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That era it is not living in yesteryear, really was a incredible time for the sport ultra competetive.( ie riders like E Boocock, Ashby,Betts, (ect) they're world final records uninspiring but they were all great riders in they're own right a special time for the sport.

What was Charlie like as a bloke? a terrific rider as for Jimmy Mac i have so much respect for that bloke a top pro he was one of a few blokes who could beat Briggo in his heyday.Beaton was another rider i enjoyed watching a very exciting rider Lawson another legend MR Glasgow.

1971 really sticks out for me as i can remember my uncle being gutted by Briggo being eliminated.This after he had qualified 17 years on the trot for the final what a record a LEGEND the greatest for me.1972 i am convinced he would of won the final he had licked Ivan early on maybe Ole would of beaten him?.But 14 would of been more than anough one of my big disappointments in speedway that he did not equal Ove's record.

Monk did have an incredible career, never mentioned really but he was a force up until the late 60s.I actually got his autograph when riding for Halifax, at the time was so chuffed as apparently he was a quiet man a bit moody never smiled so it was a feat to get it.Back to Airey he only reached one world final 1971 (8th) reserve in 72 it just shows at that time how tough those old Nordic finals European finals (at Hampden Park? a few times)were to qualify out of.

Many more meetings like that and they're soon wouldn't be any speedway in Britain, in a nutshell dreadfull a borefest.As for the Wembley finals they were not the best had some isolated good racing but boy what an experience anybody who went will tell you that the excitement atmosphere nothing comes to close to that now never will.As for Tai was chuffed for him, i hope he kicks on and mounts a strong defence of his title.Has his problems got anything to do with Peter Johns?i wonder( ie) he has also got alot of other clients to tune for does he get preference as a world champion.

Absolute garbage what a shocking meeting,so boring not a great advert for the sport this track reminds me of Hull.

Was going through all my records, i personally only see Jim ride once how good was he.?Would be nice to know from people who see more of Jim his premature retirement robbed us i believe.His record on the big tracks is superb and by all accounts he took some beating at the Sydney show ground. Any thoughts.!

Douglas for me has a huge future has any EL team shown an interest?i was hoping with him being Nick's mate it might give us first option also the Abbey could suit Douglas.

I agree totally coombdog i love English riders to get on really do but the likes of Auty, Birks have been skanked bigtime no thought gone into the process those two as ex) should be riding in this mediocre EL.

I like Kennett ok he is not everyone's cup of tea but he will do a job.Was i disappointed in him last year personally i was not did people exspect that much more? for me he was often the scapegoat covering over the cracks in our team.What are people's opinion of the Draft system? and what is Pearson on about Kerr he is not a draft rider.For me it is not working the public are getting shortchanged the likes of Garrity,Kerr,Jacobs,Ellis (ect) would of all of got there chance in time because they are good anough.I want the likes of those riders getting the chance but not riders who are put out of there zone out of there depth this product is not worth 17 pounds to watch EVERYWEEK.

For me Aces his reaction was more to do with the frustration of losing 2 winning positions in a week and i agree that way of doing things certainly is not the way to go.I like Rosco and as Orion says his record is there to be seen but as GB boss he will have learn to take alot of disapointment along the way.As for us to get back as a world force it will be a long old haul ahead, and i don't believe it will happen in my lifetime.

Yes he had a 6 plus average in the EL, get real why don't you go and post under the name of Elvis Presley or what about Albert Tatlock..Or anybody else that takes your fancy anyway how was your trip to the lovely part of the country Durham.?

Yes defo ORLOV , we had him and the old boy Jerzy T. ( who i think was recommended by Jan Andersson ?).

His future was a year or so ago, he is falling behind both Pawlicki brothers both are better in my opinion and Dudek. ( Maybe they are not that consistent )PK has also edged in front of your guy as well he is good now he has to PROVE it.!

Who is this guy? he is falling behind in the pecking order week by week.!

He could gate Crazy robin, but fell alot and he did ride in a WTC final.!

Great news about these three legends getting streets named after them,they all gave us great pleasure over the years and will never be forgotten.

it should be an exciting meeting,the track has always been one of my favourites i wonder will the track be deep tonight?If it is that could suit North and he is the key for me in this meeting for the Robins.But my hunch is a comfortable home win,on the betting front i was going to do North to score over 5 and Kerr to win heat 2?Depends on the prices i may even do Lynn to get a 5. 1 in heat 2 and Kildemand to score over 10?.

Terrible news and my best wishes go to Malcolm and June.What a stylist he was,he made riding speedway look so easy in my lifetime in that respect Leigh Adams only comes close.A great rider who was about in a terrific era, the speedway fraternity are rooting for you.

Very enjoyable tonight, some excellent racing god didnt Puk take some chances really found some speed right near the fence takes a lot of bottle that.

I did hear that some of the Scunny fans were impressed with the lad the other week.The main thing is that Nathan enjoys the experience Rosco and co will do there utmost to help him good luck to the lad.

Who said that Parsloes?

What about Douglas? i would love to see him given a go unproven but one for the future.Fricke i like alot but is he connected with somebody? Kennett would do a job he for me got unfair flak last year as often he did the job i expected him to do.

He had some great CL races with Malc Holloway, awesome i think Malc scored 20 in one meeting Burrows was tough and gutsy but fair and great value.

Another change has to happen in my opinion,even at its best i don't believe this side is good anough i hope i am proved wrong.