Oct 28 2008 05:55 am
Now here is my Best Foreign riders Invaders Team.
1 Jan Steachmann. A under performing second string at Wolverhampton, Jan the Man, became a STAR at Long Eaton and carried the rest of the team onto bigger and better things. And who can forget the night he was crowned National League Riders Champion.
2 Rick Hellsen. Truely a great rider, watching Rick kick out his leg in a victory salute, will alwaya stay with me, along with the way he beat Greg Hancock (the then World Number3)by using track craft and skill, while riding a much slower bike. And who will forget, how Rick beat the future World Champion Jason Crump, who seemed totally unbeatable that night he came down with Swindon. That race is still fresh in my mind and is something I shall never forget. Thanks Rick, you're a STAR.
3 Ronnie Correy. The Rocket was only wih us for a season, but still made a brilliant impression.
4 Steve Johnston. Super Jonno, when he came to us from Sheffield, he was a nobody, by the time he left he was an International Star, one of Booeys most astute signings. Perhaps his best?
5 Glenn Doyal. Another Aussie, this guy came up through the ranks and always gave his all and became Aussie Champ on a couple of occassions.
6 Robert Nagy. What this guy could have achieved in an Invaders jacket, we'll never know after the life threatening crash at Sheffield.At the time he was flying, he would have become one of Long Eatons greatest riders I am sure. If it hadn't been for a certain Mr Matousek!!
7 Mark Fiora. The third Aussie to make my line up. Mark literally carried the 1986 Long Eaton Team on his own. A great rider who always had time for the fans.
Manager Eric Boocock. For reasons already stated
From Chris Stockwell
Oct 28 2008 05:20 am
THE BEST EVER ENGLISH INVADERS TEAM
1 Carl Stonehewer. What can you say about Stoney, roaring around the outside or zipping underneath the opposition.Brilliant, Exciting you couldn't belive some of the things this guy did on a Speedway bike.
2 Carl Blackbird. Big Bird was part of the Invaders Dynamic Duo. When we needed a 5-1 you could always rely on Carl & Jan the Man
3 Neil Collins, A battler who never knew when he was beaten.
4 Martin Dixon. The Old MAD DOG himself so many brilliant rides and so many brilliant memories. Like the time he pulled a victory wheelie and fell off!!
5 Dave Perks Captain. Mr Long Eaton Speedway. Could ride any line and look after his partner and team ride them to a 5-1. Remember team riding?
6 Paul Stead. Rarely came from the back, but then again didn't really need to. Trapped like a DEMON.
7 Dave Tyler. Who could forget his rapid rise to Stardom. A guy who could have gone onto great things and could well have been a top Star in the First Division. He lost his way, what he needed was a Speedway guru, an older rider who could have helped steer him to greatness.
Team Manager. Eric Boocock. The only guy for the post really. I know other managers won something, while in charge of the Invaders, but Booey turned us around and gave us a team to be proud of and made Long Eaton a team to be respected, Thanks Booey.
Sep 6 2008 03:34 am
We would all give our eye teeth to watch long Eaton's worst team riding at Station Road again in 2008
05 09 08
Mar 27 2008 05:49 pm
Some of the best Long Eaton riders.
1. Dave Perks - who did so much for Long Eaton, closely followed by:
2. Ray Wilson
3. Glen McDonald - should have been a really big star
4. Norman Storer - perfect team man
5. Mike Sampson - Quality and class
6. David Tyler - who could forget his meteoric rise to fame
7. Craig Featherby - lest we forget
Mar 27 2008 05:36 pm
Nightmare Long Eaton riders.
1. Jamie Habbin, if he put in as much effort into his riding as he did posing, he MIGHT have made it.
2. Keith Stanley, used to slide into the bends when he went under the tapes.
3.Thierry Hilaire, entertaining? no chance.
4. Nicky Allott, double figures one week, next week, rode like a complete novice.
5. Gary O'Hare, should have made it.
6. Mark Williams, was there ever a time when he stayed in contact with his bike?
7. Derek Cooper, another poser.
Jan 12 2008 05:04 pm
the playboys
1.jan staechmann(capt)
2.jamie habbin
3.chris pidcock
4.steve johnston
5.carl stonehewer
6.rob tilbury
7.deon prinsloo
Jan 12 2008 05:07 pm
battling invaders who gave 100%
1.martin dixon(capt)
2.paul fry
3.carl blackbird
4.jamie habbin
5.neil collins
6.gerald short
7.deon prinsloo
thanks for the memories guys
simon webmaster
Dec 23 2007 09:43 am
Neil 'Paparazzi' Burrows
Nightmare on Station Rd Team
1 Alan Rivett
2 Mark Blackbird
3 Gary O'Hare
4 Peter Lloyd
5 Dean Felton
6 Peter McNamara
7 Thierry Hilaire
Team Manager: Roger Jones, pigs might fly lol
But we love you all.
Dec 23 2007 09:25 am
Neil 'Paparazzi' Burrows
Best Invaders Team
1 Dave Perks (cpt)
2 Jan Staechmann
3 Ove Fundin
4 Ronnie Correy
5 Chris Pidcock
6 Steve Johnston
7 Dave Tyler
Team Manager: Eric Boocock
Nov 27 2007 03:38 pm
1-7 invaders who have ridden 2007
1 johnno
2 paul lee
3 stoney
4 ronnie correy
5 kaj laukkanen
6 buzz burrows
7 paul fry
team manager eric boocock
May 16 2007 06:31 am
Best Long Eaton team
1.Mark Fiora
2.Dave Perks
3.Richard Hellsen
4.Gerald Short
5.Alan Molyneux
6.Paul Stead
7.Jan Staechmann
All one time greats, pitty long Eaton will never produce anymore!!
Apr 27 2007 04:50 pm
LONG EATEN INVADERS
NEW SIGNING MARK SOMERFIELDS
HUNGRY TO SCORE SOME POINTS
Apr 27 2007 04:53 pm
STATION RD BLACK AND WHITES
1.keith white
2.mark blackbird
3.carl blackbird
4.david blackburn
5.ivan blacka
6.paul blackbird
7.colin white
TEAM MANAGER vic white
Apr 21 2007 03:47 pm
Long EATEN Invaders:
1 Jan Steakmann
2 Paul Fries
3 Crisp Pidcock
4 Ronnie Curry
5 Charlie Vinegar
6 Mark Lemon
7 Keith Whitebait
Any advance?!
www.no-brakes-uk.com
Mar 31 2007 04:23 pm
80s station road best 7
1 keith white
2 mike sampson(outlaws)
3 perksy(outlaws/invaders)
4 chris pidcock
5 alan molyneux
6 paul stead
7 gary o"hare
Mar 19 2007 06:39 pm
when leicester lions closed myself and my frends ame to long eaton for all their home races we where there when they won the league very memorable night never to be forgot. lets hope that long eaton and leicster can soon b roaring back into action for more memorable nights of excellent speedway
Mar 5 2007 12:13 pm
BEST INVADERS 1-7 BY ANDREA STANLEY
1.STONEY
2.JAN THE MAN
3.JOHNNO
4.DICKO
5.NEIL COLLINS
6.RICK HELLSEN
7.CARL BLACKBIRD
Mar 5 2007 12:10 pm
best 1 -7 (SIMON WEBMASTER)
1.JAN THE MAN
2.RICK HELLSEN
3.MARK FIORA
4.JOHNNO
5.PERKSY
6.DICKO
7.GLENN DOYLE
Mar 4 2007 10:37 am
Best 1-7 by Jason Reed:
1. Stekkers.
2. Dave Perks.
3. Carl Blackbird.
4. Chris Pidcock.
5. Carl Stonehewer.
6. Ronnie Correy.
7. Gerald Short.
Dec 28 2007 02:27 pm
HERE MY Nightmare dream team by simon(webmaster)
1 The late Simon Wigg
2 Phil Alderman
3 Andre Pohlen
4 The late Kevin Price
5 Rob Tilbury
6 Thierry Hilaire
7 Charlie Venegas
sorry chaps
