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As far as I recall Custom House was designed by Archibald Leitch who was the foremost Stadium designer of the day. Responsible for stands at grounds such as Ibrox, Roker Park and Goodison amongst many others. The trademark lattice design of the metalwork on the double decker stands at West Ham was similar to the ones at the other stadiums mentioned.

That's a shock to hear. Never met him but he always came across as a really sound guy. RIP

Brafield, Aldershot and Yarmouth.

Sad news. RIP Taffy.

Minor Speedway nations! In that case Collins and Grahame at Cradley! Point taken though - no Danes from late 70's onwards.

Was great for Cradley in '81, Sid. Got better and better as the season went on, providing crucial backing to the big 4 of Penhall, Gundersen, Collins and Grahame. Pretty sure he averaged over 6 in the BL taking plenty of extra rides as McNeil and Rasmussen struggled as the season went on. Was gutted when he never returned and the 1982 team struggled all year long from reserve.

Lars Hultberg rode in 1973 on Bernie's recommendation. As I recall he had a really tough start to the season, not helped by the team being very weak and injury hit. I think he'd just started to show a bit of form, scoring 9 at the Shay, when he got injured and was out for a couple of months. When he returned the struggle continued and I think he got released and replaced, eventually, by Mal Corradine. Maybe with a bit more time and not getting injured at the height of the summer, he would have made it? We'll never know..... Klinge was introduced for a few meetings at the end of 1980 I think. Danish junior champion as I recall. Don't know why he never came over more permanantly, I think he had a decent career in Denmark.

The Tresarrieu brothers at Isle of Wight? I'm sure at some point 2 of the 3 must have ridden in the same line-up.

Went to the last few Speedway meetings at White City in the early 80's. Racing could be processional, but there was usually a good race or three. Also went to the last Greyhound Derby there in 1984? Very good atmosphere. To be honest it was amazing the place stayed open so long, given it's size and location.

Sounds similar to my decision making process when it came to Uni. The 5 choices owed more to their proximity to Speedway tracks than the quality of the education they would provide. Was close to going to Leicester or Queen Mary's (for Hackney) but ended up plumping for Kingston and weekly visits to Plough Lane. As for the tracks I wish I'd been to.....West Ham, Trelawny, Glasgow White City, New Cross, Norwich.

And we miss out on Pearson telling us every point matters countless times each GP. So not all bad.

Cradley, Wimbledon, Hackney, Belle Vue (Hyde Road), Somerset

Niemi and Koponen for Wimbledon.

On a Cradley day....Bernie Persson, Arthur Price, John Boulger, Jan O Pedersen, Billy Hamill On another day....Jim McMillan, Mark Fiora, Martin Dixon, Nathan Simpson, Rune Holta

Really poor effort. You' would like to think a more in depth tribute will follow.

Really sad news. As others have said, a great advocate for the sport who will be sadly missed. RIP.

Well done ref. Lindgren has been riding on the edge far too much in the past couple of years.

If I remember correctly they interviewed every promoter. Also I seem to recall a general air of complacency and feeling that the product was fine. Keyboard warriors and their negative views were largely condemned. Whilst there was some acceptance of problems, the general vibe was one where people needed to show more positivity and everything would be fine!

Stands out for me. Which is why I mentioned him on page 1!! As for Middleton, I'd say he was well on the wane by the time he packed it in. The rider I saw for Birmingham and Leicester ( and Kings Lynn before that) was nowhere near the one who led the Hawks and the Rebels.

Woffinden £50 more Zagar £50 more. Ta

Roy Trigg, Colin Pratt and Bob Andrew’s are close at Cradley. But Bob moved to Hackney when Colin moved to Dudley Wood so they never rode together. Troy rode for Cradley at Stoke and Bobs grandson rode at Monmore for the Hearhens. Think Triggys son rode some second halves? As I said close….,

Lambert £100 more Thomsen £50 more Ta

Vaculik £50 more Fricke £50 more Ta

Good call with Jim Brett.

Eric Boocock could fit the bill for someone who retired too early ? Further to Falcace's point, you could argue no one who walks away fit and healthy from Speedway has retired too soon.