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Everything posted by Gemini
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Not summit - that name is already taken.
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Why would anyone bother to buy tickets in advance for Sky meetings? There's always plenty of room because lots of fans stay at home and watch on T.V. Am I doing something wrong because I can't see any discounts so what's the point?
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Belle Vues National Speedway Stadium
Gemini replied to Phil The Ace's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
Perhaps best to ask Matt Ford as he must have bought the majority of them. -
Yes, that's why I got my apology in early.
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I could take Curling seriously if it wasn't for that stupid sweeping. Sorry Lioness.
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Speedway Star Toothless Pussycat
Gemini replied to robolots's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
Too true and I'm so pleased the BSPA have ignored their wishes and we have more meetings this season not less. Doubt very much if any of them would come back and it's just an excuse. -
Which is probably why people like me watch it instead so the ratings are still high. If it was purely about sport I wouldn't bother because I'm not interested but the extra bits of comedy and the 'charade' type questions keep me interested.......that and watching Tuffers .
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Who Was The Most Frustrating Rider?
Gemini replied to Ommer Mon's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
A bit like Lewis Bridger then? -
Who Was The Most Frustrating Rider?
Gemini replied to Ommer Mon's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
Damn! You beat me to that one. I wouldn't even say 'rode like a world beater one day and a muppet the next' as Finn could manage this feat during the same meeting. 3 - 0 - 3 - 0. I so dislike riders like that and would much rather support one who gets four 3rd places, or even four lasts as long as they were trying their best. I suppose a more up to date version would be Krystof Kasprzak. So annoying if he didn't gate or wasn't in the mood - which was often last season for Coventry. -
Which Rider Have You Never Taken To?
Gemini replied to phillipsr's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
I'm sure you really know already but we're not allowed to mention the connection on the forum so you'll have to keep guessing. -
Which Rider Have You Never Taken To?
Gemini replied to phillipsr's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
It's just SCB reading things that aren't being said again. That 'I Was Wrong' T-Shirt must be worn out by now. -
Which Rider Have You Never Taken To?
Gemini replied to phillipsr's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
Karl is very active on Facebook and has loads of speedway pictures/photos which he shares every day. -
Which Rider Have You Never Taken To?
Gemini replied to phillipsr's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
Move him where? Strangely enough I would probably have put Greg on my list as well. I don't think he is as "nice" as he comes across and he certainly bears grudges as he wouldn't ride for Coventry again after being dropped in favour of Billy Hamill when we had to release one of them. I don't think he's ever forgiven Colin Pratt for that decision. However, as a fellow Gemini who also bears grudges I can understand his reaction. -
Which Rider Have You Never Taken To?
Gemini replied to phillipsr's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
Are we just restricted to one? I've got a list. Ole Olsen. Hated him when I used to support Leicester. Brian Andersen. I've never forgiven him for not shutting off and letting Shaun Tacey get a maximum when they were on a 5-1 in his last ride. Hans Andersen. Just never really liked him and he's always rolling at the tapes. However, this opinion is subject to change now he's a Coventry rider. Gary Havelock. Never liked him either and the feeling hasn't changed even though he is supposed to be connected to the Bees now. I can't understand a word he says either so the riders he is managing must be cleverer than me. Nicki Pedersen. Well, he's just crackers and doesn't care what he does on the track as long as he wins. He hit the jackpot one night at Brandon by taking not just one, but two Coventry riders off in one swoop. There's more riders on my 'hate' list but I'd better stop now. -
Don't want to disagree but I'm sure the question involved the Craven Shield not the Young Trophy. For some strange reason Chris sorted it out via Sheffield but I've forgotten what the connection was. Edited to put the quote in as we're now on another page.
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Yes, that's one of the ones I've got. If you're on Facebook anyone that wants to can see the others. Just keep scrolling. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150145328422785&set=a.10150144289657785.323814.550797784&type=3&theater
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He won a lot of pounds on 'Smarter than a 10 year old' which was on some obsure Sky channel I think. I watched the programme purely because Phil was on it. Load of rubbish really. I think I'm right in saying he won around £100,000? Mind you surely absolutely everyone would stand a chance against a ten year old, even me. Excuse me! Join the queue as I want first dibs on this one as I have the photos to prove I'm right.
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You may be correct about Jessup but you're definitely not about Penhall and I have the photos to prove it. Very nice ones of him with George Best, Geoff Capes and Brian Jacks etc. and photos of him canoeing, weightlifting, cycling, running etc. I seem to recall a rider getting on a bicycle and then falling off straightaway. Was that Collins?
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Whilst we are on the subject of speedway riders on the tele does anyone remember 'Superstars' (hope it was called that!) back in the 80's I think. Dave Jessup, Bruce Penhall and I'm pretty sure Peter Collins as well took part in that. I've still got some black/white photos of Bruce, which I also downloaded to one of my Speedway albums on Facebook, taken back in the day when he was young, blonde and handsome.
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There are often speedway related questions on Eggheads. I reckon someone at the BBC must be a closet speedway fan. Probably never goes to a track though but just sits at home and watches on Sky.
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Not my opinion in view of how speedway is struggling these days. Ex riders should pay like everyone else. If, for example, I worked at ASDA and got a 10% discount on my shopping this would stop as soon as I left their employment. Why should riders be any different?
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See you there Victor. I like the sound of that forum and perhaps we can take over the Sport section with Speedway moans?
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Okay fair enough thanks. I didn't give my email address and anyone trying to get in touch with me via email or telephone will have quite a job to get through my security measures.
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I didn't think any email addresses were given? Edited to put the quote in.
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Almost one and a half hours and no mention of Leicester yet.