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    Swindon Stadium

    A little mega dramatic from Tomlinson that Doris, about us being the Man City of speedway., We have also had some very poor teams over the years which makes the success even more special.The results were not the be all and end all for me generally the racing was decent the track sometimes was not prepared in the good old days as well but overall was very good.The England v USA test matches were special and the reshaped Abbey in the last year produced excellent entertainment. That really surprised me that track it had a few different lines on it and Doyley and Razzer were my two favourites great days.
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    Swindon Speedway. Your classic memories.

    Lee took a while to get going in 83 but once he did he was very good . 84 before the ban was getting there.quick could beat anyone he beat Crumpie easily that day in the helmet.
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    Swindon Speedway. Your classic memories.

    So many memories cannot mention all of them here goes 1972 New Zealand v Sweden, 1973 New Zealand v Sweden 1977 Malcolm Holloway hitting the flower beds in a junior jaunt race.1973 a double header Swindon v Sheffield and Swindon v Reading.Malcolm Holloway scoring a 12 point maximum against Sheffield beating Shawn Moran twice.1976 Swindon v Sheffield Martin crash Ashby beating the brilliant Tommy Jansson in the golden helmet 1984 Mike Lee killing the brilliant Phil Crump in the golden helmet shedding a tear writing this criminal that the track has been discarded.
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    Swindon Robins 2020

    Like yourself and others to see Leigh everyweek was magical i can remember Leigh beating Jason 2.1 in a Belle Vue encounter.The skill the trust of those two were amazing and Leigh has to rank up there with Jessup, Sigalos, Warren, Carter, as being good anough to be a world champion.As for Darcy what a brucie bonus that was, was so excited to see him ride an amazing talent and for me personally ranks alongside Lee, Gollob as the most naturally talented riders i have seen.
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    Swindon Robins 2020

    Are you you pleased Jessica overall ? a terrible day.
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    Swindon Robins 2020

    To see Briggs,Broady, Ashby, Kilb, Autrey, Crump (snr) and Jason , Nilsen, Leigh, Darcy ( for a treat) Doyley we have been blessed. Also the lesser lights Malc, Hitchey( so exciting) to watch and Worth every penny a horrible day for me feel betrayed today feel angry but nothing will change.
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    Swindon Robins 2020

    The betrayal, lies,and generally taking us all for mugs is the hurtful thing.If only they would of just been honest with us from the start that is all most of us Budgie fans would expect.Memories of the Abbey so many of them to name the place was a huge part of generations of supporters.My number 1 favourite memory was Malc Wellie Holloway ( RIP) running into the flowerbeds in a junior jaunt.
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    Swindon Robins 2020

    You have been slated for years because you dared not to be swayed by the b………. .I knew it in my heart this was happening but the funny thing is it still is a huge shock hard to except.The Abbey has been a huge part of my life and no one can take away the great memories i won’t be going to anymore live speedway my heart is not in it anymore.I hope the sport goes on to prosper but i think not my yesteryear collection will be my main passion now.
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    Why Did Riders Adopt Different Styles?

    A great point loved watching Andrew Silver ride but always believed Martin Dugard was a better rider.He improved so much with the help of Hans Nielsen team riding everything.In a way a way Martin could of ended up as just a Arlington homer a bully but he was terrific had a great career and finished when he felt the time was right.
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    Usyk v Joshua 2

    Who wins tonight in the rematch ? my thoughts are that Usyk will stop AJ between rounds 8/12 any thoughts.
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    Usyk v Joshua 2

    Good old chunky
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    Eric Boothroyd

    His interviews and thoughts on the Halifax and Kenny Carter dvds tell you quite alot about Eric as a person.I personally never went to Halifax much more than five times but what a day out loved the track and the people.Loved the clubhouse where you could have a quiet pint and a chat and the Shay what a sight a great track and a real test for a rider.Eric/ Bonnie Boothroyd and his track staff made Halifax a great track to visit I only wish i could of visited it more.
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    Eric Boothroyd

    A sad day a very good rider and a terrific promoter loved speedway RIP Eric.
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    Ipswich v King's Lynn 11 August

    Great that the Ippo fans have the pleasure of watching Doyley everyweek.He was worth the entrance fee alone when he was at the Abbey he was a pleasure to watch.I miss that very much, good luck to the Witches for the run in for the title they certainly have character as a team and battle on.
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    Poole 1983.

