Bears boss Lam bullish despite record mauling

Bears boss Lam insists he's still right man for jobImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Pat Lam first joined Bristol Bears in 2017ByThomas DoddBBC Sport EnglandPublished16 minutes agoThere was a very clear, concise and defiant answer from long-serving Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam when asked if he was still the best man to be at the helm following the record-breaking Prem defeat by Northampton last time out."Yes."Speaking before Friday's visit of Bath to Ashton Gate, Lam - who has two years left on his current deal and recently celebrated his ninth anniversary since joining the Bears - pushed back on any idea of his position being at risk."I don't need to explain, I'm here to talk about Bath, we are excited about Friday night," the 57-year-old said."I have been around a long time, and my life and identity doesn't revolve around what people say, so I enjoy my summer every year."Bristol Bears legend Luatua extends dealPublished2 hours agoMacGinty signs new deal with Bristol BearsPublished15 hours agoThe loss at Franklin's Gardens set a record for most points scored in an English top-flight game, while the hosts also amassed more first-half points (61) than any other team in the history of the competition.The heavy defeat left the Bears sixth in the Prem table, five points adrift of Exeter in the fourth and final post-season play-off spot.Bristol have two games remaining, at home to Bath on Friday before a trip to Sale on the final day."I have never been involved in that type of game [against Northampton] as a player or a coach, but you move through, pick everyone up and I have been pleased with the work we have done since," said Lam."Nothing has changed for nine years here, it's a game of rugby that we play and that's all that is in front of us. "Our approach is how we go about winning the game and making sure we prepare well. People probably get bored of me [saying...