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| ComeOnYouSpurs |
Lewis Bridger.....where's he going?I have stood up for and defended Lewis on a number of occasions in the past, but I have been very disappointed with him so far this season.At Arlington he has been ok but his away performances have been awful and one of the main reasons why our away results have not been as good as we would have hoped for. This is his third season in the Elite League, and while it would be unreasonable to expect him to be a world beater at this stage of his career, I think it is perfectly fair to say that we should be seeing signs of development and improvement. Instead he seems to be going backwards. The guy clearly has talent on the bike, but it seems obvious that something isnt right. Whether its attitude, application, preperation or whatever, I dont know, but it would be a real shame if he allowed his undoubted talent and ability to go to waste. But if he doesnt get it right between the ears then unfortunately thats the way it could easily go. Anyone out there remember Darren Shand? |
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| Kevin54 |
Re: Lewis Bridger.....where's he going?
Very good post indeed. There is no excuse this year, he has 2 highly experienced riders in the pits with him, both team men as well. The club have stuck with him with his "problem". so have the supporters. He needs to take a long hard look at himself and repay the support he's had, cut out all the showboating and wheelies until he regularly turns in some steady solid scores for the team. If he doesn't then sadly it could possibly be another case of what may have been. |
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| parker |
Re: Lewis Bridger.....where's he going?[quote="Kevin54"]
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| rayjay2 |
yes i remember darren shand too , and he didn't have the talent lewis has , which makes it an even greater shame . hope he remembers nicki's advice and learns his lesson [ as we all have to ] it is only the on and off track immaturity . seem to remember that old saying---- youth is wasted on the young . c'mon lewis , you can have a wonderful future and life , you just have to realise it . | ||||||
| speedy dan boy |
i know he is only 18 and iwould still back him to become a superstar but like many of the above posts i agree something is not quite right.does anyone think his riding style has changed,the front wheel seems to be coming up a lot more and he keeps on sticking his leg out trying to balance the bike.is it abad habbit hes got into,if so someone should help.david norris or someone he wont back chat to give advice. | ||||||
| lozbaz |
Could be that he's just sick of all the slagging off he gets, he can't seem to do right for doing wrong!!! 
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| Aussie2 |
 He knows he was in the wrong, and everybody getting on at him might well end up in him leaving the club. He is our brightest young English prospect for some time. He must now put all his energy into riding for the club. Let's just leave well alone and let him get on with doing what he does well on the track.
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| sas |
Thoroughly agree with both of these comments. Encouragement and support rather than continuous sniping is what is needed here. |
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| Helen |
I agree with most of the comments, he does have serious potential, however I think his attitude needs to change. I remeber reading something in the speedway star a few weeks back, when he said that he preferred working with Scott than Nicki as Nicki pushed him to much, however he couldnt learn anything from Scott because he already knew it.
To me that show that your not willinging to learn anything. What do you want Lewis. To be a talented, good rider or known to everyone as a big head know it all. Well???? |
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| ComeOnYouSpurs |
My original post was nothing to do with any off track antics.... purely the fact that his performances, especially away from home, seem to be going backwards..... We all know that Lewis has the talent and the potential to go to the top in the sport, and we hope he does it with The Eagles..... But at the moment there are some worrying signs. |
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| Bazra |
His performances on track were fine untill the hearing and I think it's this hanging over him that has affected him. | ||||||
| leWii |
Lewis has alot of potential however recently he has hit a bit of a downward. Im sure his off the track life is hangin over him but once he gets the helmet on, he is a racer! im sure it will come back to him very soon! | ||||||
| ComeOnYouSpurs |
I see in this weeks Speedway Star that Chris (Louby!) Louis is upset because Lewis hasn't rung him to see how he is after his crash in the recent Witches v Eagles meeting.
