Hedley
joins Avenue from the Shrimps where he was named reserve team player of the
year last season .
A
physical midfielder, the 20-year-old impressed Thompson during their time
together at The Globe Arena.
Thompson, who took over from Mark Bower last month, told https://bpafc.com: “Ben was excellent last
season at League Two level but lacked opportunities. When he was provided the
chance to show his ability he excelled. Ben’s character and attitude fit
exactly what we are looking for and for him to show his commitment to the club
to drop back and prove himself, is exactly the ethic and focus we admire and
respect.
“I
said when I started a few weeks ago that supporters of Bradford Park Avenue who
support the club with a season ticket purchase and their time and commitment
week in week out, should expect us to build a team that reflects their level of
commitment. Ben will work hard and leave nothing on the pitch for the
supporters who come to Horsfall to watch us and he has quality and youth on his
side which makes him a really pleasing first signing for us.”
Hedley
explained what attracted him to Park Avenue over rival options: “I am really
excited about joining Bradford Park Avenue and can’t wait to start working with
Gary who I know well from my time at Morecambe and know how professional he is.
“I
had a few options higher up, but after discussing the clubs plans with Gary, I
am really interested in what he`s building here and I’m really excited about
the upcoming season and can’t wait to get going. It is a great opportunity and
I plan to help the club challenge for promotion this season”. |
