oldace Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Now let me count just how many times ryan sullivan had said he's going to do a testimonal in Britain only for him to pull out at short notice. I hope for steady he turns up but won't believe it till i see him or won't see him as i'm away anyway. Your confusing the announced line up with the real line up. The announced one contains a few big names in order to draw a crowd. The real one is only disclosed 5 mins before tapes up with the big names replaced by National League riders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reliant Robin Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Your confusing the announced line up with the real line up. The announced one contains a few big names in order to draw a crowd. The real one is only disclosed 5 mins before tapes up with the big names replaced by National League riders Could think of some bigger names than Sullivan if that was the case 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Not many bigger than Sullivan He is probably the 2nd greatest rider of our generation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iffoid Posted July 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 From the Swindon website..... AUSTRALIAN legend Ryan Sullivan will make one of his only appearances in Britain this year at the Simon Stead Testimonial in August. Flying' Ryan has not ridden in Britain since 2008 but has agreed to visit the Abbey on August 16 to ride for Steady, a former colleague at Peterborough. Sullivan now plies his trade solely in Poland and Sweden, where he has been one of the top riders for the last decade. Steady is delighted that the Aussie has signed up; "Ryan is a legend and made a massive impression at club's like Poole and Peterborough. "He has been one of the top riders in the world for years now, you only have to look at his reputation in Europe to see that. I know he very rarely rides in Britain so it's great that he'll be there." Stead has also confirmed that Elite League Riders Champion Rory Schlein will be in the line-up, at the very place he won that title last year. He said: "Rory is one of my best mates in the sport and he was always going to be in. He's awesome around Blunsdon and he can beat anyone, so it's going to be good to see him fighting with the likes of Holder, Zagar, Ward and Sullivan to try and win." Sullivan and Schlein join Matej Zagar, Nicolai Klindt, Oliver Allen, Joe Screen, Tai Woffinden, Chris Holder and Darcy Ward as confirmed starters so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Looking to be a meeting not to miss Iffoid, will be there especially with Matej Zagar riding, and all the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reliant Robin Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Not many bigger than Sullivan You must be confused. I mean in terms of stature, not length of name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noggin Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Not many bigger than Sullivan He is probably the 2nd greatest rider of our generation And who's the first, pray tell? Your confusing the announced line up with the real line up. The announced one contains a few big names in order to draw a crowd. The real one is only disclosed 5 mins before tapes up with the big names replaced by National League riders killjoy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonButler Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 What on earth are you talking about. He has been in an industry for 10 or 12 years, changing jobs a few times along the way. Has it escaped your notice that this is a situation repeated millions of times over in many industries around the country. Occassionally if a person is with the same employer for 10 years they get some sort of perk, maybe an extra weeks holiday per year, the speedway equivilent used to be a testimonial. Nowadays it appears everyone who has been in the sport 10 years, which in reality is approx 90% of the riders in the leagues, is awarded one. Like I said it is a total nonsense and fans are merely being fleeced by these undeserved events I totally agree, Oldace. Simon has always given of his best to whichever club whose race bib he donned. Rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Very good line up ..just go's to show how well simon must be liked by his fellow pro's . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Very good post orion, I am looking forward to this meeting and Simon deserves it. The line up is already good and there are more riders to be announced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 This Super Simon Stead geezer revived my interest in the sport at Worky 2004/5, after a 30-year break. Spectacular rider who always has time for the fans. Shame he hasn't kicked on in his time at Swindon, but a great servant to the Wiltshire club nonetheless. Good Luck for your special night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinsgirl Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 I think Andreas Jonsson may disagree. I don't think Andreas would be arrogant enough to think Chris wasn't one of the favourites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Shaker Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 (edited) This Super Simon Stead geezer revived my interest in the sport at Worky 2004/5, after a 30-year break. Spectacular rider who always has time for the fans. Shame he hasn't kicked on in his time at Swindon, but a great servant to the Wiltshire club nonetheless. Good Luck for your special night. Likewise, Simon re-ignited my love of Speedway during his time with Sheffield, again after a 20year break. I always remember a huge showdown between him and Andre Compton in the 2004 PLRC. Stead was unbeaten until the final. He spectacularly reeled Compton in and was diving past on the 3rd/4th bends. Both riders ended up in one of the most scary crashes I've seen, but it was really just a racing incident and typical of Simon's bravery and never say die attitude. Compton was awarded the win if I recall correctly, even though Mark Lemon passed both riders and crossed the line while they were down. All the best for your testimonial Steady. Edited August 5, 2012 by Shale Shaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieR Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 The referree for Simon's meeting, Jim Lawrence, has kindly agreed for a fan to shadow him for this meeting. The experience is now on Ebay for the next 7 days & I have included the link. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360478976427 The winning bidder will accompany Jim on the track walk, be present for the rider briefing & then watch the meeting from the ref's box. This is a great opportunity for any Speedway fan. All proceeds will go to Simon's Testimonial Fund in recognition of his services. Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 I don't think Andreas would be arrogant enough to think Chris wasn't one of the favourites I think you'll find the big number 2 on the back of Andreas Jonssons race jacket in the GP's says that Andreas Jonsson is World number 2. Chris Holders big number 8 says he is World number 8. These are indisputable facts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iffoid Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 The referree for Simon's meeting, Jim Lawrence, has kindly agreed for a fan to shadow him for this meeting. The experience is now on Ebay for the next 7 days & I have included the link. http://cgi.ebay.co.u...em=360478976427 The winning bidder will accompany Jim on the track walk, be present for the rider briefing & then watch the meeting from the ref's box. This is a great opportunity for any Speedway fan. All proceeds will go to Simon's Testimonial Fund in recognition of his services. Julie Sounds like an interesting opportunity! Come on folks - get your bids in Full list of riders so far is: Matej Zagar, Tai Woffinden, Darcy Ward, Rory Schlein, Joe Screen, Ryan Sullivan, Nicolai Klindt, Chris Holder, Ty Proctor, Peter Kildemand, Freddy Lindgren, Troy Batchelor plus Simon of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigertas Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 lovely to meet you last night iffoid and the friends you were with. I got to see Simon and have sponsered a rider for the testimonial. Can you please post on here how much mechandise costs need to know how much i will need as also want a race jacket. We are interested in the sleeveless jackets think i will need four for the whole family x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iffoid Posted August 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 lovely to meet you last night iffoid and the friends you were with. I got to see Simon and have sponsered a rider for the testimonial. Can you please post on here how much mechandise costs need to know how much i will need as also want a race jacket. We are interested in the sleeveless jackets think i will need four for the whole family x Thats great - no guessing who you have sponsored!!!! I do not know the prices - but I know a man that does! Will get back to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinsgirl Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 I think you'll find the big number 2 on the back of Andreas Jonssons race jacket in the GP's says that Andreas Jonsson is World number 2. Chris Holders big number 8 says he is World number 8. These are indisputable facts. Ooops, sorry, I thought we were talking about Simon'd meeting in 2012, the year in which Chris leads AJ in the GP standings. My mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigertas Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Thats great - no guessing who you have sponsored!!!! I do not know the prices - but I know a man that does! Will get back to you thanks yeah don't think it is hard to guess is it. thanks for the answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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