TT rider Antony Redmond has paid a glowing tribute to the medics that have cared for him after his big crash during a solo warm-up lap on the evening of June 4. The Ballaugh man came off at the Bungalow on his 1,000cc BMW and was airlifted to Noble’s Hospital with serious injuries, his wife saying at the time he was ‘very very lucky to still be here’. Having suffered multiple fractures to his legs and back, Redmond was almost immediately transferred to Merseyside where he continues to receive treatment, which has included having supportive frames attached to both legs.
Issuing an update on his Facebook page earlier this week with the above photo the mechanic said: ‘I'm pretending to be on holiday with shorts and a Calippo in Broad Green, Liverpool! ‘We have been here two days now and previously we have been at Aintree since the evening of the crash. Minister concedes TT Grandstand challenges need to be addressed Isle of Man TT 2024: Sidecar competitor appears in court after having no licence Public Health issue Covid-19 reminder following emergence of new variant after TT Ronaldsway Airport records a 7% increase in passenger numbers during TT ‘I've had various ops but the main ones are having the cages fitted to both legs. ‘I've been up a few times in a frame and took a few steps as the legs are load bearing now.
I can take my back brace off when I'm lying down or when I'm doing anything that is less than 45 degrees which is so much easier of a night time! ‘Bo.