Perhaps he would have liked him to tuck him in, read him a story and give him a nite-nite kiss as well!! |
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| leWii |
 Think he needs a bed time story
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| ComeOnYouSpurs |
Anyone notice that Louis didn't conduct any of the interviews with Lewis tonight? | ||||||
| sussexbulldog |
Yes and did you notice how prejudiced Kelvin was ? | ||||||
| rayjay2 |
we all know tatum is a big girl's blouse , and is in dire need of a personality transplant . how can some one so boring , yes he always has been biased on many things and people , get a job as a tv presenter ?! see thread on sky sports team . | ||||||
| MD |
Lucky boy.... £1500 fine and £500 compensation to the victim. | ||||||
| rayjay2 |
well we needed some good news . should be a weight off lewis' shoulders and make him realise how he has a wonderful career infront of him . hey , we all mistakes at his age , i certainly did , some helped me grow up , and to realise i didn't want to lose what i had . i say " had" coz i am not sure i still have it , but then my memory is getting bad too . !!!! | ||||||
| sussexbulldog |
Yes but have you read the full report ?
http://www.sb2005.co.uk/news2.htm |
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| Bazra |
I think we all knew he wasn't that innocent. Still with a hefty fine it will mean he will have to pile up the points to pay for it. Now, who wants to fix the leaky roof? | ||||||
| ComeOnYouSpurs |
Lewis certainly looks to have dodged a bullet. Let's hope he's learnt something from the whole sorry episode.
Hopefully this will be a weight off his shoulders and he will be able to show some consistent good form for the rest of the season. |
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| Kevin54 |
Hate to say this, but may be he has not learned his lesson judging by a post placed today by Dave A on the other site 
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| windowman |
a set of stabilizers have been ordered for him!! | ||||||
| speedy dan boy |
Having just spent a couple of hours going over my eastbourne dvds and video im convinced lewis has somehow changed his style of racing on the bike.I WENT BACK TO WHEN HE BEAT SCOTT FROM THE BACK !! WHEN SCOTT WAS RACING FOR COVENTRY.The match was on sky and his balance on the bike was more relaxed as if he was letting the bike do the talking.This season his body is all over the bike with his legs also somewhere else!!! I dont know if he is just trying to hard or where he has picked up this ugly style of racing and its making the front wheel come up all the time as well because he is not balnced right.maybe he should go back to the training track with martin dugard or martin hagon to correct it. | ||||||
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| parker |
He's just not made the improvement we all expected him to have made thats probably the problem. Perhaps we were expecting too much too soon, maybe he's a late developer. Having Eddie in the same team, another young up and coming rider whose carear seems to be on an upward curve maybe we are expecting Lewis to follow like wise when probably his level of maturity when at the same aged as Eddies is not as great. Eddie also came from a speedway family although I would imagine lewis's family have supported him through his carear so far, he may not have had the same sort of guideance speedway wise that Eddie's might have given him. We tend to think that ,well the Dugards will sort him out,but I dont think they have the time to be honest what with their businesses, the stadium, the team etc. Maybe its down to Trevor but I doubt he's strong enough personality wise for lewis to listen to. Maybe a season away would act as a wake up call to him because he has a talent and it would be a shame to waste it. Having said that hes just as likely to go on a winning spree now, that Lewis so unpredictable. | ||||||
| rayjay2 |
when you say a season away , many of us are thinking this too , i ceased going to wimbledon in 1977 having started in 1948 . i came to eagles in 1993 after all those years not attending speedway , though i was still intrested to a degree . now seriously wondering how long i will continue here . agree the promoters are busy running their own businesses , and from the proceeds keep eagles alive . so we need somebody to truly run , organise and be totally involved or everything will fall apart , which we certainly do not want . leadership has to come from the top . i don't actually like cook , middlo , or rosco , but have to admit they are doing their job well .ough --- that hurts ! | ||||||
| parker |
Good to see that Lewis Bridger Qualified for the World U21 Final today and Simon also goes there as a reserve. | ||||||
| Kevin54 |
Ditto that, I sincerely hope that "kick-starts" his season, which some may find strange, given my earlier posting, but I truly mean it 
Also good on Simon, likewise hopefully a confidence booster. |
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| johnboy |
Well done lewis bridger firstly for reaching the under 21 final and also for youre brilliant riding display you put on against that lanky long ski slope nosed hammer bosses lot whats there name????? | ||||||
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| MrB |
Thats the kind of form we all know he can produce but hadn't done so yet this season. Lets hope he can produce more performances like that and get back to his best on a more consistant basis. | ||||||
| speedy dan boy |
Looks like lewis had a fun time at belle vues big meeting, he had the crowd in stitches as he pretended to be BV,S new novice rider ,he took to the track in some belle vue gear and wobbled about for a few laps than tookk off for a flying couple of laps but the thing that gave it away was that he started popping wheelies and you knew it had to be lewis.Fair play to him as he entered into the spirit of it all and was a credit to Eastbourne speedway . | ||||||
| Kevin54 |
Whilst it may seem unfair to single out one rider following recent dismal away performances, I'm going to, so will not be at all surprised if the "pro Lewis" brigade retaliate.
