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I know they weren't "premature" departures, but throw in Olsen, Autrey, and PC (the end of 86), and that was a really bad time for speedway as far as a loss of talent...

Sorry, I would have thought you would have known the legendary Igor Plechanov...

I agree that players shouldn't be bullied, but he does his fair share too. Only yesterday he went on a tirade against me for posting information about a photo he posted, claiming it was worthless, and simply an effort to "eff him off". He also told me I needed educating, as I was just "guessing" information (which I took from a company website). I don't get offended if somebody corrects info I have posted, but I don't take it lightly when somebody makes false accusations against me.

Are you going to tell everyone who the Russian is?

So, it's not just me and you, then? He hates others too?

Are you serious? You made the first comment on the photo!

Gustix is clearly jealous of you, Steve, because you achieved more as a rider than he did!!!

How long have you been around, andout? Sadly, this really isn't unusual. I don't know if you saw what happened on another thread earlier? Gustix posted a similar question, something that I believed - and still believe - he knew (although apparently, he didn't know who went by the nickname "Briggo", or recognised him). I answered in a friendly and informal manner (using nicknames and first names) - as I thought it was just a little test to see if anyone else knew - and he blew a basket, and accused me of trying to "eff him up"! Like you, I don't know what he is trying to achieve when he posts stuff he knows, but acts like he doesn't...

Well, he isn't as well-known as a lot of the other Americans of the day, but Dons fans know Ray! We actually had our fair share of Americans over the years...

So, you really don't know who "Briggo" and "Salty" are? And you don't recognise them either? All I did was make a casual and informal response to let you know that I knew the riders, and you think I am "effing it up" for you? I will go back and edit it, just for you... You are a "non-Wimbledon supporter", yet you create a Wimbledon group on FB? Bizarre...

Well, I have that team pic. There are very few Dons' team photos I haven't got - or at least seen... The reason you might have figured out how I knew Ray Tauser is because HE was a Don too! He won the Star Championship in 1931...

Ted Brine (manager), Ron How, Cyril Brine, Gerry King, Gerry Jackson, Cyril Maidment, Ronnie Greene (promoter). Barry Briggs on bike with Bob Andrews and Bobby Croombs kneeling. 1958.

I will be different, and stick to true Kiwis. 1) Ivan 2) Briggo 3) Geoff Mardon 4) Ron Johnston 5) Larry Ross 6) Trevor Redmond 7) Bruce Cribb 8) Bruce Abernethy 9) Maury Dunn 10) Bob Duckworth

Why, oh why are you sad, John H?

Isn't that a Norwich body colour, though???

You got it!

I just don't want to take all the glory, and see if others will know. Obviously you have no idea, Bob, but do you have any idea why I would know?

Yes...

Strange... I keep reading on the BSF how much easier it is in the GP's, and how the riders are crap compared to the old days...

I hate to disappoint you, but the SLP was certainly still covering darts in the mid-to-late 80's at least.

Not "how"... "Because"! Actually, the SLP did give darts plenty of coverage, so I can't complain there. Roy Grimwood was the darts correspondent.

Are you going to change the thread title to "I'm in love with the SLP"???

Nope, the Borough News wasn't free. A big paper with a lot of stuff in it for a local edition though. Always enjoyed reading it when I was at my nan and grandad's in Quicks Rd.

So? The South London Press wasn't the "local" newspaper, as it covered the whole of South London. Actually, the main local paper then - and I'm sure you remember this, Doug - would possibly have been the the Wimbledon Borough News! I can't remember when that folded...

Well, the field at the Gold Cup Pairs included two World Champions, and it wasn't often we could say that about the speedway! Not in the 1980's, anyway...