Sidney the robin

I see Nathan ride at Swindon before the pandemic a few years ago certainly has a future.

Should he of moved up though in this vital stage of his career that is the question.? you tell me.?

At the end of the day Blue all riders have to make the step up sometime in a dog/eat /dog world.Really pleased for Danyon that he has made real progress this year his average for next year could be a hindrance for him hope not.

No you are right Lisa but the rule is not right , young Thompson at Leicester is a prime example.He is a talented young lad who should also of been protected and the likes of Cook, Kennedy,Basso should not get the chance to find there feet at reserve.I believe the likes of Thompson, Hume ( ect) should only move up into the top five in there second season.

What a joke how is Danyon Hume at number 2 so unfair .? he has done well . The so called world beater Basso has not done anough to stay in the top five so annoying has it easy not fair for me.

Life is unfair but the LIES that we were told are unforgivable really the supporters deserved better.Not surprised though the last year in 2019 when they changed the track shape was good there were a few teething problems but the track ended up serving up some great racing.

Gutted Orion really gutted today hurt not surprised though . Me and you have not always got on but you were right you were always pessimistic you did get shot down over the months but you were totally right. I was naive thought everything would pan out but after today no hope in my view DECIDED done and dusted a rubbish day.

Orion, for me i am not not to worried about the new stadium yet to not run again( no Covid excuses says it all).Not surprised they could still run in the old stadium and be viable 1, 200 plus most meetings think that is it end of angry upset gutted.

Really god most Robins fans have trusted people and in LIFE in general.I believe the Robins are finished, i was deluded thinking that things would work out in my heart wanted things to pan out well .I can’t see it now houses to be built on the Abbey soon it will be demolished when it suits them.

So shocked with this after Colin , Alan was a terrific rider hard as nails but FAIR RIP Alan.

I can’t remember seeing Colin ride in 1969 for Hackney but that was the only time i see him race Steve.The same as Ove Fundin only see him ride once in 1970 and unfortunately never got to see Bjorn Knutsson or the brilliant Peter Craven ride a real regret of mine.Thinking of Colin did he once consider coming back after those horrific injuries but was told it was to risky.? he must of worked hard to get back to that level of fitness.

Got used to seeing Colin going about his business quietly at Swindon i got him to sign a few Hackney photos a few times.He was a guy who i was quite wary of but he was ever so pleasant to speak to loved speedway and what a servant he was terrific.Along with Kilb, Broady, Wellie, Crash, ( ect) he was very approachable had time for people a real people’s person..The one thing that often gets forgotten is just how good a speedway rider he was and he had his best years still to come until injury curtailed that.RIP Colin.

SPOT ON won’t happen.

Really Doris bloody worrying that a cheap building ( ie a cheap McDonald’s? ) should not be ready by April. If not the old crappy shabby should stay there NO demolition NOT convinced at all not one bit.

Fingers crossed for all the Robin's faithful, it will be great to get the racing back.But as Orion said until the tapes go up for the first time i would not take anything for granted how can you take anything on trust.

Svein had ridden at Swindon on the 2nd of September RIP Svein.

Old Bob you need to have a real think sometimes in what you say ? ? Lee Kilby is not to blame in what happened at Eastbourne as for the 500 k houses 500 k you are joking ??? Those people who bought those premises should have no say whatsoever they knew the speedway was there it has been there from 1949 simples.If they are not happy pick somewhere else they should have no say at all.

I believe he will be a world team cup rider in time Ray, a bad injury plus Covid interrupted his progress.Next year Glasgow would be a great career move for him fingers crossed anyway.

Brennan at reserve.??

The new era very impresssive though BL .

I think you are right ? Davis reached 15 British Finals 1976-1991( missing out in 1990). Chris Morton reached 14 and Peter Collins 13.

Great video and what a race that was between Mort/ Kenny there race in the 1983 NRC Hyde Rd was just as thrilling.

1980 was a lovely side and if Phil had of started the season we would of pushed hard that year.Steve you can relate to this because Oxford like Swindon had some weak teams over the years then to get the Hans/ era must of been a dream come true.For me the team winning did not matter having a regular feature in the team like Keen, Hitchy was brilliant the fans could relate to continuity having a hero.

Not a bad lot Doris, i never got to see George White which was a shame.Even though i kept going my enthusiasm for speedway wavered from 1990 until Crump (jnr) and Gollob got me enthused again.Today my enthusiasm is at a alltime low the sport never helps itself never looks to progress if Swindon or Oxford don’t operate i can’t see myself going much maybe take in the odd Torun/ Prague weekend.

That Wolves meeting was watched and deleted within two hours it was so boring Brennan/ Flint were the only bright spots.The sport is in huge trouble in the UK and there has to be debate and major changes come November/ December.Will it though ? NO a few rule changes trying to paper over the cracks and the show plods on.