to watch but its never going to develop anything forward imo.

Pagik

25/01/2012 at 17:47

I'm staying outta this. LOL....

Pagik

25/01/2012 at 17:53

No I'm not actually. Have to say, this is more than likely the Italian press trying to stir it. But, if it's true and NOT taken utterly out of context, then it's the first I've heard over the closed season. VR's been far too busy with other stuff, like, oh, I don't know, sorting out the new bike along with the rest of Bologna.

I don't agree that Stoner comes across as a dunce there mobus, I think he's certainly abrasive, and not the most media savvy of people, because he doesn't see it as "part of his job". Which, in this day and age, it most certainly is for all high profile sportsmen. But he's no fool.

Anyway, I trust everyone will be up early on Tuesday morning to watch what happens. I know I'll be glued to motogp.com.

Garcher

25/01/2012 at 19:52

Grow up Stoner who cares, you act like a total knob punching folk in the shoulder when riding, and crying about everything that dont go your way.t

The reason your not liked is you keep crying and moaning about everything Tosser!!!

For the record I am not a Rossi fan boy, I dont even like Moto GP its crap compared to BSB and WSB the now. Will see how the 1000cc goes hope it makes it better than watchin paint dry..

al town

25/01/2012 at 21:32

(If) Stoner said this,and I take alot in the press with a pinch of salt, then he seems to be the one hung up on this Rossi thing. From the articles I've seen Rossi has been complimentary towards Stoner.I think Stoner is a terrific rider, but he seems to be the one continuing the spats.

Rob M 9

25/01/2012 at 22:16

Maybe this is the Italian Media taking it out of whack, but i agree with Pagik. Stoner is very abrasive, but he's an Aussie sports personality so it shouldn't really come as a surprise. He *could* however cleanup money-wise if he'd look at the PR side of his job, and as others have stated, it is a part of the job now, like it or lump it, that's just how it is.

Rossi is a stunning rider and is a long way away past his prime, anyone looking at last season in isolation is frankly retarded and should have a lifetime ban on doing anything analytical imposed immediately.

I'd bet Ducati knew the bike was shot when Rossi rode it and they realised Stoner and his crew weren't talking rubbish, the bike had a problem. The question then turned to how to fix it, hopefully that will be answered in Sepang.

At the end of the day Stoner had two seasons of coming 4th on that machine with two underperforming Factory Hondas at the front, Rossi managed 7th with four factory hondas in-front, and he was essentially testing post assen, so anyone that writes the guy off is a complete mug.

I'm not taking anything away from Stoner though, as a rider, and to watch, he's utterly stunning but he could do with trying to be a bit more likable.

Ivan Mihalj

25/01/2012 at 22:25

It's called "getting in Rossi's head". Rossi knows he couldn't get near Stoner last year , so good on Stoner for "rubbing it in". Rossi has been "rubbing it in" to his rivals for years, so it's only fitting that's he's getting a taste of his own medicine! And Rossi will get the chance to taste that medicine plenty more in 2012. Go Stoner #27! Oops, I meant Go Stoner #1.

beer cooler

26/01/2012 at 03:21

spammers suck.

pyndman

26/01/2012 at 06:59

you guys a hilarious. Casey is just telling it like it is. Im always quite impressed with his frankness and what he says to the press. I like Rossi too, he's my fav for sure, but they're competitors you plods, they will have a go at each other. Rossi is the master at trying to get inside peoples heads, he usually wins too, Biaggi then Ginernau, but with Stoner it doesnt quite work becuase he is head strong. I think he's actually understated considering how good he is and how he's always played second fiddle to whoever he's been around. Stoner was never heiled as the next great, it was always Danni, and he's proved them all wrong, I reckon he has a right to be totally arrogant, which I dont think he is at all, you're all wrong. Rossi's cool with it, he knows the game. Its just racing and the banter, no neeed to be rude people. Jorge though, now there's a serious personality flop.

Leo Hubert

26/01/2012 at 07:26

Stoner is a pussy. foul mouthed bastard. He just does't know to keep his mouth shut.

evil ken evil

26/01/2012 at 09:16

belittling ?

So Honda didnt go all out to win an 800cc title? fielding 4 full factory machines. more than any other manufacturer... course not!

i seem to remember Stoner telling Rossi on international tv that his ambition outweighed his talent...how belittling would you like to get?

and then he wonders why hes not the most liked ?

dont get me wrong he can obviously ride the wheels off a motorbike but he is a lot like a petulant child , he needs to grow up some

on the other hand now jorge has learned to be more restrained (atleast in public) and in my opinion is probably the most talented rider out there (if Rossi's sun is truely setting)...bet then again look at the sparing partner he had, and when ever he took a whooping he took it on the chin

Pagik

26/01/2012 at 09:29

Oh pyndman, you do make me titter so. Of course we all know it's sportsmanship (well, most of us do). Maybe Casey is starting it this year.....lets see who finishes it..

No doubt about the Rossi factor of him getting inside peoples head, Jesus, Biaggi is still petrified of the phantom #46 Honda, even in superbike!! People that know are not knocking Stoner, I certainly used to, but imo, back in the LCR days, he deserved it. Now, I'll happily admit he is a great talent, because he's grown into one. If you don't think so, then you clearly don't know alot about bike racing.

As for this "he's too head strong" thing. Stoner's starting it this year (if this HIGHLY dubious article is to be believed)..so does that mean he's worried about what VR might do this year, so is trying to out Rossi, Rossi? Let's hope so, because I'd love to see how that pans out for both of them over the year..as you rightly say, Rossi will be cool with it, we all know that. Bring on the season I say!!!

Anyway, Casey cannot be too upset about all this, after all, he is only little...

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