allthegearbutnaeidea Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Who was doing the box announcing? I thought he and the centre green chap were very good and worked well together. Like I said earlier with being away this was my first visit to Berwick for a time. Where was D Barrie?On Saturday Dennis was back doing his announcing duties from the box with Steve on the centre green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 dennis best in the business back in the day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeddiechek Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 I've got my tin helmet on here ready for the backlash. But i really don't get all the DB bashing at times. Yes, i've cringed a few times over the years at his comments on the mic. But to be honest, i'm usually too busy yapping to my pals, to pay much attention to what he's saying unless it's after an incident. As i've stated before, i work weekends now and don't get down to Berwick much anymore sadly. But, when i was down for the Sky meeting versus Peterborough the other week, i always walk along to the pit gate via the home straight stand. Just for a nosey as you can't get in now like before, and to see any pals on the way. On my way back towards the 1st bend, i saw Dick Barrie and he shook my hand and said, "great to see you back Marty". I joked that i wished all meetings were midweek, or just on my days off these days. He laughed and off he went to the pits before presentation time. That meant a lot to me though. It's nice to know i'm not seen as a stay away fan, even with a 180 odd mile round trip jaunt for home meetings after a days work. I just hope my team pulls through this dip we're in at the moment. Everything's crossed.... Well done for sticking your neck out and making a very good point Marty. Dick is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced people in British Speedway. He is also a top quality broadcaster. He is also a real gentleman. At last someone with credibility gives Dick the praise he deserves on here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedthebaw Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 I've got my tin helmet on here ready for the backlash. But i really don't get all the DB bashing at times. Yes, i've cringed a few times over the years at his comments on the mic. But to be honest, i'm usually too busy yapping to my pals, to pay much attention to what he's saying unless it's after an incident. As i've stated before, i work weekends now and don't get down to Berwick much anymore sadly. But, when i was down for the Sky meeting versus Peterborough the other week, i always walk along to the pit gate via the home straight stand. Just for a nosey as you can't get in now like before, and to see any pals on the way. On my way back towards the 1st bend, i saw Dick Barrie and he shook my hand and said, "great to see you back Marty". I joked that i wished all meetings were midweek, or just on my days off these days. He laughed and off he went to the pits before presentation time. That meant a lot to me though. It's nice to know i'm not seen as a stay away fan, even with a 180 odd mile round trip jaunt for home meetings after a days work. I just hope my team pulls through this dip we're in at the moment. Everything's crossed.... Well said that man ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcol Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 iv alott of time for dick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodiepatchie Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) iv alott of time for dickthat so wrong on every level Edited July 30, 2015 by Goodiepatchie 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedthebaw Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 iv alott of time for dickYou seem like a nice boy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 iv alott of time for dick Ooooh, matron 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 iv alott of time for dick Oh how I would love to respond to this post, but levels decency and rules of this forum stop it. I have never had a warning in my time on here and don't intend to start now, no matter how strong the temptation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkirkbandit Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Well done for sticking your neck out and making a very good point Marty. Dick is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced people in British Speedway. He is also a top quality broadcaster. He is also a real gentleman. At last someone with credibility gives Dick the praise he deserves on here. Great to catch up with you that night too Scott. I didn't know what would be made of my post last night, as i've been out on my bike all day today, but i'm glad i've got a few "likes" for it. I'm actually enjoying frequenting the forum again, considering some of the grief i got myself into over the years with others, usually after i've had a few too many. Younger and dafter then haha! When i used to get down often a few years back, i used to chat to DB all the time and he knows who i am on here. My username's a giveaway really eh haha? But i always remember he said he'd loan me a pile of old Bandits videos from Poole, Bradford etc. I often went to Armadale then too on friday's, and that's where he'd give me the videos after the meeting. Well, that was the night Adrian had his career ending crash, and the meeting abandoned. I met him at the tea bar a while later though, and walked to his car to get them. The stadium was soooo quiet after the crash, and he was nearly in tears when we talked about it, after i'd asked if he knew how bad it was. That'll stick with me for the rest of my days. Fair play to the man for still waiting, then loaning me them, despite the circumstances. My respect for him went through the roof that night. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Dick was at his best at berrington Lough with his monkey always winding opposition riders and fans up.Has a fantastic knowledge of speedway probably forgot more than some people know 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythman666 Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Always found Dick Barrie to be a top man to speak to. Could happily spend hours talking to him about speedway. Always remember I emailed him a few years ago to ask him about Former Bandits rider Mikael Blixt and he kindly took the time to respond and even had it in his programme notes. Years later I am writing in the programme myself. ...although I fully realise my column is nothing like close to the quality of Mr Barrie! But it's still a huge honour for me! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Always found Dick Barrie to be a top man to speak to. Could happily spend hours talking to him about speedway. Always remember I emailed him a few years ago to ask him about Former Bandits rider Mikael Blixt and he kindly took the time to respond and even had it in his programme notes. Years later I am writing in the programme myself. ...although I fully realise my column is nothing like close to the quality of Mr Barrie! But it's still a huge honour for me! Don't put yourself down, I enjoy reading your column more than any other one in the programme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Always found Dick Barrie to be a top man to speak to. Could happily spend hours talking to him about speedway.Spent some time in his company, always enjoyable. When he's on the mic however, he winds me up terribly. All in good faith though. Shame he wasn't there last Saturday. My one chance for revenge!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcol Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Spent some time in his company, always enjoyable. When he's on the mic however, he winds me up terribly. All in good faith though. Shame he wasn't there last Saturday. My one chance for revenge!! not comin in sept then? mmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 not comin in sept then? mmm Will you still be running then? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Will you still be running then?and why not annoying thing is we will pprobably hump your lot in league match 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcol Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 and why not annoying thing is we will pprobably hump your lot in league match if we get behind john heppy and the lads we will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 if we get behind john heppy and the lads we will Plus another couple of hundred through the gate every weekand why not annoying thing is we will pprobably hump your lot in league match Wouldn't be at all surprised. Normal service will be resumed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythman666 Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Don't put yourself down, I enjoy reading your column more than any other one in the programmeThanks very much for the kind words! Means a lot! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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