CRICKET: Rob Ferley, the former Kent and Nottinghamshire county cricketer has been appointed as head coach by Tunbridge Wells Cricket Club.

Ferley will take up his role with immediate affect at the start of the club's pre-season training programme. He will concentrate on the adult cricket side, but this will include supporting the development of the club's young players from age 13 upwards, who are keen to go on to play adult cricket at the club.

Stephen Green, Wells chairman said: "We are delighted to welcome Rob to the club. He will bring invaluable experience to us and we are excited about the plans he has outlined; with our superb outdoor nets and Rob's skills, we are able to offer our members a top quality training regime and facilities; and we hope to be able to attract new players of all abilities to the club in 2012. Anyone who would like to join us can give me a call on 07714 192277."

Ferley said: "It is a great time to be joining Tunbridge Wells Cricket Club. It has a dedicated group of senior players mixed with some of the best young talent in the county. I look forward to giving them extra opportunity to reach their full potential as individuals and as a club."