Toughest of starts for the Monarchs

PREVIEW Wednesday 13th April 2022, 7:15pm

by Mike Hunter

  Edinburgh Monarchs

What the Fork Monarchs return to the track at Armadale Stadium this Friday evening, after one of the longest close seasons we've had – and it is straight into Championship action with a visit from none other than the buoyant Berwick Bandits, who chalked up their first victory of the season almost a fortnight ago.

Berwick are led by their new captain Chris Harris and there is no doubt that the signing of this distinguished former Grand Prix winner has lifted every Bandits' fan. Harris just goes on forever and is in great form again.

Monarchs of course have two new complete newcomers in their side and the whole team will be put to the test against a side with substantially more Armadale experience than the home boys! Lasse Fredriksen (Norway) and teenager Jacob Hook (Australia) will be having their first team match in the UK.

Monarchs' captain Sam Masters said "It'll be tough for the new boys, but we are giving them all the help we can. It will be hard this week as Berwick have some boys that can get round Armadale, but every meeting will be hard as it is a hard league, so we just need to all be firing and Josh, Kye and I need to lead from the front.

"It's my job to keep the boys together and make it as fun as we can, but it is even more fun when you are winning races, so if we are winning my job is easy. I'll be doing the best I can I've said it before but I really believe we are due to win some trophies so we are going for that for sure."

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As with all Armadale matches this season, Friday's match will be Live Streamed. Details on www.edinburghmonarchs.co.uk

THE WEEKEND MATCHES:

Friday 15th April: Edinburgh Monarchs v Berwick Bandits (Championship), Armadale, 7:30pm

WTF MONARCHS: Sam Masters (capt.), Lasse Fredriksen, Paco Castagna, Kye Thomson, Josh Pickering, Jacob Hook, James Sarjeant.

FTS BANDITS: Chris Harris (capt.), Ty Proctor, Theo Pijper, Leon Flint, Ricky Wells, Jye Etheridge, Kyle Bickley.

Saturday 16th April: Berwick Bandits v Edinburgh Monarchs (Championship), Shielfield Park, 6:30pm followed by Berwick Bullets v Armadale Devils (National Development League)

Sunday 17th April: Newcastle Diamonds v Edinburgh Monarchs (Championship KO Cup), Newcastle Stadium, 5:30pm

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