manchesterpaul Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) Great to see Peter Collins win the 'Manchester Hero of the 70's' ahead of an illustrious field consisting of; 70s Award George Best Denis Law Colin Bell Mike Summerbee Clive Lloyd David Lloyd Farokh Engineer David Watkins The question/poll that was asked was who is Greater Manchester’s greatest sportsman or woman from the last 50 years? The Manchester Evening News asked their readers to decide ahead of a glittering awards ceremony held in front of 400 VIPs at the Hilton Hotel at the first We Love MCR Sporting Legends Awards Dinner. Edited March 11, 2014 by manchesterpaul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 GREAT NEWS!!! For both PC and Speedway. :approve: Cheers for the info. MP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) Great news to beat that lot is something to be proud of well done to PC,wouldn't it be nice to hear PC doing a bit of commentating again. Edited March 12, 2014 by sidney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Great news PC Not just a Champion but a really genuine nice guy as well.........CONGRATULATIONS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Great news to beat that lot is something to proud of well done to PC,wouldn't it be nice to hear PC doing a bit of commentating again. It certainly would sidney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.Butler Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 the PC brigade stike again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 the PC brigade stike again great to see PC win this . and it shows that speedway is not a forgotten sport in Manchester , If PC is in the forefront of enough peoples minds for him to beat the likes of George best then it shows there is an appetite for speedway In the area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyderd Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Not sure where to put this, but a great big well done to Peter, up against some big names also. http://bellevueaces.co/newsitem.aspx?id=1087 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 That's impressive when considering the quality of the opposition. This was the time when British Speedway ruled the world, and EVERYBODY wanted to race in our league. Wonderful memories, Wonderful times, Brilliant Speedway. So pleased I was able to live and enjoy the iconic period of 1970's (Make love not war !!!) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 great to see PC win this . and it shows that speedway is not a forgotten sport in Manchester , If PC is in the forefront of enough peoples minds for him to beat the likes of George best then it shows there is an appetite for speedway In the area Yes, I heard that Moxey and oldace voted for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwatcher Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 There was only really one winner. Well done PC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldace Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Yes, I heard that Moxey and oldace voted for him. Can't speak for Moxey but I certainly did. PC was (and still is) my all time favourite and the accolade is well deserved 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conkers in Gravy Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 A startling result considering the competition. Well-deserved recognition for one of the greatest racers we've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Well done to PC and the Aces' fans for voting Peter in. Some top notch nominees here:- Watkins, Best, Big Clive, just shows how good it was to watch sport in Manchester in the 70s. (Even at maine road). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Can't speak for Moxey but I certainly did. PC was (and still is) my all time favourite and the accolade is well deserved Oldace - will you please STOP Posting things that I have to 'Like'? :angry: I am NOT used to it. :shock: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencebel Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Congratulations Peter Collins. Top top guy. Well deserved award, and great for speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) the PC brigade stike againi was not a PC supporter i never have been i allways have admired him though top class Lee i was always a big supporter of massive supporter PC he has always been great value,Top class in my book great rider and a decent chap.! Edited March 11, 2014 by sidney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 The man is an absolute legend and always will be. Takes me back to Blackbird Road in the mid 70s when Belle Vue came to town. I've even got his autograph on my old clip board. Well done Peter do you still have the Kevin Keegan perm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybikespeedway Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 well done Peter Collins Not My favourite, Never Liked Coming To Somerton Park ,And Often Didn't ( Broke Down En route ) Didn't like his TV commentary, But Still A great Rider on the World Scene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldace Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) well done Peter Collins Not My favourite, Never Liked Coming To Somerton Park ,And Often Didn't ( Broke Down En route ) Didn't like his TV commentary, But Still A great Rider on the World Scene To be fair that was the night after Tommy Jansson was killed and Somerton Park was not the safest track about. I dont recall any other occassion where PC ducked a match there. He wasnt alone in his dislike of newport, Malc Simmons wasnt a fan either!! Edited March 12, 2014 by Oldace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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