SteveLyric2

I think that was actually what Middlo said to the Echo reporter, but it was misquoted!!!

I wonder why the news reporter didn't ring Matt Ford, the Club owner, in the first instance?? After all it wasn,t anything that happened on the track or as part of the Team GB set-up, or was anything directly to do with Middlo. If the question from the reporter went something along the lines of "What do you think about DW being arrested in the early hours riding his bike in a local park?" then Middlo's comments could well have been similar to those attributed to him?! Especially if he wasn't aware of everything said in court at that time?!

Depends what the question was??!!!! again!!

Any monies paid to the 'tracks' - without knowing who the other 4 tracks were - wouldn't necessarily go to the speedway promoters!! Promoters might also lose some revenue from fans attending the series and not affording to attend the weekly team match. So I can quite understand the 'nervousness' of existing promoters. In a period of recession, with lots of (all?) promoters losing money last season maybe thats why the objections were so great.

so sorry that your personal relationship with him has deteriorated somewhat!!!! All based on hearsay no doubt!

Whats a 'sheepskin car car'?? Whilst I tend to agree about 'Pro' league speedway, I think speedway will continue - it will just regroup and (hopefully) operate within realistic finances until the economy gets positive again. How that image is promoted will be key to retaining or getting new audiences.

repeat a queensland rag report without checking all the facts first??

...but then they probably couldn't name a motocross or enduro rider either, despite all the extra promotion the other federation are supposedly well known for!!!

Good Speedway Star article about their intended plans!! Shame they didn't make more of them with an official proposal to begin with!!!

The 'conviction'or punishment was a fine for 'fleeing the police' - a standard minimum $5500. He was also disqualified for 2 years for offence to do with uninsured vehicle and no licence, Whilst he admitted to puffing a spliff and being pissed, that was not what he was 'convicted'/punished for! However stupid he was, he is now in the UK!

...and wasn't prosecuted or convicted for it!!

Non of which applies to Ward, at this moment in time!!

What? Is that out of sheer bloodymindedness or will they be on non-GP Saturdays???

Taken initially from the Sky Sports site(now updated!) - a bit too quick for my own good, but at least I got all the important meetings!! ha ha.

Wed March 27: Birmingham v Coventry Mon April 8: Swindon v Peterborough Mon April 15: Belle Vue v Peterborough Tues April 23: Lakeside v Kings Lynn Wed April 24: Kings Lynn v Poole Mon April 29: TBC Tues April 30: Scunthorpe v Workington

...and ban the use of Twitter for all managers, riders and track staff!!

Good choice if it is!!!!

Not a single 'like' so far!!

Have I missed something? I thought he had taken responsibility for his actions, owned up, been warned and fined and now apologised!! OK he still has to prove he can behave himself consistently and that is what we'll all be watching for. For all those that still want to vent their wrath at him, you and all the extra fans can always boo him or shout obscenities at him when he visits your track - you know, just like mature adults are expected to behave!! NB. That'll be anyone over 16? 18? 19? 20????

Better news for Speedway!! You never know there might be some sensible (cost-saving) rules about silencers etc etc ???!!!

C'mon chaps - everyone's heard of 'post twit notes'!!

No offence meant!

He admitted to having a puff on a spliff for god's sake. No possession, dealing or anything else drug-related. No explosives in his boots and he won't be hijacking the plane - so I guess he'll get in alright! when not riding a speedway bike on a speedway track!! Ask Woffy what he thinks!!!

Sorry Tsunami, an extra dot crept in there. www.poolepirates.co/

Correct!