Bryn Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Very sad news indeed - RIP Tony. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) Shocked by this news, I liked him as a commentator and my favourite race was the one below, great race but great commentary from Millard, his phrase of " Oh this is amazing, are they dancing together" just lives with me. My condolences go to his family and friends, will be greatly missed. RIP Tony One of his best ever lines. Havelock and Rempala.. Never tire of watching that race. PROPER Speedway... Edited August 23, 2013 by Starman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxey63 Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) I know I'll upset some, and this post isn't about offending anyone... but hold on... I don't want to rain on this sad day... but many forget how they lambasted the poor bloke, his commentary and catchphrases during his latter years. People tend to realise how cruel they were on days like today, on hearing such news. It is similar to John Davis's piece in the Star after Lee Richardson's sad passing, when he said all the people who came out to lay the internet flowers and tributes were two-faced so-and-so's, as they had nothing good to say about him when he was alive. I didn't mind Tony Millard, who was afterall just trying to do his job to his best standard when most fans who criticisied him wouldn't have been watching the sport still, had they demanded perfection. Edited August 23, 2013 by moxey63 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I know I'll upset some, and this post isn't about offending anyone... but hold on... I don't want to rain on this sad day... but many forget how they lambasted the poor bloke, his commentary and catchphrases during his latter years. People tend to realise how cruel they were on days like today, on hearing such news. It is similar to John Davis's piece in the Star after Lee Richardson's sad passing, when he said all the people who came out to lay the internet flowers and tributes were two-faced so-and-so's, as they had nothing good to say about him when he was alive. I didn't mind Tony Millard, who was afterall just trying to do his job to his best standard when most fans who criticisied him wouldn't have been watching the sport still, had they demanded perfection. i know what you are saying but surely just because we dont like particular things about someone doesnt mean we want them to not be here anymore! Tony Millard wasnt everyones cup of tea and made mistkes but wouldnt wish him to not be around! Lee Richardson wasnt particularly my favourite rider either especially after he fenced Mark Loram at the British Final but my god i didnt want the tragedy that happened to him you would need to be a bit sick in the head to want that. R.I.P Tony - you wasnt my favourite commentator and yes i mocked the mistakes but death goes beyond that and condolences to all who knew him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I took the mick like many others but he to used crack me up with him sayings ...no longer will the start marshall walk away and the tapes fly up or the riders go line a breast into the first bend ..rip tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Austin Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 A sad day for the sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandorum Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Lot's of us fans had a pop at Tony and his commentries but still sad to see he has passed away. He made a lot of us laugh in his time and I remember him for that. He was for all his faults a one off. A total original who I am sure will be missed by friend and foe alike. RIP Tony. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Lot's of us fans had a pop at Tony and his commentries but still sad to see he has passed away. He made a lot of us laugh in his time and I remember him for that. He was for all his faults a one off. A total original who I am sure will be missed by friend and foe alike. RIP Tony. what he said!!RIP Tony. Millardisms v Shoutings, no contest Millardisms every time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle69 Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 RIP Tony Millard I spent plenty of years listening to you at Arlington and still remember how you used to introduce newcomers to speedway by telling them the rules of speedway and the number of times you would get it wrong and say speedway bikes were capable of speeds of 600 mph on the Arlington straights was unbelieveable but nobody minded you will be sadly missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poole Quay 7 Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Sad news. My thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Tony was one of the real stalwarts of TV sport - when you think about it he's been around for ever (so though I too was surprised to see he was 74, makes sense actually..). Part of the golden generation alongside other greats like David Coleman. He will be massively missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Shocked and saddened, Remember him commentating on a Lynn vs Poole match in the play-off's a couple of years ago and he intrigued me with his enthusiasm and passion for the sport. R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presenter Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 I bet the publishers of the speedway calendar will breath easy tonight, knowing that Tony wont be in contact complaining that his calendar only had 11 months on it, as someone had stolen a March! We played Millard bingo many times when he was the much missed regular Grand Prix commentator, and there were prizes for those that got a full house of his cliches. It brightened many a dull meeting. Having done race commentaries for re-run productions myself, it is not as easy as many think and it's testament to Tony that he was always able to make his commentaries memorable (even perhaps for all the wrong reasos sometimes;) ) So another speedway personality passses to the great race track in the sky and that'll be one helluva meeting to be at, whether riding, officiating, commentating or spectating! May you rest in peace, Mr Millard sir! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiegal Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 I bet the publishers of the speedway calendar will breath easy tonight, knowing that Tony wont be in contact complaining that his calendar only had 11 months on it, as someone had stolen a March! We played Millard bingo many times when he was the much missed regular Grand Prix commentator, and there were prizes for those that got a full house of his cliches. It brightened many a dull meeting. Having done race commentaries for re-run productions myself, it is not as easy as many think and it's testament to Tony that he was always able to make his commentaries memorable (even perhaps for all the wrong reasos sometimes;) ) So another speedway personality passses to the great race track in the sky and that'll be one helluva meeting to be at, whether riding, officiating, commentating or spectating! May you rest in peace, Mr Millard sir! Well said Master Kevin....I always liked him and enjoyed many a beer at the Speedway Star Golf day...highly thought of at Sky TV...and in his earlier years was highly inovative with his Speedway Info lines..which made him more than a few shillings it must be said....will miss him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Well said Master Kevin....I always liked him and enjoyed many a beer at the Speedway Star Golf day...highly thought of at Sky TV...and in his earlier years was highly inovative with his Speedway Info lines..which made him more than a few shillings it must be said....will miss him Have heard tributes today mentioned on bbc, 2 sky channels and talksport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Have heard tributes today mentioned on bbc, 2 sky channels and talksport. I liked him he went back a number of years at Eastie for me the claxon god that was loud. Kennett,Niemi,Kelly, Woodsy great times for that club i av Prob been to Arlington 20 times Tony loved speedway a good announcer god bless Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 rip tony, like a knife through butter with every turn of the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 only just heard this, life would have been much more boring without 'Millardisms'. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelle Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Legend-RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerald tyke Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 R.I.P to the legend that was Tony Millard!! , the man who enhanced speedways tv coverage just like Dave Lanning did. Fond memories of Havvy and Rampala race at poole in World Cup and many more besides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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