steve roberts 9,247 Posted April 24, 2016 Happened to pass Sunderland Stadium by chance today on my way back to York from Tynemouth. Couldn't resist calling in although everything was locked up and there wasn't a sole in sight. Couldn't help thinking of 'Crazy' Jack Millen when taking photos of the exterior! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted April 24, 2016 Sadly no Speedway - but a fantastic Stadium none the less. One can always dream - but I have been dreaming since 1974 with no result. I don't think it will happen in my lifetime now. 'Crazy' Jack, Graeme Smith, Russ Dent, George Barclay and in an earlier incarnation (1964) Jim Airey, Gordon Guasco and Ken Sharples - yes - happy days and happy memories. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chucks 63 Posted April 24, 2016 just happen t see yous post re/sunderland stadia ,we are going on our yearly gambling week on 10 may from scotland starting at sedgefield horse meet. wed we go to sun/dogs thursday.brough park .aye its a pity sunderland does not do speedwaybut have you seen the dog track at easington colliery thats crying out for a speedway track every time ive been there i can picture speedway there only 2 pence bus ride from sunderland 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,247 Posted April 25, 2016 Good to read comments by White Knight and Gustix....welcome back! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) Sadly no Speedway - but a fantastic Stadium none the less. One can always dream - but I have been dreaming since 1974 with no result. I don't think it will happen in my lifetime now. 'Crazy' Jack, Graeme Smith, Russ Dent, George Barclay and in an earlier incarnation (1964) Jim Airey, Gordon Guasco and Ken Sharples - yes - happy days and happy memories. ...and my old pals Vic Ridgeon and Dave Collins were also at Sunderland in 1964. EDIT: I had posted this two messages previously but somehow I took it down in error. Sorry. Edited April 25, 2016 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted April 26, 2016 Sadly no Speedway - but a fantastic Stadium none the less. One can always dream - but I have been dreaming since 1974 with no result. I don't think it will happen in my lifetime now. 'Crazy' Jack, Graeme Smith, Russ Dent, George Barclay and in an earlier incarnation (1964) Jim Airey, Gordon Guasco and Ken Sharples - yes - happy days and happy memories. And the sadly missed Vic Harding never see him ride for Sunderland but see him ride for Weymouth/Hackney welcome back WK. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
customhouseregular 1,651 Posted April 26, 2016 Happened to pass Sunderland Stadium by chance today on my way back to York from Tynemouth. Couldn't resist calling in although everything was locked up and there wasn't a sole in sight. Couldn't help thinking of 'Crazy' Jack Millen when taking photos of the exterior! Not a sole in sight?...sounds fishy to me 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,247 Posted April 26, 2016 Not a sole in sight?...sounds fishy to me Strewth! I knew that it didn't look right when I typed it...! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,806 Posted April 26, 2016 just happen t see yous post re/sunderland stadia ,we are going on our yearly gambling week on 10 may from scotland starting at sedgefield horse meet. wed we go to sun/dogs thursday.brough park .aye its a pity sunderland does not do speedwaybut have you seen the dog track at easington colliery thats crying out for a speedway track every time ive been there i can picture speedway there only 2 pence bus ride from sunderland The houses next to the stadium might scupper any plans for speedway there, I'm afraid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted April 26, 2016 just happen t see yous post re/sunderland stadia ,we are going on our yearly gambling week on 10 may from scotland starting at sedgefield horse meet. wed we go to sun/dogs thursday.brough park .aye its a pity sunderland does not do speedwaybut have you seen the dog track at easington colliery thats crying out for a speedway track every time ive been there i can picture speedway there only 2 pence bus ride from sunderland The houses next to the stadium might scupper any plans for speedway there, I'm afraid. I believe that the Easington Stadium was looked at some years ago now as regards Speedway. Nothing transpired - I don't know why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted April 27, 2016 I never got to Sunderland, but I did see the gladiators ride at rye house in 1974! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chucks 63 Posted April 27, 2016 I believe that the Easington Stadium was looked at some years ago now as regards Speedway. Nothing transpired - I don't know why? easington is right of the beaten track so unlikckly anybody would complain abouy noise. also did not know it was looked at fr speedway thanks anyway 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
