screm Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Kevin Doolan stages his well deserved testimonial meeting at Berwick, many highlights besides the main event including match races between Chris Louis and Mark Courtney. Teams as follows taking from Facebook. BERWICK Seb AldenDavid BellegoNick Morris Lewis Bridger KINGS LYNNChris Holder tbcDave HoweSam MastersJan Graverson BELLE VUE Josh GrojzonekKyle HowarthJason GarrityJoe Jacobs IPSWICH Rory Schlien Cameron Heaps Kyle Newman Ben Barker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnorthstar Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 I gutted I can't go got a bloody wedding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted May 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 I gutted I can't go got a bloody wedding Surely there will be other weddings you can attend, there will only be one Doolan Testimonial meeting. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnorthstar Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Ye I know family wedding can't get out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topsoil Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Good line up and I hope this one goes off really well. Comes across as one of the good guys of the sport, a damn good role model as captain of the club, great with the fans. Hope he gets the big crowd he deserves. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Ye I know family wedding can't get out of it Whooooosh!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewer Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 really hope kev gets a good turnout, as has been said one of the good guys , good luck to him for this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micman Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 I'm delighted and excited to be on the mic for this meeting. Kevin Doolan is one of the most deserving and dedicated 'team men' in speedway. Along with Tomas Topinka in 2006, he encouraged pushed and helped the Kings Lynn stars win the league in memory of Ashley Jones that year. Kevin is more concerned with team results than individual glory and has always given 100% to every club he's belonged to. A joy to work with and one of the sport's genuine 'good guys' he deserves a huge turn out on the night. I am honoured to be a part of his BIG day and look forward to a fun and successful meeting! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Why should Kevin Doolan get a testimonial, come to that why should any rider ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted June 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Why should Kevin Doolan get a testimonial, come to that why should any rider ? Why shouldn't he. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Why should Kevin Doolan get a testimonial, come to that why should any rider ?Bore off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted June 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 IMO Kevin is fully deserving of a testimonial meeting, unlike some other riders he hasn't turned his back on British racing for a year or two only to return, he doesn't miss meetings so he can race in other, more lucrative, meetings elsewhere. Ok he has raced at the very highest level, but he been invaluable to all the teams he has raced for in terms of being a team player, he connects with the fans of the clubs he has raced and remains popular with those fans. I hope Shielfield is packed on Saturday night and Kevin makes a few quid. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Believe it starts at 6 30 presume gates open 5 30 can anybody confirm this please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Believe it starts at 6 30 presume gates open 5 30 can anybody confirm this please That's what Roy Clarke said on the mic on Saturday night . And pay no heed to Starman , of course Kevin deserves this night , he's been a great servant to British speedway and every club he's ridden for . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSC67 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Why should Kevin Doolan get a testimonial, come to that why should any rider ? If you want to go fishing for bites try the local river 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 If you want to go fishing for bites try the local river Unless a rider has career changing injuries then imo NO rider should have a testimonial. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Unless a rider has career changing injuries then imo NO rider should have a testimonial. Utter rubbish . As a sport we can't pay riders , especially second tier riders , what they're worth . So a rider who has given British speedway loyal service for over 15 years , definitely deserves a big night as a thank you . 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) Utter rubbish . As a sport we can't pay riders , especially second tier riders , what they're worth . So a rider who has given British speedway loyal service for over 15 years , definitely deserves a big night as a thank you . Dont agree. You go to your employer after 10 -12 years and say can i have a benifit month for being loyal to the firm, and i tell you what he/she will say, and the second words off. As i said, unless a rider has a career changing injury no rider should get a testimonial. Simple as. Edited June 12, 2017 by Starman2006 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Dont agree. You go to your employer after 10 -12 years and say can i have a benifit month for being loyal to the firm, and i tell you he/she will say, and the second words off. While that may be true , sport tends to be different . You can have a footballer on 50k a week getting a testimonial and crowds flock to it . Is it really such a crime to reward a speedway rider in the same way ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 While that may be true , sport tends to be different . You can have a footballer on 50k a week getting a testimonial and crowds flock to it . Is it really such a crime to reward a speedway rider in the same way ? More fools the crowds that turn up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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