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All change this Friday. Edinburgh bring in new signing Michael Palm Toft but have R/R for Paco (away at SGP qualifying). Oxford also have riders away or injured and bring in 4 guests - former Monarchs Fredriksen and Hook plus Ben Morley and Jody Scott. (Plus there is still some doubt about Cameron Heeps fitness.) A bit worrying that Palm Toft has not ridden at all this season, hopefully Edinburgh have managed to arrange some practice at Armadale for him. Great to see Sam back as ever. Could be another close one. Friday 6th June: Edinburgh Monarchs v Oxford Cheetahs (Championship), Armadale, 7:30pm STELLAR MONARCHS: Michael Palm Toft, rider replacement for Paco Castagna, Jonatan Grahn, Kye Thomson, Justin Sedgmen (Capt.), Victor Palovaara, Mark Parker. S D TIMMO CHEETAHS: Sam Masters (Capt.), Ben Morley, Lasse Fredriksen, Jordan Jenkins. Cameron Heeps, Jody Scott, Jacob Hook.

6.25 in 2019 was his last average.

This comes too soon for Edinburgh's new signing Michael Palm Toft's inclusion so it's R/R for Oscar Polis again. This worked fine against Workington last week but the Tigers will provide much tougher opposition. They are without the injured Dan Thompson and bring in Drew Kemp as a guest Could be a close one. Teams from Monarchs' website: Friday 30th May: Edinburgh Monarchs v Glasgow Tigers (Championship KO Cup), Armadale, 7:30pm STELLAR MONARCHS: Justin Sedgmen, rider replacement for Oskar Polis, Jonatan Grahn, Kye Thomson, Paco Castagna (Capt.), Victor Palovaara, Mark Parker. ALLIED VEHICLES TIGERS: Chris Harris (Capt.), Ashton Boughen, Drew Kemp, Leon Flint, Kyle Howarth, Freddy Hodder, Max Perry. The second leg with the same lineups is at Ashfield on Saturday at 3pm.

Monarchs re-declare their team with Academy reserve Mark Parker coming in as Championship reserve - that's a big jump. They still go with R/R for Polis but I've a feeling it won't work as well as it did away at Plymouth. Hopefully Kye's and Jonatan's confidence will be boosted by a much improved performance in the Plymouth match. Looking forward to seeing Tate Zischke and Fraser Bowes round Armadale for the first time. Teams from Monarchs website. Friday 23rd May: Edinburgh Monarchs v Workington Comets (Championship KO Cup), Armadale, 7:30pm STELLAR MONARCHS: Justin Sedgmen, rider replacement for Oskar Polis, Jonatan Grahn, Kye Thomson, Paco Castagna (Capt.), Victor Palovaara, Mark Parker. GTS COMETS: Troy Batchelor (Capt.), Jye Etheridge, Tate Zischke, Fraser Bowes, Antti Vuolas, Jacob Hook, Vinnie Foord.

An entertaining close meeting from the much-maligned Plymouth track. And a gutsy, determined performance from the depleted Monarchs. A vast improvement from Kye Thomson and Jonatan Grahn (who both deserved to be in Heat 15) and all riders contributing. Disappointing to lose at the end but you have to hand it to Ben Barker in the final heat with a fine outside pass on Kye, who had passed Barker in an earlier heat. Well done to Plymouth whose supporters create a great atmosphere and must've been delighted with their last heat win after being 8 down. Can't believe all the negative pissing and moaning by Edinburgh 'supporters' on here.

Ist league match of the season, and against the current champions. Monarchs could really do with kicking off their home league season with a win, something they haven't done for a few years. Dayle Wood guests for Max James and Poole have replaced Academy rider Matt Marson with Darryl Ritchings. Teams from Edinburgh website: Friday 16th May: Edinburgh Monarchs v Poole Pirates (Championship), Armadale, 7:30pm STELLAR MONARCHS: Justin Sedgmen, Kye Thomson, Jonatan Grahn, Paco Castagna (Capt.), Oskar Polis, Victor Palovaara, Dayle Wood (Guest). WESSEX MARINE PIRATES: Richard Lawson, Tobias Thomsen, Anders Rowe, Zach Cook (Capt.), Lewis Kerr, Paul Starke, Darryl Ritchings.

Edinburgh just need to score 58 tonight to overhaul Poole in the standings for best second place in the BSN series. I think we can do it 😉 Teams: GLASGOW: Chris Harris, Ashton Boughen, Dan Thompson, Leon Flint, Kyle Howarth, Freddy Hodder, Max Perry. EDINBURGH: Justin Sedgmen, Kye Thomson, Jonatan Grahn, Paco Castagna, Oskar Polis, Victor Palovaara, Matt Marson.

