aussiefan Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Your club needs a rider, you have the opportunity to obtain the services of Zaine Kennedy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Are any Monarchs fans concerned about Mark Riss starting off in a heat leader position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewmac Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 24 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: Are any Monarchs fans concerned about Mark Riss starting off in a heat leader position? I'm concerned about the whole make up of this team which appears to have a lot of gambles among the six named so far. Having lost Sam Masters, we are proposing to replace him with an unknown or a rider languishing on a 5 or so average. Seriously weakened from 2017, however you look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 13 minutes ago, stewmac said: I'm concerned about the whole make up of this team which appears to have a lot of gambles among the six named so far. Having lost Sam Masters, we are proposing to replace him with an unknown or a rider languishing on a 5 or so average. Seriously weakened from 2017, however you look at it. Obviously it could go either way with Edinburgh this year . They thought they had pulled a rabbit out of the hat with Becker , but that move was scuppered and that was a huge blow . That could have been the signing which could have turned them into serious contenders . As it is , it's still not a bad side . Wells , while not an out and out number 1 , is a reliable enough top end performer . And there's no reason why Erik Riss cant improve again and possibly even challenge for the number 1 race jacket . The younger Riss struggled after moving out of reserve last season , but he has not reached his level yet and you would expect a point or two onto his average . Big season for Pickering , and starting at reserve will help . Likewise Williamson improved at Workington last year and no reason why that cant continue . Andersson is the unknown and could be anything . 5.25 left for the final rider will maybe mean another foreign newcomer will fill the last position . They don't immediately strike you as a top 4 side , but it wouldn't need too much improvement from two or three riders for that to change . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Very fair assessment Paulco. I fully expect Erik to take the no. 1 spot comfortably. Should be very strong at reserve all season. BTW Mark is the elder brother. By a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 This could be the year when Erik really flourishes, any spell at number one could be the making of him. Quite disappointed that my team didn't go for him to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 10 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: This could be the year when Erik really flourishes, any spell at number one could be the making of him. Quite disappointed that my team didn't go for him to be honest. I really rate Erik, every time I’ve seen him ride he’s impressed me. I see no reason why he can be a Championship number 1 this season. The rest of the Edinburgh team is full of risks but could actually work if whoever is in reserve scores big points while there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Have to agree I thought Williamson was a strange signing but all in all a decent team depending on who the 7th rider is, big fan of Erik and as a gater Ricky will be fine as a top 2 and with 2 more cracking talents in Andersson and Pickering they should do well I think, can actually see them getting top 4. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 Zaine Kennedy would not be a bad choice what about Danny Aryres would not be a bad signing and a strong reserve . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted February 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 57 minutes ago, Greg said: Zaine Kennedy would not be a bad choice what about Danny Aryres would not be a bad signing and a strong reserve . I would be disappointed if Danny Ayres was the seventh rider. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewmac Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Greg said: Zaine Kennedy would not be a bad choice what about Danny Aryres would not be a bad signing and a strong reserve . Get real please. We are looking for a secret weapon as the 7th signing, not a numpty at reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 23 hours ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: Have to agree I thought Williamson was a strange signing but all in all a decent team depending on who the 7th rider is, big fan of Erik and as a gater Ricky will be fine as a top 2 and with 2 more cracking talents in Andersson and Pickering they should do well I think, can actually see them getting top 4. a happy motivated matt williamsan will be a decent reserve and if he gets to grips with the track he will gain confidence and improve his average 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 See that the chatzone is closing down, shame, but hardly surprising given the lack of posts on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenway Bleachers Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Minutes silence for the Chatzone / Chatroom. Wonderful service run by ML and Dekker and a sad loss. Definitely enjoyed the banter there during a magnificent run, and all the texting from Monarchs fans up and down the country. Have a graceful retirement Caroline, and a few beaujolais 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekker Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 3 hours ago, tyretrax said: See that the chatzone is closing down, shame, but hardly surprising given the lack of posts on it. in general its all based on smartphones, no one is interested in saving content anymore they hope its all saved on google. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Fenway Bleachers said: Minutes silence for the Chatzone / Chatroom. Wonderful service run by ML and Dekker and a sad loss. Definitely enjoyed the banter there during a magnificent run, and all the texting from Monarchs fans up and down the country. Have a graceful retirement Caroline, and a few beaujolais Well said FB. Defo a sad loss especially the Chatroom on a match night home and away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekker Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 25 minutes ago, TheScotsman said: Well said FB. Defo a sad loss especially the Chatroom on a match night home and away. chatroom will still be there for this season at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 26 minutes ago, Dekker said: chatroom will still be there for this season at least That's great news - cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 I think Williamson is a great signing, so should have 2 good reserves all year at least! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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