KevH 257 Posted April 30, 2006 Does anyone know who Malcolm Simmons rode for in 1985 and 1988 please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subedei 0 Posted May 1, 2006 (edited) Well, 1988 would be Arena Essex and, if my memory serves me, 1985 would be Kings Lynn. Edit: The memory is going, it was Swindon in 1985. And his 1985 figures, in case you ask, were (British League and League Cup only): Malcolm Simmons..38..291..23..314..7.89 Meetings..points..bonus points..total points..average. Interestingly, of course, Simmons was also team manager of National League Hackney in 1985 - he joined them as a rider the following season. Edited May 1, 2006 by Subedei Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted May 1, 2006 Well, 1988 would be Arena Essex and, if my memory serves me, 1985 would be Kings Lynn. Edit: The memory is going, it was Swindon in 1985. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well my records show he made his debut for Arena in 1989, but thanks for the Swindon info. Can anyone confirm 1988 please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subedei 0 Posted May 1, 2006 Did he have a season out of the sport between Hackney and Arena Essex? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted May 1, 2006 Interestingly, of course, Simmons was also team manager of National League Hackney in 1985 - he joined them as a rider the following season. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I thought it was 1987 actually , seriously though mate - thanks for the help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted May 1, 2006 Did he have a season out of the sport between Hackney and Arena Essex? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Possibly, can anyone confirm please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subedei 0 Posted May 1, 2006 I thought it was 1987 actually , seriously though mate - thanks for the help. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No, definitely 1986 that he joined the soon-to-become Orange Dictator at Hackney. The same season that Jessup moved to Mildenhall and Les Collins to Edinburgh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,092 Posted May 1, 2006 (edited) Well my records show he made his debut for Arena in 1989, but thanks for the Swindon info. Can anyone confirm 1988 please? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> When Wimbledon went NL in 1985, Simmo spent a year with Swindon before splitting 1986 between King's Lynn (BL) and Hackney (NL). Then came one year with Hackney in BL, but I do believe he missed 1988 before appearing for Arena in 1989. Steve Edited May 1, 2006 by chunky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,983 Posted May 1, 2006 I'm sure it will all be in the forthcoming backtrack magazine Think chunky has it all there.I went to Simmo's Silver Jubilee meeting and the programme has full stats for his career from 65. 1985 Swindon with the KOC as well: 40....167.....306...24...330...7.90 (3 Full max) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,109 Posted May 1, 2006 Speedway in the South East says that Peter Thorogood talked Malcolm Simmons out of retirement at the beginning of 1989. So I guess he didn't ride for anyone in 1988. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frigbo 518 Posted May 1, 2006 Simmo's BL career was as follows: West Ham(65,66,67),KingsLynn(68,69,70,71,72,73,74,86,93),Poole(75,76,77,78,79,80),Wim bledon(81,82,83,84),Swindon(85),Hackney(86,87),ArenaEssex(89) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted May 1, 2006 Thanks to everyone for their help. As frigbo says, Simmo returned to the track for Kings Lynn in 1993 - he made his debut at Belle Vue scoring 0. Has anyone got his stats for that season please? (ie M R Pts B T Av F P) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FAST GATER 853 Posted May 1, 2006 He must be due a comeback the state of british s/way I am only half joking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shazzybird 10 Posted May 1, 2006 He can be seen often at Arlington, maybe he's thinking about it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Custom House Kid 45 Posted May 1, 2006 (edited) Simmo's BL career was as follows: West Ham(65,66,67),KingsLynn(68,69,70,71,72,73,74,86,93),Poole(75,76,77,78,79,80),Wim bledon(81,82,83,84),Swindon(85),Hackney(86,87),ArenaEssex(89) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Don't forget Molly had a season in the National League with West Ham in 64 and in the Provincial League in 63 with Hackney! Edited May 1, 2006 by Custom House Kid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
