KEITH M Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Love Roy, cannot understand a word mind.Nor can I and I have known him nearly 35 years 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Nor can I and I have known him nearly 35 years You're right. I can understand Elliott better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Has Kevin Long just dropped the presenting due to his new job ? To me while a great presenter he's always come across as a fan too 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 Has Kevin Long just dropped the presenting due to his new job ? To me while a great presenter he's always come across as a fan too To my knowledge, yes. He's always been a speedway fan - which is one of the reasons why he was such a fine presenter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 Has Kevin Long just dropped the presenting due to his new job ? To me while a great presenter he's always come across as a fan too He has taken on a restaurant/pub - The Duke of Malborough in Somersham. A big loss for Foxhall nights but a gain for Suffolk 'foodies' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragdoll64 Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 I am surprised that there is no mention of Don Cumming on this thread. He was "Mr Saturday night at Meadowbank". You didn't need the 2 minute warning with Don. If things were running late he would say "come on lads, let's get these battle wagons rolling". Great memories. Yeah, Don was an outstanding announcer.....so professional and clear. He did Glasgow in White City days as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbuck Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 Personally, I find Porky at Wolverhampton extremely irritating and especially so when he keeps shouting away whilst a race is in progress. The PA system at Monmore is way too loud anyway so most of the time it is almost impossible to make out what he is saying - that's if you want to listen to him anyway! The problem with many centre green presenters is that they seem to regard themselves as the stars of the show and don't know when to shut up. Overall, I can't say I am a great fan of centre green presenters at all. A good announcer who is articulate and knowledgeable is all that is needed and those I can remember from the past include Dave Richards at Cradley, Allen Walker at Coventry, Frank Bellfield at Birmingham, Ted Sear at Rayleigh etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argos Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 Yes I know what you mean about they think “they are the Stars of the show” the worst for this was Chris Bart Simpson, at Brum he was dreadful, thank goodness he was sacked real pain,as is Porky at Wolves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) Allen Walker, Ted Sear and John Earrey were the stand-outs for me And I always thought Mike Holt did a good job at Blackbird Road Edited November 27, 2017 by Midland Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Personally, I find Porky at Wolverhampton extremely irritating and especially so when he keeps shouting away whilst a race is in progress. The PA system at Monmore is way too loud anyway so most of the time it is almost impossible to make out what he is saying - that's if you want to listen to him anyway! The problem with many centre green presenters is that they seem to regard themselves as the stars of the show and don't know when to shut up. Overall, I can't say I am a great fan of centre green presenters at all. A good announcer who is articulate and knowledgeable is all that is needed and those I can remember from the past include Dave Richards at Cradley, Allen Walker at Coventry, Frank Bellfield at Birmingham, Ted Sear at Rayleigh etc. I think he's OK but I completely agree - attempting to make comment or commentate while a race is on is most annoying. Its also widespread. I think that's one of the principle reasons why Kevin Long was so good. You always felt he was part of the show, not the star of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) I think he's OK but I completely agree - attempting to make comment or commentate while a race is on is most annoying. Its also widespread. Peter York used to be really annoying doing this at Coventry but I think the management stopped him eventually thank goodness. Who is the announcer at Peterborough? I like him, also David Hammond at Brandon. .............Starman2006..................Nigel Leahi at poole best presenter in all the leagues. and his skills dont stop there. He also organises all our REF fuctions for the winter. Thats what you get if you give somebody a chance. I'm just amazed that you have been to every single track to be able to state that. Edited November 27, 2017 by Gemini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 At Hull, Craven Park the late Dougie Adams did the announcing, joke telling and speedway history informing, followed by 'everyones favourite' Nigel Pearson, than a local DJ guy, and few others filled in as needed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 At Hull, Craven Park the late Dougie Adams did the announcing, joke telling and speedway history informing, followed by 'everyones favourite' Nigel Pearson, than a local DJ guy, and few others filled in as needed.... I regularly listened to Doug's work at Ellesmere Port where he worked wonders in creating atmosphere with such meagre crowds. A true professional, informed and witty. For quiet authority though Ted Sear was the best. For wit and mischief it had to be John Earrey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Peter York used to be really annoying doing this at Coventry but I think the management stopped him eventually thank goodness. Who is the announcer at Peterborough? I like him, also David Hammond at Brandon. I'm just amazed that you have been to every single track to be able to state that. I think that the loud PA system (that is when they've found the volume dial) must have affected your ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 I think that the loud PA system (that is when they've found the volume dial) must have affected your ears I just love everything about Peterborough and that includes the loud music and the announcer. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 I just love everything about Peterborough and that includes the loud music and the announcer. Sorry. I think the only thing Grump99 likes is moaning and all power to him for it 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Head Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 The IOW Facebook page is saying that their centre green Presenter Chris Popple is standing down because of a combination of poor health and logistics. That’s a shame - I quite liked his style - but I assume it will leave a vacancy for someone looking to get involved. Barry Bishop seems to be a reasonable guy so I’m sure he would be happy to receive an approach from anyone interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 i think speaking when a race is in progress should not be allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbuck Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 ke 1 hour ago, ch958 said: i think speaking when a race is in progress should not be allowed. I just don't see the point of it anyway - Porky at Wolverhampton does it during every race but because of the excessively loud PA and the noise of the bikes, it is impossible to make out what he is shouting - and why should he think that people in the crowd can't see for themselves what is happening? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 its sporting action and should be respected as such until its over - as BB says we can see whats going on. They should restrict themselves to interviews not commentary. Its mainly because they like the sound of their own voices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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