Friday and Saturday Speedway at Armadale

NEWS Wednesday 20th September 2023, 9:27pm

by Mike Hunter

  Edinburgh Monarchs Academy

This week's Speedway entertainment at Armadale brings both the Stellar Monarchs and Stellar Monarchs Academy into action, starting with the Academy's final home match in the National Development League on Friday (7:30pm).

The visitors are the Mildenhall Fen Tigers, always attractive opposition and usually one of the leading sides though it seems they will just miss out on the Playoffs this year. Their side includes Championship riders Alfie Bowtell, Lee Complin and Ben Trigger as well as the Kiwi George Congreve.

On the Academy side, the long-term injuries which have hindered the side so much this season are still keeping Adam Roynon, Alex Spooner and Kyran Lyden on the sidelines. Luke Killeen guests for Roynon with rider replacement for Spooner and Mark Parker continuing to gain experience at reserve.

Academy manager Scott Wilson has, like his senior counterparts with the Monarchs, had to spend much of his time awaiting medical bulletins and chasing suitable guests.

Probably the most improved Academy rider this year has been Mickie Simpson and he has nothing but praise for the setup he has found this season. "It has been a real eye-opener this year being at Edinburgh, it has been amazing, the whole team, the fans and everything at Edinburgh goes well, from the start I felt welcome, and there is always someone there to help if you need it. I never feel like I have to be quiet I can be myself and it is always a good atmosphere."

The Academy match on Friday will be Live Streamed for those who cannot attend, details on www.edinburghmonarchs.co.uk.

FRIDAY'S MATCH:

Friday 22nd September: Monarchs Academy v Mildenhall Fen Tigers (National Development League), Armadale, 7:30pm.

STELLAR MONARCHS ACADEMY: Max Clegg (Capt.), rider replacement for Alex Spooner, Jacob Hook, Dayle Wood, Luke Killeen (guest), Mark Parker, Mickie Simpson.

DJS FEN TIGERS: Alfie Bowtell, Arran Butcher, Ben Trigger, George Congreve, Lee Complin, Sam Ward, Laylan Richardson.

The match will be followed by TWO Northern Junior League matches as West Lothian Wildcats take on Workington Meteors and the Berwick Academy.

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