The White Knight

Super Post Sid. I don't think I could argue with your choice at all. Flak? Not from me mate. :approve:

:rofl: Nice one Mike. :rofl:

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!!!