Sidney the robin Posted August 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 20 minutes ago, thecoombdog said: No one will ever replace Adams as my favourite Robin of all time. But Doyley led us to the title in 2017 with a top performance in the away leg at Wolves. This year he has won us numerous points. He's doing a top job in my eyes and long may it continue. Do you believe the theory that Leigh never had that killer instinct to be world champion Dog.? I dont buy that really to be around Ricko/ Jason and hold his own was a real feat Leigh was class on a bike awesome style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted August 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, auntie doris said: I don't think any other Robins rider has come second in BBC sports personality of the year! Second behind Mary Rand in 1964 and second to Bobby Moore in 1966 a great achievement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 39 minutes ago, Sidney the robin said: Do you believe the theory that Leigh never had that killer instinct to be world champion Dog.? I dont buy that really to be around Ricko/ Jason and hold his own was a real feat Leigh was class on a bike awesome style. Its hard to say really. TR and JC were absolute class and that made it tough for Leigh to win the world title. But at the same time do you ever remember him having incidents like Nicki P where he was hard on people and got away with it. Maybe he was lacking a bit in that way. But what a legend!!! Seeing him every week at the Abbey was an absolute treat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 40 minutes ago, Sidney the robin said: Second behind Mary Rand in 1964 and second to Bobby Moore in 1966 a great achievement. And Geoff Hurst was third! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted August 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Just now, thecoombdog said: Its hard to say really. TR and JC were absolute class and that made it tough for Leigh to win the world title. But at the same time do you ever remember him having incidents like Nicki P where he was hard on people and got away with it. Maybe he was lacking a bit in that way. But what a legend!!! Seeing him every week at the Abbey was an absolute treat. He was worth the entrance money alone just to see Leigh ride everyweek Phil Crump was the same mainly because he rode in some weak Robins teams.When i look and remember that Nicki won three titles and the likes Warren, Sigalos, Jessup, Adams ( ect) won zero titles it makes you think a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 47 minutes ago, Sidney the robin said: Do you believe the theory that Leigh never had that killer instinct to be world champion Dog.? I dont buy that really to be around Ricko/ Jason and hold his own was a real feat Leigh was class on a bike awesome style. Perhaps he was like Martin Ashby, too nice. Briggo had crap equipment but was ard as nails. Just reading the Lee Kilby book, superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted August 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, auntie doris said: And Geoff Hurst was third! Still feel for Greavsie!!! he was never bitter though great striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted August 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 minute ago, auntie doris said: Perhaps he was like Martin Ashby, too nice. Briggo had crap equipment but was ard as nails. Just reading the Lee Kilby book, superb. Great picture in that book , of KILB a legend beating Briggo in heat 1 as a no 1 for Exeter at the Abbey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Sidney the robin said: Still feel for Greavsie!!! he was never bitter though great striker. I was reading the Bobby Moore biography, said a speedway rider who rode for Swindon and New Zealand beat Geoff into third! Greaves and Moore my faves from then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Sidney the robin said: Doris i have to put Doyley above Leigh, world champion in 2017 and he worked his socks off to get there.Leigh was a SUPERB team rider a joy to watch me personally would put Crump senior a tad higher but the Robins have been blessed with greats over the years. Doyle above Leigh Adams? No way for me. Leigh was a banker for Swindon in practically every race home and away until his last season and always rode with such style. Doyle is far less consistent and stylish, doesn’t have the same level of ability and application and he would never have won a world title against TR, NP and Crump in their heydays. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Sidney the robin said: Great picture in that book , of KILB a legend beating Briggo in heat 1 as a no 1 for Exeter at the Abbey. Dukey was saying to me last week about the run-ins Kilb and him had with Briggo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, auntie doris said: Top of the averages poor!!! He’s not top of the averages, Batchelor has higher average than him! Doyle currently averaging 8.32 this season which is poor for a rider of his standard. Edited August 9, 2019 by Rob B 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Well I reckon that's got to be the best meeting I've seen at The Abbey , the new tracks a massive improvement. Well done to Swindon but Wolves threw it away. No out and out number 1 is the problem. Decent crowd as well. Thought it was great seeing the Robins fans going bonkers in the last heat. A bit of passion from speedway fans. Who would have thought it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted August 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 55 minutes ago, DC2 said: Doyle above Leigh Adams? No way for me. Leigh was a banker for Swindon in practically every race home and away until his last season and always rode with such style. Doyle is far less consistent and stylish, doesn’t have the same level of ability and application and he would never have won a world title against TR, NP and Crump in their heydays. You have to have application to be a world champion DC2 also now the Premiership is a after thought for him just extra revenue it is not really a priority.Doyle certainly never had as much ability as Leigh but his ability to comeback from horrendous injuries is second to none and his application determination is there in spades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted August 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 hour ago, auntie doris said: Dukey was saying to me last week about the run-ins Kilb and him had with Briggo. Briggo was not a team man he even admitted that what a rider and person though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 8 hours ago, Col said: Wolves playoff hopes dashed? They were the slimmest of slim chances before the match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie456 Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 23 minutes ago, stevebrum said: They were the slimmest of slim chances before the match. Our next away match is even bigger think belle Vue running out of steam and if Swindon do us a favour on Monday then its game on again.We have to win at Belle vue sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Overall, I would say Leigh was better than Jason -but for 2 years Jason was the best rider in the World and had a total determination to win the World Championship. I don't think Leigh could lay claim to either of those. As a club number one, though, Leigh probably takes it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 hour ago, bruno said: Well I reckon that's got to be the best meeting I've seen at The Abbey , the new tracks a massive improvement. Well done to Swindon but Wolves threw it away. No out and out number 1 is the problem. Decent crowd as well. Thought it was great seeing the Robins fans going bonkers in the last heat. A bit of passion from speedway fans. Who would have thought it Nice to hear positive comments from neutrals. I think us Swindon fans had got used to the gate and go on the old track so one decent race a night would be an improvement!! But its been nice to see comments from visiting fans after the last 2 matches. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 2 hours ago, DC2 said: Doyle above Leigh Adams? No way for me. Leigh was a banker for Swindon in practically every race home and away until his last season and always rode with such style. Doyle is far less consistent and stylish, doesn’t have the same level of ability and application and he would never have won a world title against TR, NP and Crump in their heydays. LMAO i loved Leigh an absolutely fabulous rider but Doyley is an altogether different animal , but your talking utter garbage and undermining a world class rider! Irrelevant bringing up the TR and Crump era a while different kettle of fish compared to now where riders areriding more on the edge especially this year with the Poles Emil and Vaculik ....why are you even suggesting JD wouldn't compete against the previously mentioned when even Leigh only really came relatively close once? Little style or application are you registered blind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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