This is one young man who emerged on the speedway scene to much adulation, and has been talked about as having the potential to be a world talent. He certainly seems to have a talent, but currently it is a talent to underperform. This season is one which should have seen his average markedly increase. This season is one which should have seen him cement a place in team GB. Neither has happened. In general his performances for the club have been average, with several poor ones culminating in 9 points, by my calculation, in the last 3 away meetings; hardly the mark of a future world star. He, more than other riders, has a debt to the club and supporters following well documented problems , these have yet to be repaid. It has been said that he is still young, but this is his 3rd season, he's ridden abroad, he's ridden with the best riders in the world, that experience should have rubbed off on him. What is the problem, is it a stubborn belief that he knows better, and that any advice he is given is steadfastly ignored? Comparisons are odious, but just take a look a few miles down the coast. Chris Holder, similar age, first full season in the Elite League, wearing the no 1 race jacket for Poole and scoring freely with several full and paid maximums. Lewis should be at that stage as well, but why is'nt he? I've said it before, the talent is there, somehow it needs to be released, possibly a season on loan will be the key. If not, could this be yet another sorry case of a potential gone to waste? |
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| eaglefan |
Well said Kevin54 I hope the powers that be read & digest your comments but as we all know I doubt it. Unfortunately most of the team need a shake up and good talking too. We cannot continue with a two man team I know but it's time to kick some butt. | ||||||
| ComeOnYouSpurs |
I have been a huge fan of Lewis since he first came on the scene, but like you Kevin54 I am puzzled by his lack of progress this season.
Some of his well documented off track issues have also been a disappointment. He seems to have had problems in his pairings both with Nicki last year and Scott this..... both of which you would have thought would be riders he would look up to and be eager to learn from. There have also been some strange decisions made, the last of which being his change of machinary at a crucial stage of the season and at a time when he seemed to be coming into some decent form. To defend him to some degree, I don't think it's down to a lack of effort. Even in his pointless performance at Lakeside you could see that he was giving it his all.... but whatever he's doing just aint working at the moment. One possible reason that I can come up with is that he believed all the hype when he first appeared.... he was going to be the next big thing.... perhaps he thought it would all be easy and it's proved to be more difficult than he expected. He's now been overtaken in the publicity and "future champion" stakes by the likes of Chris Holder and Tai Woffinden. Maybe that's put his nose out of joint. But he's still a very young man. It's not too late for him. He can still turn it around. I see that he took part in the Steve Heath Memorial meeting last week and was happy to give out help and advise to the other more junior competitors. That was great... but perhaps he should learn to accept help and advise from those more senior than him in an equally gracious manner. I for one do not subscibe to the "loan him out for a year" brigade. The one bonus that we could still benefit from is that Lewis will be on a pretty low average when it comes to next years team building. How cheesed off would we be if another club was to benefit from that and get an 8 point rider on a 5 point average? To my mind we should make Lewis one of the first names on our team sheet for next season but make it clear to him that he is in the last chance saloon and tell him exactly what is expected of him. He should be pushing for heat leader status by the end of next season. He still has the potential to become an all time Eagles great but maybe in order to achieve that he needs a change in outlook and attitude. Despite a very disappointing season I have faith that he's going to come good in the end. |
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| rayjay2 |
please see posts on lewis on away meetings thread , home to ipswich 16/8/2008 .
it would seem that action must be taken for everyone's sake , and that of the club .loaned to a team with professional guidance and a firm hand his course may be changed . though this may mean the end of the relationship , it is better than the end of the club . |
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| ComeOnYouSpurs |
I agree with you Ray that Lewis needs firm handling.... but surely we could change our management structure to ensure that he got that at Arlington rather than ship him out to a club that could provide the sort of guidance that he needs. Surely that would be coming at the problem from the wrong direction. |
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| rayjay2 |
great thought , but they , and they alone like the structure , it is their structure, and nobody else matters mind you something has got to happen now matters have come to a head , but don't hold your breath . promised myself not to go next week for a even bigger humiliation .unless " they " don't do some thing i may not go again , won't be alone either . i go for all that eagles have always been to me , but the feelings and re-actions i experience now are such a downer , hey i don't go to be depressed and disappointed . i thought i had left those unpleasant and negative thoughts behind when i retired !! | ||||||
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| rayjay2 |
with you as usual parker . most teams have rebuilt or replaced so far , except eagles of course . surely now we have to but we are not the promoters . they supply the funds , but they must remember so do we . now will be a crucial time for them , the supporters , and eastbourne speedway .now there could be two changes , are they up for it , what do they think ? please--- TALK TO US | ||||||
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| nug |
Official statement from Martin Hagon says that Lewis does have a future with Eastbourne, but as for the remainder of the season they are not sure. He hopes to put out a statement later in the week. | ||||||
| nug |
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| mmmmethanol |
Lewis Bridger.....where's he going?
