WestGorton1884 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 forgive me if theres already a post relating to this ,but im just wondering if anybody had heard any news on the health of Ivan Mauger ? (in my eyes the greatest Speedway rider ever !! ) but since reading he had retired from public life due to ill health ( alzheimers i believe ) ive not read any updates on his condition anywhere ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 THINK we should respect the privacy of Ivan's family at this very difficult and sad time for them at their home in Queensland, Australia 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGorton1884 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 (edited) Fair enough , didn't mean to pry, just trying to find any info on his condition , he was my childhood hero Edited April 8, 2014 by WestGorton1884 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 There is an item of news about Ivan today in the german speedway press if you want to look at "speedweek" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGorton1884 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 There is an item of news about Ivan today in the german speedway press if you want to look at "speedweek" Thanks iris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunty Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 (edited) Mistake posted! Edited April 8, 2014 by Ommer UM Speedway Blog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 There is an item of news about Ivan today in the german speedway press if you want to look at "speedweek" Thanks a lot for that, appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMiller Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 There is an item of news about Ivan today in the german speedway press if you want to look at "speedweek" Thanks Iris, sad news indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhamboy66 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 My Mum had this awful disease i wish the Mauger Family the very best of luck, far from easy for close relatives to deal with 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post maneacat Posted April 9, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Fair enough , didn't mean to pry, just trying to find any info on his condition , he was my childhood hero I am sure it was obvious to most people you were not prying and Philip Rising's curt reply to your question was unnecessary - if you wish to know more and are a member of Facebook (a Social Network website read worldwide - hardly private Philip) there are a group of like-minded speedway fans (Speedway Friends is the page name) similar to yourself WestGorton who have been discussing this in a sympathetic, concerned and respectful manner. If you cannot find it or wish to know how to please feel free to PM me. Ivan's speedway career was glorious and I see nothing wrong in those of us that used to watch in awe when he raced expressing our concern and sympathy, wishing him well or asking about his welfare at this stage in his life. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 I am sure it was obvious to most people you were not prying and Philip Rising's curt reply to your question was unnecessary - if you wish to know more and are a member of Facebook (a Social Network website read worldwide - hardly private Philip) there are a group of like-minded speedway fans (Speedway Friends is the page name) similar to yourself WestGorton who have been discussing this in a sympathetic, concerned and respectful manner. If you cannot find it or wish to know how to please feel free to PM me. Ivan's speedway career was glorious and I see nothing wrong in those of us that used to watch in awe when he raced expressing our concern and sympathy, wishing him well or asking about his welfare at this stage in his life. In addition 'Hull Vikings' and 'Ivan Mauger' regularly put photos of Ivan and stories out on Facebook to remind us of the memory of this great man. I understand 'Hull Vikings" is a big fan and wants to keep Hull Speedway in the limelight, But in the case of 'Ivan Mauger' perhaps it is a case of his family regularly putting his photos on to help him relive the memories, and we get to look at the photos once again. I agree discussion of Ivan's condition would not be suitable for everyday reading, but it's great that we can all share and look at what he gave us for all this years. 6 times World Champ, and changed the status of riders for ever with his personal application. What a champ. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 SORRY if I came across as curt ... wasn't intended. Proud to have been a mate of Ivan's for donkey's years and witnessed all his speedway World Championship wins. Fortunately he has a large family including his wife Sarah, three children and numerous grandchildren around him but how tough must it be on them. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) SORRY if I came across as curt ... wasn't intended. Proud to have been a mate of Ivan's for donkey's years and witnessed all his speedway World Championship wins. Fortunately he has a large family including his wife Sarah, three children and numerous grandchildren around him but how tough must it be on them. I didn't realise that Raye's name was actually Sarah! You learn something new every day! Best wishes to Ivan and his family. Edited April 9, 2014 by The Abbott 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGorton1884 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) I am sure it was obvious to most people you were not prying and Philip Rising's curt reply to your question was unnecessary - if you wish to know more and are a member of Facebook (a Social Network website read worldwide - hardly private Philip) there are