Malcolm Simmons

[TonyMac]

SIMMO: IN HIS OWN WORDS

 

THE BRILLIANT BRAND NEW TRIPLE DVD!

 

OUR much-acclaimed book, SIMMO: THE WHOLE TRUTH, sold out.

 

Now hear Malcolm's compelling life story in his own words in DVD FORMAT, lasting more than FIVE hours across three discs!

 

YES, THAT'S RIGHT, FIVE HOURS+, 3 DVDs AND FOR ONLY £16.00 (POST-FREE IN UK)!

 

Listen to the former World No.2 and one of England's all-time greats as he lifts the lid on some of speedway's ‘secrets'.

 

Hear him talk candidly about team-mates and rivals from his spells with Hackney, West Ham, King's Lynn, Poole, Wimbledon, Swindon and Arena-Essex.

 

He reveals the highs and lows of his glittering career and how he provoked controversy on and off the track. Hear from the man himself why he now regrets deliberately throwing races in his last match for Swindon.

 

Simmo also bears his soul about his private life - his mother leaving him at the age of 13, how he had suicidal thoughts after being sent to prison and much more.

 

You'll be captivated by what Malcolm has to say about himself and others, while also enjoying the visual feast of hundreds of on-screen images of Super Simmo, including rare and previously unpublished photographs.

 

There is also classic archive footage of Malcolm in typically majestic speedway action, grass-track action from his comeback period in the 90s, plus brief trials footage from 2007.

 

Watch again that race with Peter Collins in Poland that effectively decided the 1976 World Final and hear what Simmo says he would have done differently, as well as his typically forthright opinions of PC and his other World Pairs-winning partners, John Louis and Gordon Kennett.

 

And in a new interview filmed in July 2009, 63-year-old Malc brings us right up to date with what he's doing now, including his ongoing battle to defy his declining health to continue his passion for riding motorcycles.

 

Every DVD sleeve is personally signed by Simmo himself and this great, new product is only available direct from us at Retro Speedway.

 

So let Simmo join you in your living room today by ordering your copy now! ­

 

You won't believe your ears!

 

TO TRY OUR FREE SEVEN-MINUTE SAMPLER AND ALSO TO ORDER THE WHOLE PACKAGE ONLINE NOW FOR JUST £16.00, GO TO

http://www.retro-speedway.com

Edited August 25, 2009 by tmc

[Dekker]

Hear from the man himself why he now regrets deliberately throwing races in his last match for Swindon.

More like the whole of the 2nd half of the season, from 9.5 ave to under 8 in 1 easy go, it was so obvious. Doubt i really want to waste my money on anything to do with him, wasted enough watching him home and away that year.

 

[edited - yes was 8 not 6 as it is now]

Edited August 25, 2009 by Dekker

[TonyMac]

More like the whole of the 2nd half of the season, from 9.5 ave to under 6 in 1 easy go, it was so obvious. Doubt i really want to waste my money on anything to do with him, wasted enough watching him home and away that year.

 

Simmo couldn't have been that bad. He rode 40 matches in 1985 - more than any other Robins rider - and averaged virtually eight points overall.

 

I'm in no way defending what Simmo did. But If you listen to the DVD, he admits he felt bad about what he did to reduce his average at the end of '85 and now regrets letting down the club, management, riders and supporters.

[Dekker]

I'm in no way defending what Simmo did. But If you listen to the DVD, he admits he felt bad about what he did to reduce his average at the end of '85 and now regrets letting down the club, management, riders and supporters.

So what, all he is doing is being contrite cos it serves his purpose to make some money.

 

[moxey63]

So what, all he is doing is being contrite cos it serves his purpose to make some money.

 

Can't see him being able to retire on profits from this dvd, so I doubt he's just being outspoken to make some money. Anyhow, if he's so money motivated, how come he dropped points for Swindon on purpose?

[slickmick]

Can't see him being able to retire on profits from this dvd,

 

He might or retro will, I seem to remember purchasing this dvd months ago, being told there was a delay in publishing and never hearing anything again?

[TonyMac]

He might or retro will, I seem to remember purchasing this dvd months ago, being told there was a delay in publishing and never hearing anything again?

 

I'm sorry if we are at fault here but if you have ordered the DVD and have not yet received it, then it would be better if you contacted us directly and we can try and resolve the matter for you satisfactorily.

