emilali Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Just now, Diamondboy said: Where have I shown disrespect? Please enlighten me. I merely pointed out the fact that he has been slagged off on here for years, let the mock grief commence. What relevance does it have whether he’s been slagged for years by some or not though? The man has died today, nothing else matters. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Such awful news. Always loved the Nige and Kelvin double act. The man was a true lover of our sport and promoted it at every opportunity. Taken so young at 52. RIP Nigel - my thoughts are with you, your family, friends and loved ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenantony Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Really sad - loved his work and enthusiasm for the sport. A real advocate for speedway - RIP Nigel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Arch Stanton Posted April 15, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 10 minutes ago, Diamondboy said: Where have I shown disrespect? Please enlighten me. I merely pointed out the fact that he has been slagged off on here for years, let the mock grief commence. Stop being a complete pr!ck ffs 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nw42 Posted April 15, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 21 minutes ago, Diamondboy said: Where have I shown disrespect? Please enlighten me. I merely pointed out the fact that he has been slagged off on here for years, let the mock grief commence. You'd do best to say nothing if that's all you have to offer. Rest in Peace Nigel. 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwaycrazy Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 1 minute ago, nw42 said: You'd do best to say nothing if that's all you have to offer. Rest in Peace Nigel. Totally agree....A much loved / entertaining speedway ambassador has just died ....and some complete numpties come out of the woodwork trying to get some headlines!!!! Not impressed........ RIP Nigel! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naffer Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Rest in peace Nigel a real ambassador for the sport and an enthusiastic and positive a person. played the deference card to kelvin about things technical but he knew more than he made out. a lovely man gone far too soon nigel speedway will miss you 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonkers Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Shocked ... so very sad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noggin Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Shocked and saddened to hear this news, his enthusiasm for our sport was endless, RIP thoughts with family and friends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richspeedway Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Totally shocked at this news, I saw the website and thought maybe the statement was about maybe not commentating or slowly moving away. This was the last thing and still do not believe it. RIP Nige 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 I am in total shock... Nigel was a good friend, and a lovely, lovely guy. Of course, he covered darts as well as speedway, but speedway was his main love. It's not often you are lucky enough to get a true fan as a great commentator, but we were very fortunate. R.I.P. mate... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwaycrazy Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 40 minutes ago, Diamondboy said: Where have I shown disrespect? Please enlighten me. I merely pointed out the fact that he has been slagged off on here for years, let the mock grief commence. twit! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 So sad... One of the very best promoters of the sport you could wish for... Condolences to his family and friends... He will be sorely missed and leaves a huge void to be filled... RIP.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Got a message regarding Nigel whilst I was at Scunthorpe, and I hoped that it was just a misplaced rumour. Sadly saw the confirmations when I got home. Echoing most of the messages on here, he will be missed and is a loss to our sport. Condolences to his family, friends and Media colleagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Very sad news. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someone Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 I know not everyone liked his shouting, but it was a big part of why I liked him. Speedway races are quick and loud, so it matched the sport and carried that energy across on TV. Watching anyone else commentating felt flat and I missed that atmosphere he created. I am not interested in darts or soccer, but I assume he had a different style with those sports to suit them. And though it did get a little annoying at times, his relationship with Kelvin worked really well too. They had built up a rapport over the years that they were a proper double act that brought the best, and worst, out of each other. He was not the first commentator I heard, nor the only one, but for me, and I expect a lot of people who only got into the sport in the past two decades, he was the voice of speedway. This year and more to come will not be the same. R.I.P. Nigel 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlicktrackSandy Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 8 minutes ago, Gambo said: Got a message regarding Nigel whilst I was at Scunthorpe, and I hoped that it was just a misplaced rumour. Sadly saw the confirmations when I got home. Echoing most of the messages on here, he will be missed and is a loss to our sport. Condolences to his family, friends and Media colleagues. Heard the dreadful news at Armadale this evening. Shocked and saddened indeed. Condolences to all his family and friends. Nigel did so much over the years to help promote British Speedway at every opportunity along with Kelvin in their TV broadcasts. Speedway in general owes him a debt of gratitude for the cheerful and enthusiastic way he managed to get all the positive messages across over many years. He will be greatly missed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatface Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Very sad news for the sport. A real enthusiast and ambassador. I thought he was an excellent commentator. In what is an incredibly difficult job, he was knowledgeable, engaging and with a tempo that often perfectly complimented the action. He also had an obvious chemistry with Kelvin Tatum that worked brilliantly. He should rightly be remembered as the voice of speedway, particularly in the GP era. Condolences to those closest to him. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjsj9803 Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 R.I.P Nigel Always up for a chat and banter at Monmore about Cradley/Wolves battles over the years, he never would agree Greg was the master of the roller! Sad news!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yearbyred Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Awful news. Sympathies to his family and friends. There was no greater advocate or enthusiast for Speedway than Nigel at a time when the sport needs it more than ever. RIP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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