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Allan Robinson
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 1:46 pm
by Triplebrew
It is with heavy heart that I have to tell you that Allan Robinson MBE passed away yesterday
. Many will know Allan for his excellent commentating skills at many CRMC meetings over the years. It was an honour and a privelege to know him and his knowledge and hunour will be greatly missed. RIP Allan
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 1:57 pm
by Ali
that's dreadfully sad news
thoughts are with Allan's family and friends
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 2:13 pm
by Bob B
Very sad news indeed. Came to know him quite well in early CRMC days - a superb commentator, witty, interesting and always well clued up. Had a very rare gift for a commantator - knowing when to shut up and when he had nothing to say that is precisely what he said.
RIP sir - a privilege to have known you.
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 5:16 pm
by steve-e
How very sad. I worked in the commentary box with Allan at CRMC for a few seasons when I was a lot younger, a real Gent when he was meant to be 8)
Will miss his voice and character.
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:11 pm
by ronno
RIP Sir Allan
Still remember the Triumph Owners Lydden Time Trial fun,like this one,me in front of Allan
Pleasure to have known him
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:56 pm
by steve-e
I rode in a time trial once that he was in, came out of the hairpin and thought I'd hit him up the back, went over to apologise after and he hadn't felt a thing (or wouldn't admit to it)
He was on a Norton thing and I was on the 250TZ, 1986 8)
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:16 pm
by Triplebrew
Just found this link. Sad reading but a great illustration of the man he was and the void he leaves
http://www.ttwebsite.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6137
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:38 pm
by teampastit
Sad time for his family. Deepest condolences
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 9:02 pm
by paulvmcc2
Spoke to Allan recently and he was in good form as always albeit not in good health. For those that didn't realise he commentated for us at Drag and sprint events. He even 'bigged me up' at Peterborough speedway. Thanks Allan.
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 9:16 pm
by steve-e
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 9:37 pm
by Triplebrew
A great and recent pic of Allan from his site.
I love the quote "Lydden 2007. CRMC event and its fast aging commentator. Can make two flies on the Commentary Box window sound exciting!!". So very true and a fitting tribute.
Allan
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 11:55 pm
by sidecar 151
Very sad news.....
Thoughts go out to his family.....
Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 11:32 am
by Dan
I didn't know Allan but I have just been looking at his website and it strikes me he was the sort of man it would have been a pleasure to be aquainted with. He will be a great loss to the motorcycling world and will now be at that great race track in the sky waiting for Edgar Jessop to join him. Condolences to Allen's family and friends
allan robinson.
Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 3:30 pm
by petercaughlin
How sad,I`m sure I saw Allan in France earlier this year at Croix,I did`nt have any inkling that he was ill,a great bloke,true supporter of Classic racing,definately sorely missed...
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:34 pm
by mum e
Just seen on Classic motorcycle club web site that Allan Robinsons funeral is on the 30th October tommorrow at 11.30 at Guildford Crematorium. take a look for more details.
