WILTSHIRE under 18s star Aaron Billett is hoping to attract the attention of the big clubs after sealing a move to Premier Division outfit Melksham Town.

The former Westbury United winger was due to make his Melksham debut in Tuesday night's postponed match at Calne, and he believes his switch to the Conigre can help him make a name for himself.

"It's a step up in standard and a chance for me to improve myself as a player," said the 18-year-old.

"Representatives from Bristol Rovers and Forest Green come to watch Melksham, so it's a chance to show everyone what I can do.

"I've not played for seven weeks because of injury, so my fitness is not what it should be. But once I get a few games under my belt I hope I can hold down a place in the team."

Billett would have started up front against Calne, a position he plays regularly for both Wiltshire and Westbury United under 18s.

Westbury manager Paul Brickley employed Billett as a right-sided midfielder, but the teenager looks set to play a more advanced role for new boss Kelvin Highmore.

He said: "I was quite surprised when Kelvin asked me to play up front. I've played there lots of times before, but I'd say I know more about playing in midfield.

"I had a great time at Westbury and I want to thank the manager and all the players, but I'm a Melksham player now and I'm looking forward to the challenge."

Highmore revealed he had been tracking Billett for months and was delighted to finally get his man.

He said: "We had him watched earlier in the season against Wellington. I always wanted to bring him in to play up front.

"We desperately need competition among the strikers and Aaron has a chance to show that he's up to it."

Striker James Eatough has moved the other way, from Melksham to Westbury. He made his debut as a substitute in Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Ilfracombe.

Tuesday's game at Bremhill View was called off at 7pm because of a frozen pitch, much to the frustration of the players.

Calne assistant manager Simon Hillier said: "To be honest it was frustrating that both sides were there and the officials but it didn't go ahead.

"The problems came from where we played on Saturday because areas of the pitch were rutted and the surface was crusty, but I made the point that we often play on harder ground than that in April and May when the sun has been shining.

"Having said that, with hindsight it probably was the right decision to postpone the game."