Richie Worrall is considered a real danger man by Monarchs ahead of the visit of arch rivals Glasgow Tigers. Picture Ian Adam

Edinburgh Monarchs bosses admit to having been left seething by their squad’s 57-34 capitulation to Glasgow Tigers at Ashfield last month.

And spokesman Graham Muncie says the Armadale club are looking to make up for this when Tigers visit the West Lothian track on Friday (tapes-up 7.30pm).

The key battles, he claims, may be at the top end of the team and Tigers head east sporting what many consider to be the strongest top three in the league.

He said: “Aaron Summers, Richard Lawson and Richie Worrall all battle for the No 1 slot for the Tigers and all are currently averaging more than nine points per match for the season.”

Muncie revealed that Monarchs are back to full strength and with Josh Pickering continuing to ride through the pain barrier with two broken fingers.

Glasgow will be missing Finnish prospect Nike Lunna who suffered a broken thumb in a crash against the Monarchs at Ashfield.

Rider replacement will operate in his place with Richard Lawson, Dan Bewley and the Tigers reserves being eligible for a ride.

Monarchs bosses have appealed to fans following parking issues in local residential areas particularly Mallace Avenue behind the stadium.

The club pride themselves on being considerate neighbours and part of the Armadale community we would please ask that all fans park in one of the official car parks.

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