BelteshazzarBee Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 (edited) An interesting proposition, in the letters page of the July 19th Speedway Star, from respected announcer Craig Saul. He puts forward a great idea in my oppinion, an inclusion of Plymouth star Tom Brown at Cardiff. He lists a few reasons why he believes the 'Welsh Wizard' would be a great addition to proceedings at the big show at the Millenium Stadium. One being, he has a big claim to being Welsh No1 in the absence of Phil Morris. Another, he is "a true thrill merchant, with a never-say-die attitude". And lastly, and this is "the biggest PR opportunity", he suffered from septic arthritis in his infancy. He has overcome tremendous pain and physical chalenges "to be able to walk let alone ride (a speedway bike)". I think this is a marvelous idea and, seing as though the GP is held in Wales, it would be great to get Tom involed somehow. In my oppinion, whoever is in charge of the pre meeting entertainment should invite Mr Brown to demonstrate his thrilling riding style in a few laps of the Cardiff circuit, possibly inbetween the u-15 races. What do guys and gals think? i just thought id pull your attention towards this and see what you think about it. I would recommend you get your speedway star out and have a look, as i may not have covered everthing in this post. Lets get behind this proposal, as Tom is a true hero and inspiratin to us all. Edited July 24, 2008 by BelteshazzarBee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snyper1010 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 What a load of rubbish No only joking from what i have read in your post this sounds like a great idea, especially with the mention medical obstacles he has had to face. Well done for bringing it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 not the return of Tom Browns "Ring" where's Shannon when you need her!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjr Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Tom is a true hero and inspiratin to us all. Agreed. But..Isn't it a little late for this? Tom has been around a while and so has the Cardiff GP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelteshazzarBee Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 I was at rye house on sunday and Tom was a number 8 for Berwick. He came within a lap of beating Tai Woffinden on his home circuit and his performance was so good that he was nominated as a tactical ride, which is the first time ive ever seen it allocated to a number 8 and no-one else ive spoken to has ever heard or seen it before. Alot of people have stated, in the relevent thread in the premierleague section that, alongside Paul Clews he was worth the admission money alone. Well done Tom and keep it up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelteshazzarBee Posted July 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Agreed. But..Isn't it a little late for this? Tom has been around a while and so has the Cardiff GP. Tom Brown is only 23 mate and he has grown into an exiting riders. How does the fact that he's been around for a while or that the Cardiff GP has been around a mean anything. I wanted to see how much of a response this would get, hence originally placing it in the Speedway general part of this extensive forum. But someone moved it and now as i would of guessed has not had as much response as it would have done if it was still in the section i put it in. General discussions is the place where most people would look yet, it is now found here. I think they should add a thing where if the 'admins' think that a topic should be moved they at least inform the poster, instead of moving it without regard for them. I would appreciate an oppoligy from whoever moved this topic as, proven by the lack of response, it would be much better suited to the area it was originally in. I have had this happen to me on anumber of occasions and unlike some people who just add topics wherever they please, i pick where i put them due to relevance and where it will get the most 'reads'. And as it is a proposal wich should get huge backing i am upset and disheartened that it has been moved into obscurity. Peace and love Sauly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjr Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Tom Brown is only 23 mate and he has grown into an exiting riders. How does the fact that he's been around for a while or that the Cardiff GP has been around a mean anything. If he was Wales' answer to Woffinden then fair enough but what do you think introducing Tom Brown to the Cardiff crowd would bring to the GP? I understand what he has overcome and best of luck to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelteshazzarBee Posted August 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 If he was Wales' answer to Woffinden then fair enough but what do you think introducing Tom Brown to the Cardiff crowd would bring to the GP? I understand what he has overcome and best of luck to him. 1) Home rider 2) Exciting riding style 3) Watching him for a couple of demo's is better than watching the motocross freestyle jumpers that were on show this year, they were good for a few minutes but 15 mins, i dont think so. Question, Have you seen him ride before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjr Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Yes, many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelteshazzarBee Posted August 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Yes, many times. And? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 from respected announcer Craig Saul. He puts forward a great idea in my oppinion, an inclusion of Plymouth star Tom Brown at Cardiff. Peace and love Sauly Self praise is no praise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjr Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 And? And what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartace Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 why not go the whole hog and put in Jon-Jon White( the black knight)...and we all know what rhymes with Knight dont we....it begins in S and ends in te.Oh yes dont forget to save me a race-jacket, i once had a go on Pilling sands.Ian Hindle would like to throw his name in the hat....the list is endless.Get real,as much as i admire anyone who gives it a go on a speedway bike sticking Tom Brown in with Pedersen,Crump,Adams etc etc would totally devalue the product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Bee Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 The idea isn't to put him into the gp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartace Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 The idea isn't to put him into the gp sorry not being a reader of the comic anymore i was under the impression(wrongly)it was ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionheart Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 why not go the whole hog and put in Jon-Jon White( the black knight)...and we all know what rhymes with Knight dont we....it begins in S and ends in te.Oh yes dont forget to save me a race-jacket, i once had a go on Pilling sands.Ian Hindle would like to throw his name in the hat....the list is endless.Get real,as much as i admire anyone who gives it a go on a speedway bike sticking Tom Brown in with Pedersen,Crump,Adams etc etc would totally devalue the product I keep asking the question "Whatever happened to Ian Hindle". I remember one meeting at Hyde Road when Ian posted the fastest time of the night from the reserves race in heat 2.! This was in the days of Chris Morton, and Peter Collins so it was no mean feat.I recall that his equipment looked immaculate whenever I watched him. He sparkled for a couple of meetings and then fizzled out. I wonder why ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concrete Cowboy Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Judging by the piss poor efforts of Harris and Nicholls last night, young Tom could end up being a better bet for points at Cardiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penchev Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 An interesting proposition, in the letters page of the July 19th Speedway Star, from respected announcer Craig Saul. He puts forward a great idea in my oppinion, an inclusion of Plymouth star Tom Brown at Cardiff. He lists a few reasons why he believes the 'Welsh Wizard' would be a great addition to proceedings at the big show at the Millenium Stadium. One being, he has a big claim to being Welsh No1 in the absence of Phil Morris. Another, he is "a true thrill merchant, with a never-say-die attitude". And lastly, and this is "the biggest PR opportunity", he suffered from septic arthritis in his infancy. He has overcome tremendous pain and physical chalenges "to be able to walk let alone ride (a speedway bike)". I think this is a marvelous idea and, seing as though the GP is held in Wales, it would be great to get Tom involed somehow. In my oppinion, whoever is in charge of the pre meeting entertainment should invite Mr Brown to demonstrate his thrilling riding style in a few laps of the Cardiff circuit, possibly inbetween the u-15 races. What do guys and gals think? i just thought id pull your attention towards this and see what you think about it. I would recommend you get your speedway star out and have a look, as i may not have covered everthing in this post. Lets get behind this proposal, as Tom is a true hero and inspiratin to us all. Why??????? personally i would rather see some legends do a couple of laps round there ie the likes of Hans Neilsen, Tony Rickardsson, Jimmy Nilsen, Mark Loram, Billy Hamill etc etc etc etc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelteshazzarBee Posted August 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Why??????? personally i would rather see some legends do a couple of laps round there ie the likes of Hans Neilsen, Tony Rickardsson, Jimmy Nilsen, Mark Loram, Billy Hamill etc etc etc etc! Thats not a bad idea either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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