steve roberts 9,246 Posted March 24, 2017 To be honest Steve i was not a fan of the track but everytime i went there there was always a buzz.I have been to about twenty football matches at the new Wembley and again it is not the same as the old one. I did a tour of the old Wembley before it was pulled down...and glad that I did! Even got to see the crossbar that was stuck by the ball (Geoff Hurst) during the 66 World Cup causing debate ever since...did it cross the line or not? Been to the old Wembley three times. Once for Speedway and twice American Football but never for football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted March 24, 2017 One of the greatest experiences of my life was being at Wembley in 1972 for the World Final. My only disappointment was Briggo's injury. I have been to Cardiff too. It simply doesn't compare. Great occasions at Wembley, sadly now lost to Speedway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno 1,790 Posted March 24, 2017 Would have loved to have been at that twk to see Bernie come second, I know your views are totally different to that because of what happened but each to their own. I managed to get a copy of the program which I've still got despite getting rid of most of my other momentos from the past 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted March 24, 2017 Would have loved to have been at that twk to see Bernie come second, I know your views are totally different to that because of what happened but each to their own. I managed to get a copy of the program which I've still got despite getting rid of most of my other momentos from the past I have a copy of the Programme somewhere in my cupboards too Bruno. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,953 Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) Persson's move on Briggs was disgraceful. The '72 and '73 finals had perhaps the worst-ever referee for World Finals (the starts were an utter joke). It beggers belief that Persson wasn't excluded from the re-run by George Transpurger. All the best Rob Edited March 24, 2017 by lucifer sam 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted March 24, 2017 Persson's move on Briggs was disgraceful. The '72 and '73 finals had perhaps the worst-ever referee for World Finals (the starts were an utter joke). It beggers belief that Persson wasn't excluded from the re-run by George Transpurger. All the best Rob It looked bad Sam and Briggo was my hero a GREAT in my eyes but did Barry leave him to much room.? To this day i believe Briggs would of won that final Ole might of beat him once but anyway thats history.Persson was a hell of a rider dogged as they come and i put him with Boulger,Eide,Lovaas,McMillan,Harrefelt,Nordin,as riders we often forget all classy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted March 24, 2017 It looked bad Sam and Briggo was my hero a GREAT in my eyes but did Barry leave him to much room.? To this day i believe Briggs would of won that final Ole might of beat him once but anyway thats history.Persson was a hell of a rider dogged as they come and i put him with Boulger,Eide,Lovaas,McMillan,Harrefelt,Nordin,as riders we often forget all classy. Me too Sid. He had already beaten Mauger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted March 24, 2017 Even though the stadium remained partly closed for most of the matches, I really enjoyed the lions revival in the early 1970's. I was just a kid at the time, but I can remember the "March of the gladiators" playing at parade time like it was yesterday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
