Rip Bryn

[gbrussell]

Just awoken in Sydney Australia to hear the sad news of Bryn's passing. Highly respected in this part of the world from his many trips out here to Oz, where he was very popular and a good drinking mate to many.

I Met Bryn at Gosford Speedway and also at the Jason Crump tribute dinner after Jason won his first world title in 2005. I will also remember he was there to help young Aussie riders when they first arrived at the IOW. Absolutely great bloke, with speedway knowledge and a passion second to none. I will also remember his passion for Welsh Rugby and the delight in his voice when Wales defeated England. Will think of you Bryn the next time that happens.

Sincere best wishes to his family and friends at this sad time.

R.I.P. My Welsh friend.

Glenn Russell (Former Gosford Speedway Announcer).

Edited December 28, 2016 by gbrussell

[Mr. Clemens]

I don't think I ever met Bryn but from what I know of him he was a noble gentleman

[roguetrader]

Really sad to hear of Bryn's passing. What a true Gentleman and an out and out speedway legend. Rest in Peace Bryn.

[martinmauger]

Big shame, never knew Bryn but saw plenty of his video presentations and he was very knowledgable and enthusiastic about speedway. RIP....

[womble53]

Bryn was a top man, and a great friend of Speedway. He was one of life's characters who, despite his debilitating illness, could be found anywhere around the country and, in the past, around the world, watching speedway. I first ran into him on the Isle of Wight, when the Rebels visited Smallbrook, where he was the track announcer, amongst other things, and along with Ian Belcher, he invited us both into the referee's box to partake in some Bread Pudding, which he was particularly fond of.

 

I recall that Christina Turnbull was the referee that night, and when it was time for the meeting to start, we were about to depart the box, but Bryn wouldn't hear of it & insisted we stay. We spent most of the evening enjoying Bryn & Christina's banter & their company throughout the meeting. It was a wonderfully enjoyable evening, and one that was repeated several times afterwards. Whenever the Rebels were on the Island, a message would be broadcast over the tannoy, asking Ian & myself to go to the referee's box, and sure enough the Bread Pudding would be waiting, and would be offered up as we entered the box.

 

Since that day, it has always been a pleasure to run into Bryn around the country, and on one particular occasion I was visiting my parents in Stockport, and my wife & I had a night at Kirkmansulme Lane to watch the Aces v Lakeside. It was a truly, truly awful match, with the evening only rescued by a chance encounter with Bryn in the car park as we were leaving. He was the last person I expected to run into, although I probably shouldn't have, but the pleasure was all mine, and I went away much happier for having seen him than I would have done had our paths not crossed . That was Bryn Williams, here, there & everywhere to watch speedway, and always with time to stop & chat.

 

I heard that he was in hospital shortly after he had been admitted, and called in to see him a week ago on the Monday just gone, after getting off the train back from Brussels, just up the road at Ebbsfleet. I hadn't seen him for some time, so was a little shocked at how his illness had treated him recently, but under it all was the same old Bryn, sharp as a tack & funny. I also had the pleasure of meeting his brother Gareth, who was also there visiting. Although we couldn't stay long, as we were still 3 to 4 hours from home, it was a visit I'll cherish, and won't ever forget.

 

Bryn was a top fellah, who will be missed by a great many around the Speedway World, and I feel privileged that he let me into his world on that visit to the Island, and my life has been richer for knowing him. My thoughts go out to Carys, Andy, Gareth and the rest of the family

 

RIP Bryn

Edited December 28, 2016 by womble53

[chunky]

Unlike many on this forum, I knew Bryn personally - and had done so for nearly forty years. I can't really add anything to what has already been said. Speedway has lost one of its greatest fans - and greatest assets.

 

R.I.P. mate...

 

Steve

[The Little Un]

It was 61 yrs ago in September since I went to my first speedway meeting and there are few non-riders I have lived awe of and Bryn was one of them.

Edited December 28, 2016 by The Little Un

[neil bv]

RIP Bryn, Although I never met him I certainly respected his passion for the sport.

[Humphrey Appleby]

Sorry to hear the news. Bryn was a great servant to the sport.

[False dawn]

I was a sidecar passenger. One who started racing at the age of 48. There were many who said I was nuts. Well maybe. But Bryn wasn't one of them. When he commentated at meetings I took part in, he always gave me a cheery introduction and made me feel like a world champion. Thanks Bryn. For that and your incisive debate on our shared love, you'll be missed.

Rest in peace, my friend.

[SCB]

Like others I'm saddened to hear of the death of Bryn. We often disagreed on many thing but there was never any doubting that he had the best interests of the sport at heart. If speedway had a few more Bryn Williams' it would be in a much healthier state.

 

RIP Bryn

[Paulco]

Like others I'm saddened to hear of the death of Bryn. We often disagreed on many thing but there was never any doubting that he had the best interests of the sport at heart. If speedway had a few more Bryn Williams' it would be in a much healthier state.

 

RIP Bryn

Well said Shawn . I never met Bryn , but we spoke on here . So sad to hear about his passing . RIP Bryn

[Triple.H.]

Hopefully Bryn and his also sadly gone mate Nobby Hall can have a few Bacon sandwiches washed down with Bundy and Cokes

[Starman2006]

Very sad news indeed. RIP Bryn.

[DavyH]

I was a sidecar passenger. One who started racing at the age of 48. There were many who said I was nuts. Well maybe. But Bryn wasn't one of them. When he commentated at meetings I took part in, he always gave me a cheery introduction and made me feel like a world champion. Thanks Bryn. For that and your incisive debate on our shared love, you'll be missed.

Rest in peace, my friend.

You were nuts!!! I remember fondly when we had the speedway chatroom with Bryn and we were all virtually civilized with each other. I last saw Bryn at KL a few years ago,going to miss his unique humour

[greyhoundp]

RIP Bryn, I never met him, but he had Speedway running through his veins, Speedway will be the poorer for his passing, and Im sad that he never got to taste the Pork Sarnies once Dudley Wood had closed.

[steve roberts]

Hopefully Bryn and his also sadly gone mate Nobby Hall can have a few Bacon sandwiches washed down with Bundy and Cokes

Is that Nobby Hall of Oxford? Remember him well.

 

RIP

[Triple.H.]

Yes Steve

Nobby passed away a few years ago.

Another one to leave us without seeing the return of The Cheetahs

Edited December 29, 2016 by Triple.H.

[steve roberts]

Yes Steve

Nobby passed away a few years ago.

Another one to leave us without seeing the return of The Cheetahs

Thanks for that. Nobby was a character and was dedicated to 'The Cheetahs'.

 

Recall when he drove a mini-bus of us up to Newcastle and on the way back got stopped by the police who thought that we were 'flying pickets' during the miners' strike! After proving to them that we were speedway fans (I showed then my programme board of Hans Nielsen) Nobby decided to divert thru' Leicester and so avoiding the M1...a long trip that one!

Edited December 29, 2016 by steve roberts

[Steve Shovlar]

RIP Bryn. Very sad news to hear. Speedway has lost one of its greatest supporters.