sandman Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Now that is a good idea. I reckon Middlo has just completed his 10th season as Team Manager so a good opportunity to right a wrong. Well, after everything is said and done, he really didnt get a Testimonial. Its a show of respect for service and loyalty. If anybody knows how to get in touch with Matt Ford they ought to mention it. I am sure many many racers would contribute as Middlo is well respected by them. I like Middlo, but that aside, fair is fair. He deserves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotonian Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Entrepeneaur???? not a word i would use for him.If he is so good at being an entrepeneaur ask him to use his entrepeneaurial skills to get my testimonial money which dissapeared while he was promoter at Poole.Then i would be impressed!! Sorry to hear that Neil. I was aware of it at the time (who wasn't?) but didn't realise it was still unresolved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantodan Posted October 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Entrepeneaur???? not a word i would use for him.If he is so good at being an entrepeneaur ask him to use his entrepeneaurial skills to get my testimonial money which dissapeared while he was promoter at Poole.Then i would be impressed!! I feel as owner of the site Reg is contributing to that I should respond. Firstly Neil Middleditch has done so much for the sport, let me say well done Middlo and keep it up. Reg Fearman also did so much for the sport, introduced new venues and chaired the BSPA. Reg is big enough to answer any criticisms but we think an Internet Forum is not the appropriate place to do that. The original post on this this website was made to let speedway fans know that some of Reg's personal photo's and thoughts have been captured on the Defunct Speedway website, please have a look and let me (John) know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantodan Posted October 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 (edited) The Reg Fearman pages of The Defunct Website have Reg's Story, Jack Gate's 80th Birthday Party, Igor Plechanov's visit to the UK, The low down on Reading, Reg and Ivan Mauger, Alf Weedon's 80th Birthday and the life of Eric Chitty. There is a lot more to come from Reg on these webpages so please visit the site and if you want to "speak" to Reg via the website, don't hesitate email me. Edited October 31, 2008 by dantodan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Come on folks this is getting out of hand. Let's let any bygones be bygones its all history now anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 I agree 100% Iris--then it occurred to me on another subject-have there been any Jewish speedway riders(this from the guy who started the thread on gay speedway riders!!). I live in a Jewish area of Toronto and have many Jewish friends I was telling this one guy about speedway and he asked me that question-a reasonable question as there have been famous Jewish baseall players(Sandy Koufax and Hank Greenberg spring to mind) ditto soccer e.g. George Cohen of England.Can we get this away from personalities and intio this broader subject!! Any thoughts Norbold, starghost and other speedway historians.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHALEWAY69 Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 fearman has ego wider than the atlantic ocean he seems to think all speedway fans are dumd ask and chandlers about the nights they spent i swanky hotels with (ladies) at pooles expense and where is chandler now fearman dont take us for fools For all these comments i wonder how many have actually had contact with Reg Fearman. I can only speak as I find. whatever skeletons there may be in the closet, and if we dig deep we find them with everyone, Reg has done more than a lot of his comtempories in his continuing friendships to former riders. in Australia he is well thought of. On a personal note I have found him always ready to answer questions and give advice. speedway promoting is a hard business and unless you have a view from the inside it is impossible to make a fair comment. Who knows the full details of the Poole fiasco? we do not know both sides and who are we to judge anyway. both partics have made a great contibution to speedway its a shame the differences can not be resolved Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantodan Posted November 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Reg has been busy with his memoirs, there are now 3 webpages of his activities. His pages can be found here Reg Fearman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKirkyLaneKid Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Wonderful site! I always knew there used to be an old speedway track in Audenshaw, but never knew exactly where it was. After reading the article I was thrilled to discover that it was at the former trotting track behind the Snipe Inn pub and especially so because my Grandfather was a harness racer (horses) at that same track. You learn summat new every day. Thanks for bringing your site to my attention. The story of Slider Shuttleworth is pure gold. And for those that have no idea of what I'm on about I've taken the liberty of posting this from the Audenshaw section; Slider Shuttleworth Old Slider Shuttleworth would be knocking on 90 now. In his heyday-the late twenties and early thirties-Slider could always be relied on to bring the crowd to it's toes. One of his favourite tricks when he rode in a big match was to keep a small balloon filled with red ink concealed inside his crash helmet. If Slider was winning the ink stayed where it was, but if he lost the wily old warhorse would stage a hair-raising looking crash and clap his hand to his helmet thus bursting the balloon with the red ink. The ink would then gush down Slider's face looking for all the world like blood. Game to the last, the ancient ham would stagger blindly towards his machine giving vent to the most heart-rending groans of anguish. And how the fans would cheer as Slider remounted and went chasing dramatically after his opponents. Somehow it always worked out that Slider stole the thunder...even if he lost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlo Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 Middlo, Over the past few seasons I have seen a number of occasions when Reg Fearman has reacted to stories (whether they be in Backtrack or on the Speedway Plus website) and insisted on retractions or at least