Tag: Edinburgh Monarchs
Speedway – rain stops Edinburgh but Bandits beaten in Glasgow
SGB Championship Knockout Cup: Edinburgh Monarchs 26, Birmingham Brummies 16 (match abandoned after seven heats because of rain): Glasgow Tigers 51, Berwick Bandits 39
Edinburgh Monarchs' Championship Knockout Cup, first-leg, tie with Birmingham Brummies was...
Speedway – Monarchs go to tapes with Brummies future in doubt
It's a massive night for speedway action on Friday with Edinburgh, Glasgow and Berwick all in SGB Championship Knockout Cup action.
Monarchs entertain Birmingham Brummies while Glasgow host Berwick but a massive cloud hangs over...
Speedway – Tigers roar despite Ulrich injury
Glasgow Tigers underlined their recent dominance over Edinburgh Monarchs with a narrow win over their arch rivals at Armadale in the SGB Championship.
The league pace-setters won 43-41 in a meeting abandoned after 14 heats...
Speedway – Monarchs capacity increased
What The Fork Monarchs confirm that the capacity of Armadale Stadium under COVID-19 restrictions has been increased.
John Campbell, Monarchs' co-promoter, said, "There is nothing better than live speedway in the stadium so it is...
Speedway – Thomson has his best night yet for Monarchs
What the Fork Monarchs warmed up for their joust with Glasgow Tigers at Armadale on Friday by scoring 58 points for the second successive match.
The West Lothian side comfortably disposed of Newcastle Diamonds who...
Speedway – Monarchs aim to have cutting edge
Newcastle GEC Diamonds return to Armadale on Friday in a SGB Championship fixture six weeks after they pushed What the Fork Monarchs close (47-43) in a Knockout Cup tie.
Monarchs went on to win the...
Speedway – Pickering maintains recent form to steer Monarchs home
In-form Josh Pickering top (pictured) scored with 13 points while Kye Thomson and Sam Masters powered to 12 points as What the Fork Monarchs beat Berwick Bandits 50-40 in a hard-fought SGB Championship clash...
Speedway – Monarchs aim to give Andersen unhappy debut
Berwick Bandits track their new signing, Kasper Andersen, when they arrive at Armadale to square-up to What the Fork Monarchs on Friday (tapes-up 7.30pm).
The ex-Sheffield and Redcar rider comes in for Coty Garcia who...
Speedway – magnificent Masters spearheads Wolves win
Edinburgh Monarchs skipper Sam Masters (pictured) scored a paid maximum to lead Wolverhampton to four away points with a 49-41 victory at Ipswich in the SGB Premiership.
Masters accumulated 14 points and one bonus point...
Speedway – Palin hits form to put skids under Monarchs
What the Fork Monarchs were stung 54-36 at Scunthorpe Scorpions as they fell to their first defeat the season despite 13 points from in-form Josh Pickering and ten points from Richie Worrall.
The Scots actually...
Speedway – Pijper makes mark but Monarchs sting Scorpions
What the Fork Monarchs left it late but eventually stung Scunthorpe Scorpions 52-38 in a SGB Championship clash at Armadale.
Former Monarchs star Theo Pijper (library picture) and his battles with Josh Pickering were highlights...
Speedway – hot property Freeman signs for Monarchs
Armadale Stellar Devils beat off a number of other clubs to sign teenager Archie Freeman to replace Sheldon Davies for the remaining National Development League (NDL) matches.
The 16-year-old and the other Newcastle Gems riders...
Speedway – Sheldon axed by Devils despite victory over Belle Vue
Armadale Stellar Devils have cut Sheldon Davies despite a come-from-behind victory over Belle Vue Colts in the National Development League at Armadale.
Alan Budzynski, Devils' team manager, said Sheldon, who scored two points against Belle Vue, is a...
Speedway – Devils need league points to kick-start season
Armadale Stellar Devils on Saturday (tapes up 2.30pm) entertain a club which epitomises the benefits of junior development.
Belle Vue produced riders who have gone on to be world famous competitors like World champion Peter...
