Bald Bloke Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 (edited) Glad to hear that Emil has come away from that one relatively ok, considering it could of been so much worse... Great to read his statement.. What a class guy he his. Hung it all on the line for his club, when lets face it, many wouldn't, and no one would of blamed him if he didn't, in that situation. Wishing Emil a speedy recovery. Edited August 9 by Bald Bloke spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackett Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 Good to hear that Emil has come out of the crash without serious injury. Although will definitively be uncomfortable for a couple of weeks. Get well soon Emil. Guess Ipswich can follow the Kings Lynn protocol and cancel fixtures due to lack of riders now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 25 minutes ago, Manifesto said: Unfortunately air fence has taken a lot of room up as it has on many tracks. Hard to say whether Emil would have come off still if it was just boarding. In real time they both come in to that 3rd bend as hard as they could I genuinely think it was just the bike took off from Emil The main thing is he is ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 8 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: Glad to hear that Emil has come away from that one relatively ok, considering it could of been so much worse... Great to read his statement.. What a class guy he his. Hung it all on the line for his club, when lets face it, many wouldn't, and no one would of blamed him if he didn't, in that situation. Wishing Emil a speedy recovery. Couldn't agree more BB. A top class rider putting it right on the line for his British club. An absolute breath of fresh air for British speedway and I sincerely hope he returns next year. Get well soon Emil. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERACE Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 (edited) Great news that Emil is OK, a few stitches is a great outcome considering how bad the crash looked. Edited August 9 by SUPERACE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 Glad that Emil is not too bad, awful crash that could have been far worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BenMoran Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 (edited) Firstly terrific news Emil’s injuries aren’t as bad as first feared. Jack wasn’t going over to have words with a stricken Emil he was going to see how he was but Chris had got there first and could see the open wound on his posterior and Emil in pain so ushered Jack away so he couldn’t see it. Jack was sat devastated in the pits, Emil is one rider that all the others seem to like so he was concerned about his injury. Both Jack and Chris as well as other Sheffield riders were speaking to Marc Bates saying this accident is exactly why they need to change how the track at Owlerton is prepared. Too many armchair fans on here ready to go in two footed when they wasn’t there and didn’t either see the incident of the events afterwards. Edited August 9 by 4BM 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasser90 Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 16 minutes ago, 4BM said: Firstly terrific news Emil’s injuries aren’t as bad as first feared. Jack wasn’t going over to have words with a stricken Emil he was going to see how he was but Chris had got there first and could see the open wound on his posterior and Emil in pain so ushered Jack away so he couldn’t see it. Jack was sat devastated in the pits, Emil is one rider that all the others seem to like so he was concerned about his injury. Both Jack and Chris as well as other Sheffield riders were speaking to Marc Bates saying this accident is exactly why they need to change how the track at Owlerton is prepared. Too many armchair fans on here ready to go in two footed when they wasn’t there and didn’t either see the incident of the events afterwards. I was there and after the meeting was told by a rider that jack was not happy at all with emils riding. Hence why I said what I said in an earlier post, anyway that’s by the by and the main thing is emils health, and luckily he seems to have come away generally unscathed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rearingtogo Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 Emil was so appreciative to all paramedics, club officials and fans who were concerned. Stating everyone was a legend. Such a true gentleman, that’s why he is so much liked by all riders. Get sorted soon Emil, looking forward to see you taking to the track asap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Jacobs Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 2 hours ago, Manifesto said: Unfortunately air fence has taken a lot of room up as it has on many tracks. Hard to say whether Emil would have come off still if it was just boarding. In real time they both come in to that 3rd bend as hard as they could I genuinely think it was just the bike took off from Emil The point is that the bike took off because of the heavy build-up of shale - that's how the current rocket-ships respond to changes in grip. It was an accident waiting to happen. Earlier in the meeting C.Holder managed to control his fall when he realised he was going too close to the edge. Sayfutdinov gave it everything, because that's what he does, just like Harris, and other fearless/bonkers riders. The simple point is that there's absolutely no need to let the shale build up like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 4 hours ago, Bash said: First and foremost thank god that Emil isn’t seriously injured. When I saw the crash I thought it could be the footrest which could cause the damage. As for Jack he should learn some respect from his brother