King's Lynn V Stoke (nl) - Thursday 5th September 2013

[Bryn]

what has that got to do with anything no relevance what so ever.. Bridger is a loose cannon something's obviously missing in his head thus makes a liability in speedway he needs to grow up as simple as that.

 

Surely both incidents are of a similar nature - that's the relevance! So I ask you again did you advocate similar action be taken against Boycey after he chinned Tomasz Gollob - yes or no?

 

I'm making no comment on what actually happened at King's Lynn as I wasn't there other than to say I'm sure everyone is, like myself, really pleased to learn Lewis's injuries have not proved to be serious as seemingly initially feared.

[Blazeaway]

Whilst I have no time at all for Bridger this thread does just seem to be yet another that has been set up for the sole purpose of having a go at, and putting the verbal boot into, an individual.

 

Seems to be more and more threads of this nature springing up on this Forum these days.

 

Given the recent stories in the media regarding the the effects on some people that are being trolled on internet fora I really think the mods need to crack down hard on these threads.

 

You are kidding right?

[foreverblue]

Surely both incidents are of a similar nature - that's the relevance! So I ask you again did you advocate similar action be taken against Boycey after he chinned Tomasz Gollob - yes or no?

 

I'm making no comment on what actually happened at King's Lynn as I wasn't there other than to say I'm sure everyone is, like myself, really pleased to learn Lewis's injuries have not proved to be serious as seemingly initially feared.

How about the fact that Bridger wasn't riding in the meeting.

[horneymikh]

The 2 incidents are not similar. Boycey had been fenced by Gollob who had got himself a reputation that year of being a bit of a dirty rider. I saw Boyceys reaction as heat of the moment after picking himself up from being knocked off in horrendous weather conditions. From what i read, (no I wasnt there), Lambert did not appear to be the direct cause of the crash, and Bridger wasn't even riding. Totally different situations, but still not condoning Boyceys actions.

 

Hope Lewis is OK.

[BWitcher]

Whilst I have no time at all for Bridger this thread does just seem to be yet another that has been set up for the sole purpose of having a go at, and putting the verbal boot into, an individual.

 

Seems to be more and more threads of this nature springing up on this Forum these days.

 

Given the recent stories in the media regarding the the effects on some people that are being trolled on internet fora I really think the mods need to crack down hard on these threads.

 

Utter utter rubbish.

 

This is a story in the public domain, that Bridger is quite happy to be in the public domain as his endless tweets demonstrated last night.

[kivkem1]

Firstly all the best to Lewis Rose a rider who has progressed very well this season.

 

From my view (4th bend right in front of the incident) Lambert was charging hard after almost coming to grief at the start. Lap 3 Lambert was into 3rd place and came into 3rd bend hard underneath Rose which appeared to unsettle him, Rose subsequently went wide hit the dirt line which seemed to kill the bike dragging him towards fence and force him to get off the bike (Common occurance these days?). Lambert was straight round to check on his team mate (who he shared two previous 5 1s with and ride well together) and do not think he was the cause of stoppage.

 

Re Bridger prior to last night I had some sympathy for him with the press/ramblings he gets on here. His actions last night were totally uncalled for and have personally changed my opinion of him. Fair enough he was concerned for his friend but it wasn't even heat of the moment stuff with the delay whilst the unfortnate Rose was receiving treatment. Does Mr Bridger have short memory after almost having Watt off at Poole on Monday!

 

Re comparisons to Gollob/Boyce LAUGHABLE. #1 World Championship Speedway #2 Rode straight into Boyce #3 Previous actions from Mr G #4 Heat of the moment #5 HE WASN'T EVEN RIDING!!!

[semion]

Sticking his head into the face of a 15 year old boy. What a brave individual he is. I would think his parents must be so proud of their little soldier.

[Bryce]

Surely both incidents are of a similar nature - that's the relevance! So I ask you again did you advocate similar action be taken against Boycey after he chinned Tomasz Gollob - yes or no?

 

I'm making no comment on what actually happened at King's Lynn as I wasn't there other than to say I'm sure everyone is, like myself, really pleased to learn Lewis's injuries have not proved to be serious as seemingly initially feared.

 

I was at Hackney that night, and the incident that took place consisted of a confrontation between two world class riders, both participant adults. That is not even remotely the same as an adult NON PARTICIPANT trying to pick a fight with a 15 year old boy in his first season of league racing. I appreciate that you have a wealth of experience in the sport, and that that you always try to defend Hammers riders, but sometimes you just have to admit that wrongdoing has occured. Trying to defend the indefensible just makes you seem blinkered.

 

As a Hammers fan, I'm apalled at Lewis Bridger's latest antics. He brings the club into disrepute when he behaves like a thug. It's not the first time. Sadly, he just doesn't seem to learn.

[robert72]

thats one of the worst things to do, let the experts deal with it and let them decide.... They need to be allowed to get on with what they are doing without distraction.

you talk nonsense,partners & parents know riders medical backgrounds and are sometimes vital in assisting the great work the medics do on the track.

 

I am glad rose is ok after last nights crash.

[josietoms]

what has that got to do with anything no relevance what so ever.. Bridger is a loose cannon something's obviously missing in his head thus makes a liability in speedway he needs to grow up as simple as that.

 

Your correct it has no relevance what so ever. Boyce assaulted someone bridger didn't.

