Tag: Edinburgh Monarchs

Edinburgh Monarchs boss John Campbell explained why the Armadale-based club have appointed German star Eric Riss as their new captain.He admitted that New Zealand-born racer Ricky Wells was also quoted but he added: “Eric...

Max Ruml has a baptism of fire when he rides in his first British meeting in the first heat for Edinburgh Monarchs against their arch rivals, Glasgow Tigers, in the first-leg of the season-raising,...

Erik Riss will captain Edinburgh Monarchs this season it has been confirmed.The German said he is looking forward to leading the team in the SGB Championship and he acknowleged that it will be a...

Jack Thomas could make his debut for Glasgow Tigers in the Scottish Cup against Edinburgh Monarchs at Ashfield on Friday (tapes-up 7.30pm).The 18-year-old from Norwich has been snapped up at reserve after Jack Parkinson-Blackburn's...

Edinburgh Monarchs’ new signing Max Ruml flew into Edinburgh and said: “I’m here to do a job.”The American actually jetted into Scotland on his on his 21st birthday but California-born Ruml said he was...

Edinburgh Monarchs racer Ricky Wells has been named in the line-up for the season-launching Cumberland Open Championship on March 31.Josh Grajczonek and Kyle Howarth, who have all held heat-leader berths at Derwent Park in...

Edinburgh Monarchs hope to stage a working party at the Armadale track this weekend, weather permitting.Meanwhile, club bosses are trying to raise much-needed sponsorship cash following the loss of their team sponsorship.Co-promoter John Campbell...

American Max Ruml will make his debut in British speedway with Edinburgh Monarchs.Max has ridden in the USA World Cup squad and was runner-up in last year's USA National Championship behind Billy Janniro.The rider...

Edinburgh Monarchs have been rocked by the news that Parsons Peebles will not be continuing their sponsorship.Alex Harkess, the club chairman, said they had been assured throughout the winter that a decision was imminent.And...

Edinburgh Monarchs have stepped-up their bid to sign a seventh rider after moves to bring exciting young American prospect Luke Becker to Armadale hit the skids.He was the man selected to fill the final...

Speedway will go ahead at Armadale this season - Edinburgh Monarchs 70th anniversary - despite planning fears.That’s despite revelations from local Armadale councillor, Stuart Borrowman, that West Lothian Council officials “are minded to grant”...

Stewart Dickson has been confirmed as a member of a new management team for British Speedway’s major events.Dickson is part of a team of three looking after six meetings throughout the UK.The Scot, who...

Edinburgh Monarchs face Glasgow Tigers in the Scottish Cup in a mouth-watering opening to the new season.The arch rivals have agreed to reintroduce the event with the first-leg at Glasgow’s Peugeot Ashfield Stadium on...

Edinburgh Monarchs have kick-started their 70th season by revealing a new club logo, the announcement of club Hall of Fame and a stage show with special guests.The logo will appear on all activities connected...

The Parsons Peebles Monarchs have signed former Workington rider Matt Williamson for their 2018 SGB Championship campaign.Williamson revealed recently that he did not have a club for next season.He said “Obviously, it’s been quite...

Parsons Peebles Monarchs are pleased to announce their fifth signing for the 2018 Speedway season, 21 year old Swedish rider Joel Andersson.Joel was the Swedish Under-21 Champion in 2016, and also rode in the...

Edinburgh Monarchs bosses have confirmed a revamp to their season ticket system with the launch of a Gold Membership scheme offering benefits to regular supporters.John Campbell, Monarchs' co-promoter, said: "We have one of the highest...

Wolverhampton Wolves have agreed terms with Sam Masters to return to the club for a third successive season.The Australian star will limit his British racing to the SGB Premiership in 2018 having left Championship...

Kevin Doolan has re-signed for a sixth season with Berwick Bandits and the 37-year-old has a passion for the club.Scott Courtney, Bandits' co-owner and promoter, said: “Kevin is a massive part of Berwick Bandits...

Aaron Summers has been confirmed as Berwick Bandits first signing for next season.The 29-year-old Aussie racer joins on loan from parent club Glasgow Tigers where he was club captain.Scott Courtney, one of Bandits owners,...

While Edinburgh Monarchs continue to plan for next season, arch rivals Glasgow Tigers have confirmed a third signing.Lewis Kerr joins the Ashfield club and the rider has bounced back after a horror crash which...

The Monarchs Fans Trust (MFT) have donated over £50,000 to the club since 2015.And many of the members have been involved in activities to spread the word about the club around the area.They hold...

Glasgow Tigers will return to their traditional Friday race night for the first time since the 1980s, putting them in direct opposition to arch rivals, Edinburgh Monarchs.Tigers have been granted permission to bring racing...

British speedway’s top two leagues have agreed set race days in a bid to cut out fixture clashes and allow greater rider availability.It means for the first time ever the Premiership will only run...

Great Britain team manager Alun Rossiter is the special guest at the Edinburgh Monarchs 100 Burns Supper at Danderhall Miners Club on Saturday, 20 January.He took Great Britain to this year's speedway World Cup...

Nick Morris of Berwick Bandits powered to victory in the Championship Riders’ individual meeting at Glasgow.Former Grand Prix rider Chris Harris was second with Glasgow Tigers star Richie Worrall third.Tigers’ Richard Lawson was also...

SGB Championship: Peterborough Panthers 54, Edinburgh Monarchs 38Peterborough: Jack Holder 11, rider replacement for Bradley Wilson-Dean, Paul Starke 7, Ulrich Ostergaard 12, Chris Harris 10, Simon Lambert 11, Jack Parkinson-Blackburn 3Edinburgh: Ricky Wells 7,...

Edinburgh Monarchs travel to Peterborough Panthers for their final SGB Championship on Friday (7.30pm) minus a key rider.Aussie-born Josh Pickering has returned home for a funeral and Monarchs will use rider replacement.Mike Hunter, one...

Steve Worrall believes he needs to win the Championship Riders' title in Glasgow on Saturday to prove he can live in the fastlane.The former Edinburgh Monarchs racer, who is now with Newcastle Diamonds, has...

Premiership Knockout Cup, Final, second-leg: Belle Vue Aces 20, Wolverhampton Wolves 16 (meeting abandoned after Heat 6, rain)Belle Vue: Kenneth Bjerre 2, Steve Worrall 3, rider replacement for Max Fricke, Rohan Tungate 6, Craig...