screm Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 https://www.speedwaygp.com/news/article/8096/four-time-world-champion-hancock-announces?fbclid=IwAR061ISIQSnyEAIRG5UevCPJKe5TdNqW14Rrk687reC-tiPpjE_Y3-zx6LA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
severnsider Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Happy retirement after such a long and successful career Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Happy retirement to a speedway legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 I'd like to add to that...a great servant. Saw him first ride in 1989 at Cowley and showed promise even then and of course he proved invaluable when he much later joined "The Silver Machine" (awful nickname!) after Nicki Pedersen fell foul of the then promotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therefused Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Most overrated rider ever 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 1 minute ago, therefused said: Most overrated rider ever HIS record would suggest otherwise... 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, therefused said: Most overrated rider ever Most boring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabba59 Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, therefused said: Most overrated rider ever Got to be the most stupid post ever 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Eck Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, PHILIPRISING said: HIS record would suggest otherwise... Everyone’s entitled to an opinion. Even eejits. How can you over-rate someone who’s won four world championships? Edited February 14, 2020 by Wee Eck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatface Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 First saw him ride at Swindon at some meaningless pairs event in 89. He was really poor and I thought this guy will never make it. I was ever-so-slightly wrong about that. One of the sport's true greats. Ultra professional and came across as a really classy guy too. I wish him and his family a happy and healthy retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 I hope his wife gets better. Hancock was a top class rider but rarely took any chances which made him mundane to watch. Gate and go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 29 minutes ago, Blupanther said: Most boring Can’t agree with that. Ok, he was a fast hater, isn’t that what everyone wants to be - better chance of being successful in a race if you can gate, and he was rock steady - nowt wrong with that either. He. was/is a Legend, his feat will be hard to beat, still world class at 49, more world titles after he was 40 then after, he may well have been past his best but he could still show the younger ones the way. Will be interesting to see what he does in the future within speedway. Hope things work out right within his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billywamill Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Thanks Greg for all the great nights celebrating your unbelievable career. For the years at Cradley Heath, where you and Billy gave us fantastic performances both home and away, particularly those unbelievable occasions at Monmore Green against Ronnie and Sam. No one will ever match your Grand Prix records. In the top six for 15 consecutive years. Not 1, not 2 but count them 3, world titles after the age of 40. No one had done that once before you! Ignore the idiots who call you boring or overrated. The silent vast majority of speedway fans recognised you for what you have been. One of the sports greatest ambassadors 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johno Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 With Greg retired who takes his place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Eck Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 34 minutes ago, johno said: With Greg retired who takes his place Smolinski is first reserve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted February 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 13 hours ago, therefused said: Most overrated rider ever 13 hours ago, Blupanther said: Most boring I find both these posts slightly odd to say the least. I would be the first to admit the Greg Hancock isn't my favourite rider but anyone who is a multi World Champ, has had the longevity that he has and has ridden at the highest class be it SGP or any league throughout his career must be regarded as one of the best ever and a legend of our sport. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 One of the best to ever throw his leg over a Speedway bike. Anyone who thinks otherwise is deluded. Was intrigued to see if Greg could have mixed it still this season but it wasn’t to be, some things are more important, family being one of them. Hope he has a happy retirement. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner85 Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 A time comes when it is the right time to retire. in this case. It is mainly a family based decision. He has been a great servant to the sport..... I would rather him retire now rather than continue with his form and results slide in to mediocrity. Happy retirement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotonian Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 Yes, not the most exciting rider but neither was Fundin. However, anyone who wins 4 World Titles cannot be regarded as anything other than a legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 Ive never liked Hancock but theres no doubting his achievements. I personally wont miss him from the sport but he is a legend of it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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