steve roberts 9,246 Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, waco said: Bo Peterson at lakeside could turn a bike on a sixpence... Saw his first competitive rides at White City and the return fixture that same day at The Wick and you could tell that he had class. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillipsr 2,053 Posted August 31, 2019 Martin Goodwin & Jason Crump not often you would get them partnered together Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garry1603 353 Posted September 1, 2019 Alan Wilkinson - the perfect club captain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianbuck 928 Posted September 1, 2019 My all time favourite rider is Dan Forsberg who rode for Birmingham in 1952 and again in 1957. Dan was very much under-rated and was in my opinion, every bit as good a rider as were Ove Fundin and Olle Nygren - he was a pure racer and didn't have the ruthlessness of most of the other Swedes which is probably why he was so much overshadowed by them. Dan had a brilliant first season with the Brummies but was repeatedly obstructed by the Swedish authorities who resented him riding in England and put all kinds of obstacles in his way, which caused him to miss so many Birmingham matches and resulted in Les Marshall not retaining his services for the following season. When he returned to Birmingham in 1957 he looked as good as ever, only being beaten once by the opposition in the home fixtures in which he rode that year. It was my pleasure to meet him for the first time when he came over to watch the Brummies re-opening meeting in 2007. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,426 Posted September 2, 2019 16 hours ago, brianbuck said: My all time favourite rider is Dan Forsberg who rode for Birmingham in 1952 and again in 1957. Dan was very much under-rated and was in my opinion, every bit as good a rider as were Ove Fundin and Olle Nygren - he was a pure racer and didn't have the ruthlessness of most of the other Swedes which is probably why he was so much overshadowed by them. Dan had a brilliant first season with the Brummies but was repeatedly obstructed by the Swedish authorities who resented him riding in England and put all kinds of obstacles in his way, which caused him to miss so many Birmingham matches and resulted in Les Marshall not retaining his services for the following season. When he returned to Birmingham in 1957 he looked as good as ever, only being beaten once by the opposition in the home fixtures in which he rode that year. It was my pleasure to meet him for the first time when he came over to watch the Brummies re-opening meeting in 2007. Thats what makes our sport so special memories and u get to meet your hero. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Longsufferingpotter 5 Posted September 2, 2019 Rod North for me. A great guy who always made time to speak with the fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moranboys 411 Posted September 3, 2019 shawn moran for me.sheffield getting pasted all over the place away but one thing was pretty much nailed on that no home rider would go through the card unbeaten.magic to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 3, 2019 I don't have an all-time favourite rider. I admire them all. But when I first started following speedway in 1946, although a New Cross supporter then my favourite rider for a couple of years was Ernie Price of Bradford. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugwash 3,208 Posted September 3, 2019 mason wear 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringo 142 Posted September 4, 2019 On 8/22/2019 at 9:44 PM, Roger Martins said: Anders Michanek Yes. Newcastle 1970. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sommelier 1,118 Posted September 4, 2019 I have already stated Kenny as one of my all time favorites, why, the admiration I had for him to dig so deep, injuries, nothing phased him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted September 4, 2019 7 minutes ago, sommelier said: I have already stated Kenny as one of my all time favorites, why, the admiration I had for him to dig so deep, injuries, nothing phased him! Except Michael Lee in the Golden Helmet 1983 both great riders Kenny superb at Hyde Rd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sommelier 1,118 Posted September 4, 2019 13 minutes ago, Crumpet77 said: He wasn't phased by shooting someone either. Lets remember Kenny on track, not off track RIP Kenny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sommelier 1,118 Posted September 4, 2019 1 minute ago, Crumpet77 said: Let's not, a murderer is always a murderer. We will agree to disagree RIP King Kenny 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,075 Posted September 5, 2019 Charlie Monk , the king of Glasgow 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites