speedy den boy Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 what happened with mads? imay be wrong but i think hes turned up at swindon to race there as well!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Any news on Craig Watson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Broken left femur apparently they were saying at the track - awful news for the Wasps but even worse for Wato in what was supposed to be his testimonial year. He had been absolutely flying today by far the top rider out there and his average of just over 6 was shot to pieces with 9 points from 3 rides. Devastating news, for everyone but most of all for him he had been so well up for it today and this season, a very proud man to be Captain of the Wasps and doing it for his good friends the Malletts. Gutted. Â Mads withdrew with mechanical problems and Jason Doyle had a shoulder injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerblues Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 (edited) Broken left femur apparently they were saying at the track - awful news for the Wasps but even worse for Wato in what was supposed to be his testimonial year. He had been absolutely flying today by far the top rider out there and his average of just over 6 was shot to pieces with 9 points from 3 rides. Devastating news, for everyone but most of all for him he had been so well up for it today and this season, a very proud man to be Captain of the Wasps and doing it for his good friends the Malletts. Gutted. What crap news if confirmed. Absolutely gutted for one of my favourite riders in the PL Edited March 15, 2009 by tigerblues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Broken left femur apparently they were saying at the track - awful news for the Wasps but even worse for Wato in what was supposed to be his testimonial year. He had been absolutely flying today by far the top rider out there and his average of just over 6 was shot to pieces with 9 points from 3 rides. Devastating news, for everyone but most of all for him he had been so well up for it today and this season, a very proud man to be Captain of the Wasps and doing it for his good friends the Malletts. Gutted. Mads withdrew with mechanical problems and Jason Doyle had a shoulder injury.  Man what a pisser, neither rider nor club desereved that one at all. Gutted for you guys and Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Broken left femur apparently they were saying at the track - awful news for the Wasps but even worse for Wato in what was supposed to be his testimonial year. He had been absolutely flying today by far the top rider out there and his average of just over 6 was shot to pieces with 9 points from 3 rides. Devastating news, for everyone but most of all for him he had been so well up for it today and this season, a very proud man to be Captain of the Wasps and doing it for his good friends the Malletts. Gutted. Mads withdrew with mechanical problems and Jason Doyle had a shoulder injury. If confirmed then what a horrible way to start the season for the new Newport Wasps and for Craig Watson.Lets hope after checks at the hospital the news wont be so bad as first thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorski Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Sorry to hear the news about Wato, Best Wishes to him,he was well appreciated at Brum last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Bittersweet news - gutted for Wato - Get well REAL Soon mate, same for you Jase. Well Done Kev and welcome back NEWPORT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Mentioned on the hotline that its a broken leg, to be fare we were kept up to date with Watos condition during the wait. Â Nice touch from Kevin Doolan when he was on the rostrum was to remember his friend Ashley Jones who started his racing days off at Newport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpointfanatic22 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Gutted for craig, great guy and was flying today!! Any news on Jason?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Gutted for craig, great guy and was flying today!! Any news on Jason?? Looked on the Newport site,it says he has shoulder injuries which relate to his previous shoulder injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajh Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Gutted for Wato, just can't believe his luck!!! Â As for Kev, just shows what a top bloke he really is. When he went to get the Ashley Jones banner from the terraces after Lynn's league title win in 2006, it was one of those moments that will stay with me forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Mentioned on the hotline that its a broken leg, to be fare we were kept up to date with Watos condition during the wait. Â Absulate awful news for Newport and Wato. Was a horrible crash, and dare I say it but I said at the time it reminded me very much of the Garry Stead crash at Somerset which ended his racing career. Â All the best to both Wato and Doyley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 So sad to hear about Wato. All the best Wato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBKPCNBob Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Get well soon Wato, Doyley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Craig Watson, just like Adam Roynon, is another of those riders who have had no luck in recent years. After his previous bad crashes at Newport and Stoke he must have had high hopes that this year he would get a clear run back at his old stomping ground but it looks like it's not to be. Â Best wishes to Craig for the speediest return to full fitness posible and to some decent luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hobbit Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 (edited) I am a 1000% Brummies fan BUT, my two favourite Brummies riders last year wer WATTO and, PHIL MORRIS. Both atre absolutely BRILLIANT team men, out and out racers and entertainers. Both are also extremely pleasant blokes who always have time for the fans. Unfortunately. neither has had any luck with injuries of late. Â Sadly, neither are in our team this season, much to the disapointment of many Brummies fans. Â I am GUTED about the news of Watto's accident. Get well soon watto and if possible, come up and see us when Newport come to Perry Barr in a few weeks time. Â I was impressed with the team Newport had put together and felt you were in for a good season. HOPE THIS IS ONLY A BLIP AND NOT THE START OF A SEASON LIKE WE HAD LAST YEAR. Edited March 15, 2009 by Bilbo Baggins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 These accidents today, along with the injury to Adam Roynon made me think. I've never ridden a speedway bike so I don't know, but it must be really good fun riding and racing speedway, or else why do these guys do it. The chance of serious injury, pain and broken bones it so high, and it's not as if there's big financial rewards. Speedway riders must have a special mentality, racing hard but when in reality the next crash could be literally just around the next corner. How do they manage to block this out of their mind? Â I hope all the riders who are injured are back to full health as soon as possible and to entertain us once more. I saw Matt Read in the pits and that again made me realise how much speedway can change someone's life. I love following the racing and being at the track again after the winter was great but i'm quite happy standing on my side of the fence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb the Snail Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 As posted, what a bitter-sweet day for the Wasps. No doubt it was great to hear the roar of the bikes again, but with injuries and the ensuing delays taking the gloss off the celebrations. All the best to Mr Watson for a speedy recovery despite the initial diagnosis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Awful news about Craig Watson, the guy has had such bad luck with injuries, get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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