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  1. steve roberts

    Model Kit Jawa Speedway Bike

    Many thanks...you're a star!
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    BSPL AGM

    I recall the Boro Promoter (Ron Wilson?) booking Jack for Open Meetings because he knew he would put extra 'bums on seats!'
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    BSPL AGM

    ...characters in the sport. Used to get us all talking. They would often bring a dull meeting to life!
  4. steve roberts

    Göte Nordin now

    Nether saw Gote ride but apparently he was a "sheep in wolf's clothing".
  5. In the "Good Old Days" there was always a full programme of meetings at each track encompassing League, Cup, Regional, Individual, Pairs, 4TT, Test matches, Second Halves which kept riders fully engaged without the need to look abroad for extra meetings...but of course over the years that scenario has been severly diluted due to both rider and supporter apathy. Chicken and egg scenario really.
  6. I agree with some of that however referring to the "day of the week" I can only cite my own example in that I used to travel across to Swindon quite regularly on the Saturday as I did Coventry (as a 'neutral') as it suited my working lifestyle but once they changed to mid-week I rarely went unless Oxford were there.
  7. Saturday tracks in particular. Got to the stage that tracks were no longer operating on the key night of the week.
  8. Great days! Due to our promotional tie-up with both Eastbourne and Peterborough we at Oxford got to see many talented riders...not only in the main body of the team but during the very competitive second halves.
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    BSPL AGM

    I'd heard this story also...
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    Swindon Robins 2020

    Yes during my three years following the "Rebels" used to enjoy the local derbies and visits to London. Not quite the same but Oxford's nearest National League rivals were Milton Keynes...another venue long gone.
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    BSPL AGM

    Thanks! Works a treat!
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    Swindon Robins 2020

    What with both Oxford and Reading long departed and now the immanent closure (?) of Swindon sad times indeed. Great local derbies over the years.
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    BSPL AGM

    I use Firefox...where do I access the adblocker please as they're driving me mad!
  14. steve roberts

    Swindon Robins 2020

    ...Thanfully he didn't get away with it at Cowley during the middle seventies although time seems to have caught up at Oxford although I hope that I'm proved wrong with that observation.
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    Speedway T-Shirts & Canvases

    Very impressive!
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    Rye House

    Likewise...done!
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    Swindon Robins 2020

    ...and wasn't he involved with the ill-conceived return of Bristol Speedway although plaudeted at the time? Planning permission was never granted if memory serves hence its closure after two short years?
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    Swindon Robins 2020

    I'm sure you are correct but Osbourne has history whist at Oxford until the SOS Committee stepped in!
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    Swindon Robins 2020

    ...and keeping people in the dark as regards my intentions fobbing them off with all sorts or excuses.
  20. steve roberts

    Model Kit Jawa Speedway Bike

    I've attempted to drag the image across but apparently the file size is too large?
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    Swindon Robins 2020

    Yes and he nearly sold us down the river then! Seem to recall he once took to the track in a race car and had a race with Gordon Kennett around Cowley or am I imagining that?
  22. steve roberts

    Model Kit Jawa Speedway Bike

    I'll try but not being a computer boffin I have experienced problems attempting to in the past!
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    Best Fact About Your Team

    Do tell!
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    Best Fact About Your Team

    Of the "Rebels" starting line-up sadly gone are Garry Middleton (suicide), Svein Kassa (killed on track after leaving Oxford), Oyvind S.Berg, Ken McKinlay and Colin Gooddy who have all died. Only remaining two are Rick Timmo and Norman Strachan. Preben Rosenkilde was brought in as a replacement for Svein but didn't stay very long. Oxford then began to adopt a youth policy and gave rides to sister club's assets "Mad" Malcolm Ballard (an interview with him would prove interesting!) and Gordon Kennett. Simon's brother Julian Wigg had the occasional ride. Great days!
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    Swindon Robins 2020

    Trouble is I anticipated this when I started a simiar thread some five plus years ago when news was first leaked regarding the proposed development of the stadium. The whole situation has been poorly handled with constant contradictory information/press releases and the Swindon faithful sold down the river.
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