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Director of Cricket Mick Newell was keen
to secure Gidman’s signature to address
what he sees as an under-supply of true all-
rounders in his squad.
“We’ve lost some experienced players in
recent years and the likes of Paul Franks
and Andre Adams had given our side a
balance that we may have lacked next
season without taking action,” said Newell.
“Will is the perfect fit in that he’s a good
all-round cricketer who can take the new
ball or bowl first change and bat in the
middle order.
“He’s taken advantage of the opportunities
that he’s been given at Gloucestershire and
it’s pleasing that he has chosen to sign for
us when he had several teams fighting for
him.”
Gidman, who has taken 194 wickets in 55
first class matches with a batting average
of 38.77, was keen to move further north
Gidman to
make Trent Bridge
switch
Nottinghamshire have agreed to sign
29 year-old all-rounder Will Gidman
fromGloucestershire on a three-year
deal at the end of the season.
having left Durham for
Gloucestershire in 2011.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with
Gloucestershire and I’m grateful to them
for giving me my opportunity 4 years ago,”
said Gidman.
“I have been flattered by the interest
from around the country but I felt that
Nottinghamshire was the perfect fit for my
cricket and my family.
“Nottinghamshire are consistently in the
trophy hunt and I am very much looking
forward to playing my cricket atTrent
Bridge for the next three seasons.”
Luke Fletcher has also signed a new
three-year contract at the Club, following
a season of exceptional performances
across all formats.
“Nottinghamshire are consistently
in the trophy hunt and I am very
much looking forward to playing my
cricket at Trent Bridge for the next
three seasons.”