GeneralMelchett

It seemed to cruel that Adams, one of the smoothest and safest riders ever, had that type of injury after his speedway career had literally just finished! I also remember dear old JL having a crash on a monkey bike at Foxhall a few years back too not quite the same but he was quite seriously injured if i recall it right!

Thanks for that I was on the third and forth bend and remember that cutback - it was the sweetest move of all time!

I was that much of a fan I badgered my dad to take me all the way to Swindon a couple of times, one time I was actually staying with family friends in Nailsworth and they took me to Blunsdon 1988 V Ipswich - Andrew scored an almost perfect 14 from 5 that day! Gary Chessell another ex Arena rider was riding for Swindon also and he scored 8 or so as well - i went home very happy!!

He certainly seemed to me to be one of the most naturally talented riders for sure. I felt he could and should have gone higher than he did. He gave me many speedway happy memories however!

Funnily enough I thought of him when i saw this thread - when he spent half a season riding for Arena he always did look smooth and classy on the bike even at the ripe of age of 43. My other choice is Andrew Silver leg trailer extrordinaire. To a lesser extent Troy Pratt - his style also reminded me of Andrew, particularly wen riding Arena's tight bends.

I saw him ride at the NSS for the Aces v Sheffield and I felt he was a matchwinner! he certainly looked good there.

I thought he was brilliant at reserve for BV!

Earlier this season I went to see the Aces V Sheffield at the NSS - I have to say as a speedway experience it was very good, great stadium, you could hear the announcer - the mascot messed about a bit with the crowd to get them going - decent food and drink on offer - the racing was pretty decent too. As I drove home I reflected on how much I had enjoyed it. I also quite enjoy my visits to Foxhall and Owlerton. I like the fact pre meeting there is an update on British Speedway which seems to be co-ordinated by Ian Branning etc - I like the fact the programmes look more professional now. If a referee keeps the meeting moving promptly then there are no large gaps between races. They key weakness at Foxhall is with it being such a large open stadium sometimes you can't hear much - they often do interviews pre match and if i am on te 2nd bend which is my preferred spot to watch I can't hear hardly anything. The same applies at Owlerton - my tigers mate likes to watch from the 3rd / 4th bend and you literally can't hear the tannoy at all there! Ryan Guest does a decent job as the meeting presenter as does old Presenter at Ipswich!

My condolences! For some reason people will pay for Premier League football which is often a rather dull affair - the ball is often in play for only 55-60 minutes of the 90. As someone who has over the years attended a lot of spectator sports I still think a decent speedway match tops the lot.

He was better for sure in 23 but in 22 he often looked quite unsteady on the bends in my view his average could have been quite a bit higher too if he hadn’t lost so many pts - on his day tho he was a good effective reserve reckon he can do well

Question is after his injury will he be one of those deemed ‘not good enough’!! From what I saw of Gilkes last year I wasn’t so impressed - pleased for Hume nice guy and maybe he deserved another crack - he will try hard but yes some points may get lost through falls! Mind you when I saw him at Ipswich in 22 and 23 I get the feeling track didn’t always suit his riding style - Owlerton is probably better suited to him!

spot on i reckon - regardless I hope for once Lynn have a decent / drama free season make the top four etc.

Its a very good start and better than anything you had lat the start of ast year! A fully fit and motivated Tobi will get you lots of points. You also have a decent R/S in my view!

agreed - have a lot of time for him

Just frustration on Tolleys part I reckon, all the smart money was on Brennan moving from ages go!