mac101 1,201 Posted October 24, 2016 Danny Ayres broken wrist and collarbone totalled bike not the best way to finish his campaign but the man he is managed to get back to Ashfield with tears in his eyes when the fans started shouting his name 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted October 25, 2016 Lee Geary's been called upon in the past as a last minute guest...might need his services again by the looks of things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex2000 266 Posted October 25, 2016 Danny Ayres broken wrist and collarbone totalled bike not the best way to finish his campaign but the man he is managed to get back to Ashfield with tears in his eyes when the fans started shouting his name Coming from an Eastbourne fan and I know he thinks Eastbourne fans hate him, it's a real shame his season has ended this way. He is a success story of British speedway of a different kind as he didn't start when he was 5. I hope he recovers quickly and although I know it will never ever happen I would like to see him in an Eagles jacket next season! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) Coming from an Eastbourne fan and I know he thinks Eastbourne fans hate him, it's a real shame his season has ended this way. He is a success story of British speedway of a different kind as he didn't start when he was 5. I hope he recovers quickly and although I know it will never ever happen I would like to see him in an Eagles jacket next season! I think like you he's a terrific rider, do you or anyone know why he gets booed when he rides at Eastie? Did something happen in the past, or is it the Nicki Pedersen pantomime effect, boo him until he rides for you! Edited October 25, 2016 by gazzac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex2000 266 Posted October 25, 2016 I think like you he's a terrific rider, do you or anyone know why he gets booed when he rides at Eastie? Did something happen in the past, or is it the Nicki Pedersen pantomime effect, boo him until he rides for you! I'd say that it's the pantomime effect, he acts up to the crowd and we've got clusters of fans, mainly on the home straight who will act up back. I do though remember last season in the KO cup final he was riding for Cradley and had a crash/ knocked off owen. I was round by the pits and to say the least there were words exchanged between fans and his mechanic and him not pleasant ones at that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solrac 313 Posted October 25, 2016 Echo that. Most Eastbourne fans agree he's a really good rider. The fact he acts up and is a Kent rider generates the boos etc but it's in good spirit, very similar to the Nicki effect with other clubs. Â It was particularly amusing during the k.o cup final with Cradley when he was waving to everyone after being heckled then promptly fell off his bike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevec 300 Posted October 25, 2016 Gonna agree with the above. I am an Eastbourne fan and would be delighted if he signed for us. Not only is he an entertaining rider but a lovely guy to speak to as well. Â It is just the home straight fans that give him stick and the main reason is just whats said before, he play to it. I reckon he loves it as much as they do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted October 25, 2016 It will be the Danny Ayres Appreciation Society next. Â He's good value as a rider and top value as an entertainer. More of that type, please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted October 25, 2016 Gonna agree with the above. I am an Eastbourne fan and would be delighted if he signed for us. Not only is he an entertaining rider but a lovely guy to speak to as well. Â It is just the home straight fans that give him stick and the main reason is just whats said before, he play to it. I reckon he loves it as much as they do. Â Â I watch on the home straight and it's not me! Do think it has a knock on effect though, one or too start which gets the rest going. Â All ok if there's no nastiness attached. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted October 25, 2016 Its got to be said that 99% of the Eastbourne supporters are excellent. Make plenty of noise, travel in good numbers and can appreciate when their riders have been bettered. However there are always a few that spit pure bile & disgusting language/insults at opposing riders but these blinkered individuals are not worthy of being classed as fans. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solrac 313 Posted October 25, 2016 Mitchell Davey now guesting for Brummies tomorrow night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChaosTheory22 13 Posted October 25, 2016 Real shame for Danny Ayres I hope he recovers well. I too think he's such a great character to have around in the sport. As for the Eastbourne fans booing him, I seem to remember them booing Mr Perks not too long ago & look where he is now! Come on great guns this year. Yes would be such fun to have Danny in an Eagles race jacket Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntiqueSteve 100 Posted October 26, 2016 Its got to be said that 99% of the Eastbourne supporters are excellent. Make plenty of noise, travel in good numbers and can appreciate when their riders have been bettered. However there are always a few that spit pure bile & disgusting language/insults at opposing riders but these blinkered individuals are not worthy of being classed as fans. Echo this....."my" team is now well finished for the Season, so I thought I would take my Dad (an Eastbourne supporter since 1952!) down with the rest of the family to catch this match. We stood near the start line and got a load of verbal abuse and ridiculous behaviour going to the car after the match from prats who obviously thought we were Brummy fans even though we were supporting Eagles ! These plebbs don't deserve to call themselves Eastbourne fans and I doubt we will be going back which only hurts the Clubs profits in the end. Its a shame because we've probably supported this Club for over 80 Years between the four of us..so who are the real fans ?? We all like to support our Team and noise and banter creates a great atmosphere, but this goes beyond reasonable behaviour.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
