BluTiger 21,700 Posted August 26, 2013 The one true voice of speedway on TV, never to be replaced. Sad day..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted August 27, 2013 People will always disagree about the qualities of commentators but you must be doing something right to be as memorable as Tony Millard. Multi sport knowledgeable and a uniquely honed style set him above the norm in his field. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Cross Ranger 18 Posted August 27, 2013 Sad news indeed RIP Tony Millard and condolences to his family & friends. Sad news indeed RIP Tony Millard and condolences to his family & friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ommer Mon 381 Posted August 27, 2013 I only met Tony once. That was at Cradley when he squeezed into a corner of the Referee's Box to do a radio commentary for the BBC (yes the BBC - those were the days) on a Test match. A real gent and good company if only for one afternoon. His commentaries always added colour and some amusement to the coverage. A sad loss to the Sport. Must go now "work to do!". RIP Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert72 845 Posted August 28, 2013 Pearson and Tatum are not in the same class as tony, I thought millard was quality and will be missed RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratton 1,491 Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) Went through all my DVd stuff with Tony commentating i had quite alot and that race with Gollob and Nilsen would be a favourite.Also last year in the play offs the Poole v Lakeside tie he was very good loved speedway enthusiastic a massive loss. Edited August 28, 2013 by sidney Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spiegal 294 Posted September 21, 2013 Just thought his detractors, would be delighted to know that his funeral was attended by well over 300 people. Chapel was full, outside was full, many people heard teh service from teh Car Park. Lavish eulogys from experienced senior people from BBC..Sky..Newspapers...Sussex County Cricket, Brighton FC..etc..etc. Extremely moving, the old boy was plainly held in High esteem by people of judgement and knowledge. as they said..quiet he was not, enthusiastic he for sure was, with a deep love for his Cricket,Football and speedway. Only hope when I turn up my Toes, people will think as highly of me. Top Man Millard, you certainly were a One Off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Doctor... 1,478 Posted September 22, 2013 Just thought his detractors, would be delighted to know that his funeral was attended by well over 300 people. Chapel was full, outside was full, many people heard teh service from teh Car Park. Lavish eulogys from experienced senior people from BBC..Sky..Newspapers...Sussex County Cricket, Brighton FC..etc..etc. Extremely moving, the old boy was plainly held in High esteem by people of judgement and knowledge. as they said..quiet he was not, enthusiastic he for sure was, with a deep love for his Cricket,Football and speedway. Only hope when I turn up my Toes, people will think as highly of me. Top Man Millard, you certainly were a One Off. Thanks for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
