GREEN LIGHT FOR FREDDIE

BIRMINGHAM have confirmed the necessary paperwork is in place for Fredrik Lindgren to make his debut at Ipswich on Thursday.

The Swedish star was unable to race in the first leg of the Premiership KO Cup tie but he will now line up at Foxhall, with Zach Cook making way in the Brummies’ side.

CEO Nigel Tolley said: “It’s been a very stressful few days and we remain desperately disappointed that Freddie couldn’t be involved in our home leg as planned.

“Nevertheless, whilst it’s a little later than we had first intended, we are thrilled that Freddie has now had the green light to finally race in Brummies colours.

“It’s just the boost we needed going into Thursday’s second leg and I’m sure Freddie will come straight in and help inspire his team-mates further.

“We’d like to thank Zach for his scoring efforts for the Brummies this year. It was going to be harsh on whoever we decided to replace, but the reality is that someone had to go because the opportunity to include Freddie in our team was too good to turn down.”