stevebrum Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 send him to rehab and when he comes back he's to be tested before every meeting.. for the best interests of the sport of course, how stupid and amateur would speedway look if he did it again ... Sadly most of us fear he will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherborne Green Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 No matter what all of you on this forum say you have no say in the punishment. Fact. Everyone is entitled to their. Thoughts but only the FIM have the power to punish and impose fine and ban. What Darcy did was wrong. It is being dealt with. Matt Ford nor anyone in British Speedway, you or me have any say. We must all wait and see. All the bickering on here makes not a jot of difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Right or wrong, I like the idea of a ban from SGP only and a test b4 every meeting, that would help him get out of the habit of drinking before a meeting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 His ban should be the same as Danno, 8 months, as his offence was the same - failing an alcohol test. How much by is immaterial - he failed end of. His history has nothing to do with his actions on a speedway track and should not be taken into account IMHO. Fair enough comment. I would want the ban to reflect the behaviour and lack of responsibility. Nothing else. Steve. You would want the ban to reflect your perception of:- his behaviour now, his alleged previous 'offtrack' behaviour & the alleged behaviour of the Poole management + chuck in the behaviour of Shovy. Exterminate. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Darcy Ward should get a same 8 month ban as Danno its simple. Danno was apparantly blotto but it doesnt matter how much over you are - you are still over. Darcys ' other ' indescretions should have no bearing on the outcome here. This is purely about the alcohol incident. Personally anything more than 8 months i feel would be harsh. Anything less than 8 months is a cowardly way out just because of who he is. Pathetically still nothing from the mouths of the Poole promotion or on the Poole website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 VERY much doubt that Monster will have any say in what the FIM Medical Commission come up with although they might fund a lawyer to plead mitigating circumstances. But their speedway sponsorship is irrelevant. An immediate ban is not in the power of the FIM Jury and the case has to go before the appropriate panel. It would be no different with a rider failing an alcohol test prior to a league meeting. You cannot just take their licence away without due process. Interesting you say that Phil because a friend of mine told me the FIM jury could have banned him for 28 days, as well as the fine and meeting ban. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Darcy Ward should get a same 8 month ban as Danno its simple. Danno was apparantly blotto but it doesnt matter how much over you are - you are still over. Darcys ' other ' indescretions should have no bearing on the outcome here. This is purely about the alcohol incident. Personally anything more than 8 months i feel would be harsh. Anything less than 8 months is a cowardly way out just because of who he is. Pathetically still nothing from the mouths of the Poole promotion or on the Poole website. Danno was as over the limit as Darcy was. Both 0.05% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sienna Ryan Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I do feel sorry for Poole and their fans as the team have worked hard to get to where they are in the table and Darcy Ward has really let them down at the worst possible time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlead Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Isn't it strange - and a touch hypocritical - that nobody mentions the several riders at Cardiff who were clearly imbibing during the day of the GP, including at least one who was riding later that day and one that could have been if called upon!!!! If several riders were 'imbibing' during the day of the GP, that makes them just as guilty as Darcy, not Darcy less guilty. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen chemistry Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 any truth in the rumour poole now sposored by 'teflon' as nothing seems to stick rulewise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Ward is riding in Sweden tonight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sienna Ryan Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Ward is riding in Sweden tonight the outcome of the jury is meant to be announced tomorrow (rumours in sweden that a 30 day ban will start when announced from tomorrow) we will have to wait and see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTC38L Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 the outcome of the jury is meant to be announced tomorrow (rumours in sweden that a 30 day ban will start when announced from tomorrow) we will have to wait and seeRumours I'm hearing are a 30 day provisional suspension pending a full investigation into the matter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Darcy Ward should get a same 8 month ban as Danno its simple. Danno was apparantly blotto but it doesnt matter how much over you are - you are still over. Darcys ' other ' indescretions should have no bearing on the outcome here. This is purely about the alcohol incident. Personally anything more than 8 months i feel would be harsh. Anything less than 8 months is a cowardly way out just because of who he is. Pathetically still nothing from the mouths of the Poole promotion or on the Poole website. You obviously haven't seen the local paper today then?! MF: 'No official comment until all the facts are known and the FIM adjudication is announced'! the outcome of the jury is meant to be announced tomorrow (rumours in sweden that a 30 day ban will start when announced from tomorrow) we will have to wait and see Yes but a 30-day ban from what?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedwayfun Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Crikey the poole haters are still in full flow!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 You obviously haven't seen the local paper today then?! MF: 'No official comment until all the facts are known and the FIM adjudication is announced'! An official statement is not required, a comment of about the Club's feelings and information would be appreciated. But as usual a Club taking the easy option. A massive cop-out. At times like these, the supporter is the last to be considered. We were once looked at as the 'Bread and Butter' of the sport, Now we're made to feel like Muck on someone's Shoe. We alright paying to come through the turnstiles, but after that we're unimportant....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I think for once Matt Ford has got it right. Let the authorities do their thing and then and only then is it time for Poole to do or say anything. At least that way he cannot be accused of influencing anything 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandy7162 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I agree Matt Ford is doing the correct thing and waiting to find out what the outcome of this is and then I'm sure he will make his feelings clear. To be honest whatever MF says he will probably be shot down by all the people who just want to see Darcy get a long ban and I believe that's not what he deserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 the outcome of the jury is meant to be announced tomorrow (rumours in sweden that a 30 day ban will start when announced from tomorrow) we will have to wait and see For someone new to the forum, I see you are posting on many threads already. You're not a schoolteacher on Summer holidays by any chance are you? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YerRopes Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Crikey the poole haters are still in full flow!!! Do you actually have any morals or principles ? Probably not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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