25yearfan 473 Posted December 15, 2017 (edited) Noddy always said he started watching speedway when John Berry and Joe Thurley reopened Ipswich in 1969 which is now 48 years ago, so I'd say he was in his 60's? I well remember him from the 1970's and he must have been in his 20's then? A unique character! Edited December 15, 2017 by 25yearfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noodles 1,337 Posted December 15, 2017 I didn't know him but reading all these stories he sounds like a special person. RIP 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted December 15, 2017 Never knew him, but defo heard of him, think he once had tiger stripes put in his hair once (and / or a tattoo) to commemorate something John Louis did; qualify for 1975 World Final ? Either way he was a speedway superfan. RIP.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyretrax 2,240 Posted December 15, 2017 I'm sure Noddy hitched a lift back from Russia from Shane Bowes. R.I.P. Npddy, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,017 Posted December 16, 2017 3 hours ago, Haza said: I’d be surprised if he was any older than 60 - RIP Noddy a true speedway fan Yeah, I believe he was around the 60 mark. I wouldn't say I knew him "well", but we always used to stop and have a chinwag, and as has been said, you never knew where you were going to run into him. R.I.P mate... Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,049 Posted December 16, 2017 I remember in 1990 he hitchhiked all the way to Lvov when Chris Louis won the world under 21 trophy. 3rd that day was a certain Tony Rickardsson ....whatever happened to him! Saw Noddy at Ipswich at the cup final.....truly a superfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badge 5,104 Posted December 16, 2017 Taken from EADT: http://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/ipswich-witches-boss-chris-louis-pays-tribute-to-noddy-fordham-who-has-died-1-5323706 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spiegal 294 Posted December 16, 2017 I have known Noddy ever since 1969 when Ipswich re-opened on The Heath. Indeed he was an amazing character, often drove riders and promoters mad, but he was so engaging and enthusiastic that in fact he was so much part of the sport. I was in the party to Ukraine in 1990 and Neil MacFarlane would always relate an hilarious tale about Noddy. I will miss his smile, his regular requests for lifts, and indeed if I ever wanted the inside story of a team or rider, Noddy always knew. We have lost some great names from Ipswich..JB John Earrey, Joe Thurley, Billy, etc..etc....Noddy old son, you were so much part of the Foxhall set up.....RIP old son 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badge 5,104 Posted December 29, 2017 Just to let you all know, this was tweeted by IpswichWitches More Nigel 'Noddy' Fordham's funeral will be on 11th January at Seven Hills Crematorium, 3pm. Donations will be to the ISSC. 0 replies1 retweet6 likes Reply Retweeted 1 Like 6 Direct message Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spiegal 294 Posted December 30, 2017 18 hours ago, Badge said: Just to let you all know, this was tweeted by IpswichWitches More Nigel 'Noddy' Fordham's funeral will be on 11th January at Seven Hills Crematorium, 3pm. Donations will be to the ISSC. 0 replies1 retweet6 likes Reply Retweeted 1 Like 6 Direct message Many thanks...have passed this onto my friends at Mildenhall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites