Isle of Man TT: Chief Marshal resigns

I first met Cathy at bedford training, and my first experience of marshaling the TT was with her as SM at Waterworks last year. In my opinion you couldn't ask for a more conscientious person.

Maybe the Coroner should try Marshaling, so he can see the problems, the only way a SM can be blamed is if the incident happened on the stretch of road were they can see were members of the public are, and the only way to do this is to have a SM at EVERY marshaling point as they do with track racing.

I hope Cathy does not stop marshaling, she will be a great loss, and I hope we see her at Waterworks this year, even if it is as a spectator, besides you throw a wicked BBQ

Mike Pounder

Posted: 01/04/2008 at 22:26

I lived there and said coroner is a wanker and a hypocrite...........he should bring back the birch and flog himself silly

Posted: 01/04/2008 at 22:29

With a tosser presiding over the inquest

Good luck Cathy

rest with a clear consience

Posted: 01/04/2008 at 22:47

Nice to see that you guys don't let personal feelings get in the way of overwhelming evidence.

Ms Bedford appears to have accepted the coroner's verdict, why can't you?

Or would you rather say "On no, they're all good blokes, let's have a few more deaths, what the hell"?

Posted: 02/04/2008 at 14:42

source?

I thought rodger hurst was chief marshal!

Posted: 02/04/2008 at 16:42

No Hungry, you blithering idiot, I don't want Ms Pullen birched, I want a safe TT. Something she clearly couldn't provide.
Jesus, there's something about TT fanatics that simply makes them blind to any shortcomings and aggressively defensive to any critics. In fact, one of your own was the moon barker who suggested hitting anyone with a stick (Manxgirl).
Wind your neck in.

Posted: 03/04/2008 at 07:07

Peoples lives are at risk racers accept that when they race and spectators when they watch but there is no room for complacency or incompetence whether or not you are a volunteer!

If this all helps to create a more professional environment then good!

Posted: 03/04/2008 at 16:30

Yes, Hungry - I can see how excited you are and how little thought you've given to what you've got to say: absence of capital letters, little and inaccurate punctuation and lack of rational thought.

Just go and have a good lie down.

Next time, try thinking before putting fat finger to keyboard, there's a good lad.

Posted: 04/04/2008 at 11:21

Oh Dear another punctuatuion policeman.If you havent enough imagination to enter the debate with something constructive then dont let that stop you running your post count up.

Posted: 04/04/2008 at 12:25

Could one of the IOManians or TT fans explain why, in their eyes, the coroner is a tosser?

Posted: 04/04/2008 at 12:54

hungry wrote (see)

DBRacingGod wrote (see)

Yes, Hungry - I can see how excited you are and how little thought you've given to what you've got to say: absence of capital letters, little and inaccurate punctuation and lack of rational thought.

Just go and have a good lie down.

Next time, try thinking before putting fat finger to keyboard, there's a good lad.

and you sir would be better off on T,R,C, not many on here give two fucks about punctuation, as long as they can understand whats written which clearly you can.. because the punctuation dont suit you does that mean your not interested in whats being said.. your trying to be a smart arse, which you aint.. Im being honest and telling you that i aint followed this story tooth and nail, but i know what its about.. and what the t.t. is about as i attend every year. you are just being a wanker.. the t.t will never be 100% safe,, now fuck off back to trc with the other  capital, commer, full stop tossers. there a good boy.

Well said, just about covered everything that needed to be said.  Lets hope thats the end of it. Just in cacse he's not gone, I'll apologise now just in case I've made any smelling pistakes.

Posted: 04/04/2008 at 21:37

Can any one explain why we bother to marshal ??

Is it realy worth all the hassle for fock all  ??

If clubs,racers and the pubilc want accountability,then it`s time they put there hands in there pockets and paid for it !

Posted: 04/04/2008 at 21:40

davevmax wrote (see)

Good point! Well put! Let's just have St.John Ambulance in attandence shall we?

Bout 5 years or so ago, they where also deemed not to be proffesional enough, now the clubs have to hire medical staff (paramedics) and properly fully equiped ambulances, all must come with full insurance.

Perhaps it is time they had to do the same with marshalls ?

Posted: 04/04/2008 at 22:05

hungry wrote (see)

Well said, just about covered everything that needed to be said.  Lets hope thats the end of it. Just in cacse he's not gone, I'll apologise now just in case I've made any smelling pistakes.

Gixxer me old lovely... doing cadwell then aye good on yer,, you might have to get rid of that bike.. Im thinking of sueing dave for all hes got.. I dropped that Paddock stand on my big toe whilst lifting it into my van.. you wanna see my poor toe, its come up like a baloon. there was no warning sticker on it telling me that it would hurt. my lawyer reckons ive got a good case..

hungry wrote (see)

gsxrchick wrote (see)

Well said, just about covered everything that needed to be said.  Lets hope thats the end of it. Just in cacse he's not gone, I'll apologise now just in case I've made any smelling pistakes.

