TonyMac Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 (edited) Looking ahead to just some of the delights lined up for our next issue which we're working on now.... MALCOLM SIMMONS - Main Man BERNIE PERSSON (as long as our man in Sweden can get to him in time for our mid-May publication date!) BOBBY GARRAD DAVE MORTON GRAHAM MILES KEN EYRE Etc, etc, etc Would be good to hear of some of your favourite memories of these guys... PS - For the smart wotsits among you, 'Etc, etc, etc' was NOT one of those here today-gone tomorrow foreigners tried by Birmingham or Halifax in the late 70s/early 80s either! OK, before you get heavy, I admit, we gave two rides to Timmy Joe Sheppard! Some you win, some you lose. Edited April 21, 2006 by tmc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 Looks like a heavy Hackney influence! Not complaining though as I can't wait to read the Bernie article. I'm sure Simmo will have a lot of interesting memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 BOBBY GARRAD<{POST_SNAPBACK}> The pretty boy of Rye House TMC I know Ashley Pullen is no longer with us but any chance of a feature on his career at some point please, he along with Kelvin Mullarkey kept me entertained for much of my childhood with their antics on and off track. GRAHAM MILES <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Uh Oh!!! will have to hide this copy from my mum Graham along with Martin Piddock were her favourites back in the good ol' days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 I hope issue 14 returns to the standards previously set. Issue 13 was poor in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMac Posted April 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 I hope issue 14 returns to the standards previously set. Issue 13 was poor in my opinion. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Care to elaborate on your useful throwaway line? Criticism is always accepted, but constructive criticism is always better and more likely to achieve a satisfactory result (assuming you would actually want us to improve, as opposed to lose readers who might think your comment representative of the majority?) So where did we go wrong with issue 13? If you share your thoughts with us, we might be able to re-attain the high standards you expect. Sorry to sound so sensitive, but I can't stand it when people hide behind anonymity when criticising others and anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 (edited) Blimey, touchy aren't we?? How do you know i haven't got constructive criticism and what difference would knowing my real name make?? As you ask, the main subject matter was about a rider that doesn't particularly interest me and i got the impression it was a book plug in disguise. The earlier editions had far more 'off the wall' articles in my opinion, this one was more mainstream. The book extracts are creeping in which, to me, aren't what the essence of the magazine is about. I enjoyed the Bob Radford and Mike Letch articles, but the rest did come across to me as perhaps ideas were running a little dry. Personally i would like more behind the scenes, thought provoking articles, similar to those above and the excellent Edward Jancarz piece a few editions ago. Also, more features about some of the lesser lights rather than top riders who feature in all other mags. There you go, an opinion. Sorry i didn't lie and say i thought everything was marvellous in the last one...that's life! By the way the majority of the other 12 editions have been a fascinating read. Andy Freegard. Edited April 24, 2006 by frigbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 (edited) boys, boys.. quit arguin..enuff to turn a man to drink.. ok what do ya say you all meet at the old football field for a bit of a scrap, i got a twenty in my pocket to use for the sweet science of gamblin, an my bet is on....my nephew... OL Puss! heh heh.. Edited April 25, 2006 by sandman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Can always rely on you Sandman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoddy Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 PS - For the smart wotsits among you, 'Etc, etc, etc' was NOT one of those here today-gone tomorrow foreigners tried by Birmingham or Halifax in the late 70s/early 80s either!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> ...and there was I looking forward to a piece on Gianni 'etc etc etc' Famari!!! I very rarely post in here but am enjoying your magazine greatly. Only started going to speedway in 1984 so missed much of the era you cover but am a real history buff and have enjoyed reading every issue I've seen so far . Great to learn more about riders like Ivan Mauger who I didn't see, Peter Collins and Chris Morton who were past their peak when I started going and especially my first speedway hero Kenny Carter. Also great to remind myself just how good Hans Nielsen was - I still think he was better than Tony Rickardsson! Keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenTiger76 Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Like the majority on here I really enjoy the magazine and EX-Retro for that matter (how good was sunday!). However I would like to see you keep away from to many excerts from recently published books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 (edited) Can always rely on you Sandman <{POST_SNAPBACK}> welllll.. that my friend might just be a bit of a reach.. but hey, thanks for the compliment anyway.. .. Edited April 26, 2006 by sandman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST GATER Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 TMC I would just like to say that every issue has been excellent so far and I can't wait for issue 14 .IMO after watching ,reading and seeing quite alot in 30 odd yrs as as s/way fan, your doing a great job long may it continue.!