Sidney the robin

I thought Malcolm made a mistake not going back to Oxford in 1978 Steve don't know what happened there.Ended up having a injury ravaged career at Milton Keynes for me Malcolm was never suited to NL speedway so full time BL speedway was his future.Remember Oxford having Caulwell, Ackroyd, Hack, Pip Oxford were great with young riders a good track to learn on always remember seeing the classy David Shields ( reminiscent of the original PC.)

20 th September 1972 Bob, unbelievable Christer rode at number seven that night against Belle Vue he scored paid 14, from seven outings.The first occasion that i went to Poole was in 1974 v the classy Exeter side never forget it an exciting evening.Loved the racing the atmosphere and what a week's holiday that was a beautiful part of the country two nights speedway thrown in as well Poole and got back for the Abbey on a Saturday.

Bob yes Smithy is up there with Barry Thomas as one of the most entertaining riders i see over the years.I loved clubs who pushed continuity through that reasoning give me a chance to see the likes of Hitch, Duke, Keen, over a long period. None of them superstars but they are our bread and butter riders of our sport your great club had Smith, Lewis, Middlo senior and son ) as great role models.

Yes the reserves scurry was a real way of pushing a rider on it did work and as you said Oxford/ Swindon did it very well.Swindon, produced Holloway, Rossiter,Smart,( 3) Chessell, ( 2) Broadbank, Hewlett ( bless him never forget that tragic night he was making great strides in his young career (etc).

Get mine always on a Friday only late if there is a bank holiday.I often think the Star should add 20 pence to the price it is well worth it in my opinion great value compared to numerous other magazines.

Yes see quite a bit of Robert he did show promise remember seeing him ride once with a then trialling Steve Regelling.Steve unfortunately broke a leg but he went on to have a terrific career.Swindon at one time always had triallists remember Robert Henry,John Williams,Louis Carr all have numerous spins at the Abbey.That competition really helped in the development of Malcolm Holloway who came through in the Kevin Young, Kevin Pope, Richard Evans era.

Always difficult for a son to follow in there dads footsteps Tony Briggs and Robert Craven come to mind.Chris Louis made a good job of it though a classy rider that period produced Screen, Havvy, Chris, Mark,.

I did see Christer's son Denis ride a few times quite a useful rider.In 1972 the final was a real eventful one Briggs beating Mauger then crashing out of the meeting in his second ride.Olsen taking a uncharacteristic fall ruining his chances Loftqvist was very entertaining that night would Briggo have won it? my heart says so.

Ah 1974 right, remember Wimbledon trying to sign Christer/ Mike Bast nothing materialised in 1975 Christer ended up going to Ackney.Loftqvist has to be one of the most exciting riders i ever saw , see him break the Swindon track record in 1973 in a test match great rider lost him far to early.

Yes in 1972 remember the Dons had Stapleton, Cameron in the line up also Peter Murray rode quite a bit.Was 1973 the year of the Swedish ban?? cant remember if Tommy Jansson missed some of that year because of that or if he to do his National service.?

I dont know who replaced Jim Chunky, but i presume it was Luckhurst or Clarke.??

I have never heard that Jim Tebby story before BOBBATH!!!! Jim once beat Ivan Mauger in heat 1 a 5.1 with Trevor Hedge at Plough Lane 1970 .Going back to Cyril he was an Ace from 1962/68 .

Yes it was quite serious Steve, but Robert did say he felt he was very fortunate to come out unscathed generally in his career.

Robert Henry 1976 /86 Mildenhall i see him ride a few times for Swindon in 1978 to aquitting himself very well in a pretty tough BL.

Ian Cartwright 1974/82 at Halifax he started at Crewe , Cyril Maidment ( two spells ) 1951/1961 and 1969/71 Wimbledon he had spells at other clubs to.

He was the Finish National champion in 1956/57/58 Steve and came over to ride in the UK in early 1959.He averaged just under five points a meeting and by all accounts was a harem scarem type of rider a real fence scraper. Coventry wanted him to comeback but the lure of the lucrative continental meetings stopped that happening.

GREAT STUFF Iris, you and good old STEVE can lick each other''s behinds for ever .For me personally don't give a F.... about you two you can keep rocking and rolling for ever .Norbold really hurts me to say it but hey that that is life

Really do you ever replyi that Politely??.Norbold is a nobody to me now shame really liked him but we move on eh!!

Thanks Iris good old Iris , you do a great job to contribute.BUT if you don't like what i say YOU go on to another thread, Why don't you f.... yourself and move on ??!!! Don't EVER preach to to me is that clear anough .!!!!!

Unless you are a total fool and i know you are not, noboldies fool, Waike). Chunky is clever for me I don't really care either way my way of posting is no worse than his his posting against Gustix/ right/ Wrong.Over a period he has been unpleasant nasty .at times and that is my honest opinion he gets AWAY wth it myself i don't believe i. would get a way with it.

THANKS .

My point was why did Norbold post to me to STOP it ???? why not you ???? you helped greatly towards the trouble on this thread.I truelly regret offending Norbold that was never my wish and believe it or not i dont hate or dislike you.

The last sentence says it all you have arrogance in abundance.You have no intention of backing down on anything even if you are right or wrong a real shame but hey that is your personality and choice.

Say what you want Iris you i do respect you very much ( Chunky not so because he never backs down sulks like a bitch)so we have had our differences but we always seem to move on.Chunky does not and he has now involved Norbold who now hates me not to worry eh!!!! the forum is dying anyway best to just read and say nothing.

There is a real ganging up culture on here , i wish i was in a gang, 99 per cent of my problems have been caused by myself not a problem. This thread has been very disappointing for me , Norbold who i respect as much as anybody in the speedway world that I have ever met has been swayed by Chunky.Look i have made endless mistakes and have admitted it over a period ! Chunky ( Chunky who??? ) sits it out and returns when it suits.The forum has run its course for me to be honest, so disappointed with Norbold ok i am wrong/ Gustix is wrong but your loyalty to Chunky who is not particularly nice ( or a saint) is pretty sickening.