8:36am Thursday 11th March 2010
By Matt Donlan
RIBBLESDALE League new boys Salesbury have swooped to sign Rishton all-rounder Richard Rostron as their professional.
The 26-year-old, who previously played as paid man for Blackrod in the Bolton Association, has decided to leave Blackburn Road in order to become Salesbury’s frst professional ahead of their debut season in the top flight of the Ribblesdale League.
Rostron claimed 35 wickets and hit 353 Lancashire League runs in a struggling Rishton team last season.
“We are delighted to have secured a good player in Richard who will bring something extra to the team and club both on and off the field,” said Salesbury’s Jason Rawson.
“We are excited by the new challenges that lie ahead and we hope Richard will play a major part in taking the club forward.”
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