[Baldy]

Good to see Steve W in the points. All the best to the young man injured and a speedy recovery as he was really coming together this year. Not sure where Stoke go from the season they have had. Long winter I feel, although speedway as a whole has to change in the way it is put together to get me back to tracks which will never happen,

[BWitcher]

 

 

Your correct it has no relevance what so ever. Boyce assaulted someone bridger didn't.

 

Ah, so all the witnesses saw something that didn't happen.

 

Bridger took to twitter to ramble incoherently about something that didn't happen.

 

After all he only 'put his head to Lamberts head'. Ah well, Boyce only put his hand to Gollobs head too.

 

The tweets from Bridger after the meeting summed him up in a nutshell and he was revelling in the attention of those egging him on.

[Pepper]

 

 

Your correct it has no relevance what so ever. Boyce assaulted someone bridger didn't.

 

That's not legally correct.

 

To commit an assault you don't have to physically hit someone. You just have to make them genuinely believe there is an imminent harmful or offensive contact.

At common law, an assault is an intentional act by one person that creates an apprehension in another of an imminent harmful or offensive contact.

 

The term is often confused with battery, which involves physical contact.

 

Therefore the situation as described does seem to be an assault. But not battery.

[AFCB Wildcat]

I think the point Bryn was making is that if Lambert is considered man enough to compete professionally in a dangerous sport with riders potentially twice his age then he shouldn't and probably doesn't expect to be treated any differently to any other rider.

Bridger would have reacted the same way whoever was involved in the incident but it would have been a non event if it was an older rider.

Equally im sure Lambert is probably embarrassed by the patronising portrayals of him being an abused child rather than a professional sportsman and is more than capable of dealing with this type of handbags situation that incidents on track often provoke.

[Arson fire]

you talk nonsense,partners & parents know riders medical backgrounds and are sometimes vital in assisting the great work the medics do on the track.

 

I am glad rose is ok after last nights crash.

rubbish, we arnt talking about some sort of disease or common bloody cold where you would need medical history... That happens upon arrival at the hospital or once the casualty is stable....what medical history would the paramedics need when they are treating a broken leg, or a cut or something...used to be this for years but has now changed.

Danger

Response

Airway

Breathing

Circulation

 

 

Not.... hold on pet, has your jimmy took some paracetamol in the last 4 hours.

 

Plus family members are usually upset and can hinder the process.... Ask any paramedic and they will tell you the same.

Let the professionals do their job.... Simple!! Staggering to think you think otherwise Dr Shipman

[Daniel Smith]

I think the point Bryn was making is that if Lambert is considered man enough to compete professionally in a dangerous sport with riders potentially twice his age then he shouldn't and probably doesn't expect to be treated any differently to any other rider.

Bridger would have reacted the same way whoever was involved in the incident but it would have been a non event if it was an older rider.

Equally im sure Lambert is probably embarrassed by the patronising portrayals of him being an abused child rather than a professional sportsman and is more than capable of dealing with this type of handbags situation that incidents on track often provoke.

 

The problem was though, that Bridger's reaction came some 20-30 minutes after the accident. Not being funny but regardless of the accident most people would have calmed their heads by then.

 

Everyone was just stunned by the reaction. Lambert, Kerr, Allitt, Lyon, Buster, Kerr's mechanic & the start marshall I think were just chatting away, minding there own business and Bridger just streamed into Lambert, going nose to nose. Bridger went to nut the lad and Kerr pushed Bridger away and that's when Bridger properly flipped his lid

 

It was not acceptable to behave in that manor.

 

Heat of the moment stuff people can accept but this wasn't anything of the sort I'm afraid.

 

Hopefully, the club have put plans in place and put a ban on Bridger from attending the Norfolk Arena except for when racing

[Star Lady]

The problem was though, that Bridger's reaction came some 20-30 minutes after the accident. Not being funny but regardless of the accident most people would have calmed their heads by then.

 

Everyone was just stunned by the reaction. Lambert, Kerr, Allitt, Lyon, Buster, Kerr's mechanic & the start marshall I think were just chatting away, minding there own business and Bridger just streamed into Lambert, going nose to nose. Bridger went to nut the lad and Kerr pushed Bridger away and that's when Bridger properly flipped his lid

 

It was not acceptable to behave in that manor.

 

Heat of the moment stuff people can accept but this wasn't anything of the sort I'm afraid.

 

Hopefully, the club have put plans in place and put a ban on Bridger from attending the Norfolk Arena except for when racing

 

No I wasn't there but there clearly was an assault, one that nobody seems to have picked up on. Read the bit in bold.

 

I'm not making excuses for Bridger or Kerr just pointing out an incident reported by someone who was an eye witness If Bridger hadn't been involved would this have even made 7 posts let alone 7 ruddy pages.

[Arson fire]

 

 

No I wasn't there but there clearly was an assault, one that nobody seems to have picked up on. Read the bit in bold.

 

I'm not making excuses for Bridger or Kerr just pointing out an incident reported by someone who was an eye witness If Bridger hadn't been involved would this have even made 7 posts let alone 7 ruddy pages.

kerr was just sticking up for the bairn, like any grown man would

[Star Lady]

kerr was just sticking up for the bairn, like any grown man would

 

Technically it was still an assault. As I said I'm not sticking up for anyone but some of the comments on here are laughable. It's a mans sport, ridden by men, some have had fewer birthdays than others and some have fewer brain cells than others.

[Trees]

The other thing of note about Lewis Rose and his accident was that NO COUNTY AMBULANCE was available to take him to hospital, isn't that ridiculous and disgusting!!