Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 In this day and age when it's possible (if one is suitably anal mind you...!) to produce a spreadsheet listing all the riders one has ever seen, I've noted that out of the near 2k on my list there's not a single one who's name begins with the letter 'Q'.. More than that - a search (also possible thanks to the wonders of modern computers!)shows that the letter 'q' doesn't even appear anywhere in the first or surnames of ANY of these near 2,000 riders! This is odd! Surely there MUST have been some riders over the years who's name began with a 'Q' - a surname like Queen for example; or at least contained a 'q' - like say McQueen..? Can anyone (as this is now officially the start of the silly season..) come up with any 'q's over the years?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) Chris Quigley. That's beginning with Q. As for a "q" just in the name somewhere, lots of those around (especially among the Swedes), including a former World finalist: Hasse Holmqvist. All the best Rob Edited November 2, 2016 by lucifer sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL65 Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) Allan Quinn, St Austell, Harringay and Southampton. Aston Quinn, also of Southampton and St Austell. Bob Quick, Cradley Heath and Edinburgh. Cyril Quick, Bristol, Oxford, Poole, Wolverhampton, Yarmouth. Edited November 2, 2016 by BL65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.Butler Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) I have seen 2771 different riders since I started going in 1976. None start with a Q. (first name or last name) Edited November 2, 2016 by Mike.Butler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Chris Quigley. That's beginning with Q. As for a "q" just in the name somewhere, lots of those around (especially among the Swedes), including a former World finalist: Hasse Holmqvist. All the best Rob Including Jimmy Squibb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Craig Quinn, King's Lynn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveallan81 Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Drew McQueen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest compost Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) a T Quick rode for Romford in 1938. Might be a non de plume of course. He scored 5+1 for Romford in the Sunday League defeat at Eastbourne on 29th May Edited November 2, 2016 by compost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 There was of course a female Eve Asquith i think,who rode 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL65 Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Colin Farquharson from the 1970s'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 I think there's going to be hundreds with a "q" somewhere in their name. Beginning with Q seems much rarer. So far we have: Chris Quigley Allan Quinn Aston Quinn Bob Quick Cyril Quick Craig Quinn T(?) Quick Any more? Any first names beginning with a Q? No Quincy's? All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) Including riders already mentioned: Jim Quarmby Barnsley (1930), Hector Quadro Argentina 2007-09 Santiago Quadro Argentina 2013 Chris Quigley Australia Berwick 1973-74 Allan Quinn 1950s Australia Harringay Jorgen Qvistgaard Denmark 2006 Morten Qvistgaard Denmark 2005-06 Cyril Quick GB Bristol 1947-48 Giuseppe/Stefano Quargentan Italy 1972-4 Steve Quick GB Halifax Jnr 1985 Bob Quick SA 1948 Edin. Aston Quin NZ 1952 Hector Quevedo USA 2001-2007 David Quick USA 2000-01 Robi Quick USA 2004 And no I don't think I have seen any of them! Edited November 2, 2016 by arnieg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL65 Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) From 1928: James Quinn, Salford T. Quirk, Liverpool Edited November 2, 2016 by BL65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Squire 'Split' Waterman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Squire 'Split' Waterman Don't forget Cyril 'Squib' Burton! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted November 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 Hmm, well reminded by the very helpful replies (thanx!) that I certainly did see the aforementioned Jimmy Squibb, Colin Farquharson & Hasse Holmqvist ride - I 'searched' again [not sure what I did wrong the first time!) and found them obviously, plus the following: Christer Lofqvist (who is of course a blindingly obvious one!) plus from recent touring parties the rather more obscure John Marquez and Robin Bergqvist; and totally obscure indeed a second halfer from Crayford in '76 called implausibly, Stuart Farquar.. It's not exactly hundreds though is it! And certainly none beginning with 'Q'...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerblade Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 I seem to remember a junior rider called Steve Quick in the 80s (Wolverhampton/Cradley possibly?). Someone please tell me he isn't a figment of my imagination? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 This is what I like about this forum-to know that there are other folks besides me who keep all sorts of statistics. When I was in school people would give me a hard time as being a stats nerd and loner and I often felt like I was the only one-glad to see I'm not and that at last I have found a home with like-minded people!!! Its a big deal to me actually! BTW from my bastion of advanced nerdism -didn't Cyril Quick also ride for Poole and Wolverhampton as well as Bristol??? This is an example of why people hated me-pass my anorak please!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest compost Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 This is what I like about this forum-to know that there are other folks besides me who keep all sorts of statistics. When I was in school people would give me a hard time as being a stats nerd and loner and I often felt like I was the only one-glad to see I'm not and that at last I have found a home with like-minded people!!! Its a big deal to me actually! BTW from my bastion of advanced nerdism -didn't Cyril Quick also ride for Poole and Wolverhampton as well as Bristol??? This is an example of why people hated me-pass my anorak please!! I've got Cyril rode for Bristol 47-48, Poole 48-49-50, Oxford & Yarmouth 51, Wolves in 52. Poole & Wolves in NL3 the rest in NL2. If you want riders with a 'q' in their name then there was Carl Squirrell back in the late 70's/early 80's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotonian Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Not forgetting ex Pirate and Panther Rod Colquhoun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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