Bagpuss Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 I’m surprised it’s that close too. And surprised Saddlebow to Foxhole is so far Football pundits never understand the Norwich/Ipswich rivalry because they are 40 odd miles apart but this part of the world is relatively sparsely populated and it’s essentially Norfolk v Suffolk, certainly in the case of the Old Farm Derby. Something similar with Lynn v Ipswich back in the halcyon days of speedway Id say. For the record I’ve been to Cradley v Wolves and the return fixture way back on a bank holiday Monday in the early nineties, can appreciate the ferocity of the rivalry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 7 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: I’m surprised it’s that close too. And surprised Saddlebow to Foxhole is so far Football pundits never understand the Norwich/Ipswich rivalry because they are 40 odd miles apart but this part of the world is relatively sparsely populated and it’s essentially Norfolk v Suffolk, certainly in the case of the Old Farm Derby. Something similar with Lynn v Ipswich back in the halcyon days of speedway Id say. For the record I’ve been to Cradley v Wolves and the return fixture way back on a bank holiday Monday in the early nineties, can appreciate the ferocity of the rivalry. I don't say the following with any 'pride' whatsoever. The local Wolverhampton paper is the Express & Star. In the 70's (I think) they sponsored a 3 team tournament between Birmingham Cradley and Wolves. The tournament was run in 1 day on a Monday ( so must have been a Bank Holiday) , Birmingham at 11:00, Cradley at 3:00 and Wolves at 7:30. At the Birmingham meeting a near riot broke out in the back straight bar and a table, yes a table, was thrown from 1 set of fans to another ! 3 sets of fans at 3 local meetings, what a recipe for disaster. Don't condone it, but my god that atmosphere is missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: I’m surprised it’s that close too. And surprised Saddlebow to Foxhole is so far Football pundits never understand the Norwich/Ipswich rivalry because they are 40 odd miles apart but this part of the world is relatively sparsely populated and it’s essentially Norfolk v Suffolk, certainly in the case of the Old Farm Derby. Something similar with Lynn v Ipswich back in the halcyon days of speedway Id say. For the record I’ve been to Cradley v Wolves and the return fixture way back on a bank holiday Monday in the early nineties, can appreciate the ferocity of the rivalry. I think the Norwich v Ipswich football rivalry is totally understandable. Football rivalry also contributed to the speedway Wolves & Cradley rivalry, Wolves speedway fans generally followed Wolverhampton Wanderers, whilst most Cradley fans followed West Bromwich Albion. Edited October 1, 2019 by Beowulf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 11 hours ago, Bagpuss said: I can remember a Lynn v Ipswich meeting in the late eighties when I would have been around ten years old; we walked as a family from the home straight around to the back straight and had to stop to watch a heat on bend two in front of several hundred away supporters, the language and behaviour was pretty strong and football hooligan like, pretty nasty stuff for a youngster to hear. Can specifically remember Bo Petersen being called a ‘f*cking egghead c*nt’. My parents should have known better really and it was certainly an eye opener for a sheltered Norfolk lad haven’t heard anything quite like that at a speedway meeting since thankfully. And people go on about being a family sport. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, Baldyman said: And people go on about being a family sport. I believe that is one of the biggest marketing mistakes the sport has made!! Nowadays how many leisure/entertainment/sporting activities do whole families do together - especially families with teenagers - where often the venue facilities don't support anything of the kind?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Accordingly to the speedway star today in two separate pieces jack holder has suffered a twisted knee in his crash/ slip off at foxhall. Must be concussed as well because on tv he was complaining of a injured toe. Nuff said I think 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Racin Jason 72 said: Accordingly to the speedway star today in two separate pieces jack holder has suffered a twisted knee in his crash/ slip off at foxhall. Must be concussed as well because on tv he was complaining of a injured toe. Nuff said I think quite agree you won we lost move on and good luck in the final Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 His parents clearly never, played, head shoulders knees and toes, knees and toes with him. About time the cheating scum bags didn't prosper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, Baldyman said: His parents clearly never, played, head shoulders knees and toes, knees and toes with him. About time the cheating scum bags didn't prosper. Middlo's got 7 titles (?) How many would it be without cheating ? Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Thought it was 8 but its easy to lose track I admit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Thought it was 8 but its easy to lose track I admit. 8 in total or 8 for Middlo. Strangely enough when you won the title in 1969 there was a souvenir brochure produced which I have at home. No idea why ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) According to Tuesday's local Echo article "Middlo secured his 8th title last season and the club have already started their planning for title number 9 in 2020". Edited October 3, 2019 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 33 minutes ago, Beowulf said: Middlo's got 7 titles (?) How many would it be without cheating ? Lol. Probably none but it’s easy to lose track I admit 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Beowulf said: Middlo's got 7 titles (?) How many would it be without cheating ? Lol. Quite possibly still the 7 (sic) which makes the perceived underhanded actions even sadder..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Quite possibly still the 7 (sic) which makes the perceived underhanded actions even sadder..... See above, if it's 8, only 1 behind Peter Adams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 21 minutes ago, Beowulf said: See above, if it's 8, only 1 behind Peter Adams. 2003; 2004; 2008; 2011; 2013; 2014; 2015; 2018. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: 2003; 2004; 2008; 2011; 2013; 2014; 2015; 2018. Could be 2 behind Pete Adams if we are crowned champions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, stevebrum said: Could be 2 behind Pete Adams if we are crowned champions. Absolutely. Its always good to be able to count. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 9 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: 2003; 2004; 2008; 2011; 2013; 2014; 2015; 2018. Shocking period of failure between 2005 and 2007. Heads should have (for certain posters not should "of") rolled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB1 Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 On 9/29/2019 at 11:17 PM, crazysue said: I am absolutely hoping not as I am already elsewhere on the Thursday! I'm guessing it may be the second leg on the 17th at home with Swindon off tonight and be restaged next Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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