BobC

Good Luck to all concerned. Cant go this year,due to ill health,but would have enjoyed being there supporting them. Its a fantastic opportunity for the lads. Enjoy the experience.

I have updated the original post,showing who you have identified and where they are in the photo. No Eric Boothroyd or Dingle Brown! Also added other names to my earlier post. I will put you out of your misery on Friday morning.

Some of those in the photo include..... Ken Middleditch,Norman Strachan,George White,George Major,Phil Woodcock,Bobby Croombs,Pete Smith,Merv Hanham,Former refree Mick Barnes,Brian Smith,Reg Duval,NZ Speedway reporter,Allan Clarke,Ron Peters?, There are others,but lets see if you can find these first!

On Sunday 22nd,I was privilaged to be invited to the World Speedway Riders Association Lunch in Bournemouth. A very enjoyable social gathering Just for your amusement,here is a group photo.Who do you recognise?Not all are riders,some Team Managers,and respected Journalists and officials.I must point out that even I cannot name all of those in the photo! There were others there,including Brian Crutcher,Freddie Williams,Bernard Crapper etc. http://sports.webshots.com/album/563898038...IX?vhost=sports Standing..1Mick Barnes(referee) 2.George White 3.Ken Middleditch 4.Bert Harkins 5.? 6.Jack Geran 7.Ian Williams 8.George Major 9.? 10.Pete Smith 11.Andy Day,(former Dons Manager) 12.Allan Clarke(NZ reporter) 13.Tony Day 14.Nigel Andrews 15.Sid Dowdy Seated..1.Norman Strachan 2.Bobby Croombs 3.Ron Walton 4.Phil Woodcock 5.Reg Duval 6.Merv Hanham 7.Pete Rogers 8.Bob Andrews I will confirm the riders and their position in the photo as you identify them! Have fun.

Definitely ENGLISH! You are right Wanderer,he did go on to become British Champion in Karts. I remember one night at Halifax.hHe rode at reserve for Poole.After taking advice from Eric Boocock,he tried different things in the second half,and promptly got to the Final.Not sure from memory,but I THINK he came second. Immensley talented,and would have stayed in Speedway,but the Knotts wouldnt stump up any cash to help him set up,and he returned to Karting.

The line ups according to the Poole website are the same as those posted by Dutchgrasstrack. Shame that Emil Sajfutdinov (Russia) wont be there. Never mind,at least Holder will be.

Found these items on Ebay,Australia. Thought they might be of interest to some of you 'old timers' ! Bluey Scott: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=023 Bonnie and Jack Waddell: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=023 Syd Littlewood: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=023 Keith Cox: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=023 Keith Gurtner: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=003 Speedway Machines: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=023

Exeter.... Ashby and Poole unknowns-68-1 L-r Bill Andrew,Neil Street,Bruce Cribb,Martin Ashby. Chris Julian 73-2...I think its Bob Coles Jimmy Squibb vs Coventry unknown........Its Les Owen Unkown 68-1...Tony George Newport.... Unknown @West Ham 68-1..Outside George Barclay,Tony Clarke?,Inside Bob Hughes Unknown v Oxord unknown 68-1....definitely Jon Erskine.(This photo also appears in the Oxford gallery) Unknowns@Oxford 68-1...Inside Bob Hughes

He also rode for Poole in 1958.

Also Poole in the early 60's ...61,62,63. Photo of him in the Poole section here http://www.classicspeedway.co.uk/index.htm He also made a very brief comeback for Weymouth in the mid 70's

There is a portrait photo of Wayne in the Poole section on this website. Of course,theres plenty of Barry in Saints section! http://www.classicspeedway.co.uk/gallery.htm

Some Poole updates. Laessing leads 68-1.......Ted Laessing,Chris Blewitt,Jim Squibb,,Geoff Mudge. Unknown + Betts 68-1...Geoff Mudge,and Charlie Monk (Sheffield) at rear. Unknown + Hedge..........Geoff Mudge Unknown 68-1................Bill Andrew leads Jim Squibb Unknown 68-2................Bill Andrew leads Ted Laessing Unknown vs Coatbridge..Bruce Cribb leads Bernt Persson(W),and Alex Hughson(Y) Unknown at West Ham 68-1....George Barclay(o/s),Bruce Cribb,Bill Andrew,Stan Stevens Unknown vs Street and Briggs at Exeter 68-1.....Chris Blewitt(not Street),Bill Andrew,Wayne Briggs,Geoff Mudge Thats what I believe.

Article taken from the Official Poole Speedway website Poole Mourns death of CJH It is with regret that Poole Speedway announce the death of former Poole press officer Cyril J Hart who passed away on Saturday 23rd February aged 88. CJH, as he was affectionately known, held several offices within British Speedway, representing the Speedway Riders Association as their Secretary during the 1950's as well as being editor of the Speedway World Magazine and a former Poole reporter for the Speedway Mail. A Poole fan from the Pirates' early days Cyril's attendances at Wimborne Road were restricted in latter years but he always retained a close watch on the Pirates activities, particularly through his involvement with the Club's fanzine. It is with some irony that Cyril will be finally laid to rest on the club's 60th anniversary Press Day on Wednesday March 5th.

That would have been the same Dave Roberts who appeared for Weymouth 83-84 and Poole 85-86

Heres a link to some info on Squibby......and those menacing eys of his.... http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/speedwayyears/squibb.html

Here is a link to the Museum. http://www.sammymiller.co.uk/

Here is a link to our local paper,The Daily Echo.A special feature regarding Colin. http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/pir...ck_in_poole.php

I think it was John Barber,Nicks brother. Mind you,he did have a portrait of Wal Morton in the Poole section,but he was actually wearing a Liverpool racejacket. Hoping to see some of the same at High Beach on Sunday.

Tell tell I'll get you for that.

Had a bit of luck at the recent Speedway and Grass Track show. I managed to find some old photos of riders in Poole colours.I found portraits of Norman,Pete Munday,Tony Lewis,Bill Andrew,Ronnie Genz and John Langfield.All originals too. I even found 2 very rare ones.About as rare as rocking horse poo! Chum Taylor and Alf Hagon in Pooles colours. Well pleased,I can tell you.

Alf did ride a few meetings for Poole in 1965.I believe he retired after leaving us.

Go to http://hastingssaxons.1066-media.com/ Link taken from this excellent website.Probably the most comprehensive website around. http://www.speedwayplus.co.uk/

Hi John, The Nelson site is NOTHING to do with me.Sadly it appears to be the only reference site around regarding them.I dont know the guy who has set it up,but I hope he continues to develop it. However,I am hoping to get up that way this season sometime.If I do,and get some pics,I will happily post them for you. Keep up the good work on your own Website as well.Ive found it very informative.

I know,a bit frustrating really. Thats why I put a 'one page' Website. Sadly,there doesnt appear to be another Website relating to the Team.

I have found this one page website about Nelson. http://www.tibspeedway.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/nelsonad.htm