Poole, hopefully. |
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| rayjay2 |
who would they release , and could we have him ? | ||||||
| parker |
 Seriously it might do him a bit of good ,a period under someone like Middleditch might be of benefit him.
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| Kevin54 |
They would not want him, trouble is with the "baggage" he is carrying with him not many teams will. |
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| rayjay2 |
probably right . remember lindback . but i think a swap is the answer , james too . attendance will drop further if it contues as it has been recently .you cannot afford to have a dis-united team , apathy , disputes , riders into different groups shunning others . agree if he moves it will take a strong and disciplinarian to control him . he has turned away those who tried to help , david and nicki last year , scott and lee this . | ||||||
| speedy dan boy |
Lewis rides for Lakeside v wolves tonight.It could be a blessing for us and see what cookie gets out of him.Adam Shields is injured and i wish him a speedy recovery. | ||||||
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| rayjay2 |
and how many points has lewis scored in his last two matches at purfleet !??? wish you well adam , suggest you rest until sunday week , please ! | ||||||
| sussexbulldog |
Adam has been hurt pretty badly and unlikely to ride again this year
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| rayjay2 |
genuinely sorry to hear that | ||||||
| rayjay2 |
must remember to look at spanners website tomorrow . | ||||||
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| rayjay2 |
see topic on eagles 2008 -- lewis bridger , spanners guest iro spanners v wolves | ||||||
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| Jules |
I have just returned from a week on Isle of Wight, so I have only just read all the comments regarding the last week and Lewis. I went to Jason Bunyan's Testimonial and after having read Lewis' comments regarding how he beat Mads he appeared not to mention how he was easily beaten by both Jason Doyle and Jordan Frampton! There was certainly no team riding between him and Ed. Ed was flying and passed Lewis easily on several occasions. Before the match the riders were mixing with the crowd and playing with children on a bouncy castle, gladiator joust and other side shows. Lewis stood out as not being part of the group and the other riders did not appear that interested in anything he was doing or saying! (This is just my observation). | ||||||
| rayjay2 |
like in the pits at home i suppose . obviously scott and lee have no time for him . then neither did david and nicki last season . he will not listen to them either and always knows best it appears . | ||||||
| schumi |
I have a lot of time for Lewis Bridger. Okay, so I know he's done some irresponsible things over the last 12 months, and I don't condone it, but he's also done some good things too.
I honestly believe Lewis isn't in the best company or surroundings, and that's not knocking Eastbourne one bit, but more his advisors, and perhaps one or two of his team mates (well, no-one gets on with everybody.) There are great reports of Lewis from Lakeside, and not just for his racing - for his time with fans and work in the pits as well. On the receiving end of a 5-1 at Lakeside, Lewis fell off and could have stayed on track for the re-run. He didn't - he got up and moved his bike to the centre green. He's also given some very level headed interviews that I've seen. He's shown there IS some maturity there, and because of that I'm not prepared to write him off as a lost cause. And I know I'm in the minority here, but I've never been one to take the majority view, and I'm not afraid to say what I think. And he's a very exciting rider to watch. |
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| rayjay2 |
ok schumi , but i know about the problems with nicki and david from source , scott and lee problems are a matter of record . think with martin hagon too . but understand bobby dugard is in his corner . | ||||||
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| ComeOnYouSpurs |
I've been saying for ages now that although Lewis must take his share of the blame, what he needs at this stage of his career is firm handling and leadership.
