TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR MONARCHS ACADEMY

EDINBURGH have named their line-up for the 2025 WSRA National Development League campaign with five riders returning from last year.

Connor Coles, Dayle Wood, Sam McGurk, Kyran Lyden and Mark Parker are all back with the Monarchs Academy, and they are joined by new signings Matt Marson and Lee Harrison.

Marson rode for Belle Vue Colts in 2024 whilst Harrison steps up from the No.8 berth. Max Perry (to Leicester) and Mason Watson (to Belle Vue) are the riders to depart the Armadale club.

Team manager Scott Wilson said: “My main aim building the 2025 team was continuity.

“I wanted to retain the bulk of last year’s team. I wanted riders who are committed to Edinburgh, who know the club and how we operate, and who know how I work. I’m very happy we’ve been able to do that.

“I’m excited to have Lee in the side, he came to us two or three years ago at the Monarchs Speedway Academy sessions and has made quick and steady progress. He performed well in the British Youth Championship last year so I’m confident he can hit the ground running for us.

“I don’t believe Matt has fully unlocked his potential yet and he always tells me how much he likes Armadale, so hopefully we’re the club to help him do that.”