GREENMOUNT have announced the signing of South African batsman Travis Townsend as their professional for the 2015 season.

Townsend played for Walkden this year, finishing sixth in the Bolton League batting averages with 41.76 after making 877 runs from 22 innings, top scoring with 100.

But chairman Dave Willetts said it was not his batting alone that convinced the club to move for the former Heywood pro.

“As well as being an excellent professional in the field, he also brings with him a great desire to get involved with senior and junior coaching, which is something we have lacked from recent professionals and it will be a huge boost to all playing ages,” said Willetts.