SteveLyric2

R.I.P. Eddie. Well remembered at Poole and Eastbourne. Sincere condolences to family and friends.

No matter what side of the argument you are on, surely it can be seen as possible that Ward 'admitted he was slightly over', based upon an incorrect reading if there was anything at all wrong with the tester and/or the test!?

I'm only saying whats in the article! Presumably the article wouldn't have mentioned it unless there was some sort of query?!

More allegations being made public over the 'Darcy testing' - this time from respected speedway journo Peter Oakes - breath test allegedly carried out by an off-duty police officer, which may bring into question any other part of the process?!

Whatever people's opinions of comments etc on this topic, nevertheless the WADA (to which FIM are signatories) do make a difference between alcohol and (performance enhancing) drugs. Furthermore, they also differentiate between 'in-competion' and 'out of competition' usage. (Darcy's consumption was 'out of competition' but tested 'in competition') Some have compared Ward's case similarly to Stefan Danno's, but Danno was clearly very drunk at the track, insulted/assulted FIM officials and still had alcohol in his possession. Ward was clearly not 'very drunk' as was obvious as he went on TV to be interviewed. However he was apparently only 'slightly over' the accepted level. None of which is acceptable, but is likely to be argued by those supportive of Ward, in addition to any claims of irregularities in the testing and the lack of 'timely fashion' taken for the hearing to take place and may well be an influence on the eventual verdict/penalty?! The 'timely hearing' clause is included in the regs exactly so that not only the rider but particularly his support teams (not just UK-based) including mechanics etc etc are not unfairly inconvenienced!!

Not only about the Great North Air Ambulance as it also featured the Hampshire Air Ambulance too - the Red one!!!

Chris Mills was it?

Another interesting segment from the WADA regs is that 'any hearing should be held in a timely manner'!!. Also whether guilty or not, there are several examples of the grounds that the accused can appeal on any aspect of the case either on or since the alleged offence was tested for! Yes I agree and made a similar point back in September, but just thought I would quote from the updated 2015 regs - which have been available to participating organisations eg FIM, since October 2014 - assuming the FIM are signatories to the document?!

Any penalty can be reduced by upto 75% of the 4 years if alcohol is demonstrated to only have been consumed 'out of competition' even though discovered when tested 'in-competition'! Time served in 'temporary suspension' would/could be credited against any remaining penalty!

I take it you are quoting from the 2014 regs or are the 2015 out already??

Holder's wrist now confirmed as only dislocated - NOT broken - plus he bent the wrist plate from the previous injury. His Aussie championship is over but he could be back racing in a couple of weeks.

For the second time I have not said your post was anti-Poole. But I and others do believe you have a slightly weird obsession with all things Poole - for or against - so such a specifically worded post stuck out when I read it. (Incidentally I now have you on ignore,(one of my likes) so only see your posts when others quote/refer/reply to them - usually when they are Poole-related (one of my dislikes).) Reading the opening post again - the bulk of it is about the World Championships, GPs and the Internationale individual meetings - there is only passing reference to UK play-offs, which I confess I missed initially.

It'll all be fine when the 2015 regs are agreed published!!

Don't machinery/plant users or engineering equipment people watch TV then??

...but still irrelevant in this section. Didn't say it was 'anti-Poole' just inappropriate in the SGP/SWC section!!!!!

Most of the Wonders of the World are in Dorset!!! Theres none so blind as those that cannot see - and I have 20/20 vision!!

There seems to be some rumoured doubt that Josh couldn't double-up this year?! Not sure if true or if to do with any visa, new BSPA ruling or what??

He spoke publicly too at that function!! Although not to any pre-prepared script!! Anyway, people will believe what they want to believe based on what they've been told. Apologies to Panthers fans for taking up space on your thread. It seems at least both Poole and Peterborough have decent business-minded sponsors (and owners)!

You are not doing your 'I have no Poole paranoia bias' argument any favours by posting that comment in the SGP and SWC section!!!

In very heavy practice conditions. Practice was suspended. Holder broke the same wrist that he broke in his Danish league crash (the one that he had plated) but is confident of being fit for the start of the EL season.

Being 'interviewed at Brandon', being the very relevant part of that comment!!!!

....and look who is here!!!!

Shame it didn't happen in the SEC run by those connected to Torun then!!!!! It would all be done and dusted by now!!

Many of you Panthers fans seem to be missing the point that Rick, Julie and Matt Ford have been good friends for a number of years. Forget all the ball$**t and mis-information that came out of the so-called 'Winter of Discontent', much of which was generated by a certain Midlands team's then promotion, who couldn't get their own way - and threw their toys out of their pram whilst pointing the finger of blame southwards. If you ever get the opportunity to speak to Rick Frost politely, he will tell you in no uncertain terms how he regrets being led down that particular garden path!!! At a Poole Sponsors function 18 months/2 years ago, at which Rick and Julie were guests, he was overheard to say that 'he would be delighted if Panthers had as many supporters as Poole seem to have sponsors'! Slightly tongue in cheek but reinforcing the fact that speedway has to be run as a business and effectively promoted.

Is there much need for plant and engineering equipment for Fish O'Mania?? Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't Readypower still paying to sponsor the Panthers as well as still owning them?!