Fromafar Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Good news for the Monarchs who are ready to announce on Friday that they are returning to Armadale next season. After the news regarding Plymouth yesterday and the amount off rain off's they have had which must have had an effect financially this is indeed good news for all concerned. Huge praise must go to the fan's fighting fund as without there input this may not have happened , I know we all have our tongue in cheek post's regards this but i am personally glad to see the Monarchs returning. It just wouldn't be the same without them and we would need to find somebody else to slag . Good news,big credit to the fans who have aside an incredible amount of money over the years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Good news,big credit to the fans who have aside an incredible amount of money over the years. That`s an incredible amount to be raised from the fans trust, I think its been something that has been up and running for a couple of seasons now and its obviously working, maybe its something other clubs from all three leagues could look at doing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Whoever has hacked into Gazc account can they please give him it back. But in all seriousness it's a fantastic effort by everyone around £50000 has been raised from the fans trust, the monarchs 100 walk and the grand draw. Some effort by all that's took part. Now that we will be coming to tapes in 2017 whoever takes our trophies (looking like our old friends along the M8) we'll be coming to take them back. Yes i was there on Friday night and could not believe how much the supporters raised think it was 8 grand for something and 3 grand for Scotts bike ride the Edinburgh promotion are very lucky to have supporters that do all this think all promotions would like that so take a bow all you Monarch supporters 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Anyone have any info on the news of the cessation of greyhound racing at Armadale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Anyone have any info on the news of the cessation of greyhound racing at Armadale? He official Monarchs Website says the cessation of greyhounds does not effect Speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 He official Monarchs Website says the cessation of greyhounds does not effect Speedway. What about next season, can the stadium survive on speedway rental one night per week for six months of the year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryW Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 As an Edinburgh fan it pains me to say it, but I suspect that they are happy to sit and wait for their planning permission to sell the land for housing. Next year is possibly too soon for that to all be organised which may explain why they are happy to offer another season, but it doesn't look good for longer term at Armadale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotchopper Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 What about next season, can the stadium survive on speedway rental one night per week for six months of the year? I suspect that it has been doing that already so no real changr. The speedway basically allowed the owners to run the dogs but the suggestion is that they cannot find enough greyhounds to run a meeting now. Shame for them as they have been trying hard to make it work. As Henry states though I think it is only a matter of time but should be OK for at least 1 more season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 I suspect that it has been doing that already so no real changr. The speedway basically allowed the owners to run the dogs but the suggestion is that they cannot find enough greyhounds to run a meeting now. Shame for them as they have been trying hard to make it work. As Henry states though I think it is only a matter of time but should be OK for at least 1 more season One needs the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 They always new it was short term but should have been looking for a new track but pretty sure they will get one more season at Armadale but you will struggle to get a new ground/track and get it ready for the following year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damosuzuki Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Greyhounds are on the way out really, I'd have thought any new option would be better sharing with American football, or rugby or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balderdash&piffle Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Greyhounds are on the way out really, I'd have thought any new option would be better sharing with American football, or rugby or something. A bit like speedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 They always new it was short term but should have been looking for a new track but pretty sure they will get one more season at Armadale but you will struggle to get a new ground/track and get it ready for the following yearTheir efforts a couple of years ago have petered out,so don't think it will be easy to find land anywhere these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Unlike Glasgow, where the Council appears to be supportive of retaining Speedway within the City, the bunch in Edinburgh, collectively, are more interested in so-called "cultural projects" and are hostile to any attempt to re-establish the Sport with their boundaries 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balderdash&piffle Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Unlike Glasgow, where the Council appears to be supportive of retaining Speedway within the City, the bunch in Edinburgh, collectively, are more interested in so-called "cultural projects" and are hostile to any attempt to re-establish the Sport with their boundaries Surely the only culture in Scotland, is in a science lab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 The late great Brian Gray managed to find a spot of land pretty quick when he started to get involved with Edinburgh and the Dale devils and I think had everything ready before he Sadly passed away wonder if it could still be of any use 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 The late great Brian Gray managed to find a spot of land pretty quick when he started to get involved with Edinburgh and the Dale devils and I think had everything ready before he Sadly passed away wonder if it could still be of any use Is it not too far from Glasgow? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 (edited) Would like to see masters, bewley and the Riss brothers signed up for 2017. Then build from there. Edited October 30, 2016 by Mr Blobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 (edited) 1. Craig Cook 9.88 2. Max Clegg 4.04 3. Erik Riss 6.78 4. Mark Riss 5.00 5. Sam Masters 8.88 6. Dan Bewley 4.00 7. 3.92 (Would Aaron Fox ever come back over?) (Tom Perry? Dunno how well he goes at Edinburgh) More realistically though 1. Sam Masters 8.88 2. 5.71 (Wethers) 3. Erik Riss 6.78 4. Mark Riss 5.00 5. Kevin Wolbert 8.09 6. Max Clegg 4.04 7. Dan Bewley 4.00 Edited October 30, 2016 by Dandelion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 1. Craig Cook 9.88 2. Max Clegg 4.04 3. Erik Riss 6.78 4. Mark Riss 5.00 5. Sam Masters 8.88 6. Dan Bewley 4.00 7. 3.92 (Would Aaron Fox ever come back over?) (Tom Perry? Dunno how well he goes at Edinburgh) More realistically though 1. Sam Masters 8.88 2. 5.71 (Wethers) 3. Erik Riss 6.78 4. Mark Riss 5.00 5. Kevin Wolbert 8.09 6. Max Clegg 4.04 7. Dan Bewley 4.00 Clegg will not be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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