NEW BOSS FOR MONARCHS ACADEMY

EDINBURGH have appointed Scott Wilson as team manager of the newly rebranded Monarchs Academy in the National Development League.

Wilson was a founding committee member of the Monarchs Fans Trust, and then after time out to focus on his chartered accountancy exams, he increased his involvement again last season through the Monarchs Community Initiative.

He said: “As a kid I didn’t ever dream of becoming a speedway rider, but I always knew I wanted to be part of the Edinburgh Monarchs in some capacity.

“After 22 years as a supporter, and completing a programme at every meeting, I know my way around the tactical side of speedway.

“In my view there are two key outcomes the Edinburgh Monarchs Academy should seek to achieve – rider development as a feeder team to the senior Monarchs team, and to win!

“There hasn’t been enough of either in the past two years, but we are hopeful that a rebrand, freshening up and change of approach in a few areas will see this change. We’re building an exciting team which aligns with both of these goals, and I can’t wait to get going!”