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Carlton Main complete player line up

Yorkshire challengers head to Skegness with a full compliment of players ready for action under MD Leigh Baker.

Carlton Main
 

Carlton Main Frickley has announced that it has completed their player line up ahead of its appearance at the Butlins Mineworkers Championship in Skegness on the weekend.

Latest signing

Their latest signing is the experienced Matt Gaunt who joins on third cornet after spells with the likes of South Milford, Hammonds Saltaire and Yorkshire Imps.

Working hard

A band spokesperson told 4BR: "Matt completes our line-up for Butlins. We are enjoying the benefits of a strong full-team now and working very hard on the test piece with Leigh Baker as MD.

The band is in excellent shape for the weekend's assault and we are also looking forward to showcasing our entertainment programme at Skegness too."

The band is in excellent shape for the weekend's assault and we are also looking forward to showcasing our entertainment programme at Skegness tooCarlton Main Frickley

Debut

Matt added: "I’m extremely happy to be a part of the band’s future and looking forward to making my debut."

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