CheetahJake Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Seems about right, pity he could not have the decency to show respect to a former team-mate and ride. Coventry fans, get used to it, especially next season when he puts in a request to go out on loan, so he can become a "better rider"! The first meetings of the season and the bitching has started already. Until you know your facts, and until you can cock your leg confidently over a speedway bike and put your money where your mouth is, I suggest you button it buster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenB1 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 How are you mate? I am fine, working hard and paying the bills and still enjoying my speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsc Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Anyone know if there is a site or link to photo's from the day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Seems about right, pity he could not have the decency to show respect to a former team-mate and ride. Coventry fans, get used to it, especially next season when he puts in a request to go out on loan, so he can become a "better rider"! Know the facts do you? Thought not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Anyone know why Kennett was replaced by Kylmakorpi? Rumour has it that you wouldn't be too far off the mark ........... Who on earth started that rumour Fantastic day, was watching the queue from the top bar getting in they were still queueing to get in after heat 1, so heat 2 was delayed to allow people to get in. I thought the time of Gordons race with Paul was 64.something, should of been faster though after the morning practise as soon as I suss how to do it will put the video on here of him in practise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheetahJake Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) Who on earth started that rumour Fantastic day, was watching the queue from the top bar getting in they were still queueing to get in after heat 1, so heat 2 was delayed to allow people to get in. I thought the time of Gordons race with Paul was 64.something, should of been faster though after the morning practise as soon as I suss how to do it will put the video on here of him in practise. Gordon's first ride was 61.9 seconds and his second was 62.46. Third ride as you know was awarded and thus no time given. Absolute treat to watch though, and I can't help thinking that on an upright, he might even have been faster, afterall, laydowns hadn't been invented in his day. Had a chat with him after the meeting, and what a gent. For me, that was worth the trip to Arlington in itself. As a Cheetahs supporter for ever and ever, Gordon has long since been one of my all time speedway heroes, along with Ronnie Genz, Martin Dugard and Hans Neilsen, although during Gordon's time with us, we were known as the Oxford Rebels. When I asked Gordon if he knew why Eddie wasn't riding (a great disappointment to my grandson who hero-worships him) Gordon simply replied, "The management". Draw what you will from that. Have to agree though, a great day out, and hey! great to see Floppy win the first heat of the day in style. Julie, my other half, was delighted at having the opportunity to speak with Deano, whom she has adored since I first introduced her to speedway some 10 years ago. Edited March 17, 2009 by CheetahJake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Barrett Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Cheetahjack/Mmmmethanol, if I am incorrect in my view, then I will be quite prepared to acknowledge it. However, in the abscence of any differing information to what I have heard, the impression given is that he did not turn up. That is a great pity, as Deanno wanted him there, he was a team-mate, spannered for him during one of his stints down at Poole. Above all, I would prefer to think that there was not a third party who decided that his presence was not deemed necessary, perhaps the facts will come out, perhaps not, but apologies if I have caused either of you any offence. As for Gordon Kennett, a true Arlington Legend, and in my own opinion he is THE master of Arlington. (Oh gawd, I've probably put my foot in it again!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheetahJake Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Cheetahjack/Mmmmethanol, if I am incorrect in my view, then I will be quite prepared to acknowledge it. However, in the abscence of any differing information to what I have heard, the impression given is that he did not turn up. That is a great pity, as Deanno wanted him there, he was a team-mate, spannered for him during one of his stints down at Poole. Above all, I would prefer to think that there was not a third party who decided that his presence was not deemed necessary, perhaps the facts will come out, perhaps not, but apologies if I have caused either of you any offence. As for Gordon Kennett, a true Arlington Legend, and in my own opinion he is THE master of Arlington. (Oh gawd, I've probably put my foot in it again!!!) No ill feelings Pantostar, and thanks for responding. I have to say it is a toss-up between Gordon and Martin, both of whom were heroes of mine at Oxford, but I think I have to agree with you, Gordon has it. Kind regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Gordon's first ride was 61.9 seconds and his second was 62.46. I knew I heard a 4 in there somewhere I was in the office and Martin Dugard called his dogs in I nearly wet myself when he did so "Ted, Barney get here" that made my day Eastbourne Eagles having to Canterbury riders names for their dogs He did explain how it came about but I'm still impressed with the names (Bet Bobbys not though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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