Following the accident on the mountain at the end of the TT, there was an attempt to blame the sector marshal for what happened to the people involved.
This, if successful,would have made it impossible to recruit people for this voluntary but essential work. However, this folly was overturned.
I'm not sure what do-gooders were alluded to, but perhaps over zealous health and safety people.
The last couple of years have been very difficult for marshals and for those who organise safety and marshalling.
Roger and Jan Hurst will be hard to replace, but marshals do this work for love of the sport, and I am sure they will still turn out when needed.
I must say, yet again... we need every marshal we can get, and if you have not already done so, VOLUNTEER NOW,and get your training this winter.