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Everything posted by steve roberts
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Frightening but I remember the 50th year anniversary...
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Oxford v Poole 5/4/23 BSN Series
steve roberts replied to Steve Shovlar's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
It used to be just off the Watlington Road about 20 minutes (?) walk away? -
Oxford v Swindon Select - Rescheduled April 19
steve roberts replied to Grachan's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Agree. -
Oxford v Swindon Select - Rescheduled April 19
steve roberts replied to Grachan's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
...if I still lived in Oxford I would be round in a shot unfortunately living in East Yorkshire "speedways" are a bit thin on the ground and I have to take into account petrol costs and other factors which I won't raise again as no doubt that would raise a negative response. -
Oxford v Swindon Select - Rescheduled April 19
steve roberts replied to Grachan's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
...that's the way forums operate I'm afraid "round and round" in circles. -
Oxford v Swindon Select - Rescheduled April 19
steve roberts replied to Grachan's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Yep...those were the days. I do wonder what happened to "Webbo?" Take care mate! -
Oxford v Swindon Select - Rescheduled April 19
steve roberts replied to Grachan's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
I think that it's fair to say that the debate has shifted slightly as regards the "right" or "wrongs" as regards booking in advance and all that involves? -
Speedway Testimonials
steve roberts replied to InTheDeepStuff's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
I know that in the "Good Old Days" it used to be if you served ten years or more at one club...if I recall Eric & Nigel Boocock and Terry Betts were the first to enjoy a benefit meeting? It was then extended to those who served under the same promotion (Gordon Kennett comes to mind) but nowadays it seems very ambiguous and open to all sorts of interpretation. -
Oxford v Swindon Select - Rescheduled April 19
steve roberts replied to Grachan's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
I don't have Apple Pay but I'm happy to pay contactless on the door if it's an option. Where I used to work the signal would go down and the system used to crash leaving people no alternative but to pay cash. I don't see why one should have to pay more however on the day? -
Oxford v Swindon Select - Rescheduled April 19
steve roberts replied to Grachan's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
...as we are constantly reminded of on here! -
Oxford v Swindon Select - Rescheduled April 19
steve roberts replied to Grachan's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
My brother used to attend Harrogate Utd's home matches but that involves booking in advance now apparently? -
Oxford v Swindon Select - Rescheduled April 19
steve roberts replied to Grachan's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
...I don't attend because I live 180 miles away and I'm afraid with petrol to consider and the inclement weather it's not worth the risk paying in advance. I would gladly pay cash or use contactless on the gate (apparently cash is acceptable for obtaining a programme?) if I was passing thru' on the off chance which is unlikely considering my personal circumstances. -
Oxford v Swindon Select - Rescheduled April 19
steve roberts replied to Grachan's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
...thankfully I don't go to football. Not prepared to get ripped off! -
Oxford v Swindon Select - Rescheduled April 19
steve roberts replied to Grachan's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Problem with that it does discriminate against those who wish to pay cash or even use contactless? Why would I want to book in advance to visit my local arboretum and then expect to pay a booking fee on top? -
Oxford v Swindon Select - Rescheduled April 19
steve roberts replied to Grachan's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Personally I get fed up with all this booking online when one wishes to go to an attraction...and on top of that some even expect you to pay a booking fee! Became the norm during the pandemic and now appears to be the way forward. I prefer to look at my options (weather) and don't wish to pre-empt what I wish to do on any given day. -
Oxford v Swindon Select - Rescheduled April 19
steve roberts replied to Grachan's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Agree entirely. -
Oxford v Swindon Select - Rescheduled April 19
steve roberts replied to Grachan's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Good to see that you are still around Chris and I agree with your thoughts 100%. -
All a bit odd regarding Martin and Eric...obviously more to it than meets the eye? I believe that Martin has also severed his links with Charlie Dugard Machine Tools.
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Oxford v Swindon Select - Rescheduled April 19
steve roberts replied to Grachan's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Again wish I was abe to make it. Good luck to everyone! -
Having said that are there plans to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the sport with a meeting or event?
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Your favourites Swedish riders (1950s-1994)
steve roberts replied to TonyMac's topic in Years Gone By
The vastly underated Tommy Johansson. Who could forget his pass of Ivan Mauger during the 1974 World Final. Unfortunately suffered with a blood disorder if I am correct but did pick up the 1973 Swedish Championship and who knows what he might have achieved if he had signed for King's Lynn before being "nobbled" by the Hull promotion prior to the 1975 season and picking up an injury which curtailed his career in the UK. -
Your favourites Swedish riders (1950s-1994)
steve roberts replied to TonyMac's topic in Years Gone By
...you've reminded me Jan was the brother of Eddie! -
Your favourites Swedish riders (1950s-1994)
steve roberts replied to TonyMac's topic in Years Gone By
Remember Eddie Davidsson at Cowley...simply awful and found it hard to negotiate the tight bends. I'm sure he was the father of Jonas and his brother who I can't recall the name? -
Foreign Rider's - Should We Help Our Own?
steve roberts replied to Daniel Smith's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
I'm sure that was the general aim but if I recall teams could declare one "old hand" so as to encourage a new breed of riders to develop and because some promoters had a foot in both camps it did generate a flood of riders who went on to ride in Division One. -
Your favourites Swedish riders (1950s-1994)
steve roberts replied to TonyMac's topic in Years Gone By
Recall in Tommy Jansson's biography that Jan could be somewhat of a hothead? I only saw him ride the once at Cowley.