Graham 0 Posted July 4, 2004 A riders eleven took on a supporters eleven at Meggetland, Edinburgh on 22 April 1978. Among the riders were Mick Newton, Rob Hollingworth, Mal Chambers, Benny Rourke, Brian Collins, Alan Bridgett, Steve McDermott, Dave Trownson and Alan Morrison. I'm looking at the photo of the supporters team and the only one I recognise is Norrie Tait, currently the programme stall man at Armadale. Apparently a crowd of 325 turned up. Not bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian H 0 Posted July 12, 2004 I remeber one year the Swindon team played a ice hockey match, not quite football but still.... it was funny!! Barry Briggs dressed up in ice-hockey gear when he signed as a Jawa/Eso works rider but I dont know if he actually played. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,162 Posted July 14, 2004 Currently on eBay: TV Stars v. Speedway Riders' X1 "Programme from the Charity match played at Hornchurch Stadium,Upminster on 22/3/64. T.V Stars include;Jess Conrad,Mike and Bernie Winters and Bernard Bresslaw.I wouldn't know where to start with the Speedway Stars,so I won't bother!!" The seller is obviously not a fan. If someone buys it we can find out who the speedway team was. Any offers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shazzybird 10 Posted July 15, 2004 Former Canterbury rider Tony Reynolds played for Maidstone United,Ashford Town and Welling United at a good standard.Now assistant manager of Ashford Town. I understood he was a Driectory of Ashford is that right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kent Posted July 15, 2004 Hes not a director just assistant manager and coach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireblade 0 Posted July 17, 2004 Promoters Bobby and Allan Ham were footie players. Also Torquay United had a player called Mark Loram. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kent Posted July 17, 2004 He ended up in prison. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digby Dog 0 Posted July 17, 2004 From the original programme Show Biz X1 v Speedway Riders X1 29/03/59 @ Sutton United Football Ground [ Show Biz X1 Pip Wedge (goal keeper) Jimmy Henney, John Burgess Siggy Jackson, Walley Barnes, Chas Mcdevitt Glen Mason, Toni Dalli Des O Connor, Ronnie Carroll, Dave King Reserves: Sean Connery, Pete Regan Referee: Geogre Swindin Linesmen: Dennis Evans Rick Barrett Brian Crutcher, Ron How, Ronnie Moore Geoff Harris, Reg Trott Bob Andrews, Bert # Name Removed #, Gerry Jackson Cyril Brine, Pat Flanagan Mike Broadbanks (goal keeper) Reserves: Howdy Byford Murray Briggs George White Ernie Baker Phil Bishop Speedway Riders X1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cheetahhawk Posted July 18, 2004 (edited) I saw the Speedway riders 11 a couple of times way back in the early seventies.First time I saw them was at West Drayton when I think they played against a Showbiz 11 for local charities and the other time I saw them was at Romford when they played against a Wrestlers 11.I beleive that one of the wrestlers was Mick McManus who was very popular at that time. Can't really remember very much about either match except that Colin Pratt was in the speedway 11 at West Drayton and I think the Kennett brothers played at Romford. Edited July 18, 2004 by cheetahhawk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howe and stead foreva 0 Posted July 18, 2004 im 100% sure but i thnk tht paul lee used be on the books at nottingham forrest, olly allen used to be on the books at norwich city n charlie gjedde used to play for a team in denmark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 3 Posted July 18, 2004 Hughie Saunders testimonial arranged a game between the 1979 (correct me if i am wrong) Rockets, and the Hoddesdon Town team. the front of the programme had a cartoon drawing of a player with a quizzical look on his face facing a fully dressed rider with face mask and helmet on. i believe that hoddesdon were winning the match at half time until the Rockets said if they get beat they want a re match down on the track the following week!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerblade 221 Posted July 18, 2004 Promoters Bobby and Allan Ham were footie players. One of them used to play for Rotherham United, he sometimes gets mentioned in those "flashback" things in the local sports paper. Didn't Steve Schofield play football up to quite a decent none league level in his younger days? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kent Posted July 18, 2004 A bit short for a goalkeeper i would have thought Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shazzybird 10 Posted July 19, 2004 I was there Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,364 Posted July 19, 2004 Here are some not particularly brilliant pictures that I took in 1987. They are from a match between Newbury Town and a Motorcyclists XI, which was a benefit match for Motor Cross Rider David Stirland, whose brother played for Newbury (and was also in the same 1st Hungerford Cubs Six-a-side team as myself that won the six-a-side cup a few years earlier with a suburb display in the final over 1st Kintbury - but I digress). Picture 1: The teams pose for pictures slightly to my right. On the far left are Steve Schofield and Simon Cross, with Martin Yeates a bit further along. Picture 2: Simon Cross prepares to, er, cross. Picture 3: Goalie Martin Yeates and a big, beery looking bloke, leave the field. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
