Sidney the robin

Get well soon.

A great prospect and he will be a Gp rider in time, but these tracks over here are chalk/cheese from what he has experienced so far.And also i think there is a zero chance of him coming over here i think his schedule is pretty full but it would be a great tonic for England if he did come over.

I think it was the same with Tony Lomas he struggled at Leicester and upped his game when he got his move to Exeter.Also didnt they also try to force Ole to go to Hull and he refused the offer.

Harris is not great at Belle Vue anyway so he would not be one of my favourites to win the meeting.Not a vintage line up but has alot of spoilers in the line up who can win races at any time Cook for me will take the beating a real shame about young Lambert.

Kilby and Ashby had some memorable second half races, and Kilby could hold his own.Funny that both had great stints at Exeter yet both did not want to go there and really disliked the County Ground.Ashby i felt 1975 was a great year for him got in the WTC team some achievement that and i can remember him winning the Victor Ludurunn second half final after the Final in Norden.

For me when i first started going to speedway, i always looked forward to seeing the visiting no 1.Thats probably why i was never against the old tac sub rule because an extra ride usually in heat 8 would come the visiting no1s way.In those days sometimes you might only see a team once a year so it was always something to look forward to a bit different now.

Palm Toft is he two high ? or maybe Auty whoever it is we need a change at reserve a couple of extra points could be vital.

If Swindon did make a change at reserve how many points have we to play with.?

Poole were a poor team for a number of years, and in 1982 were rock bottom with only 9 points and that was with Autrey and Davis in the side.I think that is where something has to change now ENTERTAINMENT should come before winning that is why it is a myth about bringing the GP stars back would improve the racing.Last year the NL fixture between Swindon v Coventry was one of the best meetings i saw last year so just shows you any level of racing can be entertaining.

How strange and fickle it is to just go when you are winning? surely it is about enjoying the racing.

No not as much as i would of liked and as much as the Lynn fans of course but anough first see him in the Silver Plume at Swindon.Endless individual meetings Coventry British Finals White City Commonweaith finals Manpower (ect) in which he had a decent record.England v Usa meetings he did the Phil Crump testimonial also from 75/84 Lee crammed in quite alot of meetings.Can you remember every meeting you see him in? i can baring in mind i was at school most of his career quite happy.

No.

Lee being a NL no 1 at the age of 16 reaching the NLRC will never happen again and the NL was a hard league.Also being able to beat and compete with the likes of Mauger,Olsen, ect) at aged 16/17 a one off just a shame about his career but i was lucky anough to see Michael ride quite alot so i am pleased about that.

Didnt realise looking back how many WC qualifying rounds there were loads certainly at Oxford and Swindon.But the good thing was some of the rounds looked weak but you always had at least four stars in each ie Briggs Middleton, Ashby, Kilby, Wilson the crowds always held up.And there was still a chance for the underdog to compete something that is missing today.

Lee was the most natural English speedway rider i ever see ride but i do agree about Carter certainly.

This system for me is not good anough and there are not endless kids coming through.Even a bloody talented lad like Bewley can only average 4.5 in the Prem and 6 in the Champ a massive jump from junior speedway.

Hand on heart what young riders can you guarantee me now will be at least good Championship riders i have about five only that i would stick my neck out on.This job is a tough one and at the moment i think we will fall even further behind in the next few years.

A great signing and a unbeaten home record seems certain any news on Hume how long love him to get back before play/offs.

Are you seriously telling me Neil Vatcher can do it all on his own? he has not got a magic wand he could do with all the help he can get.And by the way this is not a swipe at Neil a decent passionate man but he could with any help from ex riders.

Had a look back the two programmes i had and went to were 1974/75 -ROLL OF HONOUR 1969/( The Champions Trophy.)1.Briggs 2.Olsen 3.Persson. 1970. 1.Michanek. 2.Briggs 3.Olsen. 1971/no meeting. 1972./ no meeting. 1973. 1. Betts. 2.Olsen 3.Holmqvist. for a winner take all 100 pound. 1974.100 pound prize money. 1.Olsen. 2.Collins. 3. Ashby. the last one- 1975. The Wally Searl 100 pound Champions trophy. 1.Crump. 2.Eide. 3. Autrey.

Did Rob his father not do that.?

My reasoning is i dont know what happened with the GB debacle no real statements given out so how can i judge Tai.Also why if things could be sorted,could he not help in someway to add something to our development of young riders.

Good luck with that theory coming from someone who said Thorssell should be replaced ooops!!!!!!

Three leagues is a big ask for anyone mostly on your aquipment wear n tear but for me Dan and his teams hardest tasks are getting the set ups right.There is such a fine line between doing really well and well with experience on that side he will do well.

I think 1969/75 were the years not sure Steve will correct me.