a group of like-minded speedway fans (Speedway Friends is the page name) similar to yourself WestGorton who have been discussing this in a sympathetic, concerned and respectful manner. If you cannot find it or wish to know how to please feel free to PM me. Ivan's speedway career was glorious and I see nothing wrong in those of us that used to watch in awe when he raced expressing our concern and sympathy, wishing him well or asking about his welfare at this stage in his life. Thank you maneacat , i thought the first reply was a tad uncalled for , im not a member of the paparazzi for gods sake !!! , i simply thought the easiest way to get any information on the wellbeing of one of speedways all time greats was via a british speedway forum . i am a member of Facebook and will definitely look at the page you recommended , Ivan Mauger was my hero at Belle Vue , id only been going a couple of years when he was 'forced' into a move to Exeter , i was distraught . every time he returned to Hyde Road with the Falcons he always seemed to get a mixed reception ? , (not from me, i may add ). Ivan rode for other teams but to me he'll always be a Belle Vue Ace ! Thanks once again maneacat Edited April 9, 2014 by WestGorton1884 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dornier Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) I am sure it was obvious to most people you were not prying and Philip Rising's curt reply to your question was unnecessary - if you wish to know more and are a member of Facebook (a Social Network website read worldwide - hardly private Philip) there are a group of like-minded speedway fans (Speedway Friends is the page name) similar to yourself WestGorton who have been discussing this in a sympathetic, concerned and respectful manner. If you cannot find it or wish to know how to please feel free to PM me. Ivan's speedway career was glorious and I see nothing wrong in those of us that used to watch in awe when he raced expressing our concern and sympathy, wishing him well or asking about his welfare at this stage in his life. Yes I agree, don`t think there was any need for Risings reply just because he knows all about it he thinks nobody else should, WestGorton1884 was asking in a polite and proper manner Edited April 9, 2014 by dornier 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) My esteem for, and our goodwill toward, Ivan Mauger is immense. I understand completely that his family wish for privacy and we should respect that. But it was also quite moving to hear Barry Briggs' update (albeit in German translation), and perhaps unauthorised (?). I think the future is going to be extremely difficult for those close to Ivan. And for those of us with a much more distant 'connection' to the man we will have to accept that we will not have any priority for information. But I think this is one subject that we can all agree on wholeheartedly. No one here has any intent to pry or to upset anyone. No matter what, we all wish the great man and his family the very best of wishes. . Edited April 9, 2014 by Grand Central 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Yes I agree, don`t think there was any need for Risings reply just because he knows all about it he thinks nobody else should, WestGorton1884 was asking in a polite and proper manner THAT'S not what I meant at all but I'm sorry if that's the way it came across. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckTaylor64 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 THINK we should respect the privacy of Ivan's family at this very difficult and sad time for them at their home in Queensland, Australia Maybe, but you can't help fans wondering and caring about one of their heroes! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGorton1884 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) My esteem for, and our goodwill toward, Ivan Mauger is immense. I understand completely that his family wish for privacy and we should respect that. But it was also quite moving to hear Barry Briggs' update (albeit in German translation), and perhaps unauthorised (?). I think the future is going to be extremely difficult for those close to Ivan. And for those of us with a much more distant 'connection' to the man we will have to accept that we will not have any priority for information. But I think this is one subject that we can all agree on wholeheartedly. No one here has any intent to pry or to upset anyone. No matter what, we all wish the great man and his family the very best of wishes. . My esteem for, and our goodwill toward, Ivan Mauger is immense. I understand completely that his family wish for privacy and we should respect that. But it was also quite moving to hear Barry Briggs' update (albeit in German translation), and perhaps unauthorised (?). I think the future is going to be extremely difficult for those close to Ivan. And for those of us with a much more distant 'connection' to the man we will have to accept that we will not have any priority for information. But I think this is one subject that we can all agree on wholeheartedly. No one here has any intent to pry or to upset anyone. No matter what, we all wish the great man and his family the very best of wishes. . spot on grand central Yes I agree, don`t think there was any need for Risings reply just because he knows all about it he thinks nobody else should, WestGorton1884 was asking in a polite and proper manner Thank you Edited April 9, 2014 by WestGorton1884 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Just goes to show that believe it or not there are some decent, respectful fans out there. Fans who care deeply about this sport and those involved in it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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