In all my years involved with speedway i have never came across anyone with or without official duty who disrespected the sport, the fans, the riders to such a degree Richard did at Newport on saturday night. His blatent attempt to be the centre of attention while undermining the promotion, track staff, referee and riders is beyond belief. The highlight being on the numerous occasions he insisted on being on the infield rather then "Team Manageing" from the pits he actually stood in front of the riders to over see if Jason Doyle was within his gate positon as contested by a Scunthorpe rider. When Jason looked up about to start his proffesion he was waving his arms like a Flaming Gala, Shame on you Richard for Underming the Starting official. Your antics where disrespectful to your club and the sport. You clearly were more intent in your words of being entertainment then getting on with the job you were employed to do. I am not normally lost for words but after a discussion with the referee and knowing you are on report i wish nothing but to see you made an example of and an official apology made to the people you disrespected. I dont hold out much hope on that. What was a shock was the common opinion from Scunthorpe was we are not the only people suprised that the good promotion at Scunthorpe still have you representing the club.
I would like to add this is my opinion and not in anyway the thoughts of Newport Speedway