Gixxer me old lovely... doing cadwell then aye good on yer,, you might have to get rid of that bike.. Im thinking of sueing dave for all hes got.. I dropped that Paddock stand on my big toe whilst lifting it into my van.. you wanna see my poor toe, its come up like a baloon. there was no warning sticker on it telling me that it would hurt. my lawyer reckons ive got a good case..

Hang on a mo, less of the old, ok. I have a plan, I'll give you all DaveVsmooths personal details, you know, bank account, work stuff, etc, if you'll go halfs on your payout so I can get me a new bike.  What do you think?.  Hope your toe isn't too squashed tho.

Posted: 04/04/2008 at 22:22

Erm, excuse me, my OLD lovely. There may be trouble ahead.

Posted: 04/04/2008 at 22:28

hungry wrote (see)

Hang on a mo, less of the old, ok. I have a plan, I'll give you all DaveVsmooths personal details, you know, bank account, work stuff, etc, if you'll go halfs on your payout so I can get me a new bike.  What do you think?.  Hope your toe isn't too squashed tho.

sounds good me sparkling young lovely.. lets rinse him good and proper... I been wanting a vmax again for ages.. you can have the paddock stand, dangerous bloody thing.

Now thats more like it. Young Maaaaaaan, you got yourself a deal.  You won't need the paddock stand with a VMax, it couldn't take the weight of the bike anyhow. I'll pm you now with more details.

Posted: 04/04/2008 at 22:38

Here, here! Silence in court, the decision was unanimous. Can I wear the silly wig and bang the gavel down on the big desk thingy?, I've always wanted to.  Ooooh, what bike should I pick, hmmmm decision decision!. Any ideas?

Posted: 04/04/2008 at 22:47

hungry wrote (see)

 the clues in yer name my dear.

OK, thanks for pointing out the blatently obvious.  Think you may actually have a VERY  good point there.  Although I am now ever so slightly embarrassed.

Posted: 04/04/2008 at 22:54

We Have to keep marshling for many reasons here are just a few.

If we dont marshal then the racing will come to an end make no mistake about it!once the racing stops then we have allowed the island to be turned over to the finacial sector and the manx people have treated us like your favorite granny treated you you as a kid,Motorcycling owes the manx people big time.its better to have a bunch of happy wankers than a bunch of misserable bankers.

Marshals have always been expected to carry out a number of duties, and now it looks like we are to be treated as criminals if we neglect our duties in any way.I am confidant the manx people will not allow any of us to be thrown in jail because of a marshaling matter.Anyway i would rather be in jail over there than here.

Posted: 05/04/2008 at 07:43

an event like the TT requires planning and organisation on a large scale, logistical nightmare. the numbers visiting alone must cause a strain on all services. you also need the trust and co-operation of everyone racing and spectators. it all goes to what makes the tt so special.

when you encounter a problem  at a previous event you shouldn't necessarily sack/ force resignation those in charge, you should learn from it. theres always room for improvement in everything and people who are passionate for a sport are the best people for the job.

knee jerk reactions are poorly thought out quick fixes in my opinion which will only lead to a decline in a well respected event.

Posted: 05/04/2008 at 16:17

Big Nige wrote (see)

Could one of the IOManians or TT fans explain why, in their eyes, the coroner is a tosser?

He is a drunk and a fool, I don't want to say too much. But lets just say some people are indeed above the law.

oh, incidently, I am Marshalling this year!

Posted: 06/04/2008 at 19:14

Mr M does like a drink by all accounts but that said you have a job to knock what he said in his findings.

 I also will be leaving myself wide open to being jailed this year.

Posted: 06/04/2008 at 19:29

Nuff said

Posted: 06/04/2008 at 19:40

hey guys first post on here but i gotta chip in lol the marshalls responsibility to the public is minimal ensuring they dont stand in a prohibited area is it !! there where no signs at joeys either they where never put up or nicked by some clown as a souveneir but either way my point is at what point is the public responsible for there own safety ?? in this nanny state the need to blame overwhelms common sense i take my kids to the tt kate's 8 n ben went 1st time last year at just 7 months and we know there are places that are safe n places that arent it doesnt take a sign for me to realise that a bike out of control is gonna hit us if we stand on the left hand side or a right hand corner !! i shall no put away my soap box and put on my orange tabbard and retreat to the safety of my cotton wool lined hole in the ground

Posted: 11/04/2008 at 00:33