3:10pm Wednesday 9th September 2009
By Matt Donlan
DANNY Kegg is looking forward to an exciting new challenge as he prepares to move into uncharted waters next season.
The 31-year-old stalwart of Lancashire League outfit Nelson will play for Ribblesdale League side Barnoldswick next year – and says he can’t wait for his new challenge.
But Kegg, a classy medium pacer and key batsman, also admits he has a few nerves.
“I don’t know much about the Ribblesdale League as I haven’t played in it before,” he said.
“So I don’t really know what to expect – but it is an exciting challenge.
“A lot of the lads in the Lancashire League say it’s not a great standard while the guys in the Ribblesdale League tell me not to expect an easy ride.
“And people seem to agree that Baxenden are a tremendous outfit who could easily have won the Lancashire League this year.”
Kegg has been part and parcel of the Nelson set-up for two decades and will feel a tinge of sadness when he leaves Seedhill.
But he added: “It’s a new challenge for me and something I am looking forward to immensley.
“Barlick have worked really hard recently to improve the club and they have brought in some new committee members.
“And I don’t think I will be the last player to move to the club over the winter.”
The capture of Kegg is a major coup for Barnoldswick, who are determined to recall their glory days.
“There are a lot of good people there,” he said. “They have had a lot of success in the past with the National knock-out and when the Scotherns and Paul Beech were in their prime.
“It’s sad to see them struggling now – and I hope I can do my bit to lift them up the league.”
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