g13webb 4,254 Posted October 2, 2015 What is it with some referees that they love to cause controversy . There are a few good ones, but unfortunately they are out numbered by the poor ones. Its the same with every sport and the best ones are those who do their job quietly and efficiently. Everyman and his dog saw Newman having problems with his goggles, and the Ref. SHOULD have sorted it even without the need of a protest. The fact he let it go was mindless. a desertion of duty. To give an excuse like he did just highlights his uselessness. Once the race had finished and recorded, the offence was gone. Poole didn't cheat, just another example of them benefitting from bad decisions.... The result has to stand....... End of..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted October 2, 2015 Pure BS. The TV coverage clearly shows Kyle tightening the cut-out lanyard immeadiately after the Start marshall took his goggles! Earlier in the thread it was said he did take it off at the tapes which is also against the rules Yet more rumours on facebook of riders being tested for dodgy fuel. The name mentioned isn't the one thats been mentioned on this thread though! Cant be true, the fountain of knowledge hasn't told us on here yet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted October 2, 2015 Pure BS. The TV coverage clearly shows Kyle tightening the cut-out lanyard immeadiately after the Start marshall took his goggles! Was it on his wrist all the time though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,355 Posted October 2, 2015 But the referee should know, whatever meeting it is. If a rider is at tapes messing around for a minute or so surely that should draw the referees attention... They all mess around with their Goggles at the start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobblytriers 201 Posted October 2, 2015 Strange that it's gone quiet with the "get over it, suck it up, end of, Poole are Champs" posters now that lots of examples of points being deducted, (for a variety of reasons), and a result being altered, are coming out. I really hope that the SCB adhere to the rules and put some credibility back into the sport. I thought the two legs of the final were great and it's a shame that it's been marred by this controversy. I don't really see it as some do, it's not like a goal awarded when it wasn't one, or a try. For me that's an error of judgement and/or opinion. In this case, it's a clear breach of the rules, nothing to do with the refs opinion or judgement, it's the failure of the ref to implement the rules. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted October 2, 2015 I believe there was some discussion about this lanyard thing earlier and come the race he had it on (that was my understanding anyway). This is why they are needed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Qtu8BiGIVA I like how the fat bloke in the red shirt stays ice cool, chomping his pie. The lanyard story was a made up story by a sad Smoggie fan from Redcar, who said it on FaceBook today to further wind others up. One more Tosser coming to the party. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,355 Posted October 2, 2015 Strange that it's gone quiet with the "get over it, suck it up, end of, Poole are Champs" posters now that lots of examples of points being deducted, (for a variety of reasons), and a result being altered, are coming out. I really hope that the SCB adhere to the rules and put some credibility back into the sport. I thought the two legs of the final were great and it's a shame that it's been marred by this controversy. I don't really see it as some do, it's not like a goal awarded when it wasn't one, or a try. For me that's an error of judgement and/or opinion. In this case, it's a clear breach of the rules, nothing to do with the refs opinion or judgement, it's the failure of the ref to implement the rules. Still the Referees problem, which ever way you look at it. But even that wouldn't satify you would it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted October 2, 2015 Strange that it's gone quiet with the "get over it, suck it up, end of, Poole are Champs" posters now that lots of examples of points being deducted, (for a variety of reasons), and a result being altered, are coming out. I really hope that the SCB adhere to the rules and put some credibility back into the sport. I thought the two legs of the final were great and it's a shame that it's been marred by this controversy. I don't really see it as some do, it's not like a goal awarded when it wasn't one, or a try. For me that's an error of judgement and/or opinion. In this case, it's a clear breach of the rules, nothing to do with the refs opinion or judgement, it's the failure of the ref to implement the rules. No it hasn't - and just because you say it doesn't make it true! There is NO controversy - the result stands - Poole are champions - end of! The referee made the mistake and the SCB only rule on ineligible riders normally - otherwise every mistake will be in front of the SCB - if the job worth brigade get their way! Anyway - suck it up cupcake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted October 2, 2015 Surely the point is the final finished at heat 14 when we were six points up,heat 15 was irrelevant to the riders as the contest had finished. Do you think Janowski would have happily trundled round behind the Belle Vue riders if we had needed to win the race. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waiheke1 4,295 Posted October 2, 2015 Which is exactly why the scb should have announced a verdict before the final. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,355 Posted October 2, 2015 Which is exactly why the scb should have announced a verdict before the final. They didn't, they havn't so end of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted October 2, 2015 They didn't, they havn't so end of. They have 10 days technically. So still time for them to make a decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted October 2, 2015 They didn't, they havn't so end of. And you would be saying those exact same words if the shoe was on the other foot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,355 Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) They have 10 days technically. So still time for them to make a decision. As you sit by your bedside and pray... And you would be saying those exact same words if the shoe was on the other foot Its done and finished, so get over it. Edited October 2, 2015 by Starman2006 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted October 2, 2015 As you sit by your bedside and pray... Its done and finished, so get over it. You didn't answer my question Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
