TonyMac Posted July 9 Author Report Share Posted July 9 Wasn't John Earrey the first announcer/presenter to use a roving mic at a British track? He was a master at it. Loved his signature 'sign-off line just before he stopped speaking': "So long as we know..." JB's acerbic programme notes (inc 'Slightly Sideways') were always well worth a read. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted July 10 Report Share Posted July 10 (edited) 16 hours ago, TonyMac said: Wasn't John Earrey the first announcer/presenter to use a roving mic at a British track? He was a master at it. Loved his signature 'sign-off line just before he stopped speaking': "So long as we know..." JB's acerbic programme notes (inc 'Slightly Sideways') were always well worth a read. We at White City were also privileged to have John Earrey as our announcer...very professional in his delivery and presentation. Edited July 10 by steve roberts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted July 10 Report Share Posted July 10 On 6/24/2024 at 10:06 PM, TonyMac said: YOUR IPSWICH For my regular retro column in Speedway Star I'm asking fans of different clubs – past and present – for their personal thoughts on what immediately springs to mind whenever your team is mentioned. This time we're talking...IPSWICH. Over the years which riders, meetings, incidents and people associated with this track stand out – and why? It’s not only open to home fans – visitors’ recollections of Foxhall Heath are also welcome. You can mention as many different aspects as you like but please don’t simply type names – add some supporting comment explaining exactly what they mean to you. Best contributions will appear in print. Thank you for taking part. To help prompt you, here are several suggestions… * The 1975-76 and 1998 double-winning teams * Berry, Thurley, Bagley, * Harrhy, J Louis, Davey, Sanders, Nygren, Sigalos, Cook, Doncaster, Loram, Gollob, Rickardsson, C Louis, Nicholls, etc. * A Walk in the Black Forest * John Earrey: ‘So long as we know’ * The back straight bugler * Star of Anglia * The KO Cup finals Many years ago Ipswich meant everything to me - to absolutely HATE WITH A PASSION. The stand up rows with opposition fans home and away were great fun, friendly aggressive banter I'd call it Unfortunately, those days have long gone in Speedway. The fierecness in a local derby just doesn't exist and it's a great shame. Definitely adds to any atmosphere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Goddard Posted July 10 Report Share Posted July 10 9 hours ago, Daniel Smith said: Unfortunately, those days have long gone in Speedway. The fierecness in a local derby just doesn't exist and it's a great shame. That's because there aren't enough tracks left that are local enough to each other to have local derbies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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