QUICK-BOWLER Greg Willott is the latest signing for Leek Cricket Club.

The 29-year-old left-arm paceman, pictured below, arrives at Highfield from Norton and will link up with Mo Hussain – the club's overseas player.

Willott was Staffordshire's leading wicket taker last summer and his acquisition follows on the heels of Dave Lee's return to the club.

Chairman Brian Mellor, whose appointment as captain has now been confirmed, said: "We heard of Greg's availability and are delighted to have him.

"Apart from his ability as a player, his coaching skills will benefit the younger seam bowlers at the club.

"We are delving into the unknown in going into Division One, so Greg's knowledge of the standard will be a big help.

"Our aim is to play in the top half of the league and both Greg and Mo will make us more competitive.

"When we sat down to discuss what we needed this year we came up with a coach (Dave Ferris), a professional who knew the local scene and would be there all season and a strike bowler.

"We are happy with what we have got.

"Lee has come back to us to strengthen the batting and we are hoping Grant Denny – who has Minor Counties cricket experience for Cumberland – will have recovered from his shoulder problems."

"We have analysed the number of runs we need to score and the number of wickets we need to take and players will be set targets."