Steve0 5,517 Posted November 28, 2013 Bridger it is. Glad he's back he's always entertaining and I really think there is more to come from him. An expected signing - hope this year is finally his year - we have all been waiting for the breakthrough but hasn't happened yet - although a solid second string. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Animal 48 Posted November 28, 2013 From Lewis website www.lewisbridger.com/news I am delighted to announce that today I have agreed terms to return to the Lakeside Hammers for the 2014 speedway season. I am excited by the team that Jon and Stuart are putting together and to be part of their plans for the future. I would like to thank all of the Lakeside fans for their support and I will be doing my best to bring you the trophy that you deserve next season. Roll on 2014, I can't wait! #hammertime #RICO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickRushbrook 202 Posted November 28, 2013 Welcome back Lewis. Really needs to push on. A 7+ CMA should be the initial aim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hackett 220 Posted November 28, 2013 Good to see Lewis Bridger has signed .. still think if he can get everything sorted behind the scenes he can continue to make strides in the sport. Be interesting to see who the Hammers look to lead them at no.1 this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E I Addio 15,845 Posted November 28, 2013 . Be interesting to see who the Hammers look to lead them at no.1 this season. Well, lets put it this way; Lewis, Lawson and Bech come to 16.15.If you were to add PK and Dave Watt it would give a total of 31.66. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincent Vega 135 Posted November 28, 2013 I would have PK back if he is fully fit. Watty tailed off at the business end of the last season so would be tempted to go for someone else with PK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,821 Posted November 28, 2013 An expected signing - hope this year is finally his year - we have all been waiting for the breakthrough but hasn't happened yet - although a solid second string. IMHO Lewis is slowly starting to push his career back forward again. Riding in Poland will help him conquer big tracks. There isnt a track in the UK that could help him any better with that anyway. I wish Lewis all the best and hope to see him challenging for a heat leader role and a place in the World Cup. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted November 28, 2013 (edited) Poor signing can't see Bridger improving at all, given plenty of chances at all sorts of tracks and clearly isn't good enough. His average is bound to improve because of the weakness of the league but in my opinion won't get any better now. Edited November 28, 2013 by foreverblue 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickRushbrook 202 Posted November 28, 2013 Poor signing can't see Bridger improving at all, given plenty of chances at all sorts of tracks and clearly isn't good enough. His average is bound to improve because of the weakness of the league but in my opinion won't get any better now. I think he's worth another go. He perhaps hasn't made the strides expected in the last few years but he is a rider who COULD become a heatleader at any given time. He's young He's ambitious He's entertaining Big YES from me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nboy 13 Posted November 28, 2013 Paying same for less as usual in EL. At least the PL is consistant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted November 28, 2013 IMHO Lewis is slowly starting to push his career back forward again. Riding in Poland will help him conquer big tracks. There isnt a track in the UK that could help him any better with that anyway. I wish Lewis all the best and hope to see him challenging for a heat leader role and a place in the World Cup. I'm sure he will be top of the new Team GB Manager's list!!!!! Oh hang on.....!! An expected signing - hope this year is finally his year - we have all been waiting for the breakthrough but hasn't happened yet - although a solid second string. Steve0 - you're just thankful that his new pal Rosco hasn't signed him for the Robins!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,821 Posted November 28, 2013 Paying same for less as usual in EL. At least the PL is consistant. Consistently ignore the needs of the up and coming Brits, at least the EL is trying to address something the PL failed at. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted November 28, 2013 Steve0 - you're just thankful that his new pal Rosco hasn't signed him for the Robins!!! Was I that obvious? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,780 Posted November 28, 2013 (edited) Consistently ignore the needs of the up and coming Brits, at least the EL is trying to address something the PL failed at. While I agree that the PL employs far too many crap foreigners on low averages, its worth pointing out that in 2013, 42 Brits held team spots at one time or another in the PL compared to just 17 in the EL (both figures exclude guest appearances). That works out at nearly twice as many Brits per team in the PL, and that included 15 riders who also rode in the NL, far more if NL guests were included. This new reserve idea will IMO bear fruit but as has been said its being done to cut costs, simple as that. And I'm fearful that it will be poorly administered anyway, leading to manipulation opportunities galore. Edited November 28, 2013 by Bagpuss 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Voice Of Reason 2,124 Posted November 29, 2013 To make those numbers meaningful though, bear in mind that there were 13 teams in the PL and 10 in the EL. To this end, that works out 3.2 British riders in the PL, compared to 1.7 in the EL. So levelling these numbers up to actual bodies, it equates to around 3 compared to 2. Not too great a differential, is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
