Anthony,Anthony

Fast he may have been a long time ago, scumbag he still is.

Never understood the hype around him to be fair.

He was a fast Fker who could have been a World Champion, but his drug problem and other demons fked his life over.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Hayden Fan @ May 15 2008, 12:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>He was a fast Fker who could have been a World Champion, but his drug problem and other demons fked his life over.
done

Sad to see - obviously he still has drug problems. And if you ever saw him ride before his well known self destruction you would know how fast and talented he was.

finally hit the bottom.... really sad.

He was a great guy to watch, when he was on fire look out. Sad to see such a waste...too bad his brothers aren't of the same level of talent.

Put simply, Anthony was the most naturally talented rider of a motorcycle I have ever seen live or on TV. Sadly he got hooked on the demon drugs and wasted opportunites to show that talent to the world.

Today, he is a sad reflection on the impact of drugs and the way that they can turn even those with immense talent into nothing but street criminals.

Whilst it is way to late now for Anthony, one just hopes that the other young up and coming racers see what Anthony has wasted and do not make the same mistakes.





Garry

I still fondly remember his win on the Bimota in the rain.
It's a shame it's come to this.

He certainly wasn't the most naturally talented rider that I've ever seen live or on T.V. but he was undeniably something unique. I must admit, I used to find some of his antics amusing, such as Hodgson branding him 'The Go Slow' at Brands, so he allegedly crept into his garage and pissed in his lid in retaliation, and the red hair at Phillip Island. Thinking about it, I've got an AMA 'Go Show' T.shirt buried in my wardrobe somewhere from his days at Graves Yamaha, I somehow don't think it'll be fetching much on E Bay anyday soon. It's just sad...once a junkie..

On a similar subject, did anyone notice that Steve Spray is imminently facing bird for sexual assault and perverting the course of justice.

1. Anthony Gobert (Australia) Bimota 40 minutes 48.406 seconds
2. Carl Fogarty (Britain) Ducati 41:17.948
3. Vittoriano Guareschi (Italy) Yamaha 41:29.611
4. Lucio Pedercini (Italy) Ducati 41:40.580
5. Colin Edwards (US) Honda 41:45.391
6. Robert Ulm (Austria) Ducati 41:45.574
7. Gregorio Lavilla (Spain) Kawasaki 41:46.033
8. Giovanni Bussei (Italy) Kawasaki 41:54.629
9. Akira Yanagawa (Japan) Kawasaki 42:05.477
10. Noriyuki Haga (Japan) Yamaha 42:21.154

Haha - just remembered this (for those who say he hasn't much talent)
Phillip Island WSBK 2000 Race 1 - Look what he's riding!!!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (povol @ May 15 2008, 09:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>http://www.cyclenews.com/ShowStory.asp?HeadlineID=12271

Fast rider in his day, hate to see anyone hitting this point. BUT.....If you are gonna mug pensioners, you take whats comin to you.

As for Steve Spray, if he is proven guilty in court, then hell mend him.

Jeez what kind of a ...... world do we live in..........I ask myself that every night on my way hame fae work.

Pete

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Son of Doohan @ May 16 2008, 02:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>1. Anthony Gobert (Australia) Bimota 40 minutes 48.406 seconds
2. Carl Fogarty (Britain) Ducati 41:17.948
3. Vittoriano Guareschi (Italy) Yamaha 41:29.611
4. Lucio Pedercini (Italy) Ducati 41:40.580
5. Colin Edwards (US) Honda 41:45.391
6. Robert Ulm (Austria) Ducati 41:45.574
7. Gregorio Lavilla (Spain) Kawasaki 41:46.033
8. Giovanni Bussei (Italy) Kawasaki 41:54.629
9. Akira Yanagawa (Japan) Kawasaki 42:05.477
10. Noriyuki Haga (Japan) Yamaha 42:21.154

Haha - just remembered this (for those who say he hasn't much talent)
Phillip Island WSBK 2000 Race 1 - Look what he's riding!!!
You can laud over that race as much as you wish. It was a memorable and astonishing achievement, but he was never able to export his talent to the global stage. A winner once, but a low life sad sack junkie scumbag loser now. Too many people in this sport have given the .... too many chances, because although it's hard to believe reduced to today's corporate circus, motorcycle racing still has some soul and some people still cared and still do. In spite of its illustrious history, and its pantheon of luminaries who graced the sport who will be immortalised for ever, racing is very much about the now...and to my eyes mugging an elderly person to feed a smack habit was the last thing Anthony Gobert did. Far from gracing the sport, he has made a 'career' out of disgracing it time and time again...40 minutes 48.406 seconds on a Bimota..tell that to the court, tell that to his latest victim, see if means .... to him. "I'm a professional motorcycle racer mate" ..you were never anything like, ya piece of excrement

The last I remember of him was when he rode the R-7 for Graves Yamaha. There was a joke about his weight. He was either over weight, or under leathered. He got fat, lazy, he came to the track stoned, and to top it off he was a complete ........

