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Post by admin on Oct 29, 2016 21:07:23 GMT
Sad news  - best ever speedway commentator. Legendary darts and speedway commentator Dave Lanning dies aged 78The former Sky Sport and ITV broadcaster called the first televised nine-dart finish in 1984 and announced 50 successive speedway world finals Dave Lanning (second from right) commentated alongside Sid Waddell, Stuart Pyke and John Gwynne for Sky Sports' darts coverage Veteran darts and speedway commentator Dave Lanning has died at the age of 78. The broadcaster called the first nine-dart finish to be televised in 1984 and commentated for channels including Sky Sports and ITV. He also provided coverage for 50 successive speedway world finals, reports the Press Association. His family confirmed he had died following a short illness, leaving behind his wife, three children and seven grandchildren. Tributes quickly began pouring in online, including from the Professional Darts Corporation, who described his career as "legendary". "We've been informed of the terribly sad news that legendary broadcaster Dave Lanning has passed away. Rest peacefully, Dave," read the PDC's Tweet. Mirror |
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Post by admin on Oct 29, 2016 21:16:45 GMT
And another one:
Shame that some idiot flattened the banking meaning worse viewing and the need for sun breaks if we run at stupid times.
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Post by Hodgy on Oct 30, 2016 13:53:53 GMT
And another one: Shame that some idiot flattened the banking meaning worse viewing and the need for sun breaks if we run at stupid times. RIP Dave Lannng, voice of Speedway for many years. Legend Mck Poole, always remember his first meeting for us - shame he was as bad at cheating as Hancock. Might have to use that video on the BSF, ha ha. |
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Post by admin on Oct 31, 2016 10:27:31 GMT
And another one: Shame that some idiot flattened the banking meaning worse viewing and the need for sun breaks if we run at stupid times. RIP Dave Lannng, voice of Speedway for many years. Legend Mck Poole, always remember his first meeting for us - shame he was as bad at cheating as Hancock. Might have to use that video on the BSF, ha ha. What was his first meeting? Mick Poole a cheat  - Blasphemy!! |
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Post by Bigcatdiary on Oct 31, 2016 13:04:13 GMT
RIP Dave Lannng, voice of Speedway for many years. Legend Mck Poole, always remember his first meeting for us - shame he was as bad at cheating as Hancock. Might have to use that video on the BSF, ha ha. What was his first meeting? Mick Poole a cheat - Blasphemy!!One just knows I am going to regret this but why Hodgy was Mick Poole a cheat |
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Post by Hodgy on Nov 1, 2016 4:19:48 GMT
RIP Dave Lannng, voice of Speedway for many years. Legend Mck Poole, always remember his first meeting for us - shame he was as bad at cheating as Hancock. Might have to use that video on the BSF, ha ha. What was his first meeting? Mick Poole a cheat - Blasphemy!!1985. Recall he started the season at Lynn as a raw kid. Joined Panthers to gain more experience - took most by surprise scoring well on debut, guessing about 9+ that night. Finished on a credidible +7 point average. A real Panthers legend I always enjoyed watching. My point was he said he was openly cheating in that particular race. According to my interpretation of the rules could and should have been excluded. |
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Post by Hodgy on Nov 1, 2016 4:25:08 GMT
What was his first meeting? Mick Poole a cheat - Blasphemy!!One just knows I am going to regret this but why Hodgy was Mick Poole a cheat Ha ha, why do you say that BCD? What's my perceived reputation? See response to Riggers. Pooley in my all time top Panthers 7. |
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Post by admin on Nov 1, 2016 8:00:36 GMT
What was his first meeting? Mick Poole a cheat - Blasphemy!!1985. Recall he started the season at Lynn as a raw kid. Joined Panthers to gain more experience - took most by surprise scoring well on debut, guessing about 9+ that night. Finished on a credidible +7 point average. A real Panthers legend I always enjoyed watching. My point was he said he was openly cheating in that particular race. According to my interpretation of the rules could and should have been excluded. The Poole man (not a Readypower Dorset Panthers type) can do no wrong in my book so we'll skip that. I just remember watching him at The Groveway, Milton Keynes and thought that the new Aussie will struggle on that tiddler, but he gated and rode the first turn tight as if on rails. Panthers riders tended to give it a handful and fly off towards the bend 2 fence. Not Mick Poole, a special talent. |
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Post by Bigcatdiary on Nov 1, 2016 10:04:43 GMT
1985. Recall he started the season at Lynn as a raw kid. Joined Panthers to gain more experience - took most by surprise scoring well on debut, guessing about 9+ that night. Finished on a credidible +7 point average. A real Panthers legend I always enjoyed watching. My point was he said he was openly cheating in that particular race. According to my interpretation of the rules could and should have been excluded. The Poole man (not a Readypower Dorset Panthers type) can do no wrong in my book so we'll skip that. I just remember watching him at The Groveway, Milton Keynes and thought that the new Aussie will struggle on that tiddler, but he gated and rode the first turn tight as if on rails. Panthers riders tended to give it a handful and fly off towards the bend 2 fence. Not Mick Poole, a special talent. One of my favourite all time Panthers and I have his race jacket from his last Peterborough meeting, a true legend. Certainly one of the best trappers we ever had and was as cool as a cucumber when it really mattered. A really nice guy as well |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2016 12:22:33 GMT
All time Panthers great.
Who can forget the epic 3 times run race off at Coventry against Robert Nagy for the riders championship at Coventry (92 I believe), or picking himself off the track to win the 4TT against Les Collins and Martin Goodwin, so many great memories of the man.
A hero to my daughters - every time we came back from a trip into Peterborough we had to go via Turves just to see if we could see him!!
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Post by admin on Nov 26, 2016 23:59:10 GMT
What was his first meeting? Mick Poole a cheat - Blasphemy!!1985. Recall he started the season at Lynn as a raw kid. Joined Panthers to gain more experience - took most by surprise scoring well on debut, guessing about 9+ that night. Finished on a credidible +7 point average. A real Panthers legend I always enjoyed watching. My point was he said he was openly cheating in that particular race. According to my interpretation of the rules could and should have been excluded. So he did. I just watched it all through It was a bit blatant. He was miles faster than the others. Should have just claimed that the ignition timing slipped or there was dirt in the carb jet. That would have been 50 pages on the BSF these days! |
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- best ever speedway commentator.
- Blasphemy!!