Matt Marson guests for Max James for Monarchs and Berwick replace the still struggling with injury Bastian Borke with Jack Smith which moves Sam Hagon into the main body of the team. Another close one I think. Friday 2nd May: Edinburgh Monarchs v Berwick Bandits (BSN Series), Armadale, 7:30pm STELLAR MONARCHS: Justin Sedgmen, Kye Thomson, Jonatan Grahn, Paco Castagna (Capt.), Oskar Polis, Victor Palovaara, Matt Marson (Guest). R. E. D. BANDITS: Craig Cook, Danyon Hume (Capt.), Sam Hagon, Drew Kemp, Peter Kildemand, Dayle Wood, Jack Smith.

Good match tonight on a well-prepared track. Several good races, the best being the 3-man tussle in Heat 14 with Leon Flint grabbing a very important 2nd on the line. Leon had done something similar in heat 10 after a great race with Jonatan Grahn and these two last bend overtakes went a long way to bringing the Tigers victory. A fine home debut by Oskar Polis and personally I would have gone for an Oskar Victor pairing in Heat 15, but I've a feeling it wouldn't have changed the result. Still quite optimistic for the season ahead.

Lasse must be the unluckiest rider in the league, and a change of club hasn't changed that. Given some better fortune he'll do a fine job at reserve for Plymouth. Very early days for Cluff. I remember when Max Fricke started at Edinburgh he hardly scored a point for the first month or so. Matt Marson is in the NDL and scoring points for Monarchs Academy. 8+1 v Middlesbrough including beating Tom Spencer & Ace Pijper, who are reserves in the Championship.

Our friends from the west are here again. Third time lucky for Oscar's home debut. Dayle stands in for Max after his (hopefully temporary) withdrawal from the team. Teams from Monarchs' website: Friday 25th April: Edinburgh Monarchs v Glasgow Tigers (BSN Series), Armadale, 7:30pm STELLAR MONARCHS: Justin Sedgmen, Jonatan Grahn, Kye Thomson, Oskar Polis, Paco Castagna (Capt.), Victor Palovaara, Dayle Wood (Guest). ALLIED VEHICLES TIGERS: Chris Harris, Ashton Boughen, Dan Thompson, Leon Flint, Kyle Howarth, Freddy Hodder, Max Perry.

Our friends from the west are here again. Third time lucky for Oscar's home debut. Dayle stands in for Max after his (hopefully temporary) withdrawal from the team. Teams from Monarchs' website: Friday 25th April: Edinburgh Monarchs v Glasgow Tigers (BSN Series), Armadale, 7:30pm STELLAR MONARCHS: Justin Sedgmen, Jonatan Grahn, Kye Thomson, Oskar Polis, Paco Castagna (Capt.), Victor Palovaara, Dayle Wood (Guest). ALLIED VEHICLES TIGERS: Chris Harris, Ashton Boughen, Dan Thompson, Leon Flint, Kyle Howarth, Freddy Hodder, Max Perry.

Interesting looking cup tie between what looks like two well-matched teams. Looking forward to seeing how Oskar performs at his home track after a great debut at Ashfield. Line-ups from Monarchs' website: Friday 18th April: Edinburgh Monarchs v Workington Comets (MAXicab Knockout Cup Cup 1st leg), Armadale, 7:30pm STELLAR MONARCHS: Justin Sedgmen, Jonatan Grahn, Kye Thomson, Oskar Polis, Paco Castagna (Capt.), Victor Palovaara, Max James. GT TYRES COMETS: Troy Batchelor (Capt.), Fraser Bowes, Tate Zischke, Jye Etheridge, Antti Vuolas, Jacob Hook, Vinnie Foord.

Picko absolutely sublime tonight. A 15 point max with 4 wins from the back. If it is his last appearance for Monarchs what a way to go out! He's been a joy to watch over the last 7 or 8 years. Good luck in the future Josh. Congrats to the Scorpions on reaching the final, although it was never really in doubt after a disappointing home leg for Edinburgh. Been really impressed with young Luke Harrison this year and his race with Josh tonight in Heat 13 was outstanding.

Excellent meeting with great racing as usual at the Redcar track. Brilliant and deserved win for Joshie. Here's another view of the final which shows how close Josh came to going through the fence coming out of the second bend and captures his victory salute going up the back straight on the last lap (with Ben Cook still very close behind). https://www.facebook.com/christopher.black.98/videos/1074003910757767?idorvanity=283799344971433