baldyboy1972

Rules say footage can be used, doesn’t specify that it has to be official club/TV

Having read the comments/speculation on heat 4 last night, here’s what ACTUALLY happened: From the referee’s vantage point, the decision was made to exclude Reid as it didn’t look like Cookie had touched him & he fell on his own, this was officially announced as per SCB regulations. He then asked if there if a replay was available (yes he should have asked before announcing but hindsight is a wonderful thing) & was told there was so he went along to the commentary box - at NO point was Greg in contact with the referee or the refs box. While the referee was away the 3rd bend footage was sent via messenger to the box, Greg then came into the box to ask what was happening & was told the referee was viewing the BanditsTV footage, at which point the referee returned to the box. He was about to stick with his initial decision as the BanditsTV footage was inconclusive however when he was shown the clip from the 3rd bend clearly showing Cookie made contact with Reid he then changed his decision. At no point was Greg involved in influencing the referee’s decision, the change was made purely on him seeing the 3rd bend footage. Hope this helps