south coast robin 0 Posted September 4, 2006 Sure - my comments were aimed at those responsible for withdrawal of the 'Cheetahs' nickname. Whoever was to blame, I still hated the 'Silver Machine' nickname. It conjured-up far too many memories of questionable 70s films about motorcycle racers. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Was it anything to do with 2 Hawkwind band members .who wrote the '72 song Silver Machine , hailing from Oxford ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted September 4, 2006 Was it anything to do with 2 Hawkwind band members .who wrote the '72 song Silver Machine , hailing from Oxford ? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Plausible but that has to be weighed against the promotion having already used it at King's Lynn. I think it was perhaps more a personal Nigel Wagstaff "brand". Did they play Lemmy's gentle little ballad at Lynn or Cowley? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miro 9 Posted September 4, 2006 In the case of Oxford, I believe the 'Cheetahs' nickname was chosen by the fans back when the team started in the 1940s. There was a contest in the Oxford Mail in March 1949 to name the team, I dug out the copy with the winners in once, and if memory serves first prize was a season ticket or £5.00. Four people shared the prize for the 'Cheetahs' (the money I guess, not the season ticket). Near winners were names like 'Academic Dons' and variations based around the University, like 'Dark Blues'- people seemed to identify more with the University then, in particular sports - despite the ancient Town and Gown rivalry - for example the Varsity football team Pegasus were a legend, and everyone was very proud of the four minute mile being run on the Iffley Road track, but consider the decline in interest in the Varsity Boat Race today, once a national event. Further topical choices of name were linked to atoms and atomic power. Give us a C! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tape2tapevideo 0 Posted September 5, 2006 Did Sunderland not also go under the "Saints" in the 60's? and can't see Romney Falcons anywhere on here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
south coast robin 0 Posted September 5, 2006 Did Sunderland not also go under the "Saints" in the 60's? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> They did Wightboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KN1 168 Posted September 5, 2006 im sure i have abadge somewhere plymouth devils Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highside 118 Posted September 5, 2006 Newcastle Federation Specials. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian L 2 Posted September 7, 2006 Did Sunderland not also go under the "Saints" in the 60's? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> One year only 1964 Sunderland 'Saints' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tape2tapevideo 0 Posted September 8, 2006 No sign of the Rye House "Roosters" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,116 Posted September 8, 2006 Try post #27, Ken! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryn 413 Posted September 13, 2006 Was it anything to do with 2 Hawkwind band members .who wrote the '72 song Silver Machine , hailing from Oxford ? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Actually those involved will recall that the original concept of the "Silver Machine" was borne out of Waggy's close friendship with the late Simon Wigg who believed that team colours both in terms of racing suits and bike covers was the way to go. Waggy joined Brian Griffin as co-promoter at King's Lynn, Brian as a top photographer, had close contacts with members of Hawkwind and - hey presto, the Silver Machine was born! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TigerTom 0 Posted October 3, 2006 BOSTON BARRACUDAS Nice name even though they were named after the promoters American Car, a Plymouth Barracuda!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
