Colebridge holding all the Aces.

Byline: Bob Brown

COLEBRIDGE Aces, the reigning Birmingham League Premier Division champions, have assembled another formidable squad in defence of their title.

Ian Ferguson, who has been named as the top player in the city yet again, in the 2009/10 ranking list, has hinted he may not be a regular during the campaign, but is sure to play in the crunch matches against Smiths Wood A and Hamstead A. Midland League individual champion and Birmingham 2008/9 Player of the Season Edward Lynn will be a key figure for the Shirley-based side.

Lynn had a long break from the sport, but is currently in great form.

England ranked Sarra Wang has stepped up from the B side and will use the opportunity to play against the best players in the West Midlands, as ideal practice in her bid to gain a place in the British squad for the 2012 London Olympics.

Amann Ubhi has had a meteoric rise in the game, having only played seriously for two seasons.

The 16-year-old played in Division Five last term, but Ferguson feels he is ready to battle against the big guns in the competition.

Former Warwickshire champion Alan Hewitt has also signed up, with his magnificent performance against Hamstead last term still fresh in the memory.

Chris Burgess completes a high-quality squad.

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Key figure: Ian Ferguson.