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18 hours ago, TheWellBehavedWorrall said:

Why isn’t it sold any more?

Doubt being condescending was necessary here, but I’m beginning to realise it’s common on this forum.

Why didn’t you ask the lady in the club shop? 

Pot calling kettle black there surely. 

I’m only having a laugh.

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Max James officially steps down from the monarchs, few too many crashes dented the young lad’s confidence. 
 

Think it’s a sensible decision to step away for just now and regroup so to speak as definitely a talented rider in there, all the best Max and hopefully see you back one day. 
 

Now the search starts for a new 2.00 rider.

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8 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said:

Max James officially steps down from the monarchs, few too many crashes dented the young lad’s confidence. 
 

Think it’s a sensible decision to step away for just now and regroup so to speak as definitely a talented rider in there, all the best Max and hopefully see you back one day. 
 

Now the search starts for a new 2.00 rider.

Shame as you never want to see any young Brits leave but probably the best decision if he's not happy riding.

Is Jody Scott on a 2.00 average?

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2 hours ago, Mr Blobby said:

Max James officially steps down from the monarchs, few too many crashes dented the young lad’s confidence. 
 

Think it’s a sensible decision to step away for just now and regroup so to speak as definitely a talented rider in there, all the best Max and hopefully see you back one day. 
 

Now the search starts for a new 2.00 rider.

All the best to young Max. A lovely lad.

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Interesting ruling over James stepping down

"Stellar Monarchs have been granted a facility for 28 days to cover for his absence but will be attempting to fill the vacancy in the team with a full time replacement as soon as possible"

Is there any point to Monarchs being given a facility? If they weren't due a facility they'd be allowed a guest up to 75% of his average but as he's on the minimum 2.00 average, they'd still be allowed a 2.00 guest.

If he's withholding his services I guess that means he can't ride NL/NT at the moment? Not sure if he plans to carry on with development league racing, whilst taking a step back from the Champ?

Hopefully he'll be back soon, really thought he was promising last season & had the potential to be one of the top 2.00 riders this year.

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11 hours ago, szkocjasid said:

Interesting ruling over James stepping down

"Stellar Monarchs have been granted a facility for 28 days to cover for his absence but will be attempting to fill the vacancy in the team with a full time replacement as soon as possible"

Is there any point to Monarchs being given a facility? If they weren't due a facility they'd be allowed a guest up to 75% of his average but as he's on the minimum 2.00 average, they'd still be allowed a 2.00 guest.

If he's withholding his services I guess that means he can't ride NL/NT at the moment? Not sure if he plans to carry on with development league racing, whilst taking a step back from the Champ?

Hopefully he'll be back soon, really thought he was promising last season & had the potential to be one of the top 2.00 riders this year.

Smart timing if he wants a break/re-charge. Misses 2 Birmingham Bulls fixture but no Leicester Cubs matches. Bright young talent and hope he comes back stronger, theres a huge weight of expectation placed upon riders and often earlier than they are ready for it.

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16 hours ago, Mr Blobby said:

Yes but Oxford have got him wrapped round their little finger.

He got pushed down the order when they took Ritchings on despite being led to believe the spot was his! He has guested for Redcar in Championship and scored 5 at Sunthorpe which was 5 more than the Clubs actual Reserve Spencer.

Ashton Vale could do a job as could Sonny Springer if they go fown the fresh 2 pointer route

Sam McGurk seems the obvious (if numbers fit) choice as currently there in NDL 

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6 hours ago, MillenTheVillen said:

He got pushed down the order when they took Ritchings on despite being led to believe the spot was his! He has guested for Redcar in Championship and scored 5 at Sunthorpe which was 5 more than the Clubs actual Reserve Spencer.

Ashton Vale could do a job as could Sonny Springer if they go fown the fresh 2 pointer route

Sam McGurk seems the obvious (if numbers fit) choice as currently there in NDL 

How did Ritchings take Scott's position ?

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On 4/24/2025 at 9:48 AM, Sings4Speedway said:

Smart timing if he wants a break/re-charge. Misses 2 Birmingham Bulls fixture but no Leicester Cubs matches. Bright young talent and hope he comes back stronger, theres a huge weight of expectation placed upon riders and often earlier than they are ready for it.

It seems a shame a rider wanting to step away from the Champ has to miss NL/NT matches.

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On 4/24/2025 at 4:35 PM, TheWellBehavedWorrall said:

Disappointing to learn of Max James’ situation. It’s never nice to hear of a young rider losing his confidence.

If the Edinburgh management can get a tune out of whoever replaces him, I’d have the Monarchs nailed on for a play-off spot.

Edinburgh might struggle away from home if Thomson does pick up his form.Paco can be very hit or miss away.

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