sommelier Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 I have already stated Kenny as one of my all time favorites, why, the admiration I had for him to dig so deep, injuries, nothing phased him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 7 minutes ago, sommelier said: I have already stated Kenny as one of my all time favorites, why, the admiration I had for him to dig so deep, injuries, nothing phased him! Except Michael Lee in the Golden Helmet 1983 both great riders Kenny superb at Hyde Rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 13 minutes ago, Crumpet77 said: He wasn't phased by shooting someone either. Lets remember Kenny on track, not off track RIP Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 1 minute ago, Crumpet77 said: Let's not, a murderer is always a murderer. We will agree to disagree RIP King Kenny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 Charlie Monk , the king of Glasgow 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 Gordon Kennett. I watched him as a kid at school when he was at the top of his game and then enjoyed him when he dropped down a division to spearhead Eastbourne once more. One of the most underrated riders England has had, an Eastbourne legend.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemuppet Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 My choice must be Freddie Williams the most sucessful British rider until Tai came alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 4 hours ago, M.D said: Gordon Kennett. I watched him as a kid at school when he was at the top of his game and then enjoyed him when he dropped down a division to spearhead Eastbourne once more. One of the most underrated riders England has had, an Eastbourne legend.. Good choice...watched him progress at Cowley and later at White City when he graduated to World Class. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryW Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 Erik Gundersen. There are loads of riders over the years that I have been a big fan of and been entertained by, but none of them really come close to Erik...I just wish that we could have enjoyed watching him racing for a few more years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, HenryW said: Erik Gundersen. There are loads of riders over the years that I have been a big fan of and been entertained by, but none of them really come close to Erik...I just wish that we could have enjoyed watching him racing for a few more years. Todd Wiltshire - Yeh he was a gater but bloody hell did he get me into the sport, he gave me so many happy nights, and i love him for that. Per Jonsson - He helped my voice break at Bradford 1990 and i love him for that too. Top top rider and it still sickens me how his career ended. Edited September 8, 2019 by The Doctor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryW Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 13 minutes ago, The Doctor... said: Todd Wiltshire - Yeh he was a gater but bloody hell did he get me into the sport, he gave me so many happy nights, and i love him for that. Per Jonsson - He helped my voice break at Bradford 1990 and i love him for that too. I know it won't be a popular opinion with you, but I am sure Per benefited from Erik's sad exit from the sport. The 1990 World Champ would have been Erik or Hans again if Erik hadn't been taken out the sport. Todd...Yeah, he wasn't anything special other than his gating ability. Although, he DID probably do more farewell laps than any other rider in SGP history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, HenryW said: I know it won't be a popular opinion with you, but I am sure Per benefited from Erik's sad exit from the sport. The 1990 World Champ would have been Erik or Hans again if Erik hadn't been taken out the sport. Todd...Yeah, he wasn't anything special other than his gating ability. Although, he DID probably do more farewell laps than any other rider in SGP history Most likely.. Also Ermolenko missed that year because of his serious injuries the year before... and he flew at Odsal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, HenryW said: I know it won't be a popular opinion with you, but I am sure Per benefited from Erik's sad exit from the sport. The 1990 World Champ would have been Erik or Hans again if Erik hadn't been taken out the sport. Todd...Yeah, he wasn't anything special other than his gating ability. Although, he DID probably do more farewell laps than any other rider in SGP history I agree - i never saw Erik race but know it would have been a danish carve up thru the 90s if it weren't for his injury. The youtube clips are sickening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 31 minutes ago, HenryW said: Erik Gundersen. There are loads of riders over the years that I have been a big fan of and been entertained by, but none of them really come close to Erik...I just wish that we could have enjoyed watching him racing for a few more years. Although he was Cradley, our arch rivals, I can remember being tremendously upset at his injuries. Boy do I miss Wolves/Cradley Still cannot for the life of me understand why the hell they didn't put Cradley back in the top flight riding at Monmore years ago. The gates from the Wolves/Cradley matches would be the equivalent of a play off final... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, BWitcher said: Most likely.. Also Ermolenko missed that year because of his serious injuries the year before... and he flew at Odsal. Was never a big fan of him - tho spent some time pre and post at the gp challenge in krsko donkeys years ago with a mutual friend - not such a pillock in real life and a nice bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryW Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 15 minutes ago, BWitcher said: Also Ermolenko missed that year because of his serious injuries the year before... and he flew at Odsal. I forgot about Sam being out that year too... There were a few years there in the late 80's and early 90's where properly serious injuries cut the depth of the challengers in the World Championships. Some serious "what if" chat could be had around those years! Erik, Sam, Tommy, JanO, Per and Todd...and there are probably others that I am forgetting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 1 hour ago, HenryW said: Todd...Yeah, he wasn't anything special other than his gating ability. Although, he DID probably do more farewell laps than any other rider in SGP history I'm gonna ignore that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 8 hours ago, HenryW said: I forgot about Sam being out that year too... There were a few years there in the late 80's and early 90's where properly serious injuries cut the depth of the challengers in the World Championships. Some serious "what if" chat could be had around those years! Erik, Sam, Tommy, JanO, Per and Todd...and there are probably others that I am forgetting. Yep spot on, strangely Sam's leg break in 93, although not as serious as the 89 crash had a bigger effect. He was absolutely dominant that season but was never quite the same force when he returned (style changed). Still managed rostrum places, 10pt averages (albeit larger league) and BLRC wins but not as dominant as prior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiseguy Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 Too many down the years to name one Keith Millard, John Barker, Richard Green, Steve Regeling, Chris Harris, Emil Saifutdinov, Hans Niellson, Sam Ermelenko, Phil Crump, Mark Loram to name a few 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 9 hours ago, The Doctor... said: Per Jonsson - He helped my voice break at Bradford 1990 and i love him for that too. Top top rider and it still sickens me how his career ended. Don’t remind me - I drew Zoltán Adorján in the sweepstake. Per was a class act. Although it’s Hans Nielsen for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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