Triple.H. Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Just read on Facebook that he has lost his battle with cancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 So very sad Bob passed away this morning while in respite care after spending a number of weeks there for some rest , he will be so sorely missed RIP mate never ever be forgotten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YerRopes Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Very sad news, Bob was a highly entertaining announcer during my formative speedway years at Swindon. I met him just the once and he was most welcoming and good fun. RIP Bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiegal Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Bob was a dear friend over the 40 odd years since I got to know him. Always great company, always full of gossip, great humour and yet never anything spiteful or hurtful. I valued our friendship, he was like myself, at our prime in teh heady days of 1970/1980's. Between us we did the presentation of John berry's final book at Ipswich something I still treasure, and something JB was delighted with...no greater praise in Bob's estimation. I will miss those very amusing telephone calls, a man of quality, humour and yet shy and quite sensitive. Miss ya Bobby, you were a class act on the mike...in your writings and most of all as a human being. Rest with teh Angels old luv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Very sad news, Bob did so many Speedway things exceedingly well. He was an excellent journalist, superb announcer and a great team manager. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Very sad news, Bob did so many Speedway things exceedingly well. He was an excellent journalist, superb announcer and a great team manager. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. I can only echo those words above RIP Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 RIP Bob Radford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Sad news indeed! RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave69 Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 A great and loyal speedway servant.RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 R.I.P. + Bob Radford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 RIP Bob. Did a lot for Swindon,Reading & Newport over the years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) Very sad news, Bob did so many Speedway things exceedingly well. He was an excellent journalist, superb announcer and a great team manager. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Also the fount of knowledge on Norwegian speedway and the man principally responsible for bringing Per Jonsson and Jimmy Nilsen to Reading and Swindon respectively. [The SCB in their wisdom wouldn't issue work permits believing they weren't good enough] Oh and a lovely person too. Edited May 11, 2017 by arnieg 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longlivefrankie Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 I'm sure all Newport speedway fans will feel the same as me, a cornerstone of the wasps during both their existences as manager then announcer and journalist RIP Bob , best announcer for me ever, gone not forgotten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Very sad news, Bob did so many Speedway things exceedingly well. He was an excellent journalist, superb announcer and a great team manager. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Couldn't have put it any better. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 RIP Bob, a good very knowledgeable individual, I always found him friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) Very sad news, Bob did so many Speedway things exceedingly well. He was an excellent journalist, superb announcer and a great team manager. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. As above. I never knew Bob but certainly knew of him, enjoyed reading his articles and loved his intro at Hull v Reading 1995 on the parade. A great guy, very knowledgable and enthusiastic about speedway. RIP.... Edited May 10, 2017 by Martin Mauger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 I am so very sorry to hear this news. Back in my early supporting days I always enjoyed Bob's work, whether as a writer or announcer. It was hearing him doing the latter authoritatively, clearly and enthusiastically, but most of all in a highly-informed way that made me think how I'd like to do the same one day. When someone did invite me to try my luck on a mic it was superb to hear encouragement from Bob. Sadly I didn't get to know him that personally but I know enough we've lost someone who not only loved speedway but served it so finely. Thanks for making so many meetings that little bit better, Bob. We'll miss you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Very sad news, Bob did so many Speedway things exceedingly well. He was an excellent journalist, superb announcer and a great team manager. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Got to know Bob when he was the announcer at Newport. Very personable and friendly. At one visit he asked me over the tannoy if I had enjoyed the 3-2 TOON win against Barcelona the previous Monday night. How did he find that out and we had a good laugh over him knowing my movements. Very sad, RIP BOB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wackie Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Sad news, Bob was a man of integrity and for many years was a fixture at Reading Speedway in one capacity or another, His most brilliant masterstroke in my opionion was putting his reputation and job on the line when the SCB wouldn't support a work permit application for for Per Jonsson stating they didn't think he'd make the required 6 point average. Too young/not good enough they said! I think both Bob and Per enjoyed throwing that one back in their faces. R.I.P Bob, my thoughts are with his family & friends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Have not seen Bob for a few years but see alot of him in the 80s he used the Wheatsheaf Stratton alot.He kindly lent me some of his Speedway video collection which is still a prized asset of mine always said hello a friendly bloke RIP Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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