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Teenage kicks as Fricke hits Devils back

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:30:12 GMT

Teenager Max Fricke was none too happy with the single point he scored against Plymouth Devils at Armadale on Friday, but he provided his own antidote by winning his first race for Edinburgh Monarchs in the return Premier League speedway fixture at the St Boniface Arena just 24 hours later.

Sppedway: Monarchs dare Devils to make a comeback

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:15:14 GMT

EDINBURGH Monarchs recovered from a sticky start at Armadale last night to eventually overcome Plymouth Devils 56-36 in a highly entertaining Premier League speedway clash which gives the Capital side plenty of hope of securing a quick double when they travel to the St Boniface Arena for tonight’s return tie.

Speedway: Monarchs new man raring to go after injury

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:25:52 GMT

PLYMOUTH Devils have made something of a hellish start to their 2013 speedway campaign. They have won just one of their six competitive matches so far, but they make the long trek north to face Edinburgh Monarchs at Armadale tonight with an extremely good looking team on paper – one which Monarchs will not take lightly.

Monarchs replace misfiring German rider with ex-Tiger

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:57:59 GMT

Edinburgh Monarchs have parted company with their misfiring German reserve star Marcel Helfer, who has been replaced by former Glasgow  Tigers rider Mitchell Davey.

Cook matches Monarchs ace

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:08:18 GMT

Edinburgh Monarchs ace Craig Cook may not have won last night’s British Speedway Final at Wolverhampton, but his fourth-place finish underlined his growing status as one of the UK’s best emerging  riders, writes DAVID  KINVIG.

Cook bids for British crown

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:40:54 GMT

Edinburgh MONARCHS No. 1 Craig Cook bids for his maiden British Championship  speedway crown at  Wolverhampton tonight.

Speedway: Monarchs into League Cup semi-finals

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:32:50 GMT

EDINBURGH MONARCHS eased into speedway’s League Cup semi-finals after an untroubled 56-36 victory over arch-rivals Glasgow Tigers in last night’s group qualifying tie at Armadale Stadium.

Formbook suggests cup derby will be a one-sided clash

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:16:58 GMT

Edinburgh MONARCHS will seal their place in the League Cup semi-finals if they defeat Glasgow Tigers in  tonight’s qualifying group tie at Armadale and, having  already crushed them 59-31 in the Spring Trophy last month, Monarchs feel the Ashfield side will be easy meat again.

Speedway: Monarchs recover from falls to net point

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:11:50 GMT

Edinburgh Monarchs overcame an injury blow to Claus Vissing and staged a remarkable second-half fightback to gain a deserved point against defending speedway champions Scunthorpe Scorpions in yesterday’s eventful Premier League encounter at the Eddie Wright Raceway.

Monarchs to reschedule

Sat, 04 May 2013 10:08:39 GMT

Last night’s Premier League speedway clash between Edinburgh Monarchs and Scunthorpe Scorpions at Armadale was postponed due to a waterlogged track.

Speedway: Craig Cook’s confident for league opener

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:07:44 GMT

“You won’t sting us this time” is the defiant message from Edinburgh Monarchs No. 1 Craig Cook ahead of tonight’s opening Premier League speedway clash against defending champions Scunthorpe Scorpions at Armadale Stadium.

Monarchs won’t give Helfer the heave-ho after blank

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:32:52 GMT

Edinburgh Monarchs bosses have no immediate plans to axe misfiring German star Marcel Helfer, who struggled and failed to score against Berwick Bandits in Friday’s League Cup speedway qualifier at Armadale.

Speedway: Might of the Monarchs on show

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:04:29 GMT

Berwick Bandits were blown away like tumbleweed at Armadale last night as they saw their League Cup qualifying hopes sink into the dust like some ageing gunslinger no longer quick enough on the draw.

Speedway: Monarchs must take Bandits seriously

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:15:36 GMT

BERWICK Bandits are holed up in the last chance saloon as far as their League Cup qualifying hopes are concerned.