spin king

Both Colin and Peter rode in the old National League in the 70's, I remember them in 1977, I think Peter rode for the all conquering Eastbourne team, and Colin rode for Crayford and also doubled up with Poole. As far as I know Peter retired in 77, but was going originally going to ride for Stoke, but it never came off. Colin Goody was in good form that he went full time with Poole, but in the 78 season I think that he broke his neck, which ended his career, both were well into the forties when they retired which was really unheard of then. I am sure there is somebody out there who will tell me that I have got it wrong, or correct me on something that I have got wrong.

Wonder if are going to see some riders try and wind Nicki up.

As did John Louis.

How tall was he, looking at photo's he looks about 10 foot tall.

I seem to remember it being Michael Lee, or I could be mistaken, I also think that Ivan Mauger also competed.

Oh dear.

Did Martin Goodwin ever rider for Crayford.

Lets hope that it is a new speedway venue.

Dave Kennett I assume looks after his racing son Eddie.

Not even Berwick are that desperate.

I don't know, there is no record of him in my book of Sheffield legends, and to be quite frank I have never ever heard of him before, but then again I am only 42 and the 1940's were before my time.

Tommy was Guy Allots older brother. Guy Allott went on to be a very good engine tuner, and tuned Ivan Mauger's bikes. Nicky Allott is Guy's son, he rode for Sheffield, Scunthorpe and Hull. Adam is Nicky's son, who has recently forced to retire. Cannot help with Geoff never of heard him, that is a new one, and unfortunaley Tommy is no longer with us.

Snr yes Junior no he is to young.

Keep watching mate.

Really getting into that ussie scene Matousek.

Looking forward to a good read.

Sorry to hear this sad news was he not the father of Jim Brett.

I was told that he was a millionaire, I don't know whether hemade his money in hairdressing, but I had heard that he was well off.

Lets hope that he does not injured again at crucial time like this season just gone.

Does anybody know whether Ben Hopwood is fit.

Nah I don't think so.

I don't know I think Sean, was somebody who was on the wane, and listening to some very reliable sources was not the Team man he had been. I thought at the time we were daft to let him go, but the more and more I think about it I don't think that it was, no rider is bigger than the club.

Excellent signing for the Bays, the guy is a talent.

Different Promoter, entitled to have different pay scale.

I thought it was to do with Cliff Carr, the previous Promoter.