Dan Thompson Joins Edinburgh Monarchs

0:00Dan Thompson is making waves in speedway, jumping from rivals Glasgow Tigers to Edinburgh Monarchs as their new number one rider. This 21-year-old Englishman, a former British under 19 champion, crossed the M8 motorway ready to light up the track for the blue and gold. He spent last season with the Tigers, but moved quick when the spot opened up. Thompson is poured cash into top-notch bikes and hit the gym hard, even training abroad to sharpen his edge for the season kickoff. Fans are buzzing with silverware dreams, and Thompson's all-in, saying holding that top spot is a personal grind, while the team's gunning for the league title. He knows every rider from 1-7 has to deliver, especially the lower order to snag those wins. From his home near Nuneiden in Warwickshire, it's a 319-mile haul, about 5 hours 22 minutes on a good day via the M6, but he calls it worth it for a club like Edinburgh, and after practicing at Armadill, he prays the track staff for keeping it prime.

1:01First test comes Friday, April 3rd, against Berwick Bandits at 7.30pm in the BSN series, with a rematch Saturday at 7pm. If Thompson and the crew fire together, that trophy cabinet could get some shine this year. Stay informed with Edinburgh News today, AI-powered updates.