Chris. You don’t go to give abuse to a rider who is prone on the track and was seen being pushed away. Chris went running back to the pits and brought something back to help. Didn’t Jack like it as Emil had the audacity to pass him in turn one, Jack then didn’t give him any room down the back straight which caused Emil to hit the fence and then he was a passenger into turn 3. Like people have said if he rolled the throttle off he would’ve hit the fence earlier. As for just Ipswich fans having a go about the track a lot of comments on here are from fans around the country not just Ipswich I think he ran back to the pits to get Jacks dummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 1 hour ago, 4BM said: Firstly terrific news Emil’s injuries aren’t as bad as first feared. Jack wasn’t going over to have words with a stricken Emil he was going to see how he was but Chris had got there first and could see the open wound on his posterior and Emil in pain so ushered Jack away so he couldn’t see it. Jack was sat devastated in the pits, Emil is one rider that all the others seem to like so he was concerned about his injury. Both Jack and Chris as well as other Sheffield riders were speaking to Marc Bates saying this accident is exactly why they need to change how the track at Owlerton is prepared. Too many armchair fans on here ready to go in two footed when they wasn’t there and didn’t either see the incident of the events afterwards. This is your version from a home supporter who will always defend their riders, the following is from a KL fan not an Ipswich one who was there. The events were plain to see on the live stream and Chris pushed him away not ushered. People will always have different opinions about what happened. Gasser90 also said "I think jack the hot head was going over to Emil to give him some words, they way he was shaking his head and gesturing, Chris pushed jack away and told him to head back to pits" 1 hour ago, Gasser90 said: I was there and after the meeting was told by a rider that jack was not happy at all with emils riding. Hence why I said what I said in an earlier post, anyway that’s by the by and the main thing is emils health, and luckily he seems to have come away generally unscathed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 BSN have just posted the full race on facebook, the crash is horrific and the place goes silent! You can watch it I feel now knowing Emil is OK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JoeW436 Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 I’m thrilled Emil has got away relatively well from what was a horrible crash. There are very few that carry themselves on and off track as well as him, a bright spark in what had been a pretty rough period for speedway in this country. Questions have got to be asked of the track prep at Sheffield though and how the material was allowed to build up like that across the course of the night, it resembled a motorcross berm. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 3 hours ago, JoeW436 said: I’m thrilled Emil has got away relatively well from what was a horrible crash. There are very few that carry themselves on and off track as well as him, a bright spark in what had been a pretty rough period for speedway in this country. Questions have got to be asked of the track prep at Sheffield though and how the material was allowed to build up like that across the course of the night, it resembled a motorcross berm. Sheffield are not alone ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 17 minutes ago, Trees said: Sheffield are not alone ..... It does not take much to seek four or six volunteers to act as rakers even if you have to let them in for free, rider safety is paramount, so I am not sure what the issue is with finding some willing hands to help out. It never use to be a problem but perhaps health and safety has reared its head. No matter, Emil and Chris live to fight another day and between them are probably two of the best entertainers on the British track scene giving it everything to win and entertain us mere mortals in the stands. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cue Ball Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 People that are blaming the track preparation / track design - when was the last bad crash at Sheffield? This isn’t a weekly or monthly occurrence, can’t remember the last bad looking crash at Sheffield 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted August 10 Report Share Posted August 10 10 hours ago, Cue Ball said: People that are blaming the track preparation / track design - when was the last bad crash at Sheffield? This isn’t a weekly or monthly occurrence, can’t remember the last bad looking crash at Sheffield You have to admit to seeing riders get into trouble in deep material generally though, not just at Sheffield? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cue Ball Posted August 10 Report Share Posted August 10 3 minutes ago, Trees said: You have to admit to seeing riders get into trouble in deep material generally though, not just at Sheffield? I admit nothing!! To be honest, I rarely go to away matches or find time to watch streamed meetings (and wasn’t at the meeting on Thursday) so can’t really comment on what happens elsewhere - unlike others who seem to take as gospel what their mate’s aunties friend’s son-in-law thought he may or may not have overheard some other random person saying in the terraces! I don’t think that there is any disagreement that bikes can’t handle dirt like they used to, I was more raising a point that people are implying that the Sheffield track is inherently dangerous on the basis of one accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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