Sidney the robin Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 21 minutes ago, auntie doris said: Wasn't there, but saw photo in the Kilb book. Other faves Hitchy Ashby Kilb Broady Keener Steady Killer Adams etc., Great picture that all those names were legends always felt sorry for Hitchy he missed out on the 1967 league title win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 18 hours ago, steve roberts said: I have lots of favourites but Garry Middledton created an impression on me when I first went to speedway in 1972. If you put it that way my fav rider has to be Michael Lee then cos he's the rider I first loved to watch age 10 lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 39 minutes ago, Trees said: If you put it that way my fav rider has to be Michael Lee then cos he's the rider I first loved to watch age 10 lol Michael bought his first bike off Garry Middleton...there's a connection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST GATER Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 Cyril Francis & Ivan Mauger the two extremes of the sport , journeyman rider and Mr speedway himself IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Bo Peterson at lakeside could turn a bike on a sixpence... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 29 minutes ago, waco said: Bo Peterson at lakeside could turn a bike on a sixpence... I remember Bo returning to Hackney for Barry Thomas' second testimonial and leaving our (and the NL) top two Steve Schofield and Andy Galvin trailing in his wake, which was a pretty surreal experience after watching them dominate all year. Bo was a class act, and so skillful for such a tall man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Phil Crump Leigh Adams Wellie and Kilb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Sam Ermolenko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejam Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Kenny Carter,Hans Nielsen,Per Jonsson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Leigh Adams. Majestic. But I missed the 80s and 90s, so from a bit further back: Peter Collins. Just fab to watch. Martin Ashby and David Ashby. The former, because he could give World Champions a run for their money. The latter, because a David Ashby maximum is truly a collector’s item. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, waco said: Bo Peterson at lakeside could turn a bike on a sixpence... Saw his first competitive rides at White City and the return fixture that same day at The Wick and you could tell that he had class. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Martin Goodwin & Jason Crump not often you would get them partnered together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry1603 Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Alan Wilkinson - the perfect club captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbuck Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 My all time favourite rider is Dan Forsberg who rode for Birmingham in 1952 and again in 1957. Dan was very much under-rated and was in my opinion, every bit as good a rider as were Ove Fundin and Olle Nygren - he was a pure racer and didn't have the ruthlessness of most of the other Swedes which is probably why he was so much overshadowed by them. Dan had a brilliant first season with the Brummies but was repeatedly obstructed by the Swedish authorities who resented him riding in England and put all kinds of obstacles in his way, which caused him to miss so many Birmingham matches and resulted in Les Marshall not retaining his services for the following season. When he returned to Birmingham in 1957 he looked as good as ever, only being beaten once by the opposition in the home fixtures in which he rode that year. It was my pleasure to meet him for the first time when he came over to watch the Brummies re-opening meeting in 2007. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 16 hours ago, brianbuck said: My all time favourite rider is Dan Forsberg who rode for Birmingham in 1952 and again in 1957. Dan was very much under-rated and was in my opinion, every bit as good a rider as were Ove Fundin and Olle Nygren - he was a pure racer and didn't have the ruthlessness of most of the other Swedes which is probably why he was so much overshadowed by them. Dan had a brilliant first season with the Brummies but was repeatedly obstructed by the Swedish authorities who resented him riding in England and put all kinds of obstacles in his way, which caused him to miss so many Birmingham matches and resulted in Les Marshall not retaining his services for the following season. When he returned to Birmingham in 1957 he looked as good as ever, only being beaten once by the opposition in the home fixtures in which he rode that year. It was my pleasure to meet him for the first time when he came over to watch the Brummies re-opening meeting in 2007. Thats what makes our sport so special memories and u get to meet your hero. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longsufferingpotter Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Rod North for me. A great guy who always made time to speak with the fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moranboys Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 shawn moran for me.sheffield getting pasted all over the place away but one thing was pretty much nailed on that no home rider would go through the card unbeaten.magic to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 I don't have an all-time favourite rider. I admire them all. But when I first started following speedway in 1946, although a New Cross supporter then my favourite rider for a couple of years was Ernie Price of Bradford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 mason wear 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gringo Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 On 8/22/2019 at 9:44 PM, Roger Martins said: Anders Michanek Yes. Newcastle 1970. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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