BOBBATH 467 Posted February 27, 2023 Sad news from Oz, Bluey Scott has passed- some of us will well remeber Bluey from the early and mid sixties- Long Eaton, Middlesbrough etc. R.I.P. Bluey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,122 Posted February 27, 2023 Yeah, I saw that on Facebook earlier. Not that I ever recall seeing him race, but very sad all the same... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,247 Posted February 27, 2023 Can't say that I'm familiar with Bluey Scott? RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E I Addio 15,849 Posted February 27, 2023 Jack Scott wasn’t it ? I remember the name from the history books but never saw him race. A part of the sports rich history gone though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 467 Posted February 27, 2023 I saw Bluey race a couple of times at Somerton Park in the old PL in 1964- he was the Middlesbrough Bears Captain and top scored with 9 points against the Wasps the time I saw him. I also him turn out for an "official test match" Britain v. Overseas in the same year.Bluey was a well known nice guy, very approachable for the fansand often hosted his old speedway comrades when they visited Oz after they all retired. Stayed in touch with people like Howard Cole and Reg Fearman right until the end of his life. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 467 Posted February 27, 2023 Bluey Scott is not the same as Jack Scott ,El Addio. They are both as you say a rich part of speedway history though. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frigbo 523 Posted February 27, 2023 https://wwosbackup.proboards.com/thread/2517/eric-bluey-scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 467 Posted February 27, 2023 Thanx Frigbo, I should have remembered that Bluey rode for Glasgow in 1965-66. Born in 1929 at least he has a good innings.As some of you probably know "Bluey" is a name the Aussies use for someone with red hair. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beirao 203 Posted February 28, 2023 (edited) A great guy and fondly remembered in Scotland following his times at Motherwell in the 50s, Glasgow White City in the 60s and at Blantyre in the 70s where he helped with the track. Affable and always seemed to have time to chat to supporters, his autograph was a work of art. I'll include a fuller tribute in next months Classic Speedway Memories on line magazine. Edited February 28, 2023 by Beirao Update 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 467 Posted February 28, 2023 Thanks Beirao-your comments also remind me of Bluey. I'll look forward to reading Classic Speedway Memories online-and perhaps this willintroduce him more fully to other Forumlanders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,413 Posted March 3, 2023 On 2/27/2023 at 7:28 PM, E I Addio said: Jack Scott wasn’t it ? I remember the name from the history books but never saw him race. A part of the sports rich history gone though. On 2/28/2023 at 1:35 PM, Beirao said: A great guy and fondly remembered in Scotland following his times at Motherwell in the 50s, Glasgow White City in the 60s and at Blantyre in the 70s where he helped with the track. Affable and always seemed to have time to chat to supporters, his autograph was a work of art. I'll include a fuller tribute in next months Classic Speedway Memories on line magazine. Remember him well racing for Tigers at Old Meadowbank very decent rider in his day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beirao 203 Posted March 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Remember him well racing for Tigers at Old Meadowbank very decent rider in his day. Some great performances at Old Meadowbank and great team riding too - with George Hunter while riding for Scotland against England in 1966 and with Tigers partner Graham Coombes, holding out George Hunter for a 5-1 which was crucial in the Scottish Cup win in 1965. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,413 Posted March 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, Beirao said: Some great performances at Old Meadowbank and great team riding too - with George Hunter while riding for Scotland against England in 1966 and with Tigers partner Graham Coombes, holding out George Hunter for a 5-1 which was crucial in the Scottish Cup win in 1965. Agree, remember them well,Monarchs -Tigers battles in 60’# were fantastic and nerve tingling affairs.Atmosphere was something else. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beirao 203 Posted March 3, 2023 3 hours ago, Fromafar said: Agree, remember them well,Monarchs -Tigers battles in 60’# were fantastic and nerve tingling affairs.Atmosphere was something else. Great nights when the Scottish Cup was part of the Edinburgh Festival, or so Ian Hoskins would have told you. Can remember getting a great view of the fireworks on the 44 bus to Slateford going along Princes Street. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 467 Posted March 3, 2023 Great comments and a mention of Graham Coombes also. I remember Graham at several tracks-is he still with us. I think he may have ridden for CH too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
