Having spent some time on here defending the rights of Dwain Chambers to be able to race again - I am know going to go against him on his attack on the BOA for the same reason.

He knew when he took drugs (a cynical ploy at achieving self-gain) that the penalty was a 2 year ban from racing in all athletics events.  He has now served that time and in my opinion should be allowed to run again.  Had it been a 4 year penalty that was available then that is what he should have served.

However, he also knew that the BOA has a lifetime ban for athletes who take drugs (and this isn't a case of possible mistaken identity - his admittance to the offence is well documented) - so he should accept that that is the penalty for breaking the rules.

So I am saying that on both sides the rules in place at the time should be respected and not changed retrospectively to suit one camp or the others.  Let him run and earn a few pounds on the regular circuit (although how he is going to pay back the huge sum of money he earnt whilst taking drugs is another question - I can't see many companies wanting to sponsor him), but keep him banned from the Olympics.

I guess we'll continue to have to see how this one unfolds.