Vinokourov is "Eddie Murphy" funny

[39*23t]

You gotta love this guy!

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02072009/58/vinokourov-confirms-comeback.html

vino has offically announced his comeback where he will ride for no one but astana, and if the hog does not like he can f**k off. This should get interesting.

 

[ak-zaaf]

great article, he talks like he used to ride, attack, attack, attack. \o/

i'm betting on vino for this years worlds!

 

[auscyclefan94]

why is bruyneel negotitating with vino if he knows he is a cheat? their is actual proof of him being a cheat not just suspicion. he said signing basso was a mistake so why is he negotitating with him.

 

[rolfrae]

why is bruyneel negotitating with vino if he knows he is a cheat? their is actual proof of him being a cheat not just suspicion. he said signing basso was a mistake so why is he negotitating with him.

Because Vino's the boss and Bruyneel is just an employee, perhaps?

 

[ak-zaaf]

why is bruyneel negotitating with vino if he knows he is a cheat? their is actual proof of him being a cheat not just suspicion. he said signing basso was a mistake so why is he negotitating with him.

basso was cornered in the fuentes case but not yet suspended when bruyneel signed him.
vino did his time and can race again like any other rider.

 

[Bala Verde]

Flattering picture...

 

[Digger]

"If there is no deal, Johan will have to leave the team,"

I am suddenly liking Vino alot!! Class.

Karma is a bit%% Johan.

 

[hfer07]

ok - now is absolutely clear who's the real boss of the Astana squad and where the money sabotage came from!!!-- And there's nothing that either Armstrong or Bruyneel can do about it....HAHAHAHA

 

[whiteboytrash]

why is bruyneel negotitating with vino if he knows he is a cheat? their is actual proof of him being a cheat not just suspicion. he said signing basso was a mistake so why is he negotitating with him.

errrrrrr maybe because the Hog is a cheat as well ? In fact I'd say the Hog is a bigger cheat the Vino ever was....

 

[franciep10]

I think this leads to bruyneel leaving astana, as I think when bruyneel signed on he said no vino ever, so I think lance creates his own team and that's where johan goes, the question is where will contador go.

 

[Mellow Velo]

Sorry about that. I actually started another thread for BYU and the lads, before I read that there already was one.
Still, I'm sure when the next "shift" arrives, they will need at least 2 threads!

 

[Animal]

Bruyneel has the status with potential sponsors to be the team.

If he "goes", a team will form around him, and the rump of Astana will take who thay can get.

Who holds the licence, Bruyneel's company, or the Khazak federation?

 

[sherer]

Bruyneel has the status with potential sponsors to be the team.

If he "goes", a team will form around him, and the rump of Astana will take who thay can get.

Who holds the licence, Bruyneel's company, or the Khazak federation?

it's the Khazak's hence why the ASO banned them last year as it was the same licence rather then Bruyneel racing with the Disco licence and a dif sponsor.

How old is Vino now though ?

 

[Animal]

Yes, the Kahazaks own it: http://bicycling.com/blogs/boulderreport/2009/05/04/will-the-giro-be-astanas-last-race/

Bruyneel's company does hold a lot of cards though. I can't see him and LA being jobless unless they decide to retire.

 

[Rechtschreibfehler]

why is bruyneel negotitating with vino if he knows he is a cheat? their is actual proof of him being a cheat not just suspicion. he said signing basso was a mistake so why is he negotitating with him.

From the article:

"There are ongoing discussions. This team has been created for me, I do not see how an agreement could not be reached. "If there is no deal, Johan will have to leave the team," he added.

Sometimes reading is a really helpful thing.

 

[linenoiz]

Sponsors make the decisions ultimately.

p.s. can we change the title of this thread to something a little less cryptic?

 

[39*23t]

Sponsors make the decisions ultimately.

p.s. can we change the title of this thread to something a little less cryptic?

how do you do that

 

[linenoiz]

actually it looks like you might not be able to.. sorry.

 

[Epicycle]

New Astana kit.

 

[joe_papp]

New Astana kit.

Brilliant.

 

[racerralph]

ok - now is absolutely clear who's the real boss of the Astana squad and where the money sabotage came from!!!-- And there's nothing that either Armstrong or Bruyneel can do about it....HAHAHAHA

I agree with you about the source of the money problems. However, everyone should stop laughing about the future of Lance and Bruyneel. Lance ain't even on the "Astana" payroll now, so he doesn't care about Vino's threats. And, I'd bet Lance and Bruyneel already have lots of other things in the works. You'll see. As for Contador, he'd be a highly desired rider on any other team than Astana. So, I don't think he's worried about anything other than the Tour, which starts Saturday. Give it a watch, when you get off your bike, it's going to be fun!!!

 

[39*23t]

I agree with you about the source of the money problems. However, everyone should stop laughing about the future of Lance and Bruyneel. Lance ain't even on the "Astana" payroll now, so he doesn't care about Vino's threats. And, I'd bet Lance and Bruyneel already have lots of other things in the works. You'll see. As for Contador, he'd be a highly desired rider on any other team than Astana. So, I don't think he's worried about anything other than the Tour, which starts Saturday. Give it a watch, when you get off your bike, it's going to be fun!!!

i pretty much think bruyneel and lance are waiting for the end of season to get their hands on a pro tour license their only problem being that with most of their loyals being in their mid 30's if they don't get contador which potential grand tour winner do they get on their team

 

[Epicycle]

i pretty much think bruyneel and lance are waiting for the end of season to get their hands on a pro tour license their only problem being that with most of their loyals being in their mid 30's if they don't get contador which potential grand tour winner do they get on their team

They should try to sign Taaramae.

 

[**Uru**]

This Astana thing just gets better and better...Vino is not ambitious or anything, just expects to do Vuelta and the Worlds. Who does he expect to support him if Johann is still there? I seriously doubt Johann wants anything to do with him.

 

[Epicycle]

The Kazakhs still owe 3.6 million euros in wages that have to be paid through Bruyneel's company also.