spin king 1,923 Posted May 11, 2008 It would be nice to see ex riders who are now team managers interviewed. Chris Morton Neil Middleditch or even guys like Garry May and Steve Bishop at Somerset I think that you might find that both Chris and Neil have already been featured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garry1603 353 Posted May 15, 2008 Pekka Hautamaki Kristian Praestbro Chris Turner Eric Monaghan Eric Broadbelt Phil Collins Les Collins John Titman Rod Hunter Steve Finch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whippy 100 Posted May 19, 2008 (edited) Ron Henderson - went back to Brisbane became a Paramedic. Went to USA for training and I seem to remember him winning an award. Rob Hollingsworth - still riding on occasions Kelvin Mullarkey - the man we used to hate at Newcastle Edited May 19, 2008 by whippy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted May 20, 2008 Ron Henderson - went back to Brisbane became a Paramedic. Went to USA for training and I seem to remember him winning an award. Did he not retire from speedway to become a Social Worker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whippy 100 Posted May 21, 2008 Did he not retire from speedway to become a Social Worker. No he was a paramedic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted May 21, 2008 No he was a paramedic. Sorry a bow to your better knowledge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whippy 100 Posted May 23, 2008 Sorry a bow to your better knowledge. I may still have a cutting from an Aussie newspaper sent to me, I will see if I can find it and then we will know for sure, but for now I am more than positive he was a paramedic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted May 23, 2008 I may still have a cutting from an Aussie newspaper sent to me, I will see if I can find it and then we will know for sure, but for now I am more than positive he was a paramedic. To be honest, I seem to remember reading in the old speedway yearbook that he retired from speedway to take up a post with the Newcastle Social Services and then returned to Aussie. I could be wrong though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whippy 100 Posted May 24, 2008 (edited) To be honest, I seem to remember reading in the old speedway yearbook that he retired from speedway to take up a post with the Newcastle Social Services and then returned to Aussie. I could be wrong though. I have a vague memory of that but he definitely went back to Brisbane to and joined the paramedics. have been doing a bit of digging and found this: 'Another popular Aussie of the mid 70's side. Ron Struggled for a while then just as his talent started to become noticeable he decided to quit and become a social worker.' Edited May 24, 2008 by whippy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted May 24, 2008 I have a vague memory of that but he definitely went back to Brisbane to and joined the paramedics. have been doing a bit of digging and found this: 'Another popular Aussie of the mid 70's side. Ron Struggled for a while then just as his talent started to become noticeable he decided to quit and become a social worker.' Thanks for that Whippy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 27, 2008 How about a feature on Roger Johns? "Roger the Dodger" rode for Wimbledon for a magnificent 15 years (1974-1989) and graduated from reserve to heat leader status in the British League, before leading the side on their move to the National League in'85. I know he started his career at Eastbourne, and ended it at Rye House, but more information on Roger would be much appreciated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted May 27, 2008 How about a feature on Roger Johns? "Roger the Dodger" rode for Wimbledon for a magnificent 15 years (1974-1989) and graduated from reserve to heat leader status in the British League, before leading the side on their move to the National League in'85. I know he started his career at Eastbourne, and ended it at Rye House, but more information on Roger would be much appreciated! And best known as the brother of Crayford's beared wonder (no, NOT Bryn!!): Alan Johns!! You KNEW I was going to post this...!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 28, 2008 Every week a certain Leading Authority on Conference League Speedway would place a tenuous link to the mighty Kestrels in the Wimbledon Programme. He'll even be claiming soon that the fabled "Widnesian" Whirlwind Dean Felton made an appearance at London Road... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted May 28, 2008 (edited) Every week a certain Leading Authority on Conference League Speedway would place a tenuous link to the mighty Kestrels in the Wimbledon Programme. He'll even be claiming soon that the fabled "Widnesian" Whirlwind Dean Felton made an appearance at London Road... No, but Chris Hunt's mum recently let the cat out of the bag to me that the Huntsman actually appeared at God's own Speedway track riding for Milton Keynes back in 1982. Chris had kept this from me but I checked the programme and 'tis true!! He failed to score but then he was in good company as the mighty Kestrels won 76-20...: the biggest ever score in the 16 heat format!! What amused me when Chris' mum was talking about this, she asked me if I'd ever been to Crayford!! Hmm, methinks she hadn't been paying attention to all those DonsMags '02-'05!!! Edited May 31, 2008 by Parsloes 1928 nearly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asturmer 0 Posted May 31, 2008 I think that you might find that both Chris and Neil have already been featured. Derek Harrison with the specs and teddy boy style haircut. He rode at a number of tracks, mainly National League. He was very good at Mildenhall as top points scorer in 82 and 83 I think!! He also had a number of injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
