stevebrum

You just know speedway folk will whine and moan about anything. Personally i am delighted that we get to watch the GP`s and WC , would have rather it stay as it was but i am certainly not gonna grumble because it has moved channel. I would be more than happy to see Nigel and Kelvin carry on as they do a good job at portraying the excitement but doubt it with their tie up to SKY Sports. Hopefully we don't go back to the days of monotone commentary but at this stage it matters not a jot who is doing the commentary. We have GP`s on TV, be happy moaners!!

Panto boo on announcement but fairly tepid on parade. Something i imagine he will get at most tracks in the coming weeks. I don't have to tho, so long as people are grateful.

Well said, whilst some STILL feel a need to defend.

Warmly............... that's one way of putting it. I am sure Freddie and the fans that turn out tomorrow will be delighted to ALL those who made a big effort for being there. The only one that matters Sunday is FAST FREDDIE.

Why does it matter? The day is about a great servant to British Speedway not about someone hellbent on throwing his career away. I would imagine Darcy will get a tepid reaction at most tracks, that is what comes with being in the public eye.

Methinks that few of us qualify to be in control of a bike with no breaks and representing club and country either. The sooner some stop making excuses for the behaviour the better, and to justify a comment with non of us are perfect is unbelievable. Well said.

Shame all the teams he rides for doesn't follow suit.

Bit of a generalisation. I see plenty trendy kids and adults at speedway meetings. They are probably in the minority tho. Not sure its as low as just 7%. Part of the image is to do with the product(s) that can be bought at most Speedway facilities. Or lack of variety (style)

Interesting reading, a lot of it i expected in all honest. Put should be a good read for those running the sport.

Shame really. But cannot disagree with that at all.

Think that is what we all have to assume. He certainly isn't contesting it despite the lame `misquote ` remark.

It is yet to be seen if its the end of the behavour however. And when he has been allowed in New Zealand can we say its time to move on.

Who is right then?

LMFAO I would make a comment about it being a Poole thing ............................ but they do have some decent, friendly supporters. Just a shame they don't post on here.

Indeed. We do not have the depth or back up of years gone by to seriously win a final again for quite some time. However GB deserves a boss who wont be misquoted and at least back up a rather inflammatory remark.

He hasn't. Or even mentioned the mis-quote.

I have a feeling the grasp won't be very tight.

So the reporter is lying as they stand by the comment???

You do sensible men a disservice. Please do not tar all us sensible men with the same brush as someone like yourself. It is certainly the way society is going. And one as a nation most of us are appalled by. Wont surprise me you if you get many likes for this post. Says it all.

But aren't they on record saying they stand by the quote? Hardly likely to issue an apology anyway are they!.

I am so glad we agree. And name calling went out when you went into senior school.

Good to hear that Ford is taking the stance with the seriousness we would expect. It is just a shame there is still no follow up from the man he employs to manage the Pirates who apparently condones Darcy`s behaviour and the behaviour of kids of that age. I seriously hope the FIM and governing bodies ensure they do regular and random drug tests on Darcy and all riders because the sooner we give out the message that drug taking has no place in this sport the better (except for those on the forum who think it is perfectly acceptable to have a bit of weed every now and then of course).

Says all i need to know about you, thanks.

Or lets go drink driving instead.

Plus quite possibly they may have been given information via a source or tip off? It does happen doesn't it.