spin king Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Russ Hodgson, i was a big fan of him, to me one off the best reserves Belle Vue ever had, shame he had to partner Geoff Pusey one of the worst. I'm pretty sure Emil Sova died a few years ago, heart trouble i think ?. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Russ has already been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marron Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 (edited) Steve Wilcock + 'Mad Dog' Martin Dixon Not sure if they have been done but i have heard so many stories about them both when they rode at Cleveland Park it would be good to read about them. Edited November 19, 2007 by marron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 "Postman" Pete Wigley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackman Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Bryn! ... Your thoughts on the changes in speedway riders over the years... the ones that made it and the ones that got a way. ... & who he thinks will make it into Backtrack 2030.... WC's not included. Regards. PS. & the best tip, for a new Speedway owner.....? PPS. don't lose the bloddy draft this time..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Maurice Ducker would be a good read ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Maurice Ducker would be a good read ! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, would be interesting to see what he has to say about the Moran brothers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy moore Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Alf Busk,Terry Betts,Richard May,Stan Bear,Boley Proch,Gresham,Middleditch,Davis,Mullett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Alf Busk,Terry Betts,Richard May,Stan Bear,Boley Proch,Gresham,Middleditch,Davis,Mullett. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think that Terry Betts has been done, and I think Neil Middleditch has as well, would love to see what Steve Gresham is doing now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Boy Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Does anybody take notice of this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Does anybody take notice of this thread? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am sure that TMC does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sjl Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Does anybody take notice of this thread? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMac Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 (edited) Of course, I take notice! Interviews/featuresready 'in the can' for the next issue, which we're working on next week... PETE SMITH (Poole legend, not the others!) BOB KILBY RICHARD KNIGHT MRS ZDENEK KUDRNA WIMBLEDON (Defunct track) TERRY RIPO (announcer) ROD HAYNES (with his first column) STEVE BAST Waiting on confirmation of our Main Man...phone calls, letters and emails have been made in the direction of . . . DENMARK! Also, we're on the trail of a Scottish legend.... More soon... Edited November 22, 2007 by tmc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff. Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Of course, I take notice! Interviews/featuresready 'in the can' for the next issue, which we're working on next week... PETE SMITH (Poole legend, not the others!) BOB KILBY RICHARD KNIGHT MRS ZDENEK KUDRNA WIMBLEDON (Defunct track) TERRY RIPO (announcer) ROD HAYNES (with his first column) STEVE BAST Waiting on confirmation of our Main Man...phone calls, letters and emails have been made in the direction of . . . DENMARK! Also, we're on the trail of a Scottish legend.... More soon... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> About time Erik was featured!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mervjankefanclub Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Also, we're on the trail of a Scottish legend.... More soon... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> mmmmm......jimmy mac or bertola harkins perchance? what about a piece on the middleditch's baillie house where riders,fans and promoters alike all used to stay i am sure there must be a tale or two to tell from there although i am sure someone will be on saying none of them printable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 I wonder if it is about rider that I am not sure what his name was, but I seem to remember was called Jon Jon White, never really made it as rider, but was very much a character, renowned for wearing black leathers in the 80's and a black bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mervjankefanclub Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 I wonder if it is about rider that I am not sure what his name was, but I seem to remember was called Jon Jon White, never really made it as rider, but was very much a character, renowned for wearing black leathers in the 80's and a black bike. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> you got the name correct spin king he called himself "the black knight" with his leathers and bike he also played on the scottish thing by wearing a tartan scarf dont quote me on this but i think he claimed to be have been born up here on the isle of skye or something weird like that but brought up in england blackpool rings a bell he first appeared at blantyre during second halves around 85/86 and i seem to remember him turning out during shawfields first year aswell and he was very much a character and became a cult figure amongst those of us who stayed on to watch the second half racing he recentley wrote the book about "the white ghost" ken le breton graham the glasgow fan who reads this forum can correct me here hes pretty clued up about all things glasgow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 you got the name correct spin king he called himself "the black knight" with his leathers and bike he also played on the scottish thing by wearing a tartan scarf dont quote me on this but i think he claimed to be have been born up here on the isle of skye or something weird like that but brought up in england blackpool rings a bell he first appeared at blantyre during second halves around 85/86 and i seem to remember him turning out during shawfields first year aswell and he was very much a character and became a cult figure amongst those of us who stayed on to watch the second half racing he recentley wrote the book about "the white ghost" ken le breton graham the glasgow fan who reads this forum can correct me here hes pretty clued up about all things glasgow <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks Merv would be nice to see what he is doing now and his thoughts on speedway today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mervjankefanclub Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 it certaiinly would be spin king as he was the intellectual type which is rare for a speedway rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 it certaiinly would be spin king as he was the intellectual type which is rare for a speedway rider <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And very different, I remember reading his profile in the speedway star and it was totally different from others that I had seen. Certainly got him plenty of publicity and people talkming about him even though he never reach past the novice stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackman Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 though he never reach past the novice stage.......... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> LOL! Spin King...... Calling mervjankefanclub & BFD, ... tell him will ya.. Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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