PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted January 12, 2015 MANY of you who attended Wimbledon, Poole and Rye House and bought copies of Speedway Star at these tracks will be saddened to know that the ever-cheerful Eddie Toogood, who sold our magazine there, died late last week. Eddie was a lovely guy who, in fact, was mechanic for Barry Briggs from his second season at Wimbledon until he joined Southampton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,979 Posted January 12, 2015 Very sad news.Bought loads of stuff from Eddie,not only the Star.Like you say a lovely guy.He also used to do eastbourne as well i think,but was part of the furniture at Plough Lane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted January 12, 2015 R.I.P + Eddie. My condolences to his friends and Family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted January 12, 2015 R.I.P. Eddie. Well remembered at Poole and Eastbourne. Sincere condolences to family and friends. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted January 12, 2015 Very sad news. I knew Eddie well and he was a familiar figure with his stall outside the main grandstand at plough lane. RIP Eddie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spiegal 294 Posted January 12, 2015 Indeed very very sad news....Eddie was always a friendly face with a cheery greeting..a sad day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aafb 0 Posted January 13, 2015 Sad news, R.I.P. Eddie. Prayers are with family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 67 Posted January 13, 2015 A lovely man. He sold the Speedway Star at Hackney for a few years. Always enjoyed a chat with him, he loved talking about the good old days of speedway. No doubt at the speedway anniversary get together at Paradice Park in Febuary Eddie will be talked about when I talk about the good old days of speedway! RIP Eddie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryn 413 Posted January 13, 2015 Sad, sad news indeed and my thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. He'll be much missed by myself and everyone who knew him and it was a honour and pleasure to have known him. RIP Eddie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallywitch 1 Posted January 16, 2015 A lovely man. He sold the Speedway Star at Hackney for a few years. Always enjoyed a chat with him, he loved talking about the good old days of speedway. No doubt at the speedway anniversary get together at Paradice Park in Febuary Eddie will be talked about when I talk about the good old days of speedway! RIP Eddie. Sad, sad news indeed and my thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. He'll be much missed by myself and everyone who knew him and it was a honour and pleasure to have known him. RIP EddieCan only echo Paul and Bryn's comments. Top bloke really sad to hear the news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barncooseboy 237 Posted April 6, 2015 If I am remembering this correctly, I believe his full time job was working at the Parker Pen company showrooms at the now much lamented Bush House in Londons Strand, I was working on the 6th floor at the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted April 6, 2015 If I am remembering this correctly, I believe his full time job was working at the Parker Pen company showrooms at the now much lamented Bush House in Londons Strand, I was working on the 6th floor at the time. YOU are correct ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Presslie 0 Posted July 3, 2015 Eddie's widow Mavis, daughter Louise and family have asked me to convey their thanks to everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
