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I've just read his obituary in The Times. It reports an incident where he, Eric Cantona style, waded into the terraces and started kicking and punching someone who he thought was throwing stones at him. This is the first I've ever heard of that and I suspect maybe journalistic licence. Any ideas Philip Rising?

R. I. P Ivan, the greatest I ever saw. The King is dead but I can't follow that with long live the King because you are irreplaceable.

You can't be talking over anyone's heads when you're talking out of your arse though.

Does it? It's not F1 you know. It's an almost wholly European based series pitched at a European audience.

He won everything of note there was to win. Presumably you mean he could have won more of the same?

Your opinion and one that I disagree with entirely. I see nothing wrong with them or the concept and have every sympathy for those losing jobs that they love.

Which is to its detriment I feel. It should be marketed as an extreme sport that appeals to youngsters, rather than something you're likely to meet your granny at.

Dent Oliver, Bob Harrison and Louis Lawson.

Wrong Anders!

Leicester in 1969.

Cardiff's 1950's Penarth Road track also hosted rugby. I presume that was RU but have no idea what team played there.

I wonder why it wasn't called King Shale, given that cinders were long since obsolete as a track surface? Was it down to public perception?

Yes. http://www.speedwayresearcher.org.uk/staines.html

I think Rye would have returned, nomadic team or not - Len just got the bug again. I can't think of any homeless teams that have gone on to get their own track. It will be interesting to see how long they continue before accepting that it's a futile exercise.

Former Ipswich rider and manager Ron Bagley has passed away. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10211764621774675&set=gm.1928868630457217&type=3&theater&ifg=1

I always read mine on the bog so paper every time.

You don't get those outdoors these days either.

Whoosh!

Yes, a pleasant surprise too. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-5320571/Vital-venues-sporting-history-not-left-rot.html

I think this is key. There is a difference between audible noise and noise nuisance and the law should tolerate the former.

Shouldn't that be the fiddle? :-)

Ex-Poole Pirate Odd suffered a massive heart attack on Wednesday December 27th and sadly passed on Friday December 29th 2017.

This is so true. I still wonder how they are allowed be so loud when speedway bikes have to be muffled to death. Grrr.....

I believe that's correct for the modern era (1965-on). Peter Craven scored one for GB in Poland in the 50's.

Sheffield is another.