"Self praise is no praise" however I must tell you about my No1 SVR 03 bred cock "Van Allen" gifted by Dave Allen from Woodburn Dalkeith. G/Sire of "Pole Position" my Ypres National Winner 2011, also 14th Open Ypres 2010. Van Allen is sire and G/Sire to 21 x Individual 1st Prize winners and 40+ prize winners in the first 10 of Federation. These pigeons having won many thousands of Pounds. I just wish he would breed more cocks than hens.....LOL
Yer not Steven, I'm the same era, although probably younger looking than you at 44, timing from the channel races on the day is the creme de la creme of pigeon racing... especially if its pooled!!
expletive remove a lot of you guys look in the mirror and only see yourselves! Compared to fanciers past in the West Sect they WON Nationals from the Channel. You guys have all brainwashed yourselves that it canny be done now, with the exception of Davie Elliot. Think back to the greats from Symington Lesmahagow Coalburn etc. They wouldnae be happy just winning Section prizes. Remember SELF PRAISE IS NO PRAISE!