Star Lady

Agree with most of that Haza. What a lot of people seem to have forgotten is the risk to other riders. However I believe Had it been Nicki he would have had to wait exactly the same time, the only difference is very few people would have tried to defend him!

I'd say that makes you perfectly qualified to be a speedway promoter

Well said. I'm of the free speech for all brigade with the proviso I can put anyone I consider an idiot and choose not to listen to on ignore. Think I still have enough fingers on one hand to count how many that applies to

Just to add another dimension to the debate. If Ward gets off will he need a visa (I've no idea of his nationality status). If he does need one will he get one in time for the start of the season?

So who do you blame then? Or is it just a stitch up. As I read it, had clubs/BSPA abided by the rules, filled in the correct paperwork and ensured it was returned within specified dates there wouldn't be a problem. The BSPA is an umbrella organisation and as such has to take collective responsibility for it's individual clubs actions when they impact on the sport as a whole.

As the employers are the clubs and the clubs belong to the BSPA , to me the BSPA do not get off the hook that easily!

Be interesting to know why the date has been put back again. I had little sympathy for Darcy up to now but if this postponement is nothing to do with his legal team etc, I'm beginning to feel for him and especially his clubs and crew. Pull your fingers out FIM.

He could indeed but as neither are British, they couldn't give the whole picture (assuming that there is any animosity to Brits because of the Falklands) I seem to recall reading that this promoter is fairly new so would Covatti or Sanchez have ridden for him or a previous promoter?

Can you name them? How many of them are British?

If only some of what Worrall has said is true, I don't blame him or Barker for getting the hell out of there. I'm pretty sure they would have some kind of evidence to back up their reasons. At the end of the day it is their lives and careers on the line and if they think either of them are threatened they have the right to get out. On the other hand if the Argentine version is correct I look forward to hearing the verdict of the FIM disciplinary meeting. I won't hold my breath tho Being long standing is not a criteria of quality or truth.

Just to put another twist on this. Why if some folk are puzzled by the two separate verdicts regarding consent are they not questioning why the other male involved was found innocent? They insist there was no difference in her state of mind (or otherwise) so why was one cleared and one not. Strange that they seem to want both to be innocent and not both guilty.

Totally agree. Men AND women should not only respect each other but themselves as well.

I take your point but even in those circumstances a statement that he was foolish to put himself in that position would be a good move and add that young men should treat young women with respect. I assume you would agree he didn't treat the female in question with respect.

Can you get anymore negative? I appreciate it's not ideal but there have to be ways and means. I don't think it necessarily means the same rider named for every meeting, can't they share vans, use a rack on the back of a car (it was good enough for Collins/Betts et al).

Good to see league winners will be champions. Delighted that teams have to name No 8 to give experience, something that should apply across all 3 leagues IMO

Excellent

The discerning amongst us prefer quality to quantity. Not sure that's a concept the person you replied to would understand

I apologise for my tone. I'm just sick of money making enterprises telling the sport what to do when the people that should matter, the fans, seem to be totally ignored.

Why would BSI be told before clubs and fans. Oh yeah forgot they and Sky are gods that we should all bow down to!

Pretty sure Oxford had some paint on their centre - think it was a road network thingy for go karts or something. Didn't save their track tho

Proves yet again that Middleditch can see no further than the Dorset border and stuff the wider world of speedway. Maybe he dislikes the FIM because they cannot be manulated as easily as the BSPA.

Very good H Subtle very subtle

Agreed that should happen in 2015 and in 2016 it should be 2 Brits at reserve and at least one in the team. As for the EL, they already have 2 Brits at reserve so anything less would be a backward step. I don't care what the EU law says, Poland and Sweden manage to get round it so it can be done.

It took a while tho

Maybe if there was some kind of distraction the tractors would be less noticeable. If all that is going on is the same bland godawful music that passes for entertainment at tracks nowadays there is nothing to take your eyes and ears off the tractors. Even a mic man commentating on the tractor racing would be better than nothing. Interviews with riders/team managers/promoters....anything that actually adds to the entertainment would help. I don't say it would solve it but might lessen the impact of tractors circling like vultures over a dying sport.