geoff100 1,404 Posted February 10, 2022 Reading john walsh 's dream comets team in the "ss" today brings back so many memories from the 70s too today so comets fans who do u think he has missed out? For me taffy owen mal mackay stand out, my favs were the likes of alan cowland , roger wright kym admunson i could go on , any thoughts fellow comets fans? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigdave 31 Posted February 10, 2022 1 hour ago, geoff100 said: Reading john walsh 's dream comets team in the "ss" today brings back so many memories from the 70s too today so comets fans who do u think he has missed out? For me taffy owen mal mackay stand out, my favs were the likes of alan cowland , roger wright kym admunson i could go on , any thoughts fellow comets fans? Interesting that there was no mention of any riders from the all conquering 2018 treble winning team. I would have thought Rene Bach and/or Mason Campton would have been worth a shout, as they both rode for the Comets for a number of years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singy13 372 Posted February 10, 2022 6 hours ago, bigdave said: Interesting that there was no mention of any riders from the all conquering 2018 treble winning team. I would have thought Rene Bach and/or Mason Campton would have been worth a shout, as they both rode for the Comets for a number of years. Yes I would include all of that 2018 team. And of course Carl Stonehewer. But the man who got me to attend home and away during the opening 1970 season was the original Mr. Excitement, Bob Valentine - not the best gater, but that wasn't ever a problem to Bob... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,404 Posted February 10, 2022 10 minutes ago, singy13 said: Yes I would include all of that 2018 team. And of course Carl Stonehewer. But the man who got me to attend home and away during the opening 1970 season was the original Mr. Excitement, Bob Valentine - not the best gater, but that wasn't ever a problem to Bob... I was 12 yr old in that first season i wish video was around then , happy days . 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,086 Posted February 10, 2022 Too many to squeeze in just one team as various riders stood out for different reasons in all era's of the mighty comets ending in our H18TORY season Some names from me to ponder on, Taffy Mal Steve Lawson, Terry Kelly, some from 1981 when I was heavily involved with the comets Wayne Jackson Guy Wilson etc then some of the modern day comets. But think stoney has to be a top pick in most teams Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,827 Posted February 10, 2022 Only started watching from 1978 so did not see the early years riders . So many riders to choose from Rene Bach ,Simon Stead , Gary stead , Des Wilson who never a big hitter but a good club man As said previously Guy Wilson who could forget that ride against Newcastle when he had a puncture but won but was subsequently excluded ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyPresley 102 Posted February 10, 2022 The new track looks fantastic and I can’t wait to make the trip over when it reopens. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,483 Posted February 11, 2022 Potentially a British youth round at new track announced last night 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marksman 518 Posted February 11, 2022 3 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: Potentially a British youth round at new track announced last night Yeah potentially late July/August i'd imagine, if all goes well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,404 Posted February 11, 2022 Am all for youth training but is this the best way to open a new track? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghosty 496 Posted February 11, 2022 8 minutes ago, geoff100 said: Am all for youth training but is this the best way to open a new track? I think it's the perfect scenario for the initial meeting on a brand new track, then one or two "open" meetings. Build up to league racing in 2023 with your official return! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted February 11, 2022 3 hours ago, Ghosty said: I think it's the perfect scenario for the initial meeting on a brand new track, then one or two "open" meetings. Build up to league racing in 2023 with your official return! Quite agree. Getting an important meeting under their belt will give them some faith, and allow them to build on that and continue work on the spectator facilities. Great time to have a meeting IMO. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,163 Posted February 11, 2022 3 hours ago, Ghosty said: I think it's the perfect scenario for the initial meeting on a brand new track, then one or two "open" meetings. Build up to league racing in 2023 with your official return! And being a youth event may bring in plenty of young kids to watch.... Which can only be good for the track to bulld on going forwards if it happens.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,740 Posted February 28, 2022 Steve Lawson on Twitter: 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted March 7, 2022 The Maryport Kid makes good and gets a chance in the GP's... Take a bow Dan Bewley and all the very best wishes for next season... Regards John 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites