racers and royals 8,697 Posted August 27, 2019 Andreas Jonsson has announced his retirement- thanks for the memories we will have AJ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambo 1,334 Posted August 27, 2019 1 minute ago, racers and royals said: Andreas Jonsson has announced his retirement- thanks for the memories we will have AJ Blimey! I fondly remember his time at Coventry, growing in stature from a good rider to a world beater! Such a nice bloke with a great sense of humour too! Always approachable and always found time for a chat even at the GP's after he'd left Coventry. Like R&R says..Thanks for the memories AJ. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted August 27, 2019 Happy memories of AJ as a Bee - always exciting to watch in full flight 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
double_O 257 Posted August 27, 2019 Top bloke and a great rider. As Gambo said it was a pleasure to watch him grow into that world class rider with the Bees. All the best AJ and thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted August 27, 2019 Aye - it comes to us all. Great Rider. Good luck in your retirement AJ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatface 2,525 Posted August 27, 2019 "You can't do that Andreas Jonsson!" Very likeable, entertaining rider and talented enough to be World Champion...and he very nearly was. Happy retirement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,241 Posted August 27, 2019 Blimey it dosen't seem that long ago that he burst upon the scene. How time flies and good luck to him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,287 Posted August 27, 2019 AJ remained popular with the Coventry fans long after he left the club. A special talent. Have a well earned rest and come back, in whatever capacity, when you're ready. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry 1,319 Posted August 27, 2019 Great rider and all-round good egg is AJ. I remember Billy Hamill once saying of him, "he's got hips like Elvis!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) Always rode for rival teams, but an entertaining rider who I never had any ill will against. Enjoy retirement and whatever comes next. Edited August 27, 2019 by BWitcher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,133 Posted August 27, 2019 I enjoyed watching Andreas riding Happy retirement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostwalker 1,858 Posted August 27, 2019 A long and successful career, not sure he gets much rest though. I'd say there is some pressure on him to get involved with Rospiggarna since he is from Hallstavik. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f-s-p 832 Posted August 27, 2019 21 minutes ago, Ghostwalker said: A long and successful career, not sure he gets much rest though. I'd say there is some pressure on him to get involved with Rospiggarna since he is from Hallstavik. His name was already in one of the SR’s for the international meetings arranged at Hallstavik this season... It’s been about 20 years since I first saw him ride at Pori in the Nordic final... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 454 Posted August 27, 2019 Always enjoyed watching him race and when he was on it was very very fast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Jones 2,119 Posted August 27, 2019 Top quality rider, have some great memories of his time a Brandon. Just sad that he didn't manage to lift a world title as i always thought it was within his capabilities. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites