naffer 442 Posted April 16, 2018 RIP Ivan Simply the Best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terrace Grumbler 337 Posted April 16, 2018 The absolute best. Free now of what is a terrible illness. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ommer Mon 381 Posted April 16, 2018 Just seen the news and had that terrible feeling in the pit of my stomach when you get bad news on someone close to you. Apart from getting a couple of autographs, I never knew him but he was one of my all time favourite riders and he provided me with so many special memories. Maximum against Cradley for Exeter in the twilight of his career, 17 points at Perry Barr shepherding Bobby Beaton round for a last heat 5-1 for a Hull win, providing bikes for all his team mates in the Cup Final at Cradley, giving the other three riders half a lap start at Monmore after a dispute with the Referee and winning etc etc the list is endless. I don't think we've stopped celebrating Pratty beating him twice in a night at Dudley Wood in 1970. That was the measure of the man a winner and a perfectionist who set the standards for the other greats to follow. RIP to the best rider in the history of our sport. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Little Un 47 Posted April 16, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, Icicle said: Sad news. What age was he? He was born in 1939 so that makes him 78 because I do not think he has had his birthday this year. The man you loved and loved to hate when he demolished your team single handed. Edited April 16, 2018 by The Little Un Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty 2,190 Posted April 16, 2018 Just saw this. Rotten to hear, but given the way he'd suffered in recent years I guess its a wee bit of a sweet release. The man was immense and brought the professionalism of the sport to a whole new level. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor 270 Posted April 16, 2018 Such sad news, he was the best rider I have ever seen. The lack of coverage on BBC outlets is shameful, fans should bombard them asking that this true sporting legend's passing is marked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,404 Posted April 16, 2018 Just now, Trevor said: Such sad news, he was the best rider I have ever seen. The lack of coverage on BBC outlets is shameful, fans should bombard them asking that this true sporting legend's passing is marked. Have rang radio 5 twice today to complain but nothing so far now if ivan was a netball player he would be knighted by now! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted April 16, 2018 Simply the best for me over 55 years of following the sport Will never forget watching Ivan triumph in Wroclaw in 1970 when the Eastern Europeans threw everything they could at him - it was a wonderful afternoon and a great achievement Set new standards in the sport RIP Ivan - now you're free from the terrible illness 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StyxofRock 4 Posted April 16, 2018 One of the greats who first got me interested in Speedway. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acef 795 Posted April 16, 2018 An absolute legend. Period. RIP Ivan, forever missed, but never forgotten. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noggin 1,388 Posted April 16, 2018 RIP Ivan, a legend of our great sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
severnsider 197 Posted April 16, 2018 (edited) Articles from New Zealand Herald http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motorsport/news/article.cfm?c_id=66&objectid=10838669 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12033407 Edited April 16, 2018 by severnsider 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arthur54 1,289 Posted April 16, 2018 remember him coming to Poole one night, and going through the card, a 21pt maximum, he was like lightning out of the gate . RIP Ivan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 7,988 Posted April 16, 2018 Legend, superstar Champion. RIP Ivan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites