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Gateshead lost their league status in 1960 for two reasons. First of all, there was a greyhound track at the ground, which the FA did not approve of. Second, the Third Divisions North and South were reorganised in 1958 into the Third and Fourth Divisions. Many clubs thought that a trip to Peterborough (the replacement club) would be less of an expense than a trip to County Durham. The biggest insult was the fact that the two teams below Gateshead WERE re-elected. On the 1958 reorganisation, Gateshead missed out on the Third Division by a whisker. Now 64 years later, the club could not take part in the play-offs, because there is no ground security. The owners, Gateshead Borough Council, want to sell the ground, but cannot find a buyer.

I think Chris Pusey, and Charlie Monk we're riding in the beginning, interesting listening to the rider interviews .

The early part of this shows some good wheel to wheel stuff between Arthur Forrest and Ken Le Breton (Light coloured leathers). My sister used to tell me that the races between these two fantastic rider were always eagerly anticipated. Rare footage. Thank you.

My Mum and Dad used to go to Odsal in the fifties . The number 7 was that Arthur Forrest or Eddie Rigg ? ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Is Harringay stadium still there ? ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Norwich had Ove Fundin riding back then . ❤❤❤❤❤❤

I didnt realise Yarmouth had a speedway team. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

One thing i noticed the shale was red . ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Fantastic footage of speedway a long time ago,the crowds were massive . unfortunately nowhere near as many teams these days . ❤❤❤❤❤❤

brilliant action don't know who won Arthur hopefully 😊

amazing footage from yesteryear 😅 I still miss speedway

Football clubs never really die they lay down for a while then come back ,,

Wow...nice one...🤗🤗

Nice memories the track looks incredibly narrow though.

Wonderful...such a fabulous speedway venue, now much missed...👍👍

Fabulous...thanks for this...🤗🤗

Wow...absolutely fabulous! I first went to speedway in '66 but, in those days the '50s weren't so far away in peoples' memories. Thanks for this one and I look forward to viewing your other films...🤗🤗

Fascinating, some great action & an "interesting" commentary, well worth watching

One of my friends had this video and he treated it like solid gold. He lent it to me once and sat there while I watched before taking it straight back home.

Fascinating, only went to the Shay once , shame the stadium is only for football now

It would be great to see Gateshead back in the EFL and it could happen. Mike Williamson has done a great job so far but it will be sometime before we’re good enough to be challenging at the top end of the National league.

Why not make a date in your diary, and go and see Glasgow Tigers or Edinburgh monarchs speedway racing. You may well like it.

Hi..Do you know if Ginger o Beirne is in this video?

Wonderful! a few years before I was born but I remember Odsal in the 80's and 90's and the wonderful speedway meetings. So sad there is speedway there now but still love the memories.

Simply love this as a Sheffield Tigers Speedway supporter ever since my dad introduced me to the sport in 1963 I have loved the sport. Many many thanks for posting this!!

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nice old film, people looked happier back then

I'd like to see Gateshead in Football League again. Best wishes from a mexican magpie! :)

Good to see Oliver Hart's leg-trailing style in action. He was my Dad's favourite rider.

usual follow the leader stuff i always saw there

Absolutely superb work Shale Shifters.

Well done to you and Fred Dewhurst.

Fantastic.

Love it.

Nice one.

Good to see Arthur Forrest, great rider

Fantastic to see this. Well before my time but I still recognise some of the greats featured. Brilliant film, thanks.