iainb 5,017 Posted July 13, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Out of interest who was the ref? Pablo Escobar Edited July 13, 2023 by iainb 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerman 160 Posted July 13, 2023 29 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Out of interest who was the ref? According to the Speedway Updates site it was Matthew Ware 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heathen52 384 Posted July 13, 2023 53 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Until Dickson or Brum say anything, we not going to know for sure. Out of interest who was the ref? According to updates it was Matthew Ware, not a name I am familiar with. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,781 Posted July 13, 2023 1 hour ago, heathen52 said: According to updates it was Matthew Ware, not a name I am familiar with. Probably because his name is Matthew WEAR !! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Debbi 111 Posted July 13, 2023 5 hours ago, Technik said: It's of no concern as to what has been or will be found in the sample taken. The rider refused to take a second test so is guilty by failing to comply with any/all of the process the result is he will be deemed to have provided a positive sample & should receive the maximum penalty (2 year ban) the same as Steve Boxall in the past I wasn’t aware he had failed to give a second sample and just to make it clear I am not defending him at all - just waiting for the excuses. I have absolutely no respect for any rider that gets on a bike under the influence, they are not only putting themselves and other riders at risk they are also risking the safety of everyone (marshalls/medics etc.) on the centre green. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,030 Posted July 13, 2023 1 hour ago, heathen52 said: According to updates it was Matthew Ware, not a name I am familiar with. No, me either. I was just wondering if it was one of the more established ones such as Durno or Turnball? But I guess either or both could have been at Oxford or Poole last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snapper 193 Posted July 13, 2023 I think when a rider gives a test that is inconclusive they are invited to give a second sample, they can refuse but this will be recorded and they will be deemed to have refused the test resulting them being removed from the meeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lenny Lion 138 Posted July 13, 2023 24 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: No, me either. I was just wondering if it was one of the more established ones such as Durno or Turnball? But I guess either or both could have been at Oxford or Poole last night. It makes no difference who the referee was. The random drugs tests are carried out by different people & sometimes even the referee is unaware that the drugs testers are attending the meeting they are due to referee. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cinderfella 865 Posted July 13, 2023 32 minutes ago, Debbi said: I wasn’t aware he had failed to give a second sample and just to make it clear I am not defending him at all - just waiting for the excuses. I have absolutely no respect for any rider that gets on a bike under the influence, they are not only putting themselves and other riders at risk they are also risking the safety of everyone (marshalls/medics etc.) on the centre green. And sadly the ruling bodies to forget all to easily certain riders past misdemeanours and still treat them like heros rather than cheats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojangles 594 Posted July 13, 2023 44 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: No, me either. I was just wondering if it was one of the more established ones such as Durno or Turnball? But I guess either or both could have been at Oxford or Poole last night. David Watters at Oxford and Simon Smith at Poole. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted July 13, 2023 So we are nearly 17/18 hours after the alleged incident happened - and we have still heard nothing. That is poor to say the least. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,781 Posted July 13, 2023 12 minutes ago, Najjer said: So we are nearly 17/18 hours after the alleged incident happened - and we have still heard nothing. That is poor to say the least. Comment from Birmingham CEO Nigel Tolley "We understand the frustration and disappointment of the supporters – we share that right now and we will update everyone on the situation with Nick as and when we can.” Both on BSPL report and Birmingham Speedway website report. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michanekman 14 Posted July 13, 2023 13 minutes ago, Najjer said: So we are nearly 17/18 hours after the alleged incident happened - and we have still heard nothing. That is poor to say the least. No word of a refund for last night's cr** stream either. Piss poor. Expected better from this current Birmingham promotion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted July 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, StevePark said: Comment from Birmingham CEO Nigel Tolley "We understand the frustration and disappointment of the supporters – we share that right now and we will update everyone on the situation with Nick as and when we can.” Both on BSPL report and Birmingham Speedway website report. Which is equal to nothing - no explanation at all. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted July 13, 2023 51 minutes ago, Bojangles said: David Watters at Oxford and Simon Smith at Poole. Smith and Chris Gay at Poole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
