Arch Stanton Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Still can’t get my head around this today. I have Ipswich Witches twitter notifications switched on, and when you get a notification it only reveals part of the content. It said “Ipswich Speedway are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Danny Ayre..” I fully expected to open the tweet fully and read that his Mother or Father had passed, but to see it was the lad himself made me nearly drop my phone. Absolutely heartbreaking it really is. His poor family and friends, thoughts very much with them at the moment. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 27 minutes ago, SPEEDY69 said: You can't ask that. Remember when Princess Di died, no-one asked why. It's human nature. Is that right? I thought everyone instantly wanted to know why, especially with her being such a public figure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Absolutely devastating news, an all round entertainer and nice guy, an absolute pleasure to watch. Rest in peace Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 18 hours ago, Steve0 said: Best not to speculate out of respect for him and his family 8 hours ago, Falcon1983 said: It is nobody's business how he died. Right now it's about his family I'm sure details will be revealed when ppl are ready to do so Show some respect and stop asking or speculating Perfectly put both. Nobodies business until the family release details. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/louis-tribute-to-danny-ayres-1-6494779 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, 2ndbendbeerhut said: https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/louis-tribute-to-danny-ayres-1-6494779 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icicle Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 Well, whilst under this shadow a new Nr 1 is signed, I wonder if ,at least for first match R/R comes into play in honour of Danny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call me wolfie Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) Article on BBC news saying Danny lost his battle with mental health, very sad Edited February 4, 2020 by Call me wolfie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spl77 Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 Such sad news. It puts the debate over the number 1 into context. Assuming that Danny was due to ride at number 7 how about retiring the number 7 race jacket in his honour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, Spl77 said: Such sad news. It puts the debate over the number 1 into context. Assuming that Danny was due to ride at number 7 how about retiring the number 7 race jacket in his honour? And replace it with ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spl77 Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 21 minutes ago, Blupanther said: And replace it with ?? The number 8 jacket for the season or permanently. Retiring of shirts happens quite alot in similar situations in other sports. It was just an idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 But in speedway its numbers 1 to 7,,,in other sports its probably a squad number, although it's not hard for Danny's teams to be given the use of a number 8 for the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 Very sad situation but i cant see why they would not use the number 7 jacket Without sounding like i dont care, Ipswich lost the great Billy Sanders during a season and his race jacket carried on.........we did eventually have the Billy Sanders memorial meeting ( a certain Mr Rickardssons first meeting for us)........................and as a tragedy as this is regarding Danny Ayres , he hasnt actualy turned a wheel for the club................a collection, a meeting as well , would seem to be the correct route for me raising money for those he has left behind It does lead us onto team building as well so not sure who we may have lined up now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1983 Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 I can't see Ipswich running a meeting for Danny if I am being brutally honest, they are obviously supporting the Mildenhall meeting so hope as many people attend that meeting as possible, maximise the one meeting. If the club do not do a collection, I would be happy to walk around with anyone else and do a fan collection one Thursday evening and pass this to the club to then pass to the Ayres family but i guess wait and see what the club are going to do with regards to this first, or someone i am sure will set up a gofundme memorial collection which the whole of speedway can support. No need to retire any race jacket but it would be nice perhaps if they can incorporate a Danny Ayres logo onto the jackets for 2020 or each Witches rider carry his logo with them on their bikes or helmets etc. throughout the season, although he didn't turn a wheel for the witches other than as a guest in the past, he is still part of the 2020 team no matter what so carrying his logo would be a good touch also why not run a Danny Ayres flag at foxhall alongside all the nationality flags that fly on the centre green. Lots of things that the club can do and in due course we can see exactly what they will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 53 minutes ago, Falcon1983 said: I can't see Ipswich running a meeting for Danny if I am being brutally honest, they are obviously supporting the Mildenhall meeting so hope as many people attend that meeting as possible, maximise the one meeting. If the club do not do a collection, I would be happy to walk around with anyone else and do a fan collection one Thursday evening and pass this to the club to then pass to the Ayres family but i guess wait and see what the club are going to do with regards to this first, or someone i am sure will set up a gofundme memorial collection which the whole of speedway can support. No need to retire any race jacket but it would be nice perhaps if they can incorporate a Danny Ayres logo onto the jackets for 2020 or each Witches rider carry his logo with them on their bikes or helmets etc. throughout the season, although he didn't turn a wheel for the witches other than as a guest in the past, he is still part of the 2020 team no matter what so carrying his logo would be a good touch also why not run a Danny Ayres flag at foxhall alongside all the nationality flags that fly on the centre green. Lots of things that the club can do and in due course we can see exactly what they will do. this was set up on Sunday https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/in-memory-of-danny-ayres 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 Waking up every day when your brain isn't working properly can be a huge struggle. At times it can seem like the struggles and pain can never, never end. God bless Danny and his beautiful family. X 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 My social etiquette isn't great,, so was wondering when it's okay to start talking about the team again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, Baldyman said: My social etiquette isn't great,, so was wondering when it's okay to start talking about the team again. Life goes on matey, what are your thoughts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 That when Louis starts to re focus on team building,, he now takes the best route for this season to win a title and uses all points available on 2 huge reserves/second string. Having 2 6 pointers at reserve all season will be huge with 7 rides each possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1983 Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 Klindt 7.43 King 6.65 Heeps 6.30 Allen 5.56 Covatti 5.27 Nicholls 5.36 Does that leave 5.93? Options are limited L. Bjerre Barker Kennet Pieszczek What do R. Worral and KK come in on? I'd prefer probably Holder and Bacon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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