SHEFFIELD SWOOP FOR SEDGMEN

SHEFFIELD have moved to hand Justin Sedgmen a full-time recall to Tigers colours.

Sedgmen started the 2021 campaign with the club before being replaced in mid-season – but the club have reacted to his Championship form with Birmingham and a guest appearance at Owlerton on Monday where he scored double figures.

He replaces fellow countryman Jake Allen, himself a recent signing, who is currently out with a broken scaphoid.

Promoter Damien Bates said: “It’s one of those for Jake where nobody can put a time on how long he’ll be out for.

“We have to think of the team first and foremost and while we wish Jake a speedy recovery, we can’t afford to take any gambles as we approach the half-way point of our season.

“So we’ve drafted Sedgy in and as he proved on Monday, he’s a big fan of the track at Sheffield.

“He’s been going good for Birmingham in the Championship, that’s led to a lot of guest bookings in both of the top two leagues and he’s been on the bike a lot lately.”