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Staffs opt for Nigel Seaman

The experienced Nigel Seaman will head Staffordshire's challenge at the Grand Shield and Masters.

Seaman
 

The Staffordshire Band has announced that Nigel Seaman has accepted their invitation to lead them in their forthcoming contests assaults at the Grand Shield in Blackpool and the All England International Masters.

Boost

Chairman Shaun Elliott commented to 4BR: "We are delighted that Nigel was able to accept our last minute invitation and are looking forward to working with him.

His wide-ranging experience, musicianship and work ethos will be invaluable, and it is just the sort of boost the Band will thrive on."

His wide-ranging experience, musicianship and work ethos will be invaluable, and it is just the sort of boost the Band will thrive onChairman, Shaun Elliott

Hard work

He added: "It's going to involve a lot of hard work, but the players are looking forward to the challenges posed by 'Titan's Progress' and 'Gemini' and delivering the quality of performances we are capable of."

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