Steve Shovlar Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Lasse Bjerre was booked to ride for Somerset in the second meeting tonight at Swindon. It seems he has refused to ride forcing Somerset to go with 5 riders only with no rider at number two. He is at the track. Thoughts? Is it up to him or has he let Somerset down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 If he accepted the booking, is not injured (with a medical certificate) he should face disciplinary action. Same as Holder IMHO. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellevueace Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Very poor from Bjerre if he is not injured, what other promoter would take a gamble booking him now? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Was he in the first meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 I don't understand why Riss or Bates couldn't guest in his place? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Only justification would be machine problems but can't believe that couldn't have been sorted either. One word for him otherwise t..sser😡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 My thought is i would like to know the reason before deciding who is in the wrong 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) Lasse had no equipment to ride in the second meeting as he had bent his bikes in his crashes, Anybody at the track would have noticed in heat 15 he came out on Erik Riss bike. It has to be remembered as well that he is still carrying a knee injury from his previous Swindon crash and has strapping on this plus two more crashes today. Erik Riss was asked to guest but couldn't do it as he has a flight booked and had to get up to Wolverhampton to meet up with Mark. Josh Bates has picked up a jarred Neck from his crash hence him not being put in heat 14. Edited August 28, 2017 by flagrag 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) Why couldn't Somerset then have asked Bates or Riss instead. Edit MattK beat me to it. Edited August 28, 2017 by tellboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Was he in the first meeting? Yes, he did have a fall and a retirement but finished with a second, maybe he's caught this 24hr injury bug that seems to be going the rounds (last seen at KL)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Couldn't Somerset have lent a bike? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Lasse had no equipment to ride in the second meeting as he had bent his bikes in his crashes, Anybody at the track would have noticed in heat 15 he came out on Erik Riss bike. It has to be remembered as well that he is still carrying a knee injury from his previous Swindon crash and has strapping on this plus two more crashes today. Erik Riss was asked to guest but couldn't do it as he has a flight booked and had to get up to Wolverhampton to meet up with Mark. Josh Bates has picked up a jarred Neck from his crash hence him not being put in heat 14. That's answered everything there then.So that is just very unlucky on Somerset. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Even on borrowed bikes he'd be better than nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Flagrag has answered this so was obviously unable to borrow a bike (given he lent one to his brother for today) so it's a bit difficult to ride speedway without one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) Even on borrowed bikes he'd be better than nothing. It would,but that is if someone was willing to lend. Jake Allen withdrawn now,Somerset down to 4 riders. Edited August 28, 2017 by tellboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfsbane Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Yes, he did have a fall and a retirement but finished with a second, maybe he's caught this 24hr injury bug that seems to be going the rounds (last seen at KL)? Batcheloritis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Batcheloritis. That's the one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfsbane Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) Flagrag has answered this so was obviously unable to borrow a bike (given he lent one to his brother for today) so it's a bit difficult to ride speedway without one! He borrowed the right one judging by Play Off Kenny's performance so far today. Edited August 28, 2017 by Wolfsbane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Lasse had no equipment to ride in the second meeting as he had bent his bikes in his crashes, Anybody at the track would have noticed in heat 15 he came out on Erik Riss bike. It has to be remembered as well that he is still carrying a knee injury from his previous Swindon crash and has strapping on this plus two more crashes today. Erik Riss was asked to guest but couldn't do it as he has a flight booked and had to get up to Wolverhampton to meet up with Mark. Josh Bates has picked up a jarred Neck from his crash hence him not being put in heat 14. So did he have a medical certificate? If he accepted a guest booking for the second meeting in a double header he should have prepared for the possibility of damaged bikes. Riders are meant to be professionals which means having the equipment to fulfil their commitments. That might sound harsh but paying fans are the ones suffering. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 So did he have a medical certificate? If he accepted a guest booking for the second meeting in a double header he should have prepared for the possibility of damaged bikes. Riders are meant to be professionals which means having the equipment to fulfil their commitments. That might sound harsh but paying fans are the ones suffering. Well said👏👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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