Popular Post John Leslie Posted February 20, 2013 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Following Darcy Ward's court appearance for fleeing police after being caught riding an uninsured motorcycle whilst drunk and on drugs Middleditch was quoted in the Bournemouth Echo saying "It is what most young people do these days isn't it? He wasn't racing or putting anyone else's life at risk on the track". So Middleditch thinks it's Ok for someone to ride a motorbike whilst drunk and on drugs, and to run from the police. Clearly this statement is not compatible with the job of managing the Team GB National team. No way can the SCB be seen to be condoning an opinion that riding a bike whilst drunk and on drugs is acceptable and "what most young people do". Middleditch's position with the national team is untenable and the SCB must act swiftly to remove him from the position. 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiesta Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Following Darcy Ward's court appearance for fleeing police after being caught riding an uninsured motorcycle whilst drunk and on drugs Middleditch was quoted in the Bournemouth Echo saying "It is what most young people do these days isn't it? He wasn't racing or putting anyone else's life at risk on the track". So Middleditch thinks it's Ok for someone to ride a motorbike whilst drunk and on drugs, and to run from the police. Clearly this statement is not compatible with the job of managing the Team GB National team. No way can the SCB be seen to be condoning an opinion that riding a bike whilst drunk and on drugs is acceptable and "what most young people do". Middleditch's position with the national team is untenable and the SCB must act swiftly to remove him from the position. Agreed Hoddle was removed from his job as England footy manager for inappropriate comments made to press. To hold onto the tiny bit of credibility our sport has then the same must happen to Middlo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) Following Darcy Ward's court appearance for fleeing police after being caught riding an uninsured motorcycle whilst drunk and on drugs Middleditch was quoted in the Bournemouth Echo saying "It is what most young people do these days isn't it? He wasn't racing or putting anyone else's life at risk on the track". So Middleditch thinks it's Ok for someone to ride a motorbike whilst drunk and on drugs, and to run from the police. Clearly this statement is not compatible with the job of managing the Team GB National team. No way can the SCB be seen to be condoning an opinion that riding a bike whilst drunk and on drugs is acceptable and "what most young people do". Middleditch's position with the national team is untenable and the SCB must act swiftly to remove him from the position. Take a walk mr Leslie... In my opinion, this has nothing to do with Neils position as Poole manager or his position as Team GB manager. Edited February 20, 2013 by Starman2006 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSC67 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Following Darcy Ward's court appearance for fleeing police after being caught riding an uninsured motorcycle whilst drunk and on drugs Middleditch was quoted in the Bournemouth Echo saying "It is what most young people do these days isn't it? He wasn't racing or putting anyone else's life at risk on the track". So Middleditch thinks it's Ok for someone to ride a motorbike whilst drunk and on drugs, and to run from the police. Clearly this statement is not compatible with the job of managing the Team GB National team. No way can the SCB be seen to be condoning an opinion that riding a bike whilst drunk and on drugs is acceptable and "what most young people do". Middleditch's position with the national team is untenable and the SCB must act swiftly to remove him from the position. The remarks from Middleditch are unbelievable , he needs to be given the chance to explian what he meant by them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Middlo is the unacceptable face of freedom.To even try to excuse what darcy did is bad enough,but to make out this is something the majority of youngsters do is scandalous.Ok i will forgive him if he just meant Australians 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 The remarks from Middleditch are unbelievable , he needs to be given the chance to explian what he meant by them Fully agree. It'll take some explaining though. No matter what he says, even if he simply wasn't aware of the full facts when he commented, he's dropped a major bollock. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Agreed Hoddle was removed from his job as England footy manager for inappropriate comments made to press. To hold onto the tiny bit of credibility our sport has then the same must happen to Middlo and hoddle was expressing a belief in reincarnation/karma which is shared by hundreds of millions worldwide. Not sure how many share middlos views Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewer Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Take a walk mr Leslie... In my opinion, this has nothing to do with Neils position as Poole manager or his position as Team GB manager. take the rose tinted specs off, of course it does, he leads our team in the world cup (supposedly) and is to an extent responsible for each and every one of that team as well as the younger ones coming through, and if this is his logic and stance on such behaviour then he has no right to hold that position. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Agreed Hoddle was removed from his job as England footy manager for inappropriate comments made to press. To hold onto the tiny bit of credibility our sport has then the same must happen to Middlo and hoddle was expressing a belief in reincarnation/karma which is shared by hundreds of millions worldwide. Not sure how many share middlos views Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Doesn't Darcy live with Middlo?? Judging by his comments maybe that's where Darcy gets his standards from ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Take a walk mr Leslie... In my opinion, this has nothing to do with Neils position as Poole manager or his position as Team GB manager. how about a shot of truth in that denial cocktail?? An incredible post that ......has no credit funnily enough!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 take the rose tinted specs off, of course it does, he leads our team in the world cup (supposedly) and is to an extent responsible for each and every one of that team as well as the younger ones coming through, and if this is his logic and stance on such behaviour then he has no right to hold that position. Darcys Australian, Remember. You cannot tie somebody to his bedposts 24/7. What Darcy gets up to in his own homeland is NOT, Neils responsabillity. Darcy is old enough and ugly enough to be responsable for his own actions in his own country.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brewer Posted February 20, 2013 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Darcys Australian, Remember. You cannot tie somebody to his bedposts 24/7. What Darcy gets up to in his own homeland is NOT, Neils responsabillity. Darcy is old enough and ugly enough to be responsable for his own actions in his own country.. but middleditch IS responsible for his OWN comments 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 how about a shot of truth in that denial cocktail?? An incredible post that ......has no credit funnily enough!!! In his defence,he did say in his opinion.Not that his opinion is worth much Middlo is reasonably lucky that he is a fairly obscure figure in reality.If that comment was made by someone in a responsible public eye position then he would be cruxified and his position would be untenable.As it is he and some of his mates will say something like,you always support your friends ......His character was questionable before from previous incidents.There is no way if this statement is true that he should be allowed to hold a responible position in the public eye/professional sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) As I've said on another thread, it appears Middleditch and position as National team manager are untenable. Edited February 20, 2013 by BWitcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) Darcys Australian, Remember. You cannot tie somebody to his bedposts 24/7. Isn't that what he did to someone else in his past? Allegedly. Edited February 20, 2013 by george.m 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 I couldn't beleive what I read ande had to read it again to be sure the comments were Middlo's. This is the NATIONAL team manager saying it's fine to break the law! He should be sacked immediately. A manager should guide, set an example and even protect his riders (especially those who are very young). Middleditch should be ashamed of himself. What a role model - NOT. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 I couldn't beleive what I read ande had to read it again to be sure the comments were Middlo's. This is the NATIONAL team manager saying it's fine to break the law! He should be sacked immediately. A manager should guide, set an example and even protect his riders (especially those who are very young). Middleditch should be ashamed of himself. What a role model - NOT. 100% Agree, Middledtch has to resign and if not he should be relieved of his National team Manager duties with immediate effect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcts Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) I'm surprised at middleditch,I always thought he was a bit of a limp lettuce,not a guy to express controversial opinions. Edited February 20, 2013 by mrcts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Doesn't Darcy live with Middlo?? Judging by his comments maybe that's where Darcy gets his standards from ? Makes you wonder doesn't it. His comments aren't compatible with that of the National team Manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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