 

You're right in saying there was a delay in production - due to the large amount of content that had to be edited, it basically extended from one DVD to three (though at no extra cost to the customer), but all orders should now have been processed and despatched. No-one else has contacted us to say they haven't received theirs.

 

Our number is: 01708 734 502.

 

Thankyou.

[ianmartin]

I will definitely be getting a Copy. I missed out on the Book - I don't want to miss out on this as well. Told my son - it is on my Christmas present List.

I have bought loads of BackTrack Publications - Mostly from my Track Shop (Sorry Tony) and I haven't been disappointed yet. I just know it will be worth it.

[Phlipphlopp]

Would not give the man any of my hard earned , after the years of paying at Exeter to see him ride and get fobbed off by a feeble excuse every time he was due to visit

[falkirkbandit]

I enjoyed the sampler dvd i got with my Tommy Jansson book today, i might purchase this when i get my final pay through.

[TonyMac]

Would not give the man any of my hard earned , after the years of paying at Exeter to see him ride and get fobbed off by a feeble excuse every time he was due to visit

 

You must have been on holiday on the nights Simmo went down to the County Ground and scored maximums for Poole against the Falcons!

 

Seriously, on the DVD, there is a section devoted to Exeter and Malc's thoughts on the CG track. He admits he, like many, had a phobia about the place but the move to Poole - and 'local' derbies between Falcons and Pirates - forced him to get used to the fearsome circuit.

 

He says there was nothing wrong with the Exeter track whatsoever and that all those who moaned about it (including him in his pre-Poole days) were wrong, and that it was 'all in the head'. He is very complimentary about Exeter - if not the robust tactics employed by Messrs Julian and (especially) Blewitt, which scared the life out of so many visiting riders.

[TonyMac]

I enjoyed the sampler dvd i got with my Tommy Jansson book today, i might purchase this when i get my final pay through.

 

Thanks, it's nice to hear. For anyone who hasn't yet tried our free 7-minute DVD sampler yet, here's the link:

http://www.retro-speedway.com/news.php?extend.31

 

We hope it gives potential buyers a decent flavour of the kind of candid, controversial and always entertaining stuff we've come to expect from Simmo. Love him or loathe him, he's good value and never dull. I can't think of too many riders, past or present, who could hold your attention for five-plus hours, in quite the way Simmo does.

[slickmick]

He might or retro will, I seem to remember purchasing this dvd months ago, being told there was a delay in publishing and never hearing anything again?

 

Sorry tmc, I didn't mean it to seem so serious, forgot to stick a smiley on the end.

I realise I should contact your office about delay, I keep leaving your tel no. at home when I try to phone from work.

[Phlipphlopp]

You must have been on holiday on the nights Simmo went down to the County Ground and scored maximums for Poole against the Falcons!

 

Seriously, on the DVD, there is a section devoted to Exeter and Malc's thoughts on the CG track. He admits he, like many, had a phobia about the place but the move to Poole - and 'local' derbies between Falcons and Pirates - forced him to get used to the fearsome circuit.

 

He says there was nothing wrong with the Exeter track whatsoever and that all those who moaned about it (including him in his pre-Poole days) were wrong, and that it was 'all in the head'. He is very complimentary about Exeter - if not the robust tactics employed by Messrs Julian and (especially) Blewitt, which scared the life out of so many visiting riders.

 

You might just have twisted my arm ! Anything speedway which gives a good insight into the sport i've followed for 35 years rocks my boat, need to get out more i think ! (prob lemo's testimonial next for me)

[slickmick]

I'm sorry if we are at fault here but if you have ordered the DVD and have not yet received it, then it would be better if you contacted us directly and we can try and resolve the matter for you satisfactorily.

 

You're right in saying there was a delay in production - due to the large amount of content that had to be edited, it basically extended from one DVD to three (though at no extra cost to the customer), but all orders should now have been processed and despatched. No-one else has contacted us to say they haven't received theirs.

 

Our number is: 01708 734 502.

 

Thankyou.

Blimey, only phoned up yesterday afternoon, and dvd drops on my doormat this morning.

Now thats what I call customer service, well done all at retro.

[falkirkbandit]

Blimey, only phoned up yesterday afternoon, and dvd drops on my doormat this morning.

Now thats what I call customer service, well done all at retro.

 

 

Indeed, i ordered two books (at seperate times, one on a sunday) last week and the Wiggy one arrived the next day after ordering, excuse the pun, but that service is first class!