North West cricket: The ins and outs
Londonderry Sentinel AND HIGHLAND RADIO CORRESPONDENT Eamonn McLaughlin look at the various ins and outs at the clubs
Ardmore
Gary Neely takes over the captaincy from Ciaran Curley, they are another side who have recruited a new professional in Marlo Jardine.
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Hide AdTwo other significant signings are left arm opening bowler Steven Dunn while Kevin Martin returns to the Bleachgreen and will take up wicket keeping duties, they of course still have Decker Curry.
Bready
David Scanlon continues for the fifth season in a row as captain, Gavin Wallace is their new professional and a lot will be expected from him.
The same applies to Craig Young and David Rankin with promising youngsters Andrew Austin and Reece Kelly expecting to also perform well.
Brigade
Andy Britton is the skipper and they also made a significant signing in Danza Hyatt former Killymallaght who is their new pro.
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Hide AdWith Ian McGregor retiring they have brought in David Barr from Bready to open the innings.
The talented young bowler Ryan McBeth arrives from St Johnston, they have lost Nick Donnell and Richard Hepburn.
Coleraine
The reigning champions will again have Scott Campbell retaining the captaincy, they also have a new professional in Sri Lankan Roshen Silva.
They welcome back David Cooke after his spell with Bonds Glen, Richard Hepburn ex Brigade also joins, they have lost Graeme McCarter who has joined Civil Service North.
Donemana
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Hide AdNew skipper is Ricky Lee Dougherty, last season’s pro Jan Frylinck returns and Aggie Riddles rejoins the club from Ardmore.
They were delighted when Andy McBrine decided to stay at the Holm after turning down some lucrative offers from NCU clubs.
Last years North West Senior Cup winners they will be going all out to win the league this season.
Drummond
Newly promoted they have Chris Moore in charge, they have decided not to employ a pro which will make life very difficult. They will depend on the likes of Richard McDaid, Simon Dunn Andy Christie and the skipper himself who have all played in the top flight to hopefully perform.
Eglinton
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Hide AdIrish international Stuart Thompson takes over the captaincy from Christopher Pierce, young West Indian Orion Williams who had a decent season last time round returns, the side will not show many changes from last season where they reached the Senior Cup Final.
Strabane
The Red Caps will be led by Ryan Gallagher with Kevin Pretorius as their overseas player, he will be joined by Khushpal Singh ex-St Johnston, Brandon O’Neill also joins the club with Mark Snodgrass having left, they will be looking for a big season from Aaron Gillespie.