arnieg 3,658 Posted April 4, 2005 Came across this on Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0...6379205-6755020 A new book from Norbold. So Norbs tell us what's in it And yes I'll be ordering a copy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave67 15 Posted April 4, 2005 I've just read through his list of books on Amazon, I had no idea he was so prolific & diverse................. Come on Norbold, surely you have a free afternoon for the next bestseller........ "Leicester Lions - The Years" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted April 4, 2005 Coming out in June. Speedway in Leicester - The Lions Era by Alan Jones. I can't wait as there must surely be some honours listed in this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,135 Posted April 14, 2005 The book has been mentioned several times on the Forum. I am writing it with falcace. If you remember we asked some time ago for suggestions for meetings we could use and recently falcace asked for help with finding some programmes. It won't be out in June though. More like August or September. It will include two meetings from each decade from the 20s to the 00s plus two 'wild cards' to make up 20 chapters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youngy105 16 Posted April 26, 2005 Had an e-mail from 'FalcAce' and I'm going to get a credit in this book as I'm providing footage from the 1973 England Sweden Daily Mirror Tournament Final....does that mean I also get a free copy. Can't wait to see my name in print. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyM 1 Posted April 27, 2005 I'd like to think he's included the two-leg premiership encounter between Cradley and Belle Vue in 1984(?) Now that was totally classic - PC and Mort overtaking Erik Gundersen and Alan Grahame in the final heat at Belle Vue to lose the match but win the tie on aggregate. Atmosphere totally electric. Great matches! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,430 Posted April 27, 2005 hopefully the 54 - 54 ENGLAND v USA Durex test match from Wimbledon will be included ... fantastic meeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,135 Posted April 27, 2005 Sorry chaps, I don't think either of those are being included. When you have 20 meetings to choose from 78 years of speedway (not counting the earlier Australian meetings!) you are bound to leave out someone's favourite. Never mind, there's always volume two..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyM 1 Posted April 27, 2005 What is included, Norbold? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,135 Posted April 27, 2005 (edited) As you know I am writing this with falcace. I am doing 20s to 60s; he is doing 70s to date. My ten are: 1928: First meeting at High Beech 1928/9: First meetings at Belle Vue (Kirkmanshulme Lane and Hyde Road) - bit of a cheat, but you buy one get one free in this chapter. 1930: First England v. Australia Test match 1934: New Cross v. Harringay (London Cup) plus Match Race Championship between Tom Farndon and Vic Huxley 1946: Wembley v. West Ham (London Cup) 1947: Speedway Riders' Championship Second Round at Newcastle 1951: World Championship Final 1957: Norwich v. Belle Vue (Britannia Shield Final) 1961: Edinburgh v. Rayleigh (Provincial League) 1965: Wimbledon v. West Ham (Knock Out Cup) falcace's are: 1973: Daily Mirror Final 1976: Intercontinental Final 1979: BLRC Final 1980: Halifax v. Hackney 1981: World Championship Final 1983: Newcastle v. Mildenhall 1993: Wolverhampton v. Belle Vue 1999: Polish GP 2004: World Cup Final I'm not sure what his other 00 is at the moment. If you want to find out why we chose those matches you'll just have to read the book! p.s. to youngy 105, we only get six complimentary copies between us which leaves us four to give away to people who have helped us. At the last count I think there were something like 27 people who had in some way contributed either with photos, videos, programme covers or reminiscences. That is, of course, not to say you won't be one of the lucky four.... Edit: P.S. to the above, I have just noticed that on another thread on here, falcace was asking for video footage of the 1980 England v. USA meeting at Wimbledon (the one Steve asked about). Maybe he is doing that instead of another 00 match. I really ought to find out what is going in my own book! Edited April 27, 2005 by norbold Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youngy105 16 Posted April 27, 2005 Norbold....i will gladly purchase a copy. As long as my acknowledgement is in there that will do for me. Just glad I could be of assistance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatface 2,557 Posted April 28, 2005 Got the disc today youngy - thanks mate I was toying with the 54-54 Eng v USA test, but will probably spike it now to ensure we have a greater variety of riders involved in the book. PC, Penhall, Tiger Louis already get a decent amount of exposure. AndyM - I remember that one too - although I think you've got your facts mixed up. It was actually Larry Ross and PC that got that last heat 5-1 against Erik Gundersen and Lance King in 83. For some reason Chris Morton was put at no4 that day and scored 15. Erm, I'll get my anorak...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,135 Posted April 28, 2005 Keep your anorak on until you finish the book! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Custom House Kid 45 Posted April 28, 2005 Nice to see West Ham get a mention! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyM 1 Posted April 28, 2005 AndyM - I remember that one too - although I think you've got your facts mixed up. It was actually Larry Ross and PC that got that last heat 5-1 against Erik Gundersen and Lance King in 83. For some reason Chris Morton was put at no4 that day and scored 15. Erm, I'll get my anorak...... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for correcting me. My memory isn't flawless, and the programme is buried somewhere deep in the bowels of my garage, so I'll happily take your word for it! Still a great match. Glad to see you've got the classic 93 Wolves v Aces encounter. Was I hoarse that night!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
