Dave Jones

Don't think there's any doubt about that.

Tough as nails was Ron. I remember seeing him racing with a plaster cast on his lower leg , didn't slow him down though. I had a few dealings with him after he retired, via his garage business, and always found him a great guy to chat with. When the ESO engine hit the UK in the mid 60's Ron was always keen to tell everyone how many more races he could get out of the engine before any servicing was required in comparison to the old JAP motors.

Hope Rosco checked his top pocket after that photo shoot finished.

From the riders point of view I would say the fact that the ESO/Jawa unit was so much more reliable and would do many more races between services. From a fans point of view, they could be pretty certain that when the riders came out of the pits to start a race that all 4 would reach the startline.

http://www.savecoventryspeedway.com/news.php?extend.4172 There could be a sign of better news to come here.

I wouldn't be surprised by that either. The problem is that the developers have been getting away with stuff like that for so long they appear to take it for granted.

This is what always seems tro happen. They get their plans through by agreeing certain conditions , get their building done, and forget the bit that doesn't make them any cash. Swindon Speedway Stadium seems to be a perfect example of this situation.

Hoping for the best. For too long now developers have been " railroading through" their plans using very dubious tactics & it would make a very pleasant change to see them fail in this particular case.

I see Matt is advertising on the club website for a "qualified plumbing & heating engineer" to do some work at his French Chateau project . I do hope that whoever takes on the job understands that there will be a requirement to include an instantaneous "kill switch" for the hot water supply to each bathroom in case of any unexpected emergencies.

Fingers crossed , it's good to see the council standing up to the property developers dodgy tactics.

Well if that isn't the case ,then will you tell us all why Mick Horton didn't complete the deal to take over the stadium lease after he stated on more than one occasion that he had an agreement to do so?

Srubokret ?

I think the comparison is unfair. Dan Bewley has improved his skills riding on the speedway tracks around Europe , whilst Darcy Ward "honed his" by riding around Aussie streets dodging the local police.

I think it's fair to say that many fans wouldn't have chosen this route but out of loyalty will support the move . Doesn't mean they want it.

https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/17971921.watch-pirates-sgb-championship/

I don't think it's quite that clear cut . The survey asked would the fans support the team in the championship, not do they want to drop a division.

Both have their fair share of "pricks".

I bet the riders felt like "rearing up" over that decision.

Got to know Wayne through some mutual friends who were Cradley fans. Socialised with him on a few occasions and always found him a very cheerful friendly guy. He was very popular in the area being a local lad, something that was evident by the size of the turnout at his funeral . Still think about him regularly despite the passing of the years.

Saved me the trouble of a reply ..

Agree 100%. When you are a fan watching your team take a beating the last thing required is "couldn't care less attitude" from team members. I recall a tv meeting from Swindon against the Bees in their last season in the top league. Coventry were being well beaten, and when the camera zoomed in on the pita area two bees riders and the team manager were fooling around in front of the camera. Not a good feeling watching that , then again it is something that would never have happened during the time bees were run by a disciplined management team.

Ha Ha , speedway promotion - never my choice of career. However I have been around the sport long enough to recognise a good promoter when I see one.

Yes, but as a former promoter you must realise that you will be judged on the quality & wording of your statements. Blowing ones own trumpet isn't a recipe for success IMO. Having said that your promotion of Coventry Speedway wasn't much of a success so "par for the course" I suppose.

Surely that should read "when the club released him"?

Excellent news.