The Doctor... Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) Update: Source: bournemouthecho.co.uk The 22-year-old is due to attend a jury meeting following this afternoon's event in Riga at which he will give his version of events. Based on that meeting, a decision will then be made on what punishment, if any, will be handed out. A suspension and/or fine are possible penalties that Ward could face. His team manager at Poole, Neil Middleditch, politely declined to comment on the matter in detail. However, Middleditch told the Daily Echo: "I do not condone Darcy's actions but there are some mitigating circumstances which will come to light." I think a 2 year ban is well over the top. He has done wrong and deserves punishment but potentially ending his career considering the circumstances isn't the right thing to do. And no, I don't think he was suffering from grief or hardship then. I would prefer to go by evidence than judge somebody who I really don't know, especially not based on mistakes they may have made in the past. None of us here know the full story. It's very easy for us to be judgmental when we aren't walking in his boots. To clarify - i mean 2 years as ending this season, and the whole of next. I really dont want to know the full story of his tragedy, because it's not relevant - he's given his excuses, but he's still very very in the wrong. Also, did he actually say it was a bereavement ? Thinking back, i don't think he did, did he ? You'd think he'd say that if thats what it was ? Perhaps i'm being too much of a detective here...just wondering tho. Edited August 17, 2014 by The Doctor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Daniel Smith Posted August 17, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) If he was only slightly over I doubt any other rider's life was in danger, are some people going OTT because this is Darcy? He said it was the worst day of his life, sounds like something really horrible concerning his family :-(Come on Trees. There should be no alcohol regardless in any motorsport. Regardless of the news, Darcy had 3 choices. Pull out and get wasted. Don't drink and ride and deal with it after. Or drink and ride and place fellow competitors at risk. He chose the latter and should as Scott Nicholls has said be suspended from competitive racing for the remainder of the season. No excuses and zero tolerance must be taken. Edited August 17, 2014 by screamer 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSC67 Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 If he was only slightly over I doubt any other rider's life was in danger, are some people going OTT because this is Darcy? He said it was the worst day of his life, sounds like something really horrible concerning his family :-( Only slightly over ? The limit is zero for a reason it doesn't mater if your 1 milligram ore 100 if you're over you're over. Getting bad news is also no excuse for hitting the bottle . if you where stopped by the police driving down the motorway and found to be over the limit I don't think that that defence would work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Just trying to put things into perspective whilst most are going OTT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Only slightly over ? The limit is zero for a reason it doesn't mater if your 1 milligram ore 100 if you're over you're over. Getting bad news is also no excuse for hitting the bottle . if you where stopped by the police driving down the motorway and found to be over the limit I don't think that that defence would work It definitely wouldn't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 It definitely wouldn't! but it would be likely to affect the length /severity of punishment!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agrotron Posted August 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Danno was banned for 8 or so months, I can not see Ward being banned will the FIM be consistent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poole Quay 7 Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 I'm very disappointed to hear this news. If Darcy is found guilty of this then he should be looking at a ban from professional speedway which should to be determined by the appropriate authorities. Regardless of any mitigating circumstances - it is important that no spin comes from any level of management at Poole Speedway. Instead, let him know how he let us down and set an appalling example to the youngsters who idolise him at Wimborne Rd. I don't see myself as being over dramatic here, but really Darcy, how many chances do you want ? It's time to stop this thoughtless behaviour and concentrate 100% on speedway which you are brilliant at. Find a mentor like Jason Crump or Leigh Adams and learn what is like to be a true professorial before it's too late. I sincerely wish him success in life and speedway. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Agrotron Posted August 17, 2014 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Middlo needs to keep his mouth shut as well as he just makes us look fkn stupid 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Where starman? Im worried about him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 How many more times does Darcy have to get away with these things before he blows the talent he's got. It doesn't matter what he was over but the fact that he was. I knew someone who went to jail for causing a death when just over the limit & he deserved everything he got. His wife had just left him & took his kids but that was no excuse & nothing is. Darcy needs a kick up the backside but because he's such a talent no -one will do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 How many more times does Darcy have to get away with these things before he blows the talent he's got. It doesn't matter what he was over but the fact that he was. I knew someone who went to jail for causing a death when just over the limit & he deserved everything he got. His wife had just left him & took his kids but that was no excuse & nothing is. Darcy needs a kick up the backside but because he's such a talent no -one will do it. With this being in the hands of the FIM I have no doubt it will be the end of his season minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTC38L Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 As failing a breath test is now considered a doping offence he is looking at a possible 2 year ban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 As failing a breath test is now considered a doping offence he is looking at a possible 2 year ban I said last season that there is only one rider who can stop Darcy being a multiple world champion & that was himself. Such a waste but I hope he gets the book thrown at him. Middlo needs to keep his mouth shut as well as he just makes us look fkn stupid I wonder what Middlo would say it he was involved in an accident with a driver just over the limit with mitigating circumstances. I think we all know the answer to that & he should give Darcy the rocket he deserves & stop sticking up for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haza Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 If he was only slightly over I doubt any other rider's life was in danger, are some people going OTT because this is Darcy? He said it was the worst day of his life, sounds like something really horrible concerning his family :-( what utter bull - he's no better than a drink driver no excuses there you no the law - ask Lee Riichardson wife how dangerous the sport is without actions like Ward the fact is had he not been breath tested he would have rode endangering every other rider . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRANK THE FALCON Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 what utter bull - he's no better than a drink driver no excuses there you no the law - ask Lee Riichardson wife how dangerous the sport is without actions like Ward the fact is had he not been breath tested he would have rode endangering every other rider . let's hope other riders take note of what's happened to ward many times I have stop for quick beer after the meeting and riders have also droped into the bar for couple of quick ones and then the following day they our racing again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Just trying to put things into perspective whilst most are going OTT. The only perspective is that he has contravined F.I.M rules on anti doping which includes alcohol....end of....no-one is going OTT if he has broken those and the maximum ban to my knowledge is 2 years are they? You don't even know me mate. Nice swerve though - you're defending the indefensible so choose to turn this into something about me.. Good strong words again from Nicholls Just ignore him/her as clearly it knows it is in the wrong with it's view....definatly in the minority as i know quite a few Poole fans are spitting blood with Darky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 The only perspective is that he has contravined F.I.M rules on anti doping which includes alcohol....end of....no-one is going OTT if he has broken those and the maximum ban to my knowledge is 2 years are they? Just ignore him/her as clearly it knows it is in the wrong with it's view....definatly in the minority as i know quite a few Poole fans are spitting blood with Darky The ones I know are too! Would any ban be just from FIM events or everything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivanobe Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Neil Middleditch........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTC38L Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 The ones I know are too! Would any ban be just from FIM events or everything? it will be from everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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