Liontamer Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 Who the hell designed this week's front cover? Chris Holder looks about 90. I really do think the front covers are long overdue a makeover as they are now the same old every week. Just my opinion of course, if people disagree with me, I'm happy with that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 44 minutes ago, Liontamer said: Who the hell designed this week's front cover? Chris Holder looks about 90. I really do think the front covers are long overdue a makeover as they are now the same old every week. Just my opinion of course, if people disagree with me, I'm happy with that. No disagreement from me. Very poor. Not only is the photoshopping dreadful, I want to scream at the hideous choice and mix of fonts. Mind you Chris Holder does look about 90 IRL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 Actually think the star is getting very samey week after week, not even looked at this week's yet. Might even not renew next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25yearfan Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 If I look like Chris Holder does when I'm 90 I'll be happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 The only criticism I have of the Star is the "continued on page x"... When there is plenty of room on the first page to have included it, as invariably there is another piece, or two, alongside it... Still a quality publication though which does the sport great service... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 My only critisism is Peter Oakes Off The Beaten Track,2 pages of drivel IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 59 minutes ago, Fromafar said: My only critisism is Peter Oakes Off The Beaten Track,2 pages of drivel IMO. It often contains some interesting stuff, but also too much along the lines of "actor Kieron who once played third drinker in Hollyoaks bar scene said 'I might go to a speedway meeting 'cos my grandpa used to go and talked about it all the time' " type stories 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 10 minutes ago, arnieg said: It often contains some interesting stuff, but also too much along the lines of "actor Kieron who once played third drinker in Hollyoaks bar scene said 'I might go to a speedway meeting 'cos my grandpa used to go and talked about it all the time' " type stories Exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 8 hours ago, arnieg said: It often contains some interesting stuff, but also too much along the lines of "actor Kieron who once played third drinker in Hollyoaks bar scene said 'I might go to a speedway meeting 'cos my grandpa used to go and talked about it all the time' " type stories Speedway was mentioned on The Chase... (They got the answer wrong).. Speedway was mentioned on Tipping Point... (They got the answer wrong)... Speedway was mentioned on Fifteen to One... (They got the answer wrong).. Speedway was mentioned on Eggheads.. (They got the etc etc etc..) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 59 minutes ago, mikebv said: Speedway was mentioned on The Chase... (They got the answer wrong).. Speedway was mentioned on Tipping Point... (They got the answer wrong)... Speedway was mentioned on Fifteen to One... (They got the answer wrong).. Speedway was mentioned on Eggheads.. (They got the etc etc etc..) And up and coming NDL rider Archie Falloff's aunt got a dedication on the Steve Wrighf Show which mentioned speedway 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 Nowt wrong with this week's star. as plenty of Workington coverage in it Hopefully same this week #UTC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 16 hours ago, mikebv said: Speedway was mentioned on The Chase... (They got the answer wrong).. Speedway was mentioned on Tipping Point... (They got the answer wrong)... Speedway was mentioned on Fifteen to One... (They got the answer wrong).. Speedway was mentioned on Eggheads.. (They got the etc etc etc..) Jeremy Vine "Which World Famous South Coast team are known as the "Manchester United of Speedway?".. Contestant: "Ivan Mauger"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 "Speedway stadium" - Bob Mortimer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 15 hours ago, arnieg said: And up and coming NDL rider Archie Falloff's aunt got a dedication on the Steve Wrighf Show which mentioned speedway Unfortunately that would be counted as good Publicity for the Sport these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 1 hour ago, mikebv said: Jeremy Vine "Which World Famous South Coast team are known as the "Manchester United of Speedway?".. Contestant: "Ivan Mauger"... I watch a lot of quiz shows, and I can't believe how many times they don't even listen to the question, and give a totally unrelated answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 5 hours ago, chunky said: I watch a lot of quiz shows, and I can't believe how many times they don't even listen to the question, and give a totally unrelated answer. That why they have quiz shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVNGO Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 I think that the Speedway Star covers are very funky these days 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 (edited) It was great to get such comprehensive coverage of the Warsaw GP Isn’t it good to know that the people at The Star have their finger on the pulse of the Speedway public; regarding the most controversial incident since Tai got a new tattoo. They really got that just spot on with so much insightful input and discussion; plus the interview with Jason Doyle was a great scoop. Edited May 18, 2023 by Grand Central Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotteringAround Posted May 19, 2023 Report Share Posted May 19, 2023 On 5/16/2023 at 1:11 PM, chunky said: I watch a lot of quiz shows, and I can't believe how many times they don't even listen to the question, and give a totally unrelated answer. Best ever quiz answer was: "In his ancient Greek epic poems, Homer described Nectar as the drink of the gods. What did he say was the food of the gods?" Answer: Well I know Homer likes doughnuts. So I'll say doughnuts. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted May 19, 2023 Report Share Posted May 19, 2023 1 hour ago, PotteringAround said: Best ever quiz answer was: "In his ancient Greek epic poems, Homer described Nectar as the drink of the gods. What did he say was the food of the gods?" Answer: Well I know Homer likes doughnuts. So I'll say doughnuts. Up there with 'Name a bird with a long neck'. Flamingo. No. Stork. No. Naomi Campbell. Yes! And the Cherry pickers on U Chall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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