The Doctor... 1,478 Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, scottyfan said: Not forgetting a certain Jason Crump That was 91 tho wasn't it ? , so top league by then.. i remember seeing him as a wobbler in the second half against Cradley that year or even possibly 92 - na 91 i reckon. Edited January 11, 2020 by The Doctor... . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,762 Posted January 11, 2020 1992 was his first season, at Peterborough wasn’t it? Increased his average massively and they won the league. Then he was at Swindon in 93 and Poole in 94 when he made the World Final! Rapid progress in those early years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,632 Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) REMINDER: Pirates Riders Equipment Fund (R.E.F.) Speedway quiznight is next Wednesday 15th January at the Stadium. New Club Captain Danny King will be there as will Co-Promoter Danny Ford who will be making two major announcements!!?? Will it be the 2 remaining riders or clarification on the Team Manager and Main Sponsor for 2020?? Edited January 11, 2020 by Skidder1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghosty 500 Posted January 11, 2020 Not forgetting a certain Jason Crump That was 91 tho wasn't it ? , so top league by then.. i remember seeing him as a wobbler in the second half against Cradley that year or even possibly 92 - na 91 i reckon. The common link with most of the riders named is Neil Street. It wasn't just the Aussies he advised/coached/nurtured a few others that spring to mind include: Simon Wigg, Simon Cross, Steve Schofield, Scott Nicholls, N.K.I. Neil was much more than a team manager, sadly he was never accredited or rewarded for his dedication to the sport in the U.K. unlike he was in Australia. This didn't bother him as he did for the love of the sport. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Doctor... 1,478 Posted January 11, 2020 3 hours ago, Ghosty said: Not forgetting a certain Jason Crump That was 91 tho wasn't it ? , so top league by then.. i remember seeing him as a wobbler in the second half against Cradley that year or even possibly 92 - na 91 i reckon. The common link with most of the riders named is Neil Street. It wasn't just the Aussies he advised/coached/nurtured a few others that spring to mind include: Simon Wigg, Simon Cross, Steve Schofield, Scott Nicholls, N.K.I. Neil was much more than a team manager, sadly he was never accredited or rewarded for his dedication to the sport in the U.K. unlike he was in Australia. This didn't bother him as he did for the love of the sport. Absolutely correct. A total gent. Something that can't be said of certain modern day sycophants in the sport. 8 hours ago, Bagpuss said: 1992 was his first season, at Peterborough wasn’t it? Increased his average massively and they won the league. Then he was at Swindon in 93 and Poole in 94 when he made the World Final! Rapid progress in those early years. Probably right, it was definitely a second half i saw him in at Poole but don't think it was an actual team event. So yeh PB was his first legit season i guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted January 11, 2020 1 hour ago, The Doctor... said: Absolutely correct. A total gent. Something that can't be said of certain modern day sycophants in the sport. Probably right, it was definitely a second half i saw him in at Poole but don't think it was an actual team event. So yeh PB was his first legit season i guess. Jason second half racing started against Justin elkins I think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottyfan 824 Posted January 11, 2020 38 minutes ago, ray c said: Jason second half racing started against Justin elkins I think I think they rode demonstration races during the interval against one another in 89 or 90 as they were only 14 or 15 at the time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted January 11, 2020 8 minutes ago, scottyfan said: I think they rode demonstration races during the interval against one another in 89 or 90 as they were only 14 or 15 at the time? that's is correct cant think who won though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,336 Posted January 11, 2020 14 minutes ago, ray c said: that's is correct cant think who won though Elkins probably had an EF. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supersub 79 Posted January 11, 2020 Definitely if he was lying 2nd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottyfan 824 Posted January 12, 2020 10 hours ago, ray c said: that's is correct cant think who won though I’m pretty sure Elkins won most if not all of their match races......But we know who went on to be the better rider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted January 12, 2020 4 hours ago, scottyfan said: I’m pretty sure Elkins won most if not all of their match races......But we know who went on to be the better rider happy days don't you think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArthurRudge 347 Posted January 12, 2020 Justin Elkins and Martin Willis jesus you can put them two in the same catergory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted January 12, 2020 1 hour ago, ArthurRudge said: Justin Elkins and Martin Willis jesus you can put them two in the same catergory don't think so martin was a shade better than Justin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,336 Posted January 12, 2020 1 hour ago, ArthurRudge said: Justin Elkins and Martin Willis jesus you can put them two in the same catergory Where does Martin Willis come into this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
