tarabanko Posted August 29, 2004 Report Share Posted August 29, 2004 Andrew Silver rode in Sweden in 1990 for Smederna. He didnt do so good over here. He was a really class act in Rockets colour in the 80's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted August 29, 2004 Report Share Posted August 29, 2004 I remember going to Swindon when Poole rode there in about 1989/90 and Silver was riding for the Robins. Someone on the secondbend/back straight was obviously giving him greif so after the race he pulled up, jumpedd off his bike, hopped over the safety fence and went hunting for the guy. Bloody hilarious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekker Posted August 29, 2004 Report Share Posted August 29, 2004 Silver often lost places during races at Swindon, simply because he would pull a full locker and virtually stop. That he did, but then he usually went back past the others within 2 laps, one of the all time greats for the Robins of that era. Silver gave 110% in every race and the fans loved that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scooterwolf Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 (edited) Very talented rider Andy. Sadly it was usually his gating that let him down. When someone was gating poor we used to say he had been to the Andy Silver school of gating. In the second division he could make up for that handicap but in the top flight they have always been more merciless with bad gaters. Saw him many times and could always say value for money and top effort. Like most English riders just lacking that alround quality to make him world class. Pity but good luck to Andy in all he does in the future. Edited August 31, 2004 by Scooterwolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BilaHora Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 (edited) All I remember very well Andrew Silver's two great seasons in the old National League (1986-87), after he had transferred from Rye House to Arena Essex. I had the pleasure of watching him race several times during those two seasons and he was nothing less than sensational, with a leg trailing style that the crowds loved. His final season in the National League was 1987 and, from memory, he ended with an average in excess of eleven points and won the National League Riders Championship. He scored a maximum at Berrington Lough (Berwick) and Powderhall (Edinburgh) in matches I attended. Then I remember seeing Ivan Mauger telling everyone, via the Speedway Star, that Silver had to "...tidy-up" his style and forget about the leg trailing. The next time I saw Silver was when Berwick were in the First Division and, sure enough, Silver's style was much neater. The problem was, he was no longer very good. The conclusion: a bloody good job Mr Mauger kept his mouth closed about Mark Loram or that Loram himself decided to ignore Mauger advice to "...tidy up" his style. Regards BilaHora Edited November 6, 2004 by BilaHora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob123 Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 What a great rider, my all time favorite! Starting going speedway in 1986 and followed Silver's carear ever since. He made a come back in 1998 in an individual at Arena called the 12 lapper and almost won it, I think he was leading the final but retired towards the end, I dont think pete Thorogood could talk him in to riding full time the season after. Grachan. can you paste the link of the race you posted in May as it doesn't work now? Iris, I cant locate the pics ps has anyone else got photos of the great man in action they can paste over??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted November 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 Took all the old speedway pics off,sorry.Can put the A.Silver ones back on if you really want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob123 Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Took all the old speedway pics off,sorry.Can put the A.Silver ones back on if you really want? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thats OK, no problem, have you got any action shots of him??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted November 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Don't think so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BilaHora Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Mr rob123 I believe I have some action photographs of Andrew Silver riding at Berrington Lough somewhere - I shall see if I can hunt them out. I also have a video of six meetings at Powderhall from 1986-1987 that includes two Arena Essex meetings in which Mr Silver rode - including an interview prior to the 1987 meeting. The other meetings are Edinburgh versus Eastbourne (1986), Edinburgh versus Mildenhall (1986), Edinburgh versus Berwick (1987) and Edinburgh versus Peterborough (1987). Regards BilaHora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steve Dixon Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Here's a couple i took in the 1988 British Final..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob123 Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Great action shots Steve! brings back memories of that flamboyant style of his. Such wasted talent! never mind. Bila Hora - I would be interested to see any photos you have, also if it is possible for you to make a copy of your Arena meetings from 1986 and 87, I would be happy to pay good money for them! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BilaHora Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 (edited) Mr rob123 I cannot copy the videos but - if you can - I could send you the video and you could return it once complete. The 1987 Edinburgh versus Arena Essex meeting contains a wonderful "...Dick Barrie moment". After the end of the first heat - won by young Master Silver - Mr Barrie announces: "...did you see that...did you see that...anyone at the pits gate...send him round again...he's the new track record holder...no he's not...fastest time of the season". Regards BilaHora Edited November 8, 2004 by BilaHora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tape2tapevideo Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Mr rob123 I believe I have some action photographs of Andrew Silver riding at Berrington Lough somewhere - I shall see if I can hunt them out. I also have a video of six meetings at Powderhall from 1986-1987 that includes two Arena Essex meetings in which Mr Silver rode - including an interview prior to the 1987 meeting. The other meetings are Edinburgh versus Eastbourne (1986), Edinburgh versus Mildenhall (1986), Edinburgh versus Berwick (1987) and Edinburgh versus Peterborough (1987). Regards BilaHora <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have the video of him winning the NLRC and a few others as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob123 Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Hi BilaHora I am in middle of moving at the moment, but when I am settled I will e-mail you my address to send the videos to, otherwise I will probably lose them in boxes somewhere. Thanks, I look forward to seing them Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted November 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Mr rob123 I cannot copy the videos but - if you can - I could send you the video and you could return it once complete. The 1987 Edinburgh versus Arena Essex meeting contains a wonderful "...Dick Barrie moment". After the end of the first heat - won by young Master Silver - Mr Barrie announces: "...did you see that...did you see that...anyone at the pits gate...send him round again...he's the new track record holder...no he's not...fastest time of the season". Regards BilaHora <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you wouldn't mind the video travelling overseas,i would be interested.I will of course re-imburse you.You can e-mail me if the idea is a go-er Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 I also recall seeing Andrew at Berrington Lough and he was very spectacular and was as far as I remember unbeaten that afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted November 12, 2004 Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 What a great rider, my all time favorite! ......... Grachan. can you paste the link of the race you posted in May as it doesn't work now? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Rob123, Mine too!! I forgot to change my post, but I've over written the file. I have a few Andrew Silver races on video though. If you want I can go through them and put them onto either a tape or a DVD for you. E-mail me your address if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tape2tapevideo Posted November 12, 2004 Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 What a great rider, my all time favorite! ......... Grachan. can you paste the link of the race you posted in May as it doesn't work now? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Rob123, Mine too!! I forgot to change my post, but I've over written the file. I have a few Andrew Silver races on video though. If you want I can go through them and put them onto either a tape or a DVD for you. E-mail me your address if you like. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have quite few home video's of him at Eb in the 90's, not wonderful quality, but good memories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawes 1977 Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Hi Rob was just reading what you guys was talking about .Is there any chance you could do a copy for me too? This is cheeky i know but i am desperateley trying to get hold of some racing . I brought a re-run video this season of him ,good but all of his last racing year.I would like to get hold of some more?! I would send you some money to do it. If you could let me know that would be great. Thanks Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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