Lytham 'gutted' but wish Croft well for Lancs role

LYTHAM'S loss is Lancashire's gain, according to club skipper Ryan Norris, as Steven Croft steps into the head coach's role at Emirates Old Trafford.

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Norris had been expecting to get 16 games out of the all-rounder this season - he got three.

But he knows the opportunity to replace Dale Benkenstein on an interim basis was too great for Croft to turn down.

Norris said: “I texted him to say congratulations and his response was ‘I'm really sorry, I won't be able to play against Maghull on Sunday’.

“We're gutted to lose him but I can't wish him enough luck.

“From what I've seen of what goes on with Lancs, I can’t see that there's anyone better for the role at this time.

“He'll look to galvanise the squad and take things forward, and start turning results around.”