Tag: Stellar Monarchs
Pickering scores 13 but Monarchs out of KO Cup
Edinburgh Stellar Monarchs exited the Knockout Cup on a 92-87 aggregate despite winning the second-leg of the quarter-final 47-43 at Armadale.The nine-point deficit from the first-leg in Dorset proved too much for the home...
Sedgmen: ‘don’t count us out in KO Cup return’
Justin Sedgmen believes the key to Stellar Monarchs edging Poole Pirates in the Cab Direct Knockout Cup at Armadale on Friday (tapes-up 7.30pm) could be the form of Kye Thomson and skipper Paco Castagna.Monarchs...
Surprised Castagna confirmed as captain of Monarchs
Italian racer Paco Castagna will skipper Stellar Monarchs this season and he admitted: "It came by surprise. I didn't expect it."Castagna (pictured) is now in his third year with the Armadale club and he...
Fredriksen back for Monarchs
Lasse Fredriksen returns for Stellar Monarchs in 2024 and his signature completes the club's line-up for the Cab Direct Championship next season.The popular Norwegian (pictured) is delighted to be back and can't wait for...
Coles hopes Monarchs move can boost his career
Connor Coles faces a busy summer doubling up for Stellar Monarchs and Stellar Monarchs Academy.And he is delighted to be back in the saddle after an arm injury cut short what he believes was...
Campbell: we want fans to be ‘excited’ by racing at Armadale
Stellar Monarchs open their season with a home clash against arch rivals Glasgow Tigers on Friday, April 5 (7.30) with the return in the BSN Series on Friday, April 12 (7.30pm).Berwick Bandits host Monarchs...
Wilson has high hopes for whizz-kid McGurk
Sam McGurk is the first name on the team sheet for the 2024 Stellar Monarchs Academy team and he will be entering his fourth season in the National Development League.The 17-year-old from Bradford (pictured)...
New faces at Monarchs and Berwick
Stellar Monarchs have confirmed that 16-year-old prospect Max James is their first signing for the 2024 speedway season when the teenager will make his debut at Cab Direct Championship level.James (pictured) has enjoyed success...
Comets to race in the Championship next season
Workington Comets will race against Glasgow Tigers, Stellar Monarchs and Berwick Bandits next season as the Cumbrian combine have confirmed they are set to step back up to the Championship in 2024.Comets were revived...
Sedgmen out of Pirates clash
Poole Pirates visit Stellar Monarchs in Group A of the Cab Direct Championship play-offs on Friday (tapes-up 7.30pm) and have already qualified.The team are very determined not to go out on a low note...
Monarchs stung and Bullets bow out
Edinburgh Stellar Monarchs disappointing season continued when they skidded to a 54-36 defeat in the Cab Direct championship play-off, Group A, at home to Scunthorpe Scorpions.Only skipper Josh Pickering made double-figures with 12 in the...
Poole sink Scorpions to roar back into frame
League title holders Poole surged back with a 50-40 win at Scunthorpe Scorpions to regain control of their Cab Direct Championship play-off group.Pirates had been under huge pressure heading to the Eddie Wright Raceway...
Sedgmen in for Monarchs against Scorpions
Stellar Monarchs kick-start their home matches in the Cab Direct Championship play-off on Saturday, weather permitting, when they host Scunthorpe Scorpions (7pm).The Armadale combine desperately need to get themselves off the mark after a...
Poole explain Edinburgh play-off date decision
Poole Pirates promoter Dan Ford has explained the re-arrangement date for the Pirates’ Cab Direct Championship play-off clash with Stellar Monarchs.The meeting has now been scheduled for Wednesday September 27 with an horrendous weather forecast...
Monarchs trip to Poole delayed
Stellar Monarchs bosses claimed their squad "put in an abject display" when they skidded to a 59-31 defeat at Scunthorpe Scorpions in their opening Cab Direct Championship, Group A, clash.And they need to up their game...
