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Massively disappointed to read in the Edinburgh Evening News that Monarchs are awaiting Mitchell Davey to obtain a UK passport as he's the preferred number 7. I mean, at least the young Brit lads have a chance of improving after a few months. Davey has been around for years, done zilch, and never improved. On top of that, he'd also be returning from a serious leg injury! Jeez.

Pity you couldn't replicate it when it really mattered though George, eh 😂

George, you are displaying a certain amount of arrogance my friend. It's not so long ago, indeed only a season and a bit ago, that a visit from Edinburgh meant your crowd more than doubled. Yes, all is perhaps rosy at this point in time in the Tiggers garden. But things will change, you will see. Then you'll be more than glad to see one man and his dog.

One season of crowd increases is fantastic. But how long are they (the brothers Facenna) going to stick around once the going gets tough, as it surely will soon. Let's remember that Edinburgh's promotional team have been in place now for an almost unbelievable 30 years. Now that's a long term plan.

It would appear, if the above is true, that the Tiggers' millionaires want to now try to put the boot in to the Monarchs by avoiding all but official matches. I have to say, this appears really pathetic strop-like behaviour by them. And it works both ways. I certainly have no intention of crossing their palms with my silver anymore.

Nah. He's not an improver these days either.

Mr Blobby, on 01 Jan 2016 - 2:43 PM, said: If you've got a rider in mind who would do the job better and not demand heat leader rates please let us know. Blobby, you'd score more than him 😀

Davey wouldn't be a gamble on 3 points. He'd be a complete waste of 3 points.

That's a flawed way of thinking Mr Blobby. Why? Because as the season goes on, the other number 7s will improve and therefore start beating Davey. He has never improved. That's my reason for rejecting him as a potential number 7.

To have any chance of success you need riders who can increase their averages. There's no way Mitchell Davey fits that bill I'm afraid....

Problem with Mitchel Davey is that he has had umpteen chances and never proved to be better than mince. Why would this time be any different, especially as he's returning from a long lay-off with a serious injury?

😂 😁

Jye Etheridge?

It's not a trick track so I disagree with some of the above posts. It does however require thought and a bit of skill to get round, something some riders these days are sadly lacking in.

Disappointed to heat this. He might improve his average, but certainly won't add 2 points. More to the point he is a very different rider now to the one who left Edinburgh a few seasons ago. I hope I works, but based on his last few appearances at the Dale, he could lose to reserves and doesn't inspire any confidence in me for tough ht15.

What is the situation with Sam anyway? You say it as if there is a problem...

I don't get this comment at all. If Cook hadn't been riding in these heats, the likelihood is that Sedgy's average would have been significantly higher.

Lol, thanks for lightening this whole thread up!