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Have too agree with Faster Gater, this is an excellent read, and I always look forward to the next issue after finishing my copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 I always enjoy reading it, but there were some valid criticisms made. I hope they won't be overlooked because loads of people start posting to say that they think it's great. I agree that TMC is doing an excellent job though. I always look forward to that particular visit to the bathroom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMac Posted April 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Blimey, touchy aren't we?? How do you know i haven't got constructive criticism and what difference would knowing my real name make?? There you go, an opinion. Sorry i didn't lie and say i thought everything was marvellous in the last one...that's life! By the way the majority of the other 12 editions have been a fascinating read. Andy Freegard. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Andy, Thanks for responding positively and for your constructive comments. Thanks too to the rest for your kind comments. I'm sorry if I came across as touchy but having put so much into launching and producing Backtrack, I'm naturally disappointed if our readers have any gripes - and we like to address them. It's not easy to please all the people all the time and, for instance, if you don't happen to like one of the riders we feature, then what can we do? We just want to know what you like and dislike - in fact, the next issue will include a readers' survey which we hope our subscribers will complete and return to us. One change we are considering is to reduce the 'main man' feature, probably to no more than 5 pages, as this has taken up a large per centage of the overall content in previous issues. It is probably justified where genuine legend like Mauger and PC is concerned, but 10 pages on one rider is possibly pushing it too much and I acknowledge this. Having said that, the Simmo interview for issue 14 will be like no other EVER PUBLISHED - hard-hitting, highly contentious and totally absorbing. Watch out for it, because it will have everyone in speedway talking, as will his forthcoming book that we are publishing...(OK, it's a blatant plug, but I'm sure you will want to read what Malcolm has to say in SIMMO: THE WHOLE TRUTH, on sale at the start of June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Andy, Thanks for responding positively and for your constructive comments. Thanks too to the rest for your kind comments. I'm sorry if I came across as touchy but having put so much into launching and producing Backtrack, I'm naturally disappointed if our readers have any gripes - and we like to address them. It's not easy to please all the people all the time and, for instance, if you don't happen to like one of the riders we feature, then what can we do? We just want to know what you like and dislike - in fact, the next issue will include a readers' survey which we hope our subscribers will complete and return to us. One change we are considering is to reduce the 'main man' feature, probably to no more than 5 pages, as this has taken up a large per centage of the overall content in previous issues. It is probably justified where genuine legend like Mauger and PC is concerned, but 10 pages on one rider is possibly pushing it too much and I acknowledge this. Having said that, the Simmo interview for issue 14 will be like no other EVER PUBLISHED - hard-hitting, highly contentious and totally absorbing. Watch out for it, because it will have everyone in speedway talking, as will his forthcoming book that we are publishing...(OK, it's a blatant plug, but I'm sure you will want to read what Malcolm has to say in SIMMO: THE WHOLE TRUTH, on sale at the start of June. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I cannot wait for this Simmo was certainly a character, I forward to seeing what he has to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mervjankefanclub Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Reading some of the comments i thought i would take this opportunity to say how much i am enjoying your mag tmc and great to see you havent forgotten your friends north of the border particulary the stevie lawson article what about an article on another man who kept glasgow speedway alive for years the one and only jimmy beaton im sure he would have a tale or two to tell I think with club websites and forums now the speedway star is becoming a bit irrelevant although after 30 years i do still buy it through habit it is refreshing to have an alternative magazine to read especially one that covers the years when i was growing up i hope it goes from strength to strength maybe even appearing monthly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian L Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 (edited) Looks like a heavy Hackney influence! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nothing wrong with that! Articles please on Jessup (who has been telling my Son some entertaining stories), McNeil, Galvin & Mullarkey. Tony Featherstone is still competitive, but in a more leisuirely sport these days - readers may be interested. Keep up the good work TMC I have renewed my subscription again! Edited May 9, 2006 by Brian L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Nothing wrong with that! Articles please on Jessup (who has been telling my Son some entertaining stories), McNeil, Galvin & Mullarkey. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> As in Bobby McNeil that wont take up a lot of space he might but the write up wont (Sorry Bobby couldn't resist) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofdiamonds Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 Issue 14 received today. Thanks to all concerned, exceptional standard maintained. Will keep me quiet until it's time to see off those Newport Wasps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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