Birmingham Moseley Call in the Army for Assault on Nat One

[Communications Team]

In a move to strengthen their ranks for 2017/18 Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club are pleased to announce that two of this season’s victorious British Army Babcock Trophy team will be joining the club.

Fly Half Lance Corporal James Dixon and Second Row Corporal Lewis Bean will be battling for a place in the starting line-up at Billesley Common as full time members of the squad.

Aberdare born Royal Engineer James has combined his rugby for the Army this season alongside making 16 appearances for Bedwas in the Welsh Premiership. Offering a siege gun boot and the ability to challenge defences James will be a welcome addition to the new look backline.

At 6’ 8” and 20st 2 Rifles Lewis Bean is sure to become one of the big guns of the Birmingham Moseley pack. Alongside operational tours in Helmand Province and Kabul Lewis has progressed through the levels of rugby in the Army from U23 to ‘A’ team onto selection for the Combined Services.

With the support of Captain Andy Sanger MBE, Head Coach of the Army Rugby Union, both players will be available to Birmingham Moseley for the complete season alongside fellow Army colleague Ranger Chris Leathem.

James Dixon said of his signing:

“I am very excited to be joining Birmingham Moseley for the coming season. I'm hoping with the quality of coaching and facilities the club has to offer it will develop me as a player and give me the experience I need. After talking to Richard I know the club has a very bright future and I'm happy I can be part of it.”

Lewis Bean said of his signing:

“I am excited on joining Birmingham Moseley, it's a very good club with great opportunities. I am looking forward to the coming season to in order to continue to develop as a player. I know the club has a big history and a very strong future.”


Director of Rugby Richard Protherough said:

“I'm really pleased Lewis and James will be joining from the Army Team.

James Dixon is a young accomplished fly half playing for Bedwas and the Army. He will help bring our outside backs into play and has a very good left boot.

Lewis Bean hasn't been playing rugby long but has huge potential. His physical presence along with the right coaching and training will see him making a real impact.”


   



Click here to view James & Lewis' Player Profiles (select 2017/18 season)

[southernmose]

shame we're not near the coast, then we could have had some in from the Senior Service as well - not that I'm in any way biased....

[Communications Team]

May 16, 2017 10:27:06 GMT southernmose said:

shame we're not near the coast, then we could have had some in from the Senior Service as well - not that I'm in any way biased....

2017 Babcock Trophy

Army 29-20 Navy

'Nuf Said! 

[southernmose]

what that says to me is that given we usually get hammered (I last saw the RN win the Army Navy match in 2001, although they have managed it a couple of times since), the RN aren't too bad at the moment!

Anyway, welcome to the club to both of them - at least the red in our kit will help cover up the blood - the navy need blue shirts for that....

[professor]

I assume the signing of James Dixon confirms the departure of James Williams? I had heard rumours of a move to Hartpury, along with Buster Lawrence?

[andyj]

Yes, welcome to the Mose. Another two excellent signings.

[kingsheathlad]

May 16, 2017 10:27:06 GMT southernmose said:

shame we're not near the coast, then we could have had some in from the Senior Service as well - not that I'm in any way biased...


Briize Norton not far if we need more wings.

[southernmose]

Not sure we're at the level of needing help from the 99 year experiment just yet

[bigdingle]

May 16, 2017 11:14:06 GMT professor said:

I assume the signing of James Dixon confirms the departure of James Williams? I had heard rumours of a move to Hartpury, along with Buster Lawrence?

I would reckon Buster ll be back at Moseley if I was a betting man, but James Williams will be in the Championship.

[kingsheathlad]

I would be surprised if Buster came back we have four in the squad to cover 6,7 and 8.

[grooveavenue]

It would be great if Buster could make his way back down the M1. Always believed he was a big strong influence in game time. As with all BHam Mose's signings it may be a matter of career/work opportunities that Richard has been endeavoring to cover.

[southernmose]

actually, why spoil the surprise? 

Brilliant news mind.

[Communications Team]

May 18, 2017 19:12:07 GMT southernmose said:

Club tweeting picture of Phil Collins..... That's either misdirection on a grand scale or, for those familiar with the multimedia work of Mr C, an enormous clue with "this is an enormous clue" written on it in whitewash...

Now when have we ever tried to distract away from the real story? 😈 That would just lead to a land of confusion.

And we wouldn't play games based on speculation from this message board would we? 😇

[southernmose]

May 18, 2017 19:19:37 GMT Communications Team said:

May 18, 2017 19:12:07 GMT southernmose said:

Club tweeting picture of Phil Collins..... That's either misdirection on a grand scale or, for those familiar with the multimedia work of Mr C, an enormous clue with "this is an enormous clue" written on it in whitewash...

Now when have we ever tried to distract away from the real story? 😈 That would just lead to a land of confusion.

And we wouldn't play games based on speculation from this message board would we? 😇

Well this is the world we live in...

let's keep it in the closet for now - I know what I like in my wardrobe 

[Communications Team]

May 18, 2017 19:36:30 GMT southernmose said:

May 18, 2017 19:19:37 GMT Communications Team said:

Now when have we ever tried to distract away from the real story? 😈 That would just lead to a land of confusion.

And we wouldn't play games based on speculation from this message board would we? 😇

Well this is the world we live in...

let's keep it in the closet for now - I know what I like in my wardrobe 

Mind you nowadays who can tell the real news from the fake news?

[CJB1]

Aha, maybe this is confirming something I understood was coming... Perhaps The Lady Lies, but I detect an Undertow of good news. And although there have been Many Too Many rumours of signings, with any luck at the end of the season we should be singing a Ballad Of Big about this one. But even if I'm wrong, I don't think we're Down And Out, if you Follow You Follow Me. Come February we may be Snowbound, and need Burning Rope to thaw out the pitch. Even so, in Scenes From A Night's Dream we'll be top of the table, and Dave Warren won't have to dig Deep In The Motherlode to reinforce the team. And then we'll all surely Say It's Alright Joe.

[stevep]

That's all well and good, but what position does Mr Collins play? And is he still nippy enough to keep up with the pace of the modern game? He may be a big-name signing, but I rather fear his best years are behind him.... #chunterchuntergrumblemoan