Following the unfortunate accident last week that led to Wightlink Warriors skipper, Brendan Johnson breaking his arm, Bryn has an update. Ed
Following his crash whilst training for the 2016 season, a season he had been earmarked to captain the Wightlink Warriors in the National League, Brendan Johnson was transferred yesterday (21/3) to Poole General Hospital where he will undergo surgery on his broken left arm.
Once that surgery has been completed, both he and the club should have a clearer idea as to how long he’s likely to be sidelined and we’ll obviously bring you any news on that as soon as possible.
Cobra’s garage Mahal extends sponsorship
Former American Gladiator and huge speedway fan Steve Luxton, proprietor of Cobra’s Garage Mahal located in Jupiter, Palm Beach County, Florida, has extended the garage’s sponsorship of the Warriors.
Announcing this at the third Annual Cobra’s Garage Mahal party that was held last weekend Steve said,
“I have been part of the Warriors for some time now, the momentum behind this club is gathering pace and Cobra’s Garage Mahal very much wants to be part of that. We want the garage brand to symbolise progress in speedway and participating with the Warriors fits our ethos perfectly.
“With the third annual Cobra’s Garage Mahal party taking place last weekend, and with both Barry Bishop and Gary Ball from the club amongst the guests, we felt there was no better time to get further involved with the club and to increase the Wight Warriors and the Isle of Wight’s profile here in Florida.
“The club already has a following here and I look forward to supporting its growth in the future and visiting the club this summer. Go Warriors.”
Cannot wait for season to start
Steve Luxton is such a big fan of speedway that he has put together a speedway museum out there in Florida and commenting from there Gary Ball, supremo of the ‘My First Skid’ training schools that will be held at our Smallbrook stadium said,
“It’s been great to see the enthusiasm for the Warriors here at the museum and now I cannot wait for the season to start. It’s been a great weekend discussing MFS and the Warriors with like minded people.”
Warriors Barry Bishop added,
“This weekend we had the pleasure to discuss the Warriors and the Isle of Wight with some speedway greats, including former England international Sid Sheldrick who rode for a host of clubs in the late sixties and seventies, Finland’s ex-Birmingham, Wimbledon and Swindon favourite Ari Koponen, Malcolm Brown who rode for Hackney and Leicester in his ten year career, and all round motorcycle expert Peter Vilacaro.
“They all were thrilled at the progress of the club’s return and have pledged their support moving forward by joining our international support team.
“It was great to see Sid back on a bike and to hear of his adventures during his career and we cannot wait to welcome him to Smallbrook. Finally, we have to thank Steve Luxton and the Luxton family for being perfect hosts and the support of Cobra’s Garage Mahal is extremely important to club and very much valued. We look forward seeing everyone at Smallbrook this season.”
