Midland Red Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Colin Cook and, er, Nigel Boocock (ooh!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Colin Cook and, er, Nigel Boocock (ooh!) Â Eh????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Â Â Eh????? I'm sure that back in 1958 Nigel was well underrated compared to the fine England No 1 he was to become in later years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 I'm sure that back in 1958 Nigel was well underrated compared to the fine England No 1 he was to become in later years  Well - I never knew he rode for Ipswich.  One lives and learns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiegal Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Nice names..many of whom were dragged along by the example of John Louis, the force of John Berry..and the amazing support. But having watched the fabulous sides of JB..the awful crap from Chris Shears...my choices would be Mike Lanham (who worked full time)....Bert Edwards...Ted Howgego..Mick Hines...Tim Hunt..Preben Ericksen... Â The real triers were those who really had no natural talent...but excelled when most needed. Â Many names..Jolly..Doncaster..Knight..Castagna..etc..were not underated..they had status...Oh how I miss those days..over 30 years ago when Foxhall was a cauldron every Thursday....when Uncle Lenny..Martin Rogers..Cyril Crane..Reg Fearman..etc came visiting..but did it get tough when we went to their tracks !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25yearfan Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) Very true Speigal regarding the likes of Lanham and co. Certainly the 70's were great times at Foxhall. I'm convinced with how speedway is nowadays regarding costs, chances to race/practise and opting for (in some cases!) ready made foriegners, riders like Lanham, Howgego, Dave Gooderham and even someone as good as Shrimp Davey wouldn't of gone as far in present times than they did back then! Â You aren't very complimentary about Chris Shears (WHICH IS UNDERSTANDABLE IF WE'RE BEING HONEST!) but then mention Castagna as someone who had status but the much maligned Shears signed him so credit where credits due! Â I know you don't go much on the present day Ipswich speedway but present times are different to the 70's early 80's with so much more things to do than in the past, and less disposable cash for most people. Â Yes I'll agree John Berry was a great promotor even though he was a moody so and so and very aloof unless you was in his inner circle but I think if the 1970's John Berry was transported via a time machine to present times I don't think he'd do any better than what the equally aloof Chris Louis is doing! Edited June 9, 2013 by 25yearfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Not exactly underrated but certainly one of the best riders never to win the world championship - Peter Moore. Possibly the best gater speedway has ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGorton1884 Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Richard Knight & Kai Niemi , both played a massive part in the Witches league & cup double in 1984 , dont think either got the recognition they deserved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Surprised mo-one's mentioned Alan Sage. One of the West Ham riders who moved to Ipswich wnhen the Witches moved up to the top division - he never missed a match before moving onto Crayford in '75. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Mick hines who gave great service to both ipswich and wimbledon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 did someone say clouting? id say andy hines, whilst anders michaanek was probably the biggest letdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 No question-Bert Edwards-wotta guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Very true Speigal regarding the likes of Lanham and co. Certainly the 70's were great times at Foxhall. I'm convinced with how speedway is nowadays regarding costs, chances to race/practise and opting for (in some cases!) ready made foriegners, riders like Lanham, Howgego, Dave Gooderham and even someone as good as Shrimp Davey wouldn't of gone as far in present times than they did back then! Â You aren't very complimentary about Chris Shears (WHICH IS UNDERSTANDABLE IF WE'RE BEING HONEST!) but then mention Castagna as someone who had status but the much maligned Shears signed him so credit where credits due! Â I know you don't go much on the present day Ipswich speedway but present times are different to the 70's early 80's with so much more things to do than in the past, and less disposable cash for most people. Â Yes I'll agree John Berry was a great promotor even though he was a moody so and so and very aloof unless you was in his inner circle but I think if the 1970's John Berry was transported via a time machine to present times I don't think he'd do any better than what the equally aloof Chris Louis is doing! really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 did someone say clouting? Â Yes, I did. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Yes, I did. :-) i recall him doin around 12 consecutive races without scoring...at that time i had more points on my driving licence!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) Very true Speigal regarding the likes of Lanham and co. Certainly the 70's were great times at Foxhall. I'm convinced with how speedway is nowadays regarding costs, chances to race/practise and opting for (in some cases!) ready made foriegners, riders like Lanham, Howgego, Dave Gooderham and even someone as good as Shrimp Davey wouldn't of gone as far in present times than they did back then! Â You aren't very complimentary about Chris Shears (WHICH IS UNDERSTANDABLE IF WE'RE BEING HONEST!) but then mention Castagna as someone who had status but the much maligned Shears signed him so credit where credits due! Â I know you don't go much on the present day Ipswich speedway but present times are different to the 70's early 80's with so much more things to do than in the past, and less disposable cash for most people. Â Yes I'll agree John Berry was a great promotor even though he was a moody so and so and very aloof unless you was in his inner circle but I think if the 1970's John Berry was transported via a time machine to present times I don't think he'd do any better than what the equally aloof Chris Louis is doing! Have to disagree Berry was a one off,ok he was not everyone's cup of tea but if he was given the reigns ENGLISH speedway would be in better shape now. Edited March 6, 2014 by sidney 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGorton1884 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 On a slightly different subject , who is regarded as the greatest ever Ipswich rider ? . i thought Dennis Sigalos was a class act , cant believe he never won the world crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Have to disagree Berry was a one off,ok he was not everyone's cup of tea but if he was given the reigns ENGLISH speedway would be in better shape now. absolutely spot on. not sure you can mention c.louis in the same sentence as john berry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 absolutely spot on. not sure you can mention c.louis in the same sentence as john berryColin i like Chris alot enjoyed watching him as a rider and he was good.Also i enjoy Chris on sky loves his speedway which shows also Tiger was a legend.Berry for me would be in the promoters bracket of Parker,Silver,Thomas,Fearman,(ect) ahead of his time in a way his Ipswich sides ( like sir Bobby footy great to watch). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 i would love to see a john berry statue myself..they rare to say the least in speedway circles..chris was clearly a decent rider, you couldnt argue with that, but on the promotion side (as yet early) he is way way behind on that score..those posts that knocked mr shears, for me, horrid times, but at least it was top flight, for me,thats where witches should be today, tomorrow and as long as foxhall exists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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