The White Knight

Aaahhh - Hello The Doctor. In answer to your question, about two years ago. (I suspect you already know that though - don't you?). Nothing threatening in my Post at all - it doesn't threaten anyone. (I think even Mr. Snackette would back me up on that). It does however, rather forcefully I admit, point out that this is not a Football Forum it is a Speedway Forum and that there is no place for a gloating Football Post put on, only to irritate, annoy or 'wind up' Speedway Supporters on here. On another Thread you certainly threatened a Poster. I have certainly never said I would 'knock on anyone's door' - in the context of what you were saying on that Thread that, to me, and I suspect others Members, did constitute a threat. It isn't the first time you have done it either. I would be obliged if you would not accuse me of doing something unpleasant that you yourself seem to take pleasure in. Thank you. Ian.

I would imagine most of these Riders that you talk about could not afford such a Trip, on the offchance of getting in to the top group of your Competition. A very long way to come for an Engine Failure, Tape Exclusion or Fall to cost a place in the top group and you go home having spent a lot of money for nothing. What might possibly work would be to hold the Meetings at various Tracks in Australia but would British Promoters be prepared to invest in them. Personally - I doubt it.

Well my Post was made with only the thoughts of Jimmy in mind. Perhaps the Thread can now go back to that.

Me neither. A great signing for the 'Devils' as far as I am concerned. But, then again, I have always liked Charlie Gjedde. I wish him nothing but well and I will be watching from afar to follow his progress. It will take time and we must be patient - but he will come good barring injuries.

I see you haven't removed that bloody Poster yet.

This is supposed to be a Discussion Forum. Of course people are going to comment on the part of the Post they are interested and ignore the rest. I would imagine that is the case on most Post replies. This is very boring so, instead of setting up a sensible Thread and then just being pedantic - why don't you just leave it to those who wish to discuss the Issue you raised and leave it at that. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Big thing for me about this suggestion is Cost. I cannot see British Promoters paying for travel to get these Riders and Equipment over here and, to be honest, I wouldn't expect it of them. The Riders themselves will not pay for the Trip, as Humphrey says, without some form of Contract. Whilst in theory this could be a good idea. Practically it is unworkable. So for me - a none starter I'm afraid.

If that bloody Poster isn't a provocation to all Speedway Fans everywhere - I don't know what is? Take the sodding thing off this 'SPEEDWAY' Forum. If this upsets you - I couldn't give a toss - you have upset me with that image. How insensitive can you get. I've only got two words for you mate - and one of them is - OFF!!!

Explain please PW?

Yes - but it was you who replied to my Post complaining that I only commented on a tiny part of your Post (thus alluding to size of Post) so I thought I would put it in perspective. See Quote below.

That is a question neither you or I can answer. Interesting Discussion point though................. Incidentally, remove the List of Riders and your Post isn't that big.

Some great Posts on here. The 'Briggo'/Fundin discussion is very interesting. 'Briggo' was always my favourite Rider along with Peter Craven who I never saw ride. Having read carefully the Norbold Posts on here I'm afraid I must concede that overall Fundin seems to have been a slightly better Rider than 'Briggo'. In conceding that 'Briggo' is still my all time favourite Rider. I have met him a few times and he too is a great bloke. Most Speedway Riders I have met seem to be genuine guys and Freddie Williams was a true Gentleman. Sadly missed.

Ooops!! I obviously got that wrong. Sorry. Jenga - I tend to take things at face value. Sorry.

You do have to consider the quality of the overall opposition too. Do that and I think you will find that the fields of Riders in Bengt Jansson/Ove Fundin era were far superior to today's Riders. Obviously the exception might be a very few GP Riders today.

Well I, for one, hope so.

Sad day for a Speedway Club with such a great History. A real shame.

A slight over reaction here. The above two Posts are also totally inappropriate on this Thread which is dedicated to a Person I much admired. I will only say that I admire the Post No: 30 by Paulsmith for his fulsome apology for what turned out to be a genuine mistake. I certainly don't feel the same about yours. All we wanted was clarification - Paulsmith was kind enough to provide us with that. Thank you Paul.

It certainly isn't appropriate on this Thread.

Probably. As gustix says though - clarification is needed.

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Well that is a start. Are they beginning to see sense - I wonder?

I'm sorry - I just don't understand your point. Perhaps you don't like it when people come back at you. :sad:

Barry Meeks spent a long while in the Guiness Book of Records as the fastest ever recorded Speedway Rider.

Stuart Robson too.

Somewhere else on this Forum it says he is Workington bound. I don't know how true that is though....