Andrew Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 It has just been announced on the Sheffield website that Roman has died at the age of 55. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) Wish there was a 'shocked' emoji to respond to a post. 55 is very young. RIP Roman. Edited January 8, 2020 by Gemini 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 RIP Roman. Sad news indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Third Man Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 RIP Roman and thanks for the thrills while you were at Sheffield 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Never a dull moment when Roman was about. RIP 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25yearfan Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 A very young age to pass. I remember the impact he made at Ipswich when he came in late season in 1986! Good servant to Coventry and Sheffield! 1989 World Final at Munich when he found a very fast line by sticking his front wheel over the inside line creating a tremendous amount of grip in a Scalextric rail like way! 1991 or 92 Fours final at Peterborough when 3 riders crashed down the back straight in front of him and he then tried to jump over them. The subsequent interview on Anglia TV when he was upset by fans who claimed he was an "idiot" and his "I think the riders are going a bit crazy today!" statement was classic stuff! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxey63 Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 What a character. Feel sad right now. Enjoyed the Roman Matousek Story which Aces On Video did on him in the 90s. Legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25yearfan Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Unique Character! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Great entertainer. RIP Roman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 RIP Roman.Can only echo everyones comments on here. He was most certainly one of the Golden Greats in terms of Passion,Character and entertainment. Will be sadly missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naffer Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Very sad news, Roman was a real entertainer and a rather robust riding style . RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Shocked to hear this. What a crazy character! Great entertainer RIP Roman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piotr Pyszny Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 That's very sad news. What a fearless rider Roman was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 I remember Roman having a punch up with Sean Wilson at Sheffield one night. A real character. RIP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 4 hours ago, 25yearfan said: A very young age to pass. I remember the impact he made at Ipswich when he came in late season in 1986! Good servant to Coventry and Sheffield! 1989 World Final at Munich when he found a very fast line by sticking his front wheel over the inside line creating a tremendous amount of grip in a Scalextric rail like way! 1991 or 92 Fours final at Peterborough when 3 riders crashed down the back straight in front of him and he then tried to jump over them. The subsequent interview on Anglia TV when he was upset by fans who claimed he was an "idiot" and his "I think the riders are going a bit crazy today!" statement was classic stuff! After that fours crash someone heckled him from the crowd so he went over and punched them, with what turned out to be a broken wrist! Always great value and also had the benefit of seeing him ride in Czech league match in Pardubice on an old 897 against GMs and he was still competitive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Nick Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Sad news. Always good to watch, if a bit mad RIP Roman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 Blimey, bit of a shock .Rode for every point. My age. Thoughts are with his family. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 Tertibly sad, and so terribly young... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 God what a massive shock , a real racer and a great character RIP Roman. It makes you put thing's into perspective we should all cherish life and try to make everyday worthwhile. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 As strong as an ox.. And as mad as a box of frogs... Fear less and Box office... RIP Roman.. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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