steve roberts 9,246 Posted September 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Sidney the robin said: I remember 1975 well with the R/R rule for Hasse which seemed dodgy.The ruling in 1974 to let Eric Boocock ride at reserve after breaking his arm at Newport in 1973 seemed bizarre he had been there number 1 for years and to cap it all he won the British Final that year.Remember Eric riding in 74 for Halifax at number six at the Abbey scoring a brilliant 14 points from five rides.In 1983 remember seeing Eric comeback after his eight year lay off at Swindon hated watching it was not prepared not fit anough but you could still see there was a proper rider there. Hasse was declared in the Oxford line up at the commencement of the season but personal issues delayed his return until June where he turned out against Hull I recall. He rode in a couple of more matches (one was a challenge at Reading which the "Rebels" won...the first team to beat Reading at Smallmead) before he was unable to continue to commit to riding in the UK. Oxford used the facility on and off that season but were by means the only team to adopt that mandate...Ian Thomas at Newcastle was re-nowned for manipulating the rule book to suit and the Wolves team of 1976 was always short of a full house using very much a "horses for courses" policy winning at White City with a team consisting of guests who were Wood Lane track specialists and pulling off a win much to the home promoters annoyance. Eric Boocock very nearly signed for Oxford in 1975 but decided to carry out his threat of retirement and Dag Lovaas eventually joined the team of his choice...and what a season he had! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted September 24, 2020 8 hours ago, steve roberts said: Hasse was declared in the Oxford line up at the commencement of the season but personal issues delayed his return until June where he turned out against Hull I recall. He rode in a couple of more matches (one was a challenge at Reading which the "Rebels" won...the first team to beat Reading at Smallmead) before he was unable to continue to commit to riding in the UK. Oxford used the facility on and off that season but were by means the only team to adopt that mandate...Ian Thomas at Newcastle was re-nowned for manipulating the rule book to suit and the Wolves team of 1976 was always short of a full house using very much a "horses for courses" policy winning at White City with a team consisting of guests who were Wood Lane track specialists and pulling off a win much to the home promoters annoyance. Eric Boocock very nearly signed for Oxford in 1975 but decided to carry out his threat of retirement and Dag Lovaas eventually joined the team of his choice...and what a season he had! Lovaas was superb for Reading, Hackney, Oxford so disappointed he could not get to grips with the White City track..Dag for me was like Scott Autrey he retired to early was always hoping both would comeback at some stage.Autrey i felt could of been persuaded to comeback in the ill fated 1984 Exeter Falcons BL venture when Ivan did home meetings only he declined unfortunately both great riders. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) There was an interesting interview with Bernie in edition Number 14 of "Backtrack". His best mate in speedway was Dave Perks and he had nothing good to say about in-coming Promoter Dan McCormack "...That Scotsman came to Cradley with a big mouth and I felt bad about him from the the beginning. I couldn't forge a working relationship with him, not even from the start. After arguments over my bikes, we split up. But I tell you, I was not the only one in the team who didn't like him..." Edited September 24, 2020 by steve roberts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntie doris 2,342 Posted September 25, 2020 Can remember Bernie riding for Sweden v Great Britain 1968 at Swindon. Officially 12000 there, but I was one of thousands that climbed in! Britain won that third test, home riders Ashby 15, Broady 14, Jansson 15, Michanek 14 for the Swedes. Mauger and Fundin poor scoring that night, no points for Bernie. Sweden won series 2-1. Michanek was underrated. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,426 Posted September 25, 2020 59 minutes ago, auntie doris said: Can remember Bernie riding for Sweden v Great Britain 1968 at Swindon. Officially 12000 there, but I was one of thousands that climbed in! Britain won that third test, home riders Ashby 15, Broady 14, Jansson 15, Michanek 14 for the Swedes. Mauger and Fundin poor scoring that night, no points for Bernie. Sweden won series 2-1. Michanek was underrated. Who gave u the leg up doris 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntie doris 2,342 Posted September 25, 2020 26 minutes ago, geoff100 said: Who gave u the leg up doris I used a pole vault Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,091 Posted September 25, 2020 1 hour ago, auntie doris said: I used a pole vault I thought it was Sweden??? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greyhoundp 990 Posted September 25, 2020 RIP Bernie, he was Mr Cradley for a number of years, for me he was up their with the best riders Cradley have had over the years. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 466 Posted September 26, 2020 Sorry to read this, how old was Bernie. I think he started riding in 1965 for Edinburgh maybe spent a couple of seasons there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lefty 1,266 Posted September 26, 2020 On 9/24/2020 at 9:27 AM, steve roberts said: There was an interesting interview with Bernie in edition Number 14 of "Backtrack". His best mate in speedway was Dave Perks and he had nothing good to say about in-coming Promoter Dan McCormack "...That Scotsman came to Cradley with a big mouth and I felt bad about him from the the beginning. I couldn't forge a working relationship with him, not even from the start. After arguments over my bikes, we split up. But I tell you, I was not the only one in the team who didn't like him..." Most Wolves fans would agree with Bernie on this one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,979 Posted October 22, 2020 I did read, his daughter is thinking of bringing out a book. If and when it comes out there is a thread for it already 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sommelier 1,118 Posted October 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, iris123 said: I did read, his daughter is thinking of bringing out a book. If and when it comes out there is a thread for it already Yes iris, & will be in English 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,091 Posted October 22, 2020 30 minutes ago, iris123 said: I did read, his daughter is thinking of bringing out a book. If and when it comes out there is a thread for it already Does he know who he is? Will it be linked to the museum? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites