Jacques

Ha ha ha...How many times are you going to come out with this crap? Oh woe is me McCaffrey You said you were leaving because of Manchester Paul, you said the same about Gustix..What next?

That rmc had huge rant earlier, that's gone. Maybe it was him that did it? I wish I'd quoted it now

Is it me, or have posts been disappearing a lot today?

I don't normally get irked by the things he said, but that did...

Exactly what I said, did anyone miss him, I know I didn't ......

Who needs a Ward, when you have a Zmarzlik! Stunning !!!

That's the initial assessment remember...... I hope it's not any worse though. Hope PUK is not too bad also

I rarely agree with you Ian, but spot on. Just to pick up on the word respect, it something he has shown a distinct lack of for some time now.. I will respect the punishment from the FIM and once he's served it then he can come back if he wishes. For me, I have zero respect for Darcy Ward, good rider or not and if he turns his back on Speedway, I won't lose sleep over it. You see, it works both ways Darcy dear!

That's a shame, he would have added to the meeting I'm sure.

Just seen it! .. Edit. Who replaces him?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BwIHeUICIAAk3zE.jpg:large http://speedwaygp.com/news/article/3627/fim-statement-darcy-ward

Anyone going to practice, I'd be interested how Tai and Nicki get on?

That's not what I meant. Where were they when he was 16,17 etc?

I don't. Where were they when he needed guidance here?

he hasn't been banned yet. he's been suspended pending the decision.

:D thanks boys! Can't blame people for being eager At last! Well now we can focus on the GP Saturday and who will be a deserved World Champion again this year No doubt Matty has it all worked out who he'll bring in..

I can see the parallel you are drawing there SL, it fit's perfectly, just not the same ring to it.......

Thanks

Bumper issue next week then Ward will ride Saturday no doubt too! Just a quick question Phil little off topic. Where in my area can I buy the SS should I want to in the TA postcode?

I agree with the majority of your post, however, I think it's fair to say that he only admitted he'd had a conciliatory drink or two after he failed the test. If, there turns out to be a fault with the device or the procedure then I'd imagine that admission will be blown out of the water.........

I've asked this question more than once directly and indirectly, he doesn't seem to want to answer....... Are you alluding to the fact that you know that there is an issue, is it guess work, or are we to await an SS exclusive, read all about it post?

What people are trying to get at as Derwent has eloquently posted above, is what, if any technicalities his lawyers would use to defend his case, The questions and discussion certainly in my case is just trying to ascertain what procedures are used by the FIM officials and whether or not the device on used Darcy has actually ever been legally challenged as i) the results of that single device would be insufficient for someone to be charged with a Drink Drive offence here. ii) the points laid out by Derwent above. I'm might be going off on too much of tangent, but I just find it interesting

The handheld devices are only used as screening devices on the roadside here. They give the Police the power of arrest. Once at the Police Station the person is required to provide a further specimen on a much more accurate machine, the result of which they will either be charged, or given the opportunity to provide blood for analysis if the result is borderline. This is why I asked on the Patrick Dudek thread if Ward had been given any other testing ie blood and why I asked on here who actually administered the test on the Sunday? It appears it was a doctor with referee, one would think they know what they are doing?

Aaah, I knew you mentioned something! I suppose it is fair to assume that this case is likely to run and run. Those hoping for a quick resolution, I wouldn't hold your breath ....

Just looking at it chronologically and trying to work out what the " technicalities" might be, who actually administer the breath test? Surely a precedent has been set? Didn't Wackie mention a similar incident with a grass track rider earlier this year?