steve roberts

Oyvind was a favourite of mine when he rode for Oxford in 1972. I also saw the last race Odd Fossegen rode at Cowley (1974) when he received a very badly broken leg after a first bend coming together.

I have all of those bar the Hull ones...all great reads!

Yes I'm looking forward to doing a lot of "self isolating" involving various activities!

Hmmm! Now that's a thought!

Yes it was going to happen...wasn't surprised by the announcement.

Looks like my fishing days are up the spout!

He stayed loyal to the JAP engine and it didn't suit Wood Lane and he was badly effected by a crash he had with Trevor Hedge...personally Sid I think after getting his dream wish joining Oxford he felt dis-heartened having to up-sticks again. However I will always remember him scoring an immaculate 15 point maximun at Swindon in atrocious conditions during the Mike Keen Testimonial Meeting in 1976.

That sounds familiar!

Can't remember the reason behind it however...so you missed Swindon's victory at Wood Lane in 1976? Dag was blighted with engine problems I recall.

I seem to recall some years ago when there was a shortage (sugar?) some local stores were only selling tp their regulars?

Sorry Sid...I think I'm confusing the meeting with the one against Swindon in 1978?

I'm trying to keep our local newsagent in business...not sure for how long however!

I managed the one packet at a local store yesterday...the great crumpet hunt continues!

If I recall Sid the first heat all four were excluded under the two minutes (?)...do you remember why?

Sat in the car overlooking the sea with a picnic self isolating...however won't be returning anytime soon now that the advice has been stepped up.

Trouble is, as is the usual, there are those who are jeopodising the freedom of movement for the majority. I do a weekly food shop...I bet that some of these people are visiting supermarkets on a more or less daily basis. My brother was speaking to a corner shop owner who was becomimg frustrated by 'outsiders' coming from miles and clearing the shelves thus ruining it for the locals who rely on their local store and not wanting to travel miles clogging up the system.

Yes, Sid, Gordon was superlative around Wood Lane. Marek Cieslak handled the flat track as good as anyone (ncluding Gordon) during 1977 (went off the boil somewhat in 1978) and his outsdie sweeps were a joy to behold. Great memories trips "to the smoke" on Wednesdays and occasional Tuesdays. Wouldn't have missed those days for the world...at least I have some memories of attending and following speedway during it's last "Golden Era".

Wish I'd kept my programmes Sid...would have enjoyed ploughing thru' that little lot!

Hasn't stopped you in the past Steve!

I know who I'd like to whack in a freezer!

I did come across a book about the History of Hull Speedway when in a second hand book store a couple of years ago now. You may still be able to obtain a copy?

I was at Bridlington yesterday and there were many people exercising their dogs on the beach...I guess walking the dog will be very much more restrained from now on. Not sure how I'll be able to exercise my friend's dog now. Life has just turned upside down. I will certainly be curtailing my movements from now on but the dreaded food shop is still on the agenda and I ain't looking forward to it. Trouble is having watched the news it's the usual thing...many people basicallly raising a thumb to their nose snubbiing any advice given and spoiling it for the rest of us.

What is it with the lack of crumpets? It's not as if people can stock pile them...defies logic to me but I've given up trying to get into the minds of the masses (not that I want to even go there in fear of what I might find!)

Welcome back Steve!

Good luck norbold...I'm having to monitor my mother's movements and it's going to be very stressful for both of us.