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I'm pretty sure Bjorn Knutsson was the first Scandinavian I saw, followed by Sverre and Olle Nygren.

Are there any members old enough to remember the first Scandinavians to ride here? I believe Morian Hansen (West Ham) was the first but I doubt any forum member saw him reide.

We have rather gone off topic...perhaps I should re-title as "Your favourite Swede"

At the time Nordin was widely regarded as the best rider never to have won the title. I was a huge fan.

I thought I was Old!

and that in my honest opinion is a tragedy. I'm only glad I'm old enough to have enjoyed so much speedway in London when I did.

Christer was my second favourite Hammer, Mr. Excitement mk.2

I enjoyed reading that. My wife lived in Loughton before we wed and I was at High Beech in 1968 for the anniversary.

Right on every count Norbold. Sverre was pure excitement.

My mistake...I was certain though. Can't trust my memory these days.

I only went to Oxford once...Oxford v West Ham, 1967 I think. Reeves father and son in the Oxford side. I can;t recall another father/son partnership.

Yes...me too.

Fair point Steve.

The forerunner to Sverre, Eide, Lovaas, Fossengen et al

ever not never

Go back 50+ years and Norway was producing more quality riders than Denmark. When did the decline begin and why?. Could theynever produce another Sverre Harrfeldt?

I remember him...he was pretty good without being outstanding.

Unless my memory is playing tricks I was at white City when Penhall rode his first meeting in Britain. He was totally outclassed but got the hang of it pdq. Have I got my wires crossed?.

I was going to mention him as he was the first american rider I recall seeing.

spot on.

Of course, West Ham had 3 of the best but sadly all before my time .

Excellent and well thought out post.

I always loved my visits to Plough Lane

I can still picture myself sitting in the stand above the start/finish line 50 years ago. Happy days.

On reflection, so am I.