The White Knight

Good call. I always thought that Wayne Briggs seemed to try too hard, as I remember. Was he trying to live up to the Legend that was his Brother 'Briggo' - I don't know. Definitely another very unlucky Rider.

I hope you are wrong on this OveFundinFan.

That's it Sid - he was very friendly with everyone after the Meeting. He didn't say much before a Meeting though. He always tried to Team Ride too - woe betide any Rider that tried to pass him when he was covering the Track. Could be a bit hard at times - but that was part of his charm.

Apparently Jack Millen required a Police escort out of the Stadium at Peterborough (I think). I can't remember his offence - but it definitely happened. I think it was something to do with kicking some lights following a dubious Refereeing decision, but I could be wrong about that.

There's got to be a Joke there somewhere - but I am damned if I can come up with one flower.

I had no idea it was that many. If you are right - it is a disgrace.

Thank you Steve.

Speedway could do with a lot more true 'characters' like this.

................ and what was that story please? :unsure:

So NP was good for something then......................... Very true - it is. At the moment unfortunately - it is extremely difficult to take the Sport seriously. It is also compared to 'It's a Knockout' with the iniquitous 'Joker' and 'Double Points'.

I don't think I should have started this joke in my Post. :nono: :rofl:

Cheers Sid - I'll get me coat. :rofl:

Can you let me have a 'Street Guide' please Sid? :P

Adam Roynon. Great Rider who could have gone so much further without so many injuries.

Hoow would the Swindon Fans feel about that though?

Yes - just when something goes belly up (Belle Vue ) they manage to improve on the cock up. :(

Was that the John Jackson of Crewe 'Kings' fame Sid? Great Rider if so - along with Phil Crump, Dai Evans Gary Flood et al.

Thank you very much Gemini. I hope your Dogs are well. Remember steve - this is Speedway. :sad: Situation normal. :sad:

To answer directly the question posed in the Thread Title. Yes - I remember the 70s. I am still living in them. :party:

So still no further forward? :sad:

Briggo, PC, C. Morton, P. Crump (sen), M. Simmons, R. Moore, T. Woffinden, C. Lofqvist, R. Wilson, M. Ashby. ............. and for something different - my top three 'entertainers' from the old Second Division: Jack 'Crazy Jack' Millen. Tony Childs. Robin Adlington.

I liked Smolinski.

I find people in Sport in general have long memories. I've never liked Coventry or Jimmy Hiil since they contrived a late (about 15 minutes) start in a relegation battle in which Sunderland were involved (as usual) Sunderland's game finished at the proper time and Coventry, needing only a point played pass ball for the last 15 minutes or so in order that they got the point they needed. Bastards!!!

Sky coverage of the Premier League up until now has been very good. The problem, to me, is they don't share the Meetings around as well as they might. Just my opinion.

As I said in my earlier Post - I had never met Dennis but had corresponded with him. Thank you Steve for Posting this - it is nice to put a face to the name. Again - many thanks. Ian.