    Can anyone give me the heat details of Poole v Belle Vue ( h) and Belle Vue (a) and Halifax ( a) much appreciated can’t be bothered to dig out my speedway stars.Lee that year was very good beat Hans/Erik easily at times also Kenny was sublime too.
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    Poole 1983.

    I first see Hans ride in 1977 and he looked very talented but my first memory of him being able to compete regularly on the world stage was in the 1978 World team cup final Landshut he scored 11 points he was superb.
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    Poole 1983.

    Winner four times six times runner up and two third places from 1980/1999. That record is insane Steve he also won in both disciplines of the world championship a record to be proud of.
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    Poole 1983.

    In heat 8 ( Hackney test ) Carter was in front having passed Hans on the second lap and packing up on the last lap.Falcace you odviously followed the professors career like Steve Roberts and he was a true GREAT he certainly grew on me over the years.Was never a fan but see him quite a bit for Oxford and other meetings and you had to be impressed by his perseverance after a few setbacks that really impressed me.But the most impressive thing from Hans was his brilliant longevity at the top and going out at the right time.Being a Lee fan 1983 was a reminder of just how good he was and to be able to beat Hans/Erik who were the benchmark was no mean feat.Looking on now Hans would certainly be in my top 6 riders of all time and how many more titles could he have won over the GP format??? quite a few i think.
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    Poole 1983.

    For me Erik always held an edge in big meetings against Hans pressure maybe who knows.Hans after his lucky let off against Tommy went on and look he was a great rider.My point was 1983 the BEST version of a Lee and a Carter had the beating of him Hans went to Oxford went up a few levels where certain riders fell away.
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    Poole 1983.

    It did at Hackney in the test he was awful as was Erik Lee / Carter had the beating of both of them...Both Lee/Carter could beat anyone at any given time generally check the head to head over the years between Lee / Nielsen very interesting reading Falcace from 1977 -1984.
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    Poole 1983.

    Thanks again to beat Mort 2.1 at Hyde rd took some doing but to beat Carter 4,.0 and Erik 4.0 in the helmet took some doing.to.
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    Poole 1983.

    Thanks for that Waiheke1 must appreciated.
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    Poole 1983.

    I certainly agree with you Falcace on the Siggy assumption he was a class act and would of been a threat to the Danes.Also don’t forget Billy the kid he was approaching his peak before his passing and had really pushed on in his career.Back to Lee yes of course most of his problems were of his own doing but was also pushed along the way with the help of a few vindictive people within the speedway circle.If times had of been different we COULD of had a period of a fit/ Stable Carter, a motiavated Lee, Siggy, Billy, Erik, Hans all pushing for glory it was not to be.1983 was a very good season for me enjoyed it very much even though the Swindon Robins had a dreadful team shocking really.
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    Poole 1983.

    For me Steve Ivan/ ( Ole he was not everyone’s cup of tea not yours ) were the benchmark from 69 / 73 .Michanek was a mega rider a beast top class Tommy got killed when approaching his peak Collins and then a gangly Lee come on the scene.
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    Poole 1983.

    You said Nielsen was the best rider probably..? in1983 ..Lee got injured in the test series at Wimbledon in the USA tests.yet stats say Nielsen was great .For me 1983 Lee/Carter had the beating of him not easily but t in 83 Lee and Carter blew him away often yes HANS was a great RIDER and went on to prove GREATNESS.but not in 1983.
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