steve roberts 9,241 Posted November 20, 2021 Australian Neil Cameron showed promise at Wimbledon between 1972 & 1974 but a move to Poole in 1975 worked against him (did he demand a transfer or was he forced to move under the old rider control system?) Rode for Newport in 1976 but not for long and was signed by White City but lasted one meeting and then disappeared from the scene. Had a nice style and probably best remembered for Mike Patrick's famous image of Neil climbling all over the following Barry Crowson! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,853 Posted November 20, 2021 (edited) I quite liked Neil. He was one of my favourites at Plough Lane at the time. Never going to be a world beater, but good second string. Nice sideburns, i see to remember. Also liked young Aussie Rob Jones. But more for his hair than anything else No, he was also promising for a while In fact, looking back, maybe that was our biggest problem, that we had too many riders who looked promising, but never really made it any better than that Graeme Stapleton another. Bert Harkins ? Edited November 20, 2021 by iris123 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,241 Posted November 20, 2021 (edited) 46 minutes ago, iris123 said: I quite liked Neil. He was one of my favourites at Plough Lane at the time. Never going to be a world beater, but good second string. Nice sideburns, i see to remember. Also liked young Aussie Rob Jones. But more for his hair than anything else No, he was also promising for a while In fact, looking back, maybe that was our biggest problem, that we had too many riders who looked promising, but never really made it any better than that Graeme Stapleton another. Bert Harkins ? I was going to mention Graeme Stapleton also...recall that he took a couple of years out to help out Ronnie Moore after his serious injury run his motorcycle franchise (?) When he appeared back in the UK it was for Newcastle and I recall he turned out for Hull at Coventry for the title decider. Edited November 20, 2021 by steve roberts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,853 Posted November 20, 2021 Think you are right about Graeme. Think he had a number of health problems in later years as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,241 Posted November 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, iris123 said: Think you are right about Graeme. Think he had a number of health problems in later years as well I seem to remember reading that he suffered a heart attack when trying to retrieve personal items from his burning house? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 20, 2021 51 minutes ago, iris123 said: In fact, looking back, maybe that was our biggest problem, that we had too many riders who looked promising, but never really made it any better than that Graeme Stapleton another. Bert Harkins ? I think part of the problem was the significant home track advantage we enjoyed at Plough Lane. Found this in the 1973 Champions Book of Speedway edited by Richard Bott: ”Inconsistency was Wimbledon’s biggest problem. Riders who could match the best at home, performed like novices elsewhere” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,853 Posted November 20, 2021 45 minutes ago, prodons said: I think part of the problem was the significant home track advantage we enjoyed at Plough Lane. Found this in the 1973 Champions Book of Speedway edited by Richard Bott: ”Inconsistency was Wimbledon’s biggest problem. Riders who could match the best at home, performed like novices elsewhere” Yes, i didn't go to a great many away meetings at the time, but those i did attend were quite disappointing from a Dons point of view Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,017 Posted November 20, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, steve roberts said: When he appeared back in the UK it was for Newcastle and I recall he turned out for Hull at Coventry for the title decider. He was also back at Plough Lane then, with another famous Mike Patrick photo showing Eric Dugard flying over him. Edited November 20, 2021 by chunky Poxy autocorrect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,241 Posted November 20, 2021 3 hours ago, chunky said: He was also back at Plough Lane then, with another famous Mike Patrick photo showing Eric Sugars flying over him. Yes I had forgotten that Graeme had returned to the "Dons" (1977?) before ending up at Newcastle. I'm intrigued, however, why Sugars? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,017 Posted November 20, 2021 1 minute ago, steve roberts said: Yes I had forgotten that Graeme had returned to the "Dons" (1977?) before ending up at Newcastle. I'm intrigued, however, why Sugars? Poxy autocorrect!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 3, 2021 (edited) This informative Link deals more on Neil Cameron. I do not think any other member has pre-posted me!!!!! https://wwosbackup.proboards.com/thread/654/neil-cameron Edited December 3, 2021 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 3, 2021 (edited) 17 hours ago, JohnHyam said: This informative Link deals more on Neil Cameron. I do not think any other member has pre-posted me!!!!! https://wwosbackup.proboards.com/thread/654/neil-cameron After ending his speedway career did Neil Cameron switch to circuit car racing? One of my grandsons says he competed in BARC events at Brands Hatch and Snetterton. Edited December 4, 2021 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) Well based on the sheer lack of replies it appears that Neil Cameron could well be described as a forgotten man of speedway! Edited December 4, 2021 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,412 Posted December 4, 2021 17 minutes ago, JohnHyam said: Well based on the sheer lack of replies it appears that Neil Cameron could well be described as a forgotten man of speedway! or based on your cantankerous postings all over the place, people might just be giving a wide berth 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,017 Posted December 4, 2021 13 minutes ago, stevehone said: or based on your cantankerous postings all over the place, people might just be giving a wide berth Why don't you say how you really feel, Steve? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites