Starman2006 2,354 Posted December 12, 2014 Brought a tear to my eyes watching the video, but what an inspiring character Ricky's dad is. Will never forget the tragic evening at Scunthorpe, & will definitely be at Sheffield for his testimonial. Can somebody post the various sponsorship packages available if they are sorted please ? Yep really good video, and i really do hope the riders and fans turn out for this. Its a real deserved cause. Chin up Ricky boy, the only way is up mate.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,921 Posted December 12, 2014 A very moving video and one which make you realise the price that sometimes these lads pay to entertain us, the danger are always there lurking in background. The speedway community are very good at pulling together so hopefully riders, fans and Promoters can all come together and make the day a very special day to celebrate Ricky's career and make some much need cash for Ricky and his family to make their lives a little more easier, I think it the least we can all do. For Ricky keep fighting lad you are an inspiration to us all, 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falkirkbandit 89 Posted December 12, 2014 I'd already booked the Garrison Hotel over a week ago for Ricky's Testimonial before seeing the video. But seeing it the other morning before work just makes me more determined to make the drive down. I hope this meeting raises a ton of money for Ricky and family, to do all the things they need to do to the house for him etc. It's going to be an emotional day for sure... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kitten2502 261 Posted December 13, 2014 I'm not sure what the spectator capacity is at Owlerton Stadium - but I think they'll need an extension for this event, and even then it should be packed to the rafters. If you can only afford to get to one meeting during 2015 - make it this one! Maximum respect to the Ashworth family.............. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc1874 56 Posted December 13, 2014 I'm not sure what the spectator capacity is at Owlerton Stadium - but I think they'll need an extension for this event, and even then it should be packed to the rafters. If you can only afford to get to one meeting during 2015 - make it this one! Maximum respect to the Ashworth family.............. Couldn't agree more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerite 319 Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) I'm not sure what the spectator capacity is at Owlerton Stadium - but I think they'll need an extension for this event, and even then it should be packed to the rafters. If you can only afford to get to one meeting during 2015 - make it this one! Maximum respect to the Ashworth family.............. Agree, would like to see the back straight terrace open and full for this one. Edited December 13, 2014 by Tigerite 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc1874 56 Posted December 13, 2014 Agree, would like to see the back straight terrace open and full for this one. It would show how great the speedway world is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CardinalSin 346 Posted December 13, 2014 I work with ABI everyday and it puts enormous pressure on not only the injured but family aswell... Hope this is well supported and used to flag up Accuired brain injury in this country, as it very often slips under the radar. Keep fighting Ricky lad, love the fact you wont have a chair or stair lift, and hats off to you're folks. Hope the day is a tremendous success. That bit made the hair stand up on the back of my neck. Just shows what this lad is made of, inspirational stuff. Agree with you hope the day is a massive success. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted December 13, 2014 I'm not sure what the spectator capacity is at Owlerton Stadium - Im sure the heath and saftey exec will tell them !! But i hope for once they are a little lenient, with a proviso the club employ, take on a satifactory amount of stewards.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,633 Posted December 14, 2014 Im sure the heath and saftey exec will tell them !! But i hope for once they are a little lenient, with a proviso the club employ, take on a satifactory amount of stewards..Happened at Reading for the World Cup Final in 2006. The (normally closed) back straight stand was reopened with dedicated stewarding and a strict capacity limit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted December 14, 2014 Happened at Reading for the World Cup Final in 2006. The (normally closed) back straight stand was reopened with dedicated stewarding and a strict capacity limit Let's hope that it can happen at Sheffield then. Particularly in these circumstances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Clemens 646 Posted December 14, 2014 (edited) We must give you life We prayed that you might live Now we must give you life There will be those bearing gifts greater than mine But I will play for you on my drum My gift lays within these lines There is no other place One can be But at your side now There are no other commitments Anyone can have now But to be there with you Before that day On that day And thereafter It is a matter of pride That each and everyone of us Stand by you now You are the one Who entertained us We were your audience The wheel has turned Now we must perform for you We cannot disappoint you We cannot let you down We cannot stand aside And watch you drown We cannot simply forget you Turn our backs and walk away It is a matter of our honour That we help you find your space We prayed that you might live That you would come back to us The same as you were It is now given to all of us To take you where you want to be There are those whose gifts Will be greater than mine All of us can give you Some of our time Those who watched you Those who rode with you None of them have a reason To be somewhere else All of us are responsible for you All of us have an obligation To rise to the occaison When called on to do so Champions of Speedway Where will you be on that day It is a matter of pride It is a matter of our honour That we give you the space That you might recover The best of you That you will walk with us again As you did once before There may be a promoter who owes a rider something A debt that can never be repaid There maybe a rider who did something they regret They can bever take back We can atone for what we have done By helping another Someone that you would call a brother We prayed that you might live Now we must give you life You have lit a torch to guide us Your song has struck a chord In all of us Some will bear gifts Greater than mine But I will play my drum for you My gift is in these lines Recorded Version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uNCNn40VT4 Edited December 18, 2014 by Mr. Clemens 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted December 14, 2014 Only you, Mr Clemens :-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProperSport 96 Posted December 17, 2014 Truly inspiration video and I hope and pray that Ricky continues on the road to recovery , his dad is clearly a proud and superb person who loves his son to the end of the earth and Ricky's fight should be an inspiration to us all I will be at Sheffield in March and knowing the Speedway Community it will be a superb day Keep fighting Ricky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainAudi 147 Posted December 19, 2014 Not strictly testimonial related, but there are discussions on the Edinburgh Facebook page for a joint Scottish fundraising day with a charity football match vs Glasgow fans to raise more money for Ricky. Venue and date to be announced when confirmed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