Speedway – Monarchs shoot down Eagles for major road win
What the Fork Monarchs pulled off one of their most remarkable results for many years by winning 46-44 at Eastbourne, their first victory at Arlington Stadium.
It certainly made the near 1,000 mile round trip...
Speedway – Monarchs late surge tames Lions
What the Fork Monarchs produced a late surge to claim two 5-1 wins in heats 14 and 15 to run out 49-40 winners over champions Leicester Lions at Armadale.The Midlands-based combine actually enjoyed the...
Speedway – Monarchs confident ahead of champions visit
The What the Fork Monarchs are in the unusual position of being unbeaten in the four matches staged so far this season.
However, observers believe the squad are not firing on all cylinders so far....
Speedway – impressive Monarchs cut down Diamonds
What the Fork Monarchs controlled the second-leg in the first round in the Knockout Cup to end 52-38 victors on the day which meant an 18 point aggregate victory over Newcastle Diamonds.
Monarchs built a...
Speedway – Monarchs hold slender lead against Diamonds
What the Fork Monarchs defend a slender four-point lead when they travel to Brough Park to square-up to Newcastle Diamonds on Sunday (4pm) in the second-leg of their first round Knockout Cup tie.
A strong...
Speedway – Monarchs boss predicts drama in Knockout Cup
What the Fork Monarchs attempt to cut down Newcastle Diamonds over two legs in the first round of the Championship Knockout Cup.
Monarchs' director Mike Hunter said it is a tie which has traditionally...
Speedway – Harkess ‘disappointed’ after last heat slip up
Edinburgh Monarchs won the final heat 4-2 to earn a 45-45 draw with battling Redcar Bears in their SGB Championship opener.
Alex Harkess, Monarchs' team manager (pictured right), was disappointed that the home side didn't...
Speedway – Bomber aims to shoot down Berwick Bandits
Former Glasgow Tigers racer Chris Harris – nicknamed Bomber - will skipper Birmingham Brummies in tonight’s (SAT, 6.30pm) Championship opener at Berwick Bandits.
The evergreen rider (pictured) takes over from James Shanes who skippered the...
Speedway – Monarchs bosses ‘excited’ about the future
Stellar Devils and What The Fork Monarchs Promotion have hailed a devilishly good start to the 2021 speedway season.
After much excitement and anticipation, the 2021 speedway season burst into life. John Campbell is enthused...
Speedway – team racing back at Armadale
Speedway team racing returns to Armadale Stadium on Friday (7.30pm) for the first time since October 2019 when the Armadale Stellar Devils face Berwick Bullets in a National Development League (NDL) match.Berwick beat Devils...
Speedway – Monarchs aim to develop raw local talent
What The Fork Monarchs have announced a speedway academy to offer a pathway to becoming a professional speedway rider.Monarchs Speedway Academy will provide aspiring young riders with two youth tracks to stimulate their development.John...
Speedway – ‘world first’ claimed by Monarchs
What The Fork Monarchs have introduced a speedway-world first on-demand subscription-based video service, EMTV+.Thanks to the thoroughly committed efforts over many years of club historian Mike Hunter and the Edinburgh Speedway Videos team, the...
Speedway – Masters leads new-look Monarchs
Edinburgh What the Fork Monarchs have confirmed two newcomers in their team for the 2021 season which is expected to start in May, subject to Scottish Government restrictions.Nathan Greaves and Joe Lawlor join the...
Speedway – Gladiators make it 12 in Championship
British Speedway bosses have agreed to allow Plymouth Gladiators into the 2021 Championship. Gladiators’ promotion have, they say, met the entry criteria and they become the 12th club competing in the league.A spokesman said...
Speedway – auction plan to boost Monarchs
Edinburgh's support group, Monarchs 100, are planning a second online auction following the success of the one held last summer which raised around £4,000.The first stage is to ask anyone to donate anything they...
Young Lions to fore as speedway roars back
Speedway promoters have launched a new five-year plan with the focus on the talented crop of British youngsters in both professional leagues.They have also confirmed a start date of Saturday May 1 for the...
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