The White Knight

Now we are getting to the hub of it. What about the morality of it though - or does that not matter any more?

Unintelligible claptrap. :rolleyes: Sorry.

I don't really agree with this either - but - it would certainly be a lot better than just giving/gifting/fiddling him a place.

Are you KKS?

Another good Post acclennell. Again I agree with most of what you say. I would argue that Newcastle are actually one of the better Promoted Clubs - but apart from that and the Tactical Substitute you are dead right. I would not have the Tactical Ride or the Tactical Substitute. Let Teams live or die by the actual Points that they score. I love the idea of the 4TT and why not an Individual Meeting as well. I used to enjoy those too. None of this will happen though - SKY Television dictate the Rules of our Sport these days, not the FIM, SCB or the BSPA. They say all these silly Rules are better for the Television Viewer - that may be so - but they are slowly killing the Sport with said Rules.

Errr! No. :unsure:

That is one viewpoint Oldace - you are entitled to your view - I just don't agree with you. Sorry. I don't care how many people want to see Darcy Ward ride in the 2016 GPs - because you want to see him doesn't make a Free Pass for him right - especially in view of his transgressions.

Really - why? I welcome him too screm - what's the problem? 'Mystified Sunderland'.

Not a lot - no.

He shouldn't but I bet he will be such is the influence of Monster, BSI and a morally corrupt selection process. He (Ward) should qualify for the GPs - he has missed qualification for 2016 by his own total stupidity it seems to me. That makes it part of his punishment in my view. Once he qualifies for 2017 - I have no problem. If he gets a place in 2016 what does that say about the qualifying System and what does it say to other Riders who could/should be there in his place. The fact is that Ward being given a Wild Card would be very, very wrong. I agree - but in Ward's case he has transgressed - he was Banned for a certain length of time. Due to this he missed the so called qualifiers for the GPs in 2016 so missing out on 2016 GPs is part of his punishment. Remember sydney - he got himself in to this trouble - nobody forced him. Had he not been caught - a Rider could have been seriously hurt or worse.

Afraid not my friend. I can see no humour in the Tactical Ride at all, just irritation and anger. No point in paying to get myself angry. There is only one other option and I have taken it. I still maintain an interest on the excellent Newcastle 'chat room' during Meetings. I still get annoyed, but at least I haven't paid for the privilege.

Is that with Butter and Jam? Makes me tyred reading this Tread.

It still isn't as far as I am concerned.......

You are right RD. Especially in Speedway.

I quite agree - HE can't. But those who reward him for his bad behaviour can - and should be.

I'm torn on this. This is a very good, indeed excellent Post from acclennell with which it is difficult to argue. I cannot help but agree with everything he says. However, I also have a deal of sympathy for the Newcastle Promotion. They cannot sign Riders they cannot afford or the end result will be closure and no Speedway. No Speedway ever again in my opinion as if it ever closes I think that local residents will ensure that it doesn't open again. As I say, I can see both sides of the argument. I wish there was a simple answer but I am very afraid - there isn't.

Turn it in to a Bouncy Castle? :D

If you are right sidney - it will be a disgrace.

OUCH!!! I'm glad I didn't say that. :shock:

There is no way he should be gifted a place. I am amazed at you suggesting that. Is there absolutely NO morality left in Speedway. I don't think Tai Woffinden put his fellow Riders lives in jeopardy - which Ward would have done had he not been caught. I think that makes a bit of a difference. I am staggered that a respected Journalist like yourself could spout such nonsense. I would have no problem when he qualifies in 2017 - he will have had his punishment. What you are suggesting, it seems, is rewarding bad behaviour. That is wrong.

It doesn't to me - it just exacerbates my anger. Doesn't matter which Team is involved, my Team or the Opposition Team - I feel exactly the same.

Badly I hope. He should be made to Qualify - just like everyone else. Ooops!!!

Thank you very much for that ch958. I may take you up on that. :approve:

Crumbs!!!!. The PC Brigade will find offense at everything.

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