Uphill battle for Monarchs after Scunthorpe defeat
Stellar Monarchs have work to do if they want to move forward in the Cab Direct Championship play-offs after the Armadale-based combine skidded to defeat in their opening fixture at Scunthorpe Scorpions. The Lincolnshire side picked...
Sedgmen in for banned Cook for Monarchs
Stellar Monarchs host Scunthorpe Scorpions at Armadale on Friday (tapes-up 7pm) in the Cab Direct Championship play-off and they are in a three-team group which also features reigning champions the Poole Pirates. The group...
Pickering stars but Monarchs sunk by Poole
Stellar Monarchs' quest for play-off points moves on to Friday now after they were mugged by Cab Direct Championship leaders, Poole Pirates, at Armadale.The home side face a double-header against second-bottom Plymouth Gladiators and Birmingham...
Monarchs star Cook handed 30-day suspension
Stellar Monarchs star Craig Cook has been suspended for 30 days according to a statement from the Speedway Control Bureau (SCB).The statement issued on the official website on Wednesday said: "The promotion of Edinburgh...
Triple header for play-off chasing Monarchs
Stellar Monarchs race three home matches at Armadale this week to end their regular season in the Cab Direct Championship and, in the process, hope to clinch sixth place and guarantee a slot in...
Riss stars as Monarchs take crucial road win
Cab Direct Championship: Plymouth Gladiators 44, Stellar Monarchs 46The Stellar Monarchs saved the best till last as they took maximum heat advantages in each of the last two heats to take a massive 46-44...
Cook could be back for double-header
Stellar Monarchs continue their quest a play-off place in the Cab Direct Championship with a double-header meeting against the Poole Pirates and Birmingham Brummies on Friday at Armadale (tapes-up 7pm).Monarchs hold sixth place but...
Campbell: ‘We should be far better than that’
Stellar Monarchs' team manager John Campbell saw his men swept aside 58-32 at Redcar Bears in the Cab Direct Championship.Campbell (pictured left with Scott Wilson, manager of the club's National Development League side) said:...
Cook switches to Lions and Harris goes to Peterborough
Stellar Monarchs star Craig Cook (pictured) has been brought in by Sports Insure Pemiership side Leicester Lions as part of a re-shuffle by the Midlands combine who have been hit by a suspension for...
Hook stars as Monarchs shoot down Comets
Stellar Monarchs Academy 59, Workington Comets 31Stellar Monarchs Academy put in their most complete performance of the season, beating Workington Comets 59-31, a result which also sees the aggregate bonus point go to the...
Monarchs stung by Scorpions
Cab Direct Championship: Scunthorpe Scorpions 51-39 Stellar MonarchsJohn Campbell was left to rue a slow start as Stellar Monarchs skidded to a 51-39 defeat at Scunthorpe Scorpions in the Cab Direct Championship.A pre-meeting track...
Monarchs and Tigers back on track as Bandits lick wounds
Friday fixtures: Cab Direct Championship: Scunthorpe Scorpions v Edinburgh Stellar Monarchs (7.30pm); Glasgow Allied Vehicles Tigers v Redcar Bears (7.30pm)Edinburgh Stellar Monarchs will look to reverse the memory of a 54-36 home defeat to...
Pickering tells fans: ‘It was too difficult’
Rain caused the Cab Direct Championship match against Birmingham to be abandoned at Armadale with the Stellar Monarchs leading 16-8 and skipper Josh Pickering told fans that conditions were too difficult.Pickering (pictured) added: "The...
Riss in for crocked Schlein
Berwick Bandits have booked German ace Erik Riss to guest when they entertain top of the table Oxford on Saturday (tapes-up 7pm) in the Cab Direct Championship.The Redcar Bear replaces No 1 Rory Schlein...
Guest Sedgmen edged in ‘epic’ heat at Glasgow
Cab Direct Championship: Allied Vehicles Glasgow Tigers 49, Edinburgh Stellar Monarchs 41Glasgow Tigers team manager Cami Brown hailed one of the best races he’s ever seen as his side narrowly beat Edinburgh to complete...
