Gavan Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Better than Havvy? How many British and World under 21 champs and Grand Slams did Silver win compared to Havvy? Silver was also older than Havvy but chose to stay NL longer rather than step up into BL in 87 like Havvy. I agree Silver could and should have done better but was was too much of a show pony. I remember Ivan Mauger saying he wouldnt be a top class rider if he didnt tone down his riding style. Sadly he never did. At 16/17 Silver was a better rider but sadly never got any better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul Crew Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Gert Handberg, how did he ever finish on the podium of a World Final?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Turner Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Chris Harris. Inconsistent and dangerous but always hinted at bags of potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ommer Mon Posted February 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Gert Handberg, how did he ever finish on the podium of a World Final?? Wow, now that is a serious Cradley challenger to my Finn Jensen!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Jamie luckhurst. A red hot prospect with Wimbledon in 85. Ipswich sign him in 86 and he really struggled and was dropped mid season which was rare back then ! Edinburgh took him on and he was awful for them too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Although he played his part in Hackneys '88 domination, Gary Rolls would've scored a lot more points if he had spent less time looking behind him during his races! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Paul Whittaker never fully realised his potential from the age of 15. He recorded faster times than Mark Loram but never really achieved what he should have done before sadly injury took its toll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Jamie luckhurst. A red hot prospect with Wimbledon in 85. Ipswich sign him in 86 and he really struggled and was dropped mid season which was rare back then ! Edinburgh took him on and he was awful for them too Sadly Jamie was carrying a head injury from his time at Ipswich, the effects of which weren't recognised until quite some time after. So many careers have been halted not just by the injury itself but by the after-effects, physical and mental. After making a packet buying and selling cars he's now into professionally photographing gorgeous women. "Oh where did it all go wrong Mr.Luckhurst??" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stewart Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Edinburgh took him on and he was awful for them too Not all the time. Frustrating, yes. Top of our averages in 1988. Unforgettable 18 point max for us at Rye House one time. Capable of exceptional brilliance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Paul Whittaker never fully realised his potential from the age of 15. He recorded faster times than Mark Loram but never really achieved what he should have done before sadly injury took its toll True, he was on the verge of an England call up in '91 when he broke his arm so badly that at one point they thought he might even lose it. Never the same rider after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Bobby McNeil. I thought Swindon had signed the key to success when they bagged him. Numerous clubs were after his signature, but he chose the Robins in 77 I think. Two desperately disappointing seasons, littered with poor scores (some good ones) and injuries from falls caused only by himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Bobby McNeil. I thought Swindon had signed the key to success when they bagged him. Numerous clubs were after his signature, but he chose the Robins in 77 I think. Two desperately disappointing seasons, littered with poor scores (some good ones) and injuries from falls caused only by himself.He spent 78-79 at Hackney where he didn't pull up any trees then retired at 24 after being badly affected by Vic Hardings death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) Sadly Jamie was carrying a head injury from his time at Ipswich, the effects of which weren't recognised until quite some time after. So many careers have been halted not just by the injury itself but by the after-effects, physical and mental. After making a packet buying and selling cars he's now into professionally photographing gorgeous women. "Oh where did it all go wrong Mr.Luckhurst??" It happens to a lot of sports people who have ooddles of potential and injuries curtail there progress in their choosen sport. Very pleased he's found a new good vocation. Some might say its fate. But im very sure he will look back and say, what if.. Edited February 15, 2014 by Starman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Luckhurst really was a prospect also before that i believed Keith Millard would do well.In the old national league Owen j, Tom were awesome very good riders my biggest disappointment was Henderson of Newcastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Was that the aussie kid who found god and quit speedway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Was that the aussie kid who found god and quit speedway?Luckhurst a Brit as far as I know.The finding god story is a bit of an urban myth but was certainly the story at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Ron Henderson went back to Australia to become a social worker. He was a great talent on a speedway bike, almost keeping up with the Owen brothers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) Ron Henderson went back to Australia to become a social worker. He was a great talent on a speedway bike, almost keeping up with the Owen brothers maybe that's the frustrating bit,,, a liked him, the original 'Rocket Ron',,, Edited February 16, 2014 by ruffdiamond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellers101 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Luckhurst a Brit as far as I know. The finding god story is a bit of an urban myth but was certainly the story at the time. He used to ride around Middlesbrough after meetings on a uni cycle wearing a monks habit. Totally forgot about that and your post just reminded me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Luckhurst a Brit as far as I know. The finding god story is a bit of an urban myth but was certainly the story at the time. It was Henderson I was referring to, not luckhurst. Apologies, was not clear, but per responses below it seems my recollection was right and he found god snd became a social worker.I think iam thomas said something like "if he wants to help the needy, he can get on his bloody speedway bike and help us." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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