Originally Posted by lala
It really doesn't matter what was announced. Vino wanted to go for it and he did. It's not like he tricked anyone.
One the other hand, T-Mobile is a team that fell apart.
Well said. It's not clear where Vino will end up for the next season, and I'm not sure he'd be a good fit for Team Discovery. But, if he can land with a good team that will support him properly as the leader from the start, then look out Jan and Ivan. No matter how you cut it, this guy repeated showed that he is talented and has great courage. With a good manager and a good team he'll be a very strong contender to win the TdF. If this can happen and T-Mobile gets their act together (i.e. they give Jan the proper, unquestioned support), then next year's race has the potential to be one of the greatest ever with three viable winners. Let's hope Bjarne Riis can get it together.
My $64? is who leads the Disco boys next year? I don't envy Jan sorting that out.