This season that has been patently missing from The Eagles set up. Unless we change the management structure for next season then I agree that Lewis would be better off elsewhere, under the guidance of someone like John Cook, Allan Rossiter or Neil Middleditch. |
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| schumi |
Thing is, those interviews are from the heart, not some spur of the moment frustration he's taking out on Ipswich fans/Lee Richardson/whoever. I think the maturity is there, but hidden behind a lot of problems, and not just his. I am also trying to get hold of Lewis. I've tried through his website, but no luck. So if anyone has an email address, or can put him on to me I'd be really grateful. |
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| rayjay2 |
well the news lewis was happy guesting for spanners , getting on with them , welcomed by them , scoring more points for them than he has for eagles at their track must raise some questions ? answers on a post card please ! forget the " card" just post ! | ||||||
| Kevin54 |
The club hold his contract so..., send him to Rye House, under the guidance of Len Silver. A man who knows more about speedway than most, and won't suffer "Prima Donnas". Also might make Lewis regret his sneering comment regarding the Premier League, he might just get a rude surprise
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| emjay |
Im afraid most people, including Mr Hagon, miss the point. The package basically is unsaleable. I doubt if you could give it away. If Mildenhall, who must be desperate for results, said no, then why on earth should anyone like Len Silver stick his neck out. Hence the embarassing U turn by Mr Hagon when he found out no one wanted his product. Hubris. | ||||||
| MrB |
Didn't like the sound of Lewis' interview today. Reading between the lines sounds like he won't be here next year. The day Lewis leaves is a sad day for Easrbourne speedway! and the day any rider thinks he can improve himself by going to Lakeside 
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| parker |
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| 7oakseagle |
Just checked out Lewis' website and he does seem pretty determined to secure a move away for 2009.
It says that he will be entering talks with Bob D who wants to build the team around him and Eddie, but that Lewis feels he needs a temporary move away from Arlington for the good of his career and that he hoping to persuade Bob D to let go for a season or so. Let's hope Bob can be at his persuasive best. |
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| ashfordeagle |
Looks like Bob has persuaded him to stay. Let's hope Lewis matures this year and puts a couple of points on his average, he's capable of doing so. |
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| ComeOnYouSpurs |
If we get the Lewis of the latter part of last season rather than the Lewis of the earlier part of the season, we're on a real winner and I can see him adding 3 points to his average.
Very happy that it looks like he's staying. |
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| rayjay2 |
he is in need of sponsorship ,. especially as he is now without the hagon backing , though bobby was trying to get him a couple of those bikes . still no news of the two prospective sponsors , one likey to be the main team sponsor . no news on meridian either . | ||||||
| ComeOnYouSpurs |
Just as a matter of interest.....
Has anyone got any idea of how much a rider like Lewis would require in sponsorship per meeting? |
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| rayjay2 |
i was told hagon guaranteed them all a minimum financial backing,[ which is why james was able to carry on ] , plus bikes[ loaned ] , and i believe tyres and other necessities for those bikes . | ||||||
| rayjay2 |
well that's that then . cannot keep somebody who doesn't want to stay . poole or swindon ? please don't let it be poole . eddie wanted to stay there last season , but the hagon sponorship was too good to say no to .so hagon and the national league team have gone , four of last year's team have gone , season ticket is looking too expensive . so we will probably see ed and lewis riding against eachother . wonder for which teams ?.feeling quite choked . it was starting to look really good . swindon get lewis to go with adams and the croatian youngster ? 
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| Kevin54 |
He's riding in Pooles' New Year meeting
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| parker |
I would like to see Lewis stay at Eastbourne ,I admit to critising him in the past for his on & off track antics but having said that in the last 6 weeks of the season he seemed to be focused and turned in some very usefull performances culminating in a KOC winners medal. Why do some people think he needs to get large track knowledge most top riders seem to be able to adapt to any track size take Adams, Crump both Pedersens as examples. Adams, you dont get many bigger tracks than Swindon but he rides Eastbourne a bit to tasty for my liking, having said that he rides it at least 4 times a year! I think Lewis should stay show us what he really is capable of and as MrB posted the only thing that has held him back in the past has been of his own making but thats history now and we move forward. | ||||||
| speedy dan boy |
Agree with what everyone has said but maybe Rosco,Middlo will not let him mess about!!! Having said that having given Lewis his chance theres no way i would want him to leave eastbourne,just put make him live with any member of the Dugard family and he will be ok in no time!!!! | ||||||
| Aussie2 |
I maybe in the minority, but if a rider does not want to ride for the club, then let him go. If he stayed, how do we know he will give of his best. I know he is young, but he does owe BD something. After all he was the one that kept him at the club after Hagon wanted him out. I am afraid the word "loyalty" has no meaning nowadays. If he goes there must be other riders available.
