Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted September 2, 2017 Recently came across my old ones.Is it still as popular as it was in the 70/80s ? I remember waiting ages to catch a rider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badge 5,115 Posted September 2, 2017 Recently came across my old ones.Is it still as popular as it was in the 70/80s ? I remember waiting ages to catch a rider. Oh my goodness, the lads at Ipswich are always signing autographs, they were tonight as a matter of fact, obviously the selfie/photo is very popular too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topsoil 2,498 Posted September 2, 2017 I sat and watched Kevin Doolan, Dany Gappmaier and David Howe signing loads of autographs tonight after the meeting. And kids taking selfies with them on iPads and phones. Have to say the Berwick riders do really well with young fans after meetings. The kids love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted September 2, 2017 The last time I got an autograph for myself was at white city in 1977. I did get a few for my kids before they grew up and come to their senses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,353 Posted September 2, 2017 The last time I got an autograph for myself was at white city in 1977. I did get a few for my kids before they grew up and come to their senses. 1981 was me, Bruce penhall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted September 3, 2017 I still get them now and my wife and two lads crucify me for it really take the mickey only banter though.But i have a pretty decent collection and at Swindon it is still quite popular before the start of the meeting Anders Michanek was always a hard one to get and Charlie Monk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted September 3, 2017 How many times did you get Anders Michanek's - surely you only need it once! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) Remember attempting to get Hasse Holmqvist's autograph as he was rushing around the pits after the meeting about to take a shower...if I recall he was signing autographs thru' the window of the changing room. I used to get Hans Nielsen to sign each of my personalised programme boards that I used to paint. Edited September 3, 2017 by steve roberts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keef robin 551 Posted September 3, 2017 Can remember getting the great Briggo's autograph at Swindon, when you could go into the pits, too shy to say anything though. Riders should be interacting with the fans and its not just kids who want them, I do! At Swindon the riders went into crowd at the end, but its not a regular thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouch 1,191 Posted September 3, 2017 I've got loads from back in the day, even have Jonnie Hoskins and Frank Varey. The last one I asked for was Jason Crump but I do have cards off all The Aces for my last two big birthdays. Mike Patrick's last book featured a different rider on each page so I got that signed by most of those featured, which is a nice keepsake. I even had Mike sign it for me as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
customhouseregular 1,651 Posted September 3, 2017 I have,,, Rol Stobart Eric Chitty Tiger Stevenson Gus Kuhn Arthur Atkinson Billy Lamont Bronco Dixson Minny Wahn Stan Greatrex Tommy Croombs Fay Taylour Ken Brett Charlie Spinks Mick Murphy Kid Curtis 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) How many times did you get Anders Michanek's - surely you only need it once!Are you trying to be clever or not ?? you said OLSEN could not team ride ?"?.i tend to DIFFER ask Moleneux ,Shirra,Stancl, Busk, Miller, Nicholaijsen,Guglielmi if they agree with you did you go to Brandon with your eyes closed. ??😜😂 Edited September 3, 2017 by Sidney the robin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,918 Posted September 3, 2017 Only you could turn a thread about autgraphs into a barneySid!!! I have a few rarities i guess.Some of the old Ruskies like Korneev and Gordeev and some of the Poles including Jerzy the world champ.Think i even have Mike Bast,the would be world champ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sommelier 1,118 Posted September 3, 2017 Are you trying to be clever or not ?? you said OLSEN could not team ride ?"?.i tend to DIFFER ask Moleneux ,Shirra,Stancl, Busk, Miller, Nicholaijsen,Guglielmi if they agree with you did you go to Brandon with your eyes closed. ?? Hey mate, you forgot Tom Ledbitter off your list, lost count the amount of times ive watched Olsen team ride him home to a 5/1 at Wolves! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted September 3, 2017 Hey mate, you forgot Tom Ledbitter off your list, lost count the amount of times ive watched Olsen team ride him home to a 5/1 at Wolves! Good old Tom Leadbitter...remember him well! Got a feeling that he was involved in the 'squabble' at Hyde Road between Belle Vue and Leicester...didn't he right hook someone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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