Humphrey Appleby Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Probably one of the best pieces in SS for years ... and you think it should have been kept down to two paragraphs. I'm lost for words. Quite an amusing read, I'll agree. Wonder what prompted this unprecented investigative journalism from the Spar though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) Best read for years.Wouldnt surprise me if he has earmarked Powderhall for first meeting.!!!!!!!! It's maybe a publicity stunt by SS to run the story through to April 1st next year to boost sales !! Edited August 18, 2017 by Fromafar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Kelly 41 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Or has Neil MacFarlane actually been duped? I hope he hasn't invested any money. Not a chance of that, mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ore Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) I am not sure that picture on page 19 is really of his wife Hmm, I don't know, a good looking bloke and all that. . TBH many of Toto's (I know) claims are quite mild when compared with some of the stuff on this forum. Perchance he is a regular poster already. I know who my money's on. Anyhow enough of this nonsence; time to get Ruth Davidson straddling my chopper again. Tutto il meglio Edited August 18, 2017 by Mr Ore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piotr Pyszny Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 If it's the same Franchiti that was involved with Edinburgh speedway, he was/is a delusional narcissist. On the day after the Heysel tragedy he claimed to the local media that he was there... he wasn't. Any relation to Dario Franchitti, the Edinburgh-born racing driver, now retired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Jones Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Any relation to Dario Franchitti, the Edinburgh-born racing driver, now retired? Cousin of Dario, Marino and Paul de Resta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Eck Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Cousin of Dario, Marino and Paul de Resta. If you read the article, no he's not. Dario Franchitti (spelt differently) says he's never heard of Toni Frankitti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Cousin of Dario, Marino and Paul de Resta.you been out drinking with him!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellevueace Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 A great read, Toto really is an head the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpenRake Posted August 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Any relation to Dario Franchitti, the Edinburgh-born racing driver, now retired? The speedway star article which is brilliant by the way explodes that myth 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterPlinge Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 What I find as hilarious as anything is the one real link I have found. Just Google "toto franchitti" and the first thing to see is a Facebook post from him to F1 driver Mark Webber. The post looks like it was made by a four-year-old, rather than a successful businessman! What do you think? https://m.facebook.com/aussiegrit/posts/1000853456640177 Steve What a shame the email address that he gives is a fake. We could have had some fun with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 just read this - what a clown. Why would anyone believe anything he says? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) One of the gem incidents from his "reign" at Powderhall was when he was holding court in the stadium bar after a meeting. He shouted over to someone who knew him & also came from Musselburgh, to pass the ice bucket to him in order to ice his drink. The said individual opened the ice bucket and shouted back "it's nae use Toni, it's like your heid, it's f***ing empty" Edited August 22, 2017 by cyclone 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpenRake Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I believe there is a 2nd installment in tomorrow's speedway star. The mind boggles. Maybe Neil macfarlane will be interviewed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I believe there is a 2nd installment in tomorrow's speedway star. The mind boggles. Maybe Neil macfarlane will be interviewed THERE is indeed 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) yea I rode for Glasgow in 2000 at Ashfield and loved it there and only time I felt scared was after a meeting going in the Ashfield pub when Rangers and Celtic were playingMust had been a big old pub....As for Franchitti or Chetti or Kitti Does he wear purple chinos by any chance? Edited August 24, 2017 by hagonshocker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxey63 Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 It's alright you all laughing.... but I've already paid for my tickets and hotel rooms from a really nice Nigerian man. More fool you lot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 It's alright you all laughing.... but I've already paid for my tickets and hotel rooms from a really nice Nigerian man. More fool you lot. Brett Saunders has been asked if he is available for the Aussie Round in the Championship or he wants his money back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxey63 Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) Brett Saunders has been asked if he is available for the Aussie Round in the Championship or he wants his money back. You'll laugh... when moxey receives meeting tickets. Hotel sorted as well... and they even threw in a hire car for Round One because I was first customer. In addition to getting 10% because I paid cash. Mox is one happy chappy today! Not so funny now, are you . Show a bit of trust and faith my friend. Edited August 24, 2017 by moxey63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey Appleby Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 THERE is indeed It makes for amusing reading, but the bloke is obviously not all there and is probably more in need of help than derision. Given that you've shown that you actually can do investigative journalism when want to, perhaps you can make investigation of more serious subjects a regular feature in future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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