chunky 6,086 Posted May 16, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, BOBBATH said: Who is the lovely man-'cos I don't know-I think the photo of the guy with the moustache is Mike Patrick-the photog?? It's Ken Archer, Bob. He was longtime Pit Marshal at Wimbledon, Hackney, and White City, and a great friend. Sadly, he passed away a few months ago, Yes, the other one is Mike. Edited May 16, 2020 by chunky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,086 Posted May 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, gustix said: What team pic? Or do you mean the uncaptioned item of men in evening suits? TBH I no longer care about the photo, Wimbledon or the BSFat the moment. My bad, I mean the uncaptioned item. Sorry... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry 1,319 Posted May 16, 2020 58 minutes ago, prodons said: Was a crying shame when the Dons failed to find a way into the 1990 British League. Not only did we lose Todd to Reading but also Russell Lanning (who had done an amazing job as Promotor over the previous 2 seasons) quit Speedway in disgust. Apparently we were lining up Martin Dugard, Andy Galvin and other fantastic up and coming riders... Not sure about Dugard but I know they had Jeremy Doncaster lined up as their number 1. It would've been interesting to have seen how the fans had taken to 'our' Andy..I'm sure he would have won them over! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,086 Posted May 16, 2020 18 minutes ago, Terry said: It would've been interesting to have seen how the fans had taken to 'our' Andy..I'm sure he would have won them over! It was only AFTER he'd gone norf of the river that we started to hate him! Remember, he had previously had some outings for us while he was at Crayford. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 17, 2020 (edited) Was early 1930s Wimbledon rider the Australian 'Cyclone' Billy Lamont the club's most spectacular-ever rider? Edited May 17, 2020 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,935 Posted May 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, gustix said: Was early 1930s Wimbledon rider the Australian 'Cyclone' Billy Lamont the club's most spectacular-ever rider? Close call with Buzz 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E I Addio 15,843 Posted May 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, gustix said: Was early 1930s Wimbledon rider the Australian 'Cyclone' Billy Lamont the club's most spectacular-ever rider? Was he the one billed as “ The Man aWith A Month To Live “ because of his spectacular style ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,935 Posted May 17, 2020 1 minute ago, E I Addio said: Was he the one billed as “ The Man aWith A Month To Live “ because of his spectacular style ? Yes. But also interesting that there was another with the same nickname at the same time Cyclone Mookey 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,100 Posted May 17, 2020 My profile photo is of Vic Huxley and Billy Lamont. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 17, 2020 52 minutes ago, iris123 said: Close call with Buzz Buzz! Who could that Bee? 'Cyclone' Billy Lamont is an all-time speedway legend. Who do you compare him with? And on what basis? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,100 Posted May 17, 2020 Just now, gustix said: Buzz! Who could that Bee? 'Cyclone' Billy Lamont is an all-time speedway legend. Who do you compare him with? And on what basis? Buzz is also an all-time speedway legend. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 17, 2020 1 minute ago, gustix said: Buzz! Who could that Bee? 'Cyclone' Billy Lamont is an all-time speedway legend. Who do you compare him with? And on what basis? 1 minute ago, gustix said: Buzz! Who could that Bee? 'Cyclone' Billy Lamont is an all-time speedway legend. Who do you compare him with? And on what basis? Probably is in the Tooting area of south west London but not in a general concept of speedway history. I presume the rider you refer to his Mark Burrows? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,935 Posted May 17, 2020 Must say I never heard anyone near me talk about Billy Lamont when I attended meetings at Plough Lane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, iris123 said: Must say I never heard anyone near me talk about Billy Lamont when I attended meetings at Plough Lane That's as maybe but in many writings on the early days of speedway racing the name of 'Cyclone' Billy Lamont is frequently mentioned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 17, 2020 What’s great about this site and this particular topic, is that we all have our own favourites to pick from. Mark “Buzz” Burrows was, IMO the most spectacular and arguably most popular rider of the CL era at Plough Lane. He’d definitely make my all time top 10 Dons riders based on entertainment value! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
