Neely signs for Ardmore

Ardmore’s statement of intent ahead of the new domestic cricket season, shows little sign of letting up.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Mar 2014, 14:10 BST
Andrew McBrine celebrates with Paul Stirling, Andrew Wilson (wicket-keeper) and skipper William Porterfield, after taking a wicket against Zimbabwe in today's ICC World T20 opener.Andrew McBrine celebrates with Paul Stirling, Andrew Wilson (wicket-keeper) and skipper William Porterfield, after taking a wicket against Zimbabwe in today's ICC World T20 opener.
Andrew McBrine celebrates with Paul Stirling, Andrew Wilson (wicket-keeper) and skipper William Porterfield, after taking a wicket against Zimbabwe in today's ICC World T20 opener.

The Bleachgreen men confirmed that pace bowler Gary Neely has been added to their squad.

The 39-year-old may not be as quick as he was when selected 22 times for Ireland but there is little doubt that he remains a very real threat at this level.

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Neely finished last season with the best bowling average in the Championship, his 33 wickets for Creevedonnell coming at a cost of just over 10 runs apiece.

Pace bowler Gary Neely has signed for Ardmore.Pace bowler Gary Neely has signed for Ardmore.
Pace bowler Gary Neely has signed for Ardmore.

The bowler joins fellow former Donemana players Andrew Riddles and Decker Curry at the Bleachgreen and with Adrian Murphy set to return as well, the newly promoted side is certainly looking to be up there challenging.

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