FORMER Premiership winner Jason Edwards is the Birmingham Brummies first signing for 2025.
The 22-year-old joins the Brummies as the club’s new Rising Star with Leon Flint heading in the opposite direction to Sheffield.
CEO Nigel Tolley feels it is a positive move for the club and says he has been impressed by Edwards’ development in recent seasons.
“First of all, we’d like to thank Leon for his efforts back in Brummies’ colours,” Tolley said.
“2024 was an up and down year for Leon with a number of both highs and lows but we mutually agreed that he would not be retained and kept by Birmingham next year.
“As soon as we saw Jason’s name confirmed on the Rising Star list, we knew who we wanted and we think he’ll be a great fit for the Brummies.
“I really like the way he rides the Perry Barr track and he demonstrated that on his visit with Sheffield in July when he scored 7+2.
“Despite riding the season at No.6, he impressed me whenever I saw him race for them, he’s been coming on nicely year-on-year and I think he’ll blossom even more as Birmingham’s Rising Star.
“On top of that, Jason will be great to have as part of the team; he’s a really friendly lad, he’s always got a smile on his face and the Brummies’ supporters will take him to their hearts.”
With all seven of the top-flight teams naming their Rising Star, team building will now continue behind the scenes ahead of next month’s AGM.
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