Shadders 4,134 Posted February 1, 2016 Not at Sunderland, he was well away by that time. Crewe was promoted by Allied Presentations, of whom Len was one-sixth, Maury Littlechild was the first front man for Allied, then Len did a couple of years but the man in charge in 1975 (when the Kings ceased to reign) was Dave Parry. I only mentioned Sunderland because I'm sure I remember fellow forum member White Knight bemoaning the fact that Len Silver had closed down his beloved Stars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted February 1, 2016 I only mentioned Sunderland because I'm sure I remember fellow forum member White Knight bemoaning the fact that Len Silver had closed down his beloved Stars I believe it was run by the ex Berwick promoter Liz Taylor who ran the two sides side by side, I seem to remember Sunderland finishing there fixtures early and she transferred the top riders from Sunderland to Berwick to bolster her beloved Berwick side Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odds On 373 Posted February 1, 2016 I hope his dad is in the pits with him,,, Brian was a top rider great gater and engine tuner he could be a great asset to the whole team..May even have some tips for Kasper on how to gate..... Barry Briggs was a half decent rider but his son Tony was shyte...the list goes on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GWC 495 Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Barry Briggs was a half decent rider but his son Tony was shyte...the list goes on! I suppose there are exceptions as the current world champion would a good example!! Edited February 1, 2016 by GWC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
startline sid 157 Posted February 1, 2016 Barry Briggs was a half decent rider but his son Tony was shyte...the list goes on! not really a fair thing to say as I think he had to retire very early in his career after suffering a serious neck injury 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,134 Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Barry Briggs was a half decent rider but his son Tony was shyte...the list goes on!Barry' Briggs half decent?There's also an alternative list: Crump, Louis, Silver, Blackbird, Poole, Hawkins... off the top of my head Edited February 1, 2016 by Shads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
startline sid 157 Posted February 1, 2016 Barry' Briggs half decent? There's also an alternative list: Crump, Louis, Silver, Blackbird, off the top of my head I remember him in the days he rode for Swindon he was virtually unbeaten at home - always very difficult to compare riders of different eras Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted February 1, 2016 Barry' Briggs half decent? There's also an alternative list: Crump, Louis, Silver, Blackbird, Poole, Hawkins... off the top of my head Blackbird, Poole and Hawkins hardly pulled up any trees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westhamboy66 599 Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Barry Briggs was a half decent rider but his son Tony was shyte...the list goes on! I watched a lot of Tony at Reading, he was never going to emulate his Father but he did hold down a berth at a top flight side. Lets not forget he was only a kid when he broke his neck and could easily have paid the price and been chair bound for life. The only thing that is shyte as you put it is your pathetic comment. Edited February 1, 2016 by westhamboy66 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Silvers 59 Posted February 1, 2016 Will a hologram of Len walking to the start at 6.55pm every Saturday with the echoes of 'Those magnificent men' ringing around the stadium be the norm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,134 Posted February 1, 2016 Blackbird, Poole and Hawkins hardly pulled up any trees. Did OK in the Premier League. Hawkins was a 7 point rider not that long ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted February 1, 2016 Did OK in the Premier League. Hawkins was a 7 point rider not that long ago For about half a season, horrible injury and never got back to that level, as we found out when he was here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Angus 79 Posted February 1, 2016 Blackbird, Poole and Hawkins hardly pulled up any trees. Ritchie Hawkins was British U-21 Champion in 2004. Taylor Poole was Australian U-21 Champion in 2012. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted February 1, 2016 Ritchie Hawkins was British U-21 Champion in 2004. Taylor Poole was Australian U-21 Champion in 2012. A couple of individual meeting victories between them then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Skid 425 Posted February 1, 2016 Had a look at Rye House today, oh my God, didn't realise the Luftwaffe had carried out a raid. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
