No my friend I didn't. I have always been very well treated at Newcastle even though I am a Mackem.
I thoroughly enjoyed my times at both Newcastle and Redcar. I made many friends at both Tracks.
I would still have loved a Team at Sunderland though......................................................
I am sad to hear of Joonas's retirement. I loved watching him on the Television. I thought that he was an extremely talented and exciting Rider to watch.
I wish him well for his retirement.
Aye - those were the days.
We were often 'upstairs' at the Stadium having a drink, a laugh and a chat with sometimes all seven Team Members. A great time was had by all.
Nowadays it end of Heat 15 usually - then off home.
Such a shame - but - such is progress.
Sadly no-one will listen. The Second Half System brought us loads of British Speedway 'Stars' back in the Seventies. We, Great Britain, won everything in sight.
They changed the System - and look where we are now. :sad:
I like the Racejacket on your Avatar WG1884.
That was always my favourite. Before the Advertisers got their grubby hands on the front of said Racejackets. :nono:
Gauranteed a 'Like' is the mention of Anderson's Pies. They are great.
I am going to a Meeting at Redcar in a few weeks time to see a Sunderland Team racing. Rather knocks your argument on the head - doesn't it?
I agree to a point - but - FOUR HOURS is ridiculous. Allowing for the 'extras' at a Testimonial Meeting - I reckon two and a half to three hours with three hours being the absolute limit.
You are right when you say that you have to consider the Rider whose Testimonial is being celebrated - but surely you should consider the paying public too. Without them - it wouldn't be much of a Testimonial.
Make me No. 6 - I didn't know either.
Thanks r&r - I will have to pay more attention.
The trouble is my memory isn't very good. If I get up to go to the loo - I've forgotten by the time I get back.
No hope for me I'm afraid.
I'm not ill or anything - just a very bad memory.
But this is Football - everyone knows that they have the money to splash.
Amazing what can be done, arranged, bought, fiddled if you have money.
Not to mention Plain Brown Envelopes.