JohnnieWalker
Sanctuary Point, Australia |
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Mon 13th Feb 2012 10:01pm
Anyone remember Henryk Zyto? He only rode for the Bees for one season - 1960 - but was such an exciting and popular rider that the Bees supporters around the pits at the 1962 World Championship Final at Wembley were going for him as if he was still a "Bee". I just received a set of photos from Poland that revived a lot of great memories - including this, with the great Peter Craven (look at the packed crowd - and this must have been only a League match!), and as winner of the 1960 Midland Riders Championship.
Interesting how good the old "Bee" still looks, full-size and without being crowded out by adverts and sponsorships. True Blue Coventry Kid
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Midland Red
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Wed 15th Feb 2012 8:52am
Thanks for posting these images, Johnnie
PS I have just added Johnnie Reason to "Famous Coventrians" with a link to a newspaper article from 2004 which is an interesting read |
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stevie g
wyken, coventry |
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Thu 1st Mar 2012 1:43pm
As ardent 'Bees' supporters can you name your all time favourite Bees team - I'll start:
1 Nigel Boocock
2 Alf Busk
3 Mitch Shirra
4 Gary Guglielmi
5 Ron Mountford
6 Rick France
7 Bob Valentine
Not maybe the strongest team but entertaining!!!!!!
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stevie g
wyken, coventry |
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Thu 1st Mar 2012 1:59pm
Was mechanic in the pits and went everywhere with the team and I'm still in contact with a lot of the 70/80's team members. Lots of great memories |
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Midland Red
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Thu 1st Mar 2012 2:22pm
Lucky you ! ! ! |
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coundon12
Canada |
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Tue 6th Mar 2012 12:06am
Hi, before Les Owen became a speedway rider he did ride on a bike for the Alvis Aces does anyone remember the Alvis Aces. |
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Kimbo
Leicestershire |
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Mon 12th Mar 2012 10:39pm
On 1st Mar 2012 1:43pm, stevie g said:
As ardent 'Bees' supporters can you name your all time favourite Bees team - I'll start:
1 Nigel Boocock
2 Alf Busk
3 Mitch Shirra
4 Gary Guglielmi
5 Ron Mountford
6 Rick France
7 Bob Valentine
Not maybe the strongest team but entertaining!!!!!!
I'd go with much of that, but I'd track John Harrhy at 5 and move Ron Mountford to 2, and probably switch Rick France to 4 and bring Les Muscles Owen in at 6 and Col Cottrell in at 7. Oh, OK, I'd probably change most of it |
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Beesman
Cornwall |
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Tue 13th Mar 2012 12:01am
I reckon this Bees team would give most sides a run for their money:
1 Nigel Boocock
2 Ken McKinlay
3 Tommy Knudsen
4 Ron Mountford
5 Rick France
6 Chris Harris
7 Les Owen
I was in the same ward as Les Owen in C&W Hospital after his horrific crash in 1973. Despite his awful injuries he still maintained a dry sense of humour. He was a true speedway star. |
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Midland Red
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Tue 13th Mar 2012 8:44am
Les often came into my place of work some years after his crash, he always spoke and shook hands - with a hand so weak and icy cold - dreadful to see the effect the crash had on what had been such a strong young man
(Earlier in this thread are press cuttings from the crash) |
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Midland Red
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Tue 13th Mar 2012 1:03pm
For those who don't know the thrills of speedway - and the bravery of the riders involved - here is an example from the match between Poole and Coventry in 2010, starring current Bees skipper Chris Harris at his imperious best
Sit back and enjoy : "Man of Steel"
Don't forget, you can watch Chris and his team-mates at your local track, Coventry Stadium, Brandon - here's the 2012 Fixtures
Enjoy ! |
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Rob Orland
Historic Coventry Thread starter
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Tue 13th Mar 2012 9:34pm
What an absolutely astonishing piece of racing - and following on from what could have been a fatal incident, too. Incredible stuff! I'm definitely going to have to take the kids to see the Bees now - I haven't been for years!
Thanks for the link Midland Red.
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Dreamtime
Perth Western Australia |
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Wed 14th Mar 2012 1:40am
Oh wow! If that didn't take me back well nothing will. Last time we had our thrills watching the Bees was during the Johnnie Reason era! You would have to be made of steel to survive that. Thanks Midland Red for the footage |
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Steve1966
Bedworth |
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Wed 14th Mar 2012 8:48am
Apologies if this name has been mentioned before but I'm supposed to be working so haven't had time to go through all of the posts. My mum was friends with a woman in the early 70s whose husband, Roger Hill, used to ride for the Bees. I can't remember whether he was one of the reserves or a full team member. I was 6 or 7 at the time and I remember going to Brandon regularly. We used to stand on the 3rd/4th bend and I recall there being a D-Di ice cream van at the top of the terracing on turn 3 (important when you're 6 or 7). I remember going to Roger's house and there being Bees bibs in his garage. I believe Roger went on to run/own a lawnmower shop by the arches in Nuneaton. Anyone confirm my memory or have a photo? |
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NormK
bulkington |
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Wed 14th Mar 2012 9:05am
There is still a lawn mower shop by the arches, I think it's called Nuneaton Horticultural now. Milly rules
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Midland Red
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Wed 14th Mar 2012 9:07am
Hi and welcome Steve
Roger became a good 2nd string rider between 1965 and 1975 |
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