putting his side of the story. Just wonder whether he has ever contacted you about your lost Testimonial monies? Never ever spoken to me perhaps if he had the b*lls to i might not feel so bitter(yes i would!)just shows what kind of a person he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 (edited) I agree 100% Iris--then it occurred to me on another subject-have there been any Jewish speedway riders(this from the guy who started the thread on gay speedway riders!!). I live in a Jewish area of Toronto and have many Jewish friends I was telling this one guy about speedway and he asked me that question-a reasonable question as there have been famous Jewish baseall players(Sandy Koufax and Hank Greenberg spring to mind) ditto soccer e.g. George Cohen of England.Can we get this away from personalities and intio this broader subject!! Any thoughts Norbold, starghost and other speedway historians.. Gil Goldfinch formerly of Wimbledon, and later for my Diamonds in about 61/62 was Jewish. Died, I believe, of blood poisoning and, as beliefs required, was buried within 24 hours. My favourite rider and it is my photo of him that is on DantoDan's excellent Newcastle Speedway History website. Edited November 16, 2008 by Tsunami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantodan Posted November 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Gil Goldfinch formerly of Wimbledon, and later for my Diamonds in about 62/63 was Jewish. Died, I believe, of blood poisoning and, as beliefs required, was buried within 24 hours. My favourite rider and it is my photo of him that is on DantoDan's excellent Newcastle Speedway History website. Hi Tsunami, I never knew that Gil was Jewish, I suppose there is a clue in his surname (No! I don't mean finch!). Another fact that may have escaped many Newcastle fans was that Reg Fearman had a 50% stake in Newcastle when we reopened in 1961 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I agree 100% Iris--then it occurred to me on another subject-have there been any Jewish speedway riders(this from the guy who started the thread on gay speedway riders!!). I live in a Jewish area of Toronto and have many Jewish friends I was telling this one guy about speedway and he asked me that question-a reasonable question as there have been famous Jewish baseall players(Sandy Koufax and Hank Greenberg spring to mind) ditto soccer e.g. George Cohen of England.Can we get this away from personalities and intio this broader subject!! Any thoughts Norbold, starghost and other speedway historians.. Sorry, BOBBATH, I've only just seen this...Having said that, I can't help anyway. I'm sure there must have been a number of Jewish riders but apart from guessing by name (Lionel Levy for example) I really don't know....But then I have a Jewish name and I'm not Jewish, so that doesn't really help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantodan Posted November 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Sorry, BOBBATH, I've only just seen this...Having said that, I can't help anyway. I'm sure there must have been a number of Jewish riders but apart from guessing by name (Lionel Levy for example) I really don't know....But then I have a Jewish name and I'm not Jewish, so that doesn't really help! Yes and good ole Len Silver has the right name too. I think we should drop the Jewish names thread before we upset someone, too late! I have already done it. The thread is about publicising the Reg Fearman pages on the website afterall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 OK OK but can we start a thread on gay Jewish riders(some of whom may also have been-almost-as tall as Graham Miles)-greetings from snowy Toronto!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesterdaysman Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Looking back through this thread it would seem that one or two posts have been removed saying not nice things about "our Reg". Do I detect some double standards here, for if you read some of Reg's stories you will see his version of events concerning both Bill Dore and Mike Parker, neither coming out in a very good light. Now, neither of these are here to defend themselves where as Middlo and Reg are if they so wish. I never had any dealings with Bill Dore but I did with the others and for my part I must say I suffered no harm from any. However, one thing I did learn many years ago was that most long term speedway promoters have one thing in common and that is self survival. This put me on my guard to know that when the chips were down it would be "goodbye Mr Nice guy". It is a sad fact that the genuine good guys that tried promoting never lasted more than a season or two. So it is not suprising to find that some may be regarded as, to use a present day promoters own description, "A slippery customer", where others would regard them as being astute businessmen. My point is we will all have a different view of things and that is what these forums should be all about. So please Mr Dantodan don't follow the official speedway line of "No one is allowed to say bad things about us". We are all big boys on here and should be able to sort things out for ourselves. Keep up your good work, great site, and I might get round to sending you some stuff when I have learned how to drive this thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantodan Posted November 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Hi Yesterdays Man, I was not aware of any censoring on this thread. I do not subscribe to name calling myself and wish that others didn't either. I suppose the thread has drawn better attention to the Reg Fearman pages because of the controversy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantodan Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 The Reg Fearman pages now number 1-5 on the Defunct Speedway website. Page 5 is about Ronnie Moore. Have a look and let me know your views on Reg's pages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Butler Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 The Reg Fearman pages now number 1-5 on the Defunct Speedway website. Page 5 is about Ronnie Moore. Have a look and let me know your views on Reg's pages In a word, Dan, absolutely superb. That's one word from each of my two remaining LGCs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I agree -Reg Fearman is doing a great job by posting this stuff for posterity-thanx Reg. BTW Ron Butler what does LGC stand for?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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