BACUP'S top amateur John Nuttall has signed up as professional for Bolton League outfit British Aerospace next season.

Bacup skipper Peter Thompson said: "It is a blow to us because John Nuttall was one of the best opening bowlers in the Lancashire League.

"But we will just have to get on with it. His departure could be an opening for one of the youngsters."

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