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Iain McArthur's avatar

Condolences for the loss of your dad, but as you say, a good innings, he taught you well about sport and he got to see Wembley shake. Marvellous.

Loving the speedway reference too. I still watch live up here in Edinburgh but the sport is just hanging on. Catford was just for the dogs when I lived in South London in the late 80s but I enjoyed Wimbledon, Hackney and Arena Essex (and The Eagles).

Thanks for the interesting articles - keep them coming.

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Ed Warner's avatar

Thanks very much Iain! Very much appreciated. White City Rebels were our speedway team of preference during its brief existence. Wimbledon thereafter

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David Allen's avatar

Love the article ...so many other could be added to the Summer Season... Sport Aid is one that could be up there now, yes its new but its making a huge impact on and off the field, £15M raised this past weekend and bringing the world of professional sport and entertainment together.

Sorry for your loss Ed, but it sounds like you dad had a great innings. I actually went to my first speedway event two weeks ago, its an amazing sleeping giant of a sport. Here is a clip of the final race on the night

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trIQggTR1tU

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Ed Warner's avatar

Thanks very much David! Glad you enjoyed the column and the speedway. Unfortunately the sport was once a giant and now is in a pretty deep sleep. Such a shame!

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