Arson fire 4,785 Posted August 17, 2014 Update: Source: bournemouthecho.co.uk The 22-year-old is due to attend a jury meeting following this afternoon's event in Riga at which he will give his version of events. Based on that meeting, a decision will then be made on what punishment, if any, will be handed out. A suspension and/or fine are possible penalties that Ward could face. His team manager at Poole, Neil Middleditch, politely declined to comment on the matter in detail. However, Middleditch told the Daily Echo: "I do not condone Darcy's actions but there are some mitigating circumstances which will come to light." There's a starrrrmaaaan waiting to reply 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,645 Posted August 17, 2014 Emil Sayfutdinov got some rather bad family news during a GP series. Tai Woffinden spent a whole GP series with bad family news hanging over him. Never saw these lads fail a breathalyser. Ward is an idiot and deserves all he gets whatever the reasons. Life is hard and sh#t happens all the time to all of us. Character is something you build from life's pitfalls and hurdles. Tai and Emil have character Darcy is an arce. Kick his butt out of the GP and teach him a lesson. Might do him some good as he is a superb speedway rider. Everyone should favorite that post. Spot on. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacques 3,114 Posted August 17, 2014 Everyone should favorite that post. Spot on. I can't I've run out of likes already 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BritPete 625 Posted August 17, 2014 Never mind all of that, I had an each way bet on Ward with betfair! I think I'll get pissed! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chucks 63 Posted August 17, 2014 If he was in a resturant and had a couple of drinks last night like he says then I'd expect him not to be over the limit this afternoon. I'd say he was probably out till early hrs of Sunday if it's true that torun are fed up with his partying this year must have been some size of meal he had.methinks could have been a desperate dan cow pie 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted August 17, 2014 People on Facebook and twitter saying he'll learn from it. No other top rider had had to get pissed the night before a GP to learn from it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Debbi 111 Posted August 17, 2014 We all get bad news it's how you deal with it. Tai had a really tough time losing his dad but wasn't caught under the influence. Emil went to Bydgoszcz knowing he may never get to see his father again (sadly proved to be correct) did he turn up to the gp over the limit - no he used it to fire him up and win the gp! Enough excuses Darcy, is a grown up and sadly makes the wrong decisions regularly. If I was a sponsor I would be pi$$ed at him being in the press yet again for the wrong reasons! 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacques 3,114 Posted August 17, 2014 People on Facebook and twitter saying he'll learn from it. No other top rider had had to get pissed the night before a GP to learn from it! No he won't, he thinks he can do what the hell he likes and not face any consequences! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keyham 94 Posted August 17, 2014 Through out life you have to make difficult decisions. Sometimes those decisions are made easy with what the results will be. Me with all the medication I have to take means no booze, has been for years. Oh I could take some but only one outcome and that would kind of upset my family, same with cigarettes, my choice. He had a choice last night knowing the outcome if caught out, no matter what the excuses are. He made the WRONG choice. Now he has to face the music. No one made him do it... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,820 Posted August 17, 2014 No he won't, he thinks he can do what the hell he likes and not face any consequences! He will be treated lightly no doubt and will do something similar within 12 months. He never learns. TOO many chance already. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whippy 100 Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) why take to drink automatically because of 'upsetting news'!! many people in everyday life hear upsetting news but do not use it as an excuse to take to alcolhol !!! He new he would be racing so no excuse !!!! Edited August 17, 2014 by whippy 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agrotron 955 Posted August 17, 2014 No he won't, he thinks he can do what the hell he likes and not face any consequences! Yes and that is where the problem lies 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E I Addio 15,843 Posted August 17, 2014 Middleditch should be nowhere near speedway - christ knows what else goes on in their little circle. Devil Worship, child sacrifice, voodoo, witchcraft, sorcery, poisoning neighbourhood cats and stealing old ladies handbags according to what I have heard.. Oh , and cheating at speedway. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,632 Posted August 17, 2014 why take to drink automatically because of 'upsetting news'!! many people in everyday life hear upsetting news but do not use it as an excuse to take to alcolhol !!! He new he would be racing so no excuse !!!! Not strictly true! Many people in everyday life DO take to alcohol and many go on to ride/drive motor vehicles, putting themselves and other road users at risk!! And when they are caught, they are punished as Darcy should be!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,632 Posted August 17, 2014 People on Facebook and twitter saying he'll learn from it. No other top rider had had to get pissed the night before a GP to learn from it! I wouldn't put money on it!!! Maybe 'random' testing should become compulsory testing before ever GP - it might explain some riders' unexpected performances!! Incidentally, Ward didn't look or sound at all 'hungover' in his TV interview, so was probably not 'pissed' as you put it! (and I'm not excusing it!!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
