phillipsr Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Told you it wouldnt take long 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Bridger is a waste of space. Spent all his money on a long holiday partying and drinking and then expects everybody else to pay out for his speedway. Why should coventry pay out when their other riders have had to work or save money to finance their speedway. It's always somebody else's fault. Very unprofessional of Bridger. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Bridger is a waste of space. Spent all his money on a long holiday partying and drinking and then expects everybody else to pay out for his speedway. Why should coventry pay out when their other riders have had to work or save money to finance their speedway. It's always somebody else's fault. Very unprofessional of Bridger. I haven't seen anything about this. What is the source of this information? Could a 'Link' be provided? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I haven't seen anything about this. What is the source of this information? Could a 'Link' be provided? It was in last weeks Speedway star, in the article it said that Bridger had been on a months holiday to Ibiza, then spend nearly four weeks in America. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 It was in last weeks Speedway star, in the article it said that Bridger had been on a months holiday to Ibiza, then spend nearly four weeks in America. Aaaahhhhh - right!! Thank you screm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 If people (Bees fans?) are trying to say that Bridger is the only rider who has negotiated a loan or advance on his earnings as part of the contract, then they are being really naïve. Not condoning his foulmouthed outbursts on twitter, but I think there is likely more to this than meets the eye!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) I haven't seen anything about this. What is the source of this information? Could a 'Link' be provided? . Yes. Look back over his Twitter over the last couple of months. Was also in the speedway star. I know sometimes clubs help riders with a small loan if needed but with Bridger he is starting from scratch as has no bikes, sponsorship etc. I am sure other riders would love to splash the cash on big holidays but have their priorities straight Edited February 24, 2015 by mdmc82 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 . Yes. Look back over his Twitter over the last couple of months. Was also in the speedway star. I know sometimes clubs help riders with a small loan if needed but with Bridger he is starting from scratch as has no bikes, sponsorship etc. I am sure other riders would love to splash the cash on big holidays but have their priorities straight I'm not on Twitter, Facebook or any other Social Media. I just don't understand it. I tend to stay away from things that I don't understand. I also only buy Speedway Star now and again, not every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I quite like Lewis, but does appear to be a case of "Another Day In The Life Of Lewis Bridger." Its nice to see that maybe he still wants to ride and that he will not be lost to the sport. But I am afraid that sometimes he does give of the thought that he thinks he is big time Charlie. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I quite like Lewis, but does appear to be a case of "Another Day In The Life Of Lewis Bridger." Its nice to see that maybe he still wants to ride and that he will not be lost to the sport. But I am afraid that sometimes he does give of the thought that he thinks he is big time Charlie. I think he's right. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I quite like Lewis, but does appear to be a case of "Another Day In The Life Of Lewis Bridger." Its nice to see that maybe he still wants to ride and that he will not be lost to the sport. But I am afraid that sometimes he does give of the thought that he thinks he is big time Charlie. Agree with that. I enjoy watching Lewis ride, I think he's generally good to watch. But his attitude and off track antics stink. He needs to sort himself out or he's going to end up in a very bad place. He's lucky that he's been in a career that has allowed him to spend the last 2 months on holiday - what jpb does he think he's going to get thats going to lead to him being able to do the same in 7 or 8 years time like speedway has? I'm still hopeful that a season out of the sport seeing what it's like doing a "normal" job will make him appreciate being a speedway rider properly and see him come back better than ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 . Yes. Look back over his Twitter over the last couple of months. Was also in the speedway star. I know sometimes clubs help riders with a small loan if needed but with Bridger he is starting from scratch as has no bikes, sponsorship etc. I am sure other riders would love to splash the cash on big holidays but have their priorities straight But he wasn't a rider when he went on these holidays he had retired/taken a break from the sport. Maybe the break made him realise he wanted to ride again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countershaftcounter Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Then maybe he shouldn't have spunked all the money he made selling last years kit then? That way he wouldn't have to expect everyone to pay for him. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oafski Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 http://speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.28380 Looks like He's been given the "Spanish Archer" by Coventry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 .....mdmc82......I know sometimes clubs help riders with a small loan if needed but with Bridger he is starting from scratch as has no bikes, sponsorship etc. And no car either, although probably someone else gets the job of ferrying him around everywhere. It's all sounding like really good preparation for the new season. Anyway, fans who are blaming Mick Horton for signing him - wasn't it Gary Havelock who started this off? It's all his damn fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyK86 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Maybe Coventry just didn't want to loan him money for kit if he is just going to quit in middle of season or whatever and not knowing for definite of getting money back. It is a shame and hope Lewis does return later on this season or next year, think if he does return he needs to race in premier league and work his way back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 I was very pleased when I heard that Bridger was returning - I thought it was good for British Speedway. Having read some of the Posts on here - I am now not so sure.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwatcher Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 It is a shame to see him struggle along like this, he was a rider with great potential and he could still make it in the EL, but if and when he comes back he has to have his heart fully into the sport. Just hope he gets back sooner than latter, he still has a lot to offer if he has the fire when he first started out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.Butler Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Bridging loans tend to be expensive 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedwaysliders Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 What i dont get is that Bridger had one of his best seasons in Speedway for Lakeside and he ends up quitting the sport at the endd of the season because in his words I fell out of love with speedway"".Surely the past season should have spurred him on to go even better this year,but it seems to have the opposite effect!!!.Whats he gonna do now work wise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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