Bryn 413 Posted November 12, 2008 Yes I'm finding it hard to believe myself but tomorrow (Thursday) 'The Great Galvini" alias Andy Galvin will be celebrating his 43rd birthday!!! Having watched him from the days he practised and practised as a young teenager at Iwade and right throughout his career I've got to say what a talent he was - just a shame that he eventually was forced to quit riding by injuries. Anybody know what the old boy is doing nowadays? Bryn P.S. knowing he's 43 tomorrow is making ME feel really old! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian L 2 Posted November 12, 2008 Probably watched Andy Galvin more than any other rider; my nephew idolised him. Great captain & team riding with Chris Louis in 1988. A rider you would much rather have in your team than riding against you. Happy Birthday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shazzybird 10 Posted November 13, 2008 P.S. knowing he's 43 tomorrow is making ME feel really old! Makes me feel like a spring chick all these years he's tried to convince I was older woooohooooo Happy Birthday Andy x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryn 413 Posted November 13, 2008 Makes me feel like a spring chick all these years he's tried to convince I was older woooohooooo Happy Birthday Andy x Oh what the heck! Winter's in the UK wouldn't be the same without at least one trip to hospital so Shazzy..... think you better put your reading glasses on as I stated Andy was FORTYthree today NOT FIF...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 466 Posted December 29, 2009 Just be glad he didn't try to courier drugs into China!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frigbo 518 Posted December 29, 2009 Galvin was never the brightest bulb in the box! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,615 Posted December 29, 2009 Let's hope when he gets out he can turn over a new leaf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted December 29, 2009 i remember seeing him work at wimbledon stadium for terry russell's cleaning company. a lot different from his then evening job as a top national league speedway rider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted December 29, 2009 Sad news indeed about Andy's current 'circumstances'. One of my real heroes.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shazzybird 10 Posted December 29, 2009 Sad news indeed about Andy's current 'circumstances'. One of my real heroes.... Strange that, you just never know what ya heroes will do next do ya! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMac 720 Posted December 31, 2009 Very sad to read today - in Backtrack, of all places. And why wouldn't you expect to read about an 80s NL star in Backtrack! Andy was a one-time protege of Simmo's, firstly at Crayford and then Hackney and Arena Essex, so it was appropriate for Malcolm to mention Andy and their past working relationship in his latest column. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sussex bulldog 41 Posted December 31, 2009 And why wouldn't you expect to read about an 80s NL star in Backtrack! Andy was a one-time protege of Simmo's, firstly at Crayford and then Hackney and Arena Essex, so it was appropriate for Malcolm to mention Andy and their past working relationship in his latest column. Very true ! He was certainly one of my favourites and a heartthrob of many of the ladies Hope you get sorted Andy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dekker 239 Posted December 31, 2009 Galvin was never the brightest bulb in the box! Yup remember him trying the hard man act on jimmy nilsen richard hellsen and erik stenlund in 88? in a challenge at hackney with Loram in the team. Amazing how many fights on and off track that night he tried to get into. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwoMinuteWarning 69 Posted December 31, 2009 And why wouldn't you expect to read about an 80s NL star in Backtrack! Andy was a one-time protege of Simmo's, firstly at Crayford and then Hackney and Arena Essex, so it was appropriate for Malcolm to mention Andy and their past working relationship in his latest column. Certainly wasn't a criticism of Backtrack, Tony, more an implied criticism of Speedway Star, where I expect to read the latest news - did they suppress the story? Or maybe I just missed it? BTW, Simmo's Column is excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25yearfan 476 Posted December 31, 2009 (edited) Great 2nd Division rider who never seemed the brightest spark and always seemed the sort of 'playboy' person who wasn't keen on having to work too hard! Sad news! Edited December 31, 2009 by 25yearfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