:<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Arrabbiata1 @ May 16 2008, 05:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>You can laud over that race as much as you wish. It was a memorable and astonishing achievement, but he was never able to export his talent to the global stage. A winner once, but a low life sad sack junkie scumbag loser now. Too many people in this sport have given the .... too many chances, because although it's hard to believe reduced to today's corporate circus, motorcycle racing still has some soul and some people still cared and still do. In spite of its illustrious history, and its pantheon of luminaries who graced the sport who will be immortalised for ever, racing is very much about the now...and to my eyes mugging an elderly person to feed a smack habit was the last thing Anthony Gobert did. Far from gracing the sport, he has made a 'career' out of disgracing it time and time again...40 minutes 48.406 seconds on a Bimota..tell that to the court, tell that to his latest victim, see if means .... to him. "I'm a professional motorcycle racer mate" ..you were never anything like, ya piece of excrement

Quality post buddy

Pete

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Arrabbiata1 @ May 16 2008, 05:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>You can laud over that race as much as you wish. It was a memorable and astonishing achievement, but he was never able to export his talent to the global stage. A winner once, but a low life sad sack junkie scumbag loser now. Too many people in this sport have given the .... too many chances, because although it's hard to believe reduced to today's corporate circus, motorcycle racing still has some soul and some people still cared and still do. In spite of its illustrious history, and its pantheon of luminaries who graced the sport who will be immortalised for ever, racing is very much about the now...and to my eyes mugging an elderly person to feed a smack habit was the last thing Anthony Gobert did. Far from gracing the sport, he has made a 'career' out of disgracing it time and time again...40 minutes 48.406 seconds on a Bimota..tell that to the court, tell that to his latest victim, see if means .... to him. "I'm a professional motorcycle racer mate" ..you were never anything like, ya piece of excrement



I actually rate his wind on the ZXR far superior to the Bimota win as that was achieved due primarily to weather conditions whereas the Kwaka was outright talent on an underpowered machine.

And whilst I do firmly hold his talents as the best I have seen (does not mean the best rider by the way), your sentiments are totally correct.

Whilst I cannot remove the the displays of his talent, if indeed he is guilty than his past achievements and glory should mean nothing and he should be put away for a period of time.

As mention of Steve Spray indicates (need to google to find out who he is), these guys are not alone and are just two of a number of riders who had opportunity but fell of the rail and now find themselves in the category that many refer to as scum.

Whilst this thread is about the failing of Anthony. is this type of large 'fall from grace' something that appears more common as sport becomes business.





Garry

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Arrabbiata1 @ May 17 2008, 02:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>You can laud over that race as much as you wish. It was a memorable and astonishing achievement, but he was never able to export his talent to the global stage. A winner once, but a low life sad sack junkie scumbag loser now. Too many people in this sport have given the .... too many chances, because although it's hard to believe reduced to today's corporate circus, motorcycle racing still has some soul and some people still cared and still do. In spite of its illustrious history, and its pantheon of luminaries who graced the sport who will be immortalised for ever, racing is very much about the now...and to my eyes mugging an elderly person to feed a smack habit was the last thing Anthony Gobert did. Far from gracing the sport, he has made a 'career' out of disgracing it time and time again...40 minutes 48.406 seconds on a Bimota..tell that to the court, tell that to his latest victim, see if means .... to him. "I'm a professional motorcycle racer mate" ..you were never anything like, ya piece of excrement
I wasn't "lauding" over that race as you put it. I can only vaguely remember it. I'd totally forgotten he'd ridden on a bimota till yesterday. I was posting about his undoubted talent which he definately had. The world did see glimpses of it bar too often it saw his flaws.
The guy obviously has addictions - be it to speed, alcohol or drugs. I call him talented and a flawed person. You call him a piece of ..... Each to their own.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Arrabbiata1 @ May 16 2008, 01:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>On a similar subject, did anyone notice that Steve Spray is imminently facing bird for sexual assault and perverting the course of justice.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (basspete @ May 16 2008, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>As for Steve Spray, if he is proven guilty in court, then hell mend him.
Can't find anything on this except the original accusations back in Dec 07 and he was supposed to go to trial within weeks. I'd guess that this, which was reported around Xmas, was thrown out as there is no later reportage. Remember that many famous people are targeted in this way.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (yamaka46 @ May 16 2008, 11:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Can't find anything on this except the original accusations back in Dec 07 and he was supposed to go to trial within weeks. I'd guess that this, which was reported around Xmas, was thrown out as there is no later reportage. Remember that many famous people are targeted in this way.


So true Yamaka, yet here we are judging Anthony Gobert who has only been charged, not convicted yet we are labelling him a useless so and so etc.

The only offence that I am aware where Anthony has been convicted is Driving Under the Influence of Alchohol for which he is serving a lengthy suspension. It was through media reports of this offence in Australia that there was confirmation from Anthony and his family of his drug dependence.

And having met Anthony at a number of race meetings I must say that I have not experienced anything but courtesy and respect at all times from him so am not sure from what experience some of the comments arise. That said, knowing a number of people who have far greater experience it is always said that Anthony is and was very opinionated and a hell of a 'party animal'






Garry