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| Bazra |
If he don't want to ride here then I agree, let him go. We need a team that sticks together this season, not like last. Most of the arguements seemed to involve Lewis. Problem he has is that the two clubs being mentioned will won't stand for his C*** like we did. | ||||||
| rayjay2 |
quite so , won't have bobby to protect his a ---- ! will get it kicked . | ||||||
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| Aussie2 |
I have just been on the "official site", and it states that Lewis is the second rider to sign for the Eagles. So what has happened to make him change his mind. He seemed so adamant that he was going to leave. I wait with baited breath to see if this is true. 
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| Kevin54 |
If you google bournemouth daily echo and look at wednesdays' edition, the 10th, in the sports section you will see a photo of young master Bridger gleefully extolling the fact that BD has agreed to pay him megabucks to sign. Apparently Matt Ford and Rossiter told him to get the offer in writing as it was beyond what they could afford to offer him
And we were informed of Eddies' transfer request the day after we heard Bridger was back on board....................
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| sussexbulldog |
What the Bournemouth Daily Echo says
BRIDGER: POOLE MADE ME AN OFFER EASTBOURNE rider Lewis Bridger admits he was on the verge of joining Pirates, until he was swayed by a late bid to keep him at Arlington. The 19-year-old had a rough season with his boyhood club. He was convicted of assault in May after being involved in an attack on a Japanese student on December 12, 2007, and was ordered to pay a £1,500 fine plus £500 compensation. Bridger then came close to losing his place at Arlington in August after exchanging gestures with travelling Ipswich fans before having a blazing row with then Eagles skipper Lee Richardson in the pits. With a cloud hanging over him and Bridger keen to race on bigger tracks, the teenager claims he was offered deals by Poole Castle Cover and Swindon. And prior to being persuaded to stay at Arlington by promoter Bob Dugard, the former Weymouth rider admits he was leaning towards a return to Dorset. He said: “Poole and Swindon came in for me and I was more inclined towards going to Poole than Swindon. “Bob knew what Pirates were going to offer me and it was a big option. “But when they heard Bob’s offer, both clubs turned around and said ‘I’d get that in writing because that’s a great deal. We can’t offer you anywhere near as much’. “It was a bigger amount of money, I’m the only Brit in the team and I’ll be well helped at Arlington. “To be fair, Poole did do me a really good deal and were offering to help me out with two chassis. “There was no doubt about it, though, I had to go back to Eastbourne.” Poole promoter Matt Ford was unavailable for comment over Bridger’s claims of a possible move to the Pirates. But one factor Bridger claims made him somewhat hesitant over joining the club was his rough rapport with some of the fans at Wimborne Road. While he was certain he would get a warm welcome from the majority, the Eagle admits he is not everybody’s cup of tea. He added: “I know I’d get a little bit of grief because I’m not massively liked by some of the Pirates fans. “They have always slated me on the forums and if I had gone there, I’d have been intrigued to see how they reacted when I was knocking in big scores for them every week. “Probably three quarters would love to see me there but the rest would probably hate it. “I’m not bothered about that anyway – I’m just there to go racing and do my job, and I’m sure there are fans at Eastbourne who don’t like me. “When it comes to forums, there are probably a maximum of 15 people slating me and the other supporters are absolutely fine. “I don’t take it to heart so much anymore.” Well there you are. Money talks
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| ray |
so mega outlay for lewis and russian --- what happened to cutting expenditure . maybe the 1,ooo a meeting won't cover it now . wonder how eddie feels now , lewis swallowed his pride and is grateful to be back in the fold . we still only have one heatleader , would BD take him back like lewis , and replace the russian . could be made to eat my words , along with others , if russian is as good as bobby thinks . but so pleased about our reserve pairing .
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| emjay |
If Russia is such a good place to race, and pays so well, why does this Russian want out. Has he any recent form ? And why is he being offered so much by Mr BD. I dont see Mr BD as a risktaker, nor as a man to dispense unnecessary largesse, so I presume there is some cunning plan afoot.. Really hope so, as The Giza was conspicuous by his absence in the 07 season. Guess its all smoke and mirrors.... | ||||||
| Kevin54 |
Ray, read the aticle, then read between the lines.
Bridger read BDs' earlier comments, got what he wanted. I should think Eddie is between a rock and a hard place right now. Swallow your pride, or find yourself like Andy Smith a few years ago, frozen out of racing over here
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| sussex bulldog |
News on our front page about Lewis as Bob Dugard sees it.
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