SCB 0 Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) Oh right - so the Coventry Speedway Promotion are that blasé/unprofessional in their approach to building their squad, that they signed a rider without any bikes; nor without the capital to invest in any? A sheer masterstroke. As for him not being offered assistance, I suggest that you read your local paper: http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/speedway/coventry-bees-looking-another-rider-8708671 And this still doesn't answer the point that if financial assistance WASN'T actually offered, why doesn't Mr. Horton categorically state this within his response? Maybe you think silence is a form of defence. I certainly don't. I'm not sure what that article adds. Lewis says he asked the club for a loan, he says the club were "unable to do so". Nothing about they agreed and changed their mind, if that was the case don't you think he'd have said so? He asked for a loan and didn't get it. Most speedway clubs probably make the quite fair assumption that a speedway rider agreeing to a deal with the club actually has bikes or the means to buy some bikes for the start of the season. Mr Horton has NOT stated anything in his response about loans. Mick Horton can screw up without anyone twisting things to make him look bad. He puts his foot in his mouth all the time and is a pretty terrible promoter but I don't see how he's in the wrong on this one. Edited February 26, 2015 by SCB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E I Addio 15,845 Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) I am no supporter of Mick Horton but I think he is absolutely right in not getting into a public slagging match with Lewis. It is unbecoming for any business to wash their dirty linen in public, especially on Twitter. We have all seen how distasteful it is when the disgrace that is Neil Middleditch start sounding off in public and making a fool of himself. Horton is right in not getting into a he-said, we-said type of argument. Even if he dais publicly lewis was wrong those on the outside wouldn't know who was telling the truth. Only two people know what really happened. The one thing we do know is that money burns a hole in Lewis' pocket and he has shocking history of getting into debt. Nothing more to see here I think. Edited February 26, 2015 by E I Addio 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Voice Of Reason 2,124 Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) SCB I think we'll have to agree to disagree as we clearly have different views on this issue. Suffice to say, I really don't think it's a simply a matter, as you suggest, of Lewis Bridger asking for a loan and the Coventry Promotion saying 'No'. I think it's more a case of, as previously mentioned, Lewis Bridger being offered support to obtain equipment (new, purchased, hired or borrowed) and now that offer isn't forthcoming. This obviously puts Lewis Bridger into an untenable position, given his current financial situation. Whatever the case, and we'll probably never learn the full facts, you surely cannot overlook the sheer incompetence of your promotion signing him in the first place; without the necessary equipment to compete. Edited February 26, 2015 by The Voice Of Reason 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SGP 49 Posted February 26, 2015 MAYBE Lewis 'liked' Kenneth's Facebook comment about his alledged unpaid race suit invoice - the result being Lewis' services were no longer required? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted February 26, 2015 MAYBE Lewis 'liked' Kenneth's Facebook comment about his alledged unpaid race suit invoice - the result being Lewis' services were no longer required? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillipsr 2,056 Posted February 26, 2015 SCB I think we'll have to agree to disagree as we clearly have different views on this issue. Suffice to say, I really don't think it's a simply a matter, as you suggest, of Lewis Bridger asking for a loan and the Coventry Promotion saying 'No'. I think it's more a case of, as previously mentioned, Lewis Bridger being offered support to obtain equipment (new, purchased, hired or borrowed) and now that offer isn't forthcoming. This obviously puts Lewis Bridger into an untenable position, given his current financial situation. Whatever the case, and we'll probably never learn the full facts, you surely cannot overlook the sheer incompetence of your promotion signing him in the first place; without the necessary equipment to compete. Where does it say anywhere that a loan was agreed other than by Lewis. I agree with SCB here i hink Lewis has asked been told no and then thrown his toys out the pram. I really dont understand the fuss i mean this is Lewis Bridger were talking about not some world beater. Will never amount to anything within the top level of this sport and is at best a poor EL heat leader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theknow 2 180 Posted February 26, 2015 The sooner Horton follows Bridger out the sport the better. Both wouldn't be missed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedwaysliders 176 Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) Surely lewis could have worked something out with Cam Woodward,who hes known for years and are both eastbourne assets.Maybe along the lines they could share the equipment 50/50 ,maybe cam has some engines still in use,I just cant beleive all avenues have gone down to find a solution.Maybe Meridian lifts can get lewis going!!! Edited February 26, 2015 by speedwaysliders 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,505 Posted February 26, 2015 If Bridger wasn't such a dickhead, he might manage to get some sponsors to help him. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted February 26, 2015 It seems madness to me that any club would want to loan a rider money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Countershaftcounter 360 Posted February 26, 2015 Especially one who has a tendency to throw his toys out of the pram and run home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted February 26, 2015 Well probably never know the full truth of this issue. At best what we have on here is speculation. Bridger isn't riding this year. Time to move on I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,395 Posted February 26, 2015 Well probably never know the full truth of this issue. At best what we have on here is speculation. Bridger isn't riding this year. Time to move on I think. I bet he does ride this year - there's always someone with an injury crisis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted February 26, 2015 I bet he does ride this year - there's always someone with an injury crisis I agree, I think we will see Bridger racing before the season is out, but it seems he has no equipment so what club out there would be daft or desperate enough to go out and buy kit for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted February 26, 2015 I am no supporter of Mick Horton but I think he is absolutely right in not getting into a public slagging match with Lewis. It is unbecoming for any business to wash their dirty linen in public, especially on Twitter. We have all seen how distasteful it is when the disgrace that is Neil Middleditch start sounding off in public and making a fool of himself. Horton is right in not getting into a he-said, we-said type of argument. Even if he dais publicly lewis was wrong those on the outside wouldn't know who was telling the truth. Only two people know what really happened. The one thing we do know is that money burns a hole in Lewis' pocket and he has shocking history of getting into debt. Nothing more to see here I think. aa A shocking history of poor judgement too. A massive risk for any club to sign him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
