TonyMac 720 Posted January 9, 2007 We're hopefully going to interview Tony Featherstone - one of the sport's characters of the 70s - in the next Backtrack. Does anyone have any interesting/offbeat/unusual stories or favourite memories about this ex-rider who appeared for Boston, Peterborough, Hackney, Crayford, etc? Or any particular question(s) you would like us to put to Tony when we speak to him? Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent Boy 2 Posted January 9, 2007 What was his time at Crayford like and is he in touch with any of their former riders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted January 10, 2007 What was his time at Crayford like and is he in touch with any of their former riders <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Looking back on it, Tony had a rather disappointing spell at London Rd. (ie Crayford) in 1978..: more or less ever present, his average was only just over five points in the league. May be worth delving into that as my memory was that for other clubs around that mid to late '70s period he performed generally a lot better than this sort of return suggests.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian L 2 Posted January 10, 2007 (edited) We're hopefully going to interview Tony Featherstone - one of the sport's characters of the 70s - in the next Backtrack. Does anyone have any interesting/offbeat/unusual stories or favourite memories about this ex-rider who appeared for Boston, Peterborough, Hackney, Crayford, etc? Or any particular question(s) you would like us to put to Tony when we speak to him? Cheers. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Is he still superstituous about the colour Green? How did his transfer to Hackney come about and did he regret his move up to the BL? Fond memories of his Speedway career? Has he kept any of his bikes, leathers, mementos (some former riders get rid of it all). What's he doing now? Is he still interested in Speedway today and does he attend any meetings? Tony F was a genuine nice bloke who always had time for a chat with the supporters; I look forward to the interview. Edited January 10, 2007 by Brian L Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve19620 26 Posted January 10, 2007 Could you ask Tony 1. The hardest rider he rode against. 2. The best rider he rode against in his Division 2/National league career. ie possibly Crump, Peter Collins, Owen Brothers', etc. 3. Favourite track and least favourite track ridden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryn 413 Posted January 16, 2007 You could ask Tony if he thinks it was a wise thing to do to ask Jimmy Beaton Snr "What time do the potatoes come up," one night when we (Crayford) arrived at Blantyre! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Star 6 Posted May 5, 2007 Tony's best spell as i remember was at Bradford where he had a very good relationship with the promoter there Jim Streets, what was that like ? He also had a very up and down relationship with Cyril Crane following Kings Lynn ll's move to Boston in the early 70's, but came back and did well later in his career, what was Cyril really like ? Is it true that he went into his local branch of the TSB and asked them for a set of leathers like Ray Wilson had at Leicester ! Nice Guy who i met a few times, real enthusiast, his equipment was always immacculate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trackman 3 Posted May 13, 2007 Boston in the 70's, what was Cyril really like ? Nice Guy who i met a few times, real enthusiast, his equipment was always immacculate. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> G/Day CS I'd just like to add .... & allways had a smile on his face. Regards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smartace 0 Posted October 19, 2007 what are Tonys memories of his crash with Russ Hodgson at Hyde Road ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mervjankefanclub 48 Posted October 19, 2007 You could ask Tony if he thinks it was a wise thing to do to ask Jimmy Beaton Snr "What time do the potatoes come up," one night when we (Crayford) arrived at Blantyre! :-) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrian s 0 Posted January 26, 2008 think it was hin and dave gooderham at p boro they collided mid corner and gooderhams chain came off when tony cameround the next lap gooderham through it at him then collected it and did it again on the next lap missing both times brilliant entertainment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
