racers and royals 8,723 Posted January 16, 2022 5 hours ago, JohnHyam said: I do not recall any answer to this query. If there was I sadly missed it. As it is can anyone kindly provide an answer? Thank you. http://edinburghspeedway.blogspot.com/2021/03/blog-post_26.html https://m.facebook.com/groups/2426614704/permalink/10158045409774705/?locale2=cs_CZ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted January 16, 2022 38 minutes ago, chunky said: Maido took over in 1972. I can't remember exactly when he left, but it may have been when we went NL. I know he was still there in 1984. i think it was when the golfer took over, surname of Brown. i used to go chat to Maido in the speedway office during my lunch break when i worked in Copper Mill Lane around '84/5 time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 16, 2022 Sadly I never rated Maido as a top line team manager. I know the purse strings were tied but we persevered with Jancarz for at least 2 seasons too many, and often bought riders who were on the way down (Simmo, Kennett, Titman) rather than exciting world class talent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lefty 1,266 Posted January 16, 2022 Maido could work wonders with a bag of sawdust! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,091 Posted January 16, 2022 49 minutes ago, stevehone said: i think it was when the golfer took over, surname of Brown. i used to go chat to Maido in the speedway office during my lunch break when i worked in Copper Mill Lane around '84/5 time Yeah, I just couldn't remember exactly when Peter came on board... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted January 16, 2022 was that when they started being sponsored by Chalfont Coaches? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 16, 2022 Chalfont sponsored the team in 1983, Peter Brown became team manager in 1985 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted January 16, 2022 used to be some good times on the Chalfont coach away trips Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 16, 2022 Talking of memories, @stevehone how special was it when you finally raced at Plough Lane? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted January 17, 2022 12 hours ago, prodons said: Talking of memories, @stevehone how special was it when you finally raced at Plough Lane? hated it, i knew so many people around the stadium through supporters club and mates i just felt too self conscious. brilliant track though, small but surprisingly fast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,091 Posted January 17, 2022 14 hours ago, prodons said: Chalfont sponsored the team in 1983, Peter Brown became team manager in 1985 That's what I thought; thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,091 Posted January 17, 2022 14 hours ago, stevehone said: was that when they started being sponsored by Chalfont Coaches? Chris Shears brought us the Chalfont sponsorship while we were still in the BL, and we dropped down in 1985. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,972 Posted January 17, 2022 3 minutes ago, JohnHyam said: TBH! Do we really care how the guy reacted! Well the answer was 100 times more interesting than any of your recent posts, and on topic . Suck it up, buttercup 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted January 17, 2022 6 minutes ago, iris123 said: Well the answer was 100 times more interesting than any of your recent posts, and on topic . Suck it up, buttercup not another post deleted and i missed it too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,972 Posted January 17, 2022 1 minute ago, stevehone said: not another post deleted and i missed it too I know how he works and quoted it double quick. He can't get away........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites