News Archive - December 2018

We have been informed from Australia of the passing (on 20th December) of one of the greatest Monarchs, Don Cuppleditch, at the age of 95. As far as we know he had been the oldest surviving Monarchs' rider.

Head to the online Club Shop now to grab a fantastic deal in the sale!

Merry Christmas from the Directors of Edinburgh Speedway (1986) Limited and the riders and management of the Edinburgh Monarchs.

The next event for Monarchs' supporters to look forward to is the Monarchs 100 Burns Supper on Saturday January 12th at the Danderhall Miners Club, with former Monarch and 4-times Scottish Open Champion Rory Schlein as the special guest.

Our top average man for the start of the 2019 season will be Ricky Wells, entering his third season with the club. He rode at no. 1 in all his matches last season other than the final one!

Monarchs are pleased to announce that Gold Memberships are now on sale for the 2019 season offering even better value than in 2018!

Joel Andersson is returning to Armadale for his second season having come good in 2018 after a slow start. He missed the closing matches with a foot injury which certainly didn't do the team's fortunes any good in these important fixtures.

Luke Ruddick is looking forward enthusiastically to his first taste of full-time racing at Championship level, having ridden for four seasons with Mildenhall and Coventry in the National League.