I remember it well, and was well vexed by it.  But Ivan, while he was applauded as the ultra-professional speedway rider (the like of which we'd not seen before), he was not put forward as Mr Nice Guy.  Hancock, whilst a decent enough rider, has oft been put forward as Mr Nice Guy, but his actions (v Nicki, at SWC, at Melbourne) show he is exactly the opposite of that.