fireblade Posted July 17, 2004 Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 Promoters Bobby and Allan Ham were footie players. Also Torquay United had a player called Mark Loram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kent Posted July 17, 2004 Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 He ended up in prison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Dog Posted July 17, 2004 Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 From the original programme Show Biz X1 v Speedway Riders X1 29/03/59 @ Sutton United Football Ground [ Show Biz X1 Pip Wedge (goal keeper) Jimmy Henney, John Burgess Siggy Jackson, Walley Barnes, Chas Mcdevitt Glen Mason, Toni Dalli Des O Connor, Ronnie Carroll, Dave King Reserves: Sean Connery, Pete Regan Referee: Geogre Swindin Linesmen: Dennis Evans Rick Barrett Brian Crutcher, Ron How, Ronnie Moore Geoff Harris, Reg Trott Bob Andrews, Bert # Name Removed #, Gerry Jackson Cyril Brine, Pat Flanagan Mike Broadbanks (goal keeper) Reserves: Howdy Byford Murray Briggs George White Ernie Baker Phil Bishop Speedway Riders X1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cheetahhawk Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 (edited) I saw the Speedway riders 11 a couple of times way back in the early seventies.First time I saw them was at West Drayton when I think they played against a Showbiz 11 for local charities and the other time I saw them was at Romford when they played against a Wrestlers 11.I beleive that one of the wrestlers was Mick McManus who was very popular at that time. Can't really remember very much about either match except that Colin Pratt was in the speedway 11 at West Drayton and I think the Kennett brothers played at Romford. Edited July 18, 2004 by cheetahhawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howe and stead foreva Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 im 100% sure but i thnk tht paul lee used be on the books at nottingham forrest, olly allen used to be on the books at norwich city n charlie gjedde used to play for a team in denmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 Hughie Saunders testimonial arranged a game between the 1979 (correct me if i am wrong) Rockets, and the Hoddesdon Town team. the front of the programme had a cartoon drawing of a player with a quizzical look on his face facing a fully dressed rider with face mask and helmet on. i believe that hoddesdon were winning the match at half time until the Rockets said if they get beat they want a re match down on the track the following week!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerblade Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 Promoters Bobby and Allan Ham were footie players. One of them used to play for Rotherham United, he sometimes gets mentioned in those "flashback" things in the local sports paper. Didn't Steve Schofield play football up to quite a decent none league level in his younger days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kent Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 A bit short for a goalkeeper i would have thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 I was there Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Here are some not particularly brilliant pictures that I took in 1987. They are from a match between Newbury Town and a Motorcyclists XI, which was a benefit match for Motor Cross Rider David Stirland, whose brother played for Newbury (and was also in the same 1st Hungerford Cubs Six-a-side team as myself that won the six-a-side cup a few years earlier with a suburb display in the final over 1st Kintbury - but I digress). Picture 1: The teams pose for pictures slightly to my right. On the far left are Steve Schofield and Simon Cross, with Martin Yeates a bit further along. Picture 2: Simon Cross prepares to, er, cross. Picture 3: Goalie Martin Yeates and a big, beery looking bloke, leave the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 In my dim and distant youth, I took part in a Crayford Supporters v Rye House footie match. Brian Foote played for the Rockets and came onto the field wearing hobnail boots. Needless to say most on our side were rather reluctant to tackle him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boywonder Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 And on another thread forum's own "Tomcat" reveals he played in goal for England schoolboys...dunno his real name or speedway teams though. Step forward old son and don't be shy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted July 24, 2004 Report Share Posted July 24, 2004 Currently on eBay: TV Stars v. Speedway Riders' X1 "Programme from the Charity match played at Hornchurch Stadium,Upminster on 22/3/64. T.V Stars include;Jess Conrad,Mike and Bernie Winters and Bernard Bresslaw.I wouldn't know where to start with the Speedway Stars,so I won't bother!!" The seller is obviously not a fan. If someone buys it we can find out who the speedway team was. Any offers? Oh well, seeing as no-one else put in a bid, I bought it myself. The programme says the Speedway XI was formed in 1958 and the players for that afternoon's match (22/3/64) would be chosen from the regular players: Gerald Jackson, Ron How, Reg Trott, Barry Briggs, Cyril Maidment, Ove Fundin, Ernie Baker, Viv Harwood, Jim Heard, Roy Trigg, Jim Tebby, Danny Dunton, Pat Flanaghan, Bob Andrews and D. Boulter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted July 25, 2004 Report Share Posted July 25, 2004 Nice to read that JB about my "Friend" and his awaydays. 70 odd and playing football whatever next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom House Kid Posted July 25, 2004 Report Share Posted July 25, 2004 Nice to read that JB about my "Friend" and his awaydays. 70 odd and playing football whatever next! Perhaps he may take up painting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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