NEEDHAM Market manager Danny Laws has expressed his delight at landing Sam Newson, the Ridgeons League’s leading scorer last season.

Newson, who plundered 34 Premier Division goals for Stanway Rovers, has joined champions Needham after they won promotion to Ryman League Division One North.

Laws said: “We are obviously delighted he has chosen to sign for Needham Market, and I was impressed that it didn’t take him any time to make his decision.

“He will bring lots of enthusiasm and desire as well as a willingness to learn and fit into our team pattern and work ethic.

“His goalscoring record was fantastic last season and the season before that. We won the league last season and we have now signed the league’s top goalscorer which shows our intentions.”