ASH FALLS ON ARMADALE

NEWS Wednesday 25th August 2010, 7:38pm

by PR Team

  Edinburgh Monarchs

Championship chasing Scotwaste Monarchs have added to their squad by signing Ashley Morris.

Club Chairman Alex Harkess commented, "Chris Van Straaten, Wolverhampton promoter,

alerted me to the progress being made by Ashley some weeks ago and I've been following

his scores since. He recently finished seventh in the British Under 18 Championship and has

shown improvement throughout the year. We feel that improvement will continue with the

additional outings he will get at Premier League level and we are pleased to give him the

opportunity to develop."

A thrilled Ashley said, "I can't believe I'm getting this opportunity although I was hoping

that I might get a few outings in the Premier League this year. I've been told that I might get

another twenty meetings for the Scotwaste Monarchs this season and I've hardly had that

number during the rest of the season. I'm well prepared for the challenge and, once I get

settled at the higher level, feel that I can get amongst the points. I can't wait for Friday."

Making way for Ashley in the team is Arlo Bugeja. Co-promoter John Campbell said, "Things

haven't worked out for Arlo although he did make a vital contribution in our win at

Sheffield. Both Arlo and ourselves are disappointed with the way things have worked out and we were particularly disappointed at his performance over the past weekend. However, we

part on good terms and I thank Arlo for answering our call and giving it 100% when he was

with us."

Ashley makes his Scotwaste Monarchs debut in their vital league match against Somerset at

Armadale on Friday 27th August at 7.30pm.

Ashley Morris born Wolverhampton 6 May 1994