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Post by herring on May 24, 2018 22:33:19 GMT
Terrible decision to award a benefit after choosing to play in Ireland and not Sussex. Am sure this will show in attendances
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Post by joe on May 25, 2018 5:13:19 GMT
Yes, can’t help but feel he shot himself in the foot over his benefit year, should have had it the year before when he was still here. No one believed he would be back to play the odd game for Sussex as was reported. He was a superb batsman and a great servant of Sussex CCC. What we’d give for someone of his calibre now.
I wish him well in his onward journey.
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Post by jonboy on May 25, 2018 8:23:17 GMT
Yes, can’t help but feel he shot himself in the foot over his benefit year, should have had it the year before when he was still here. No one believed he would be back to play the odd game for Sussex as was reported. He was a superb batsman and a great servant of Sussex CCC. What we’d give for someone of his calibre now. I wish him well in his onward journey. Agreed, deserved better, but only has himself to blame Unless of course, his presence wasn’t requested
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 25, 2018 8:49:22 GMT
This picture reminds me of a number of things. First, what a great batsman Ed Joyce was throughout his career. How he chose Sussex because the Irishman was looking for success and the South Coast side at the time were at the peak of their prowess. And what a great decision given in his first year at Hove he won two OD trophies with the Club. Second, how from then on Sussex began to slide from the top and while winning the Division 2 Championship with an ease that reminds one of Essex a few years back, it was never the same when Sussex returned to Division 1. Should one feel sorry that Joyce joined as the surf was breaking on the shore? There are many other top County players who've never achieved two trophies. And then there is Wright. Loyalty personified. Since 2009 he played through one so-called 'transition period' after another under Robinson; suffered the ignominy and humilation of seeing the much vaunted 'dynamic duo' meme with Davis - the side who were to bring the good ol' days back to Hove - collapse in front of his eyes; saw one of his best friends and longest serving Club players leave for Nottinghamshire; and still Wright remained loyal to Sussex even though there were rumours of Surrey knocking on the door and no doubt others too. Perhaps, there is no other Sussex player who deserves to win another Club trophy more than Luke Wright. And under Jason Gillespie there is every chance this loyalty may pay off. Would it not be 'loyal justice' if over the next three years Wright wins a trophy/s for Sussex and Nash wins nowt for Notts.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 26, 2018 12:52:06 GMT
Jofra Archer is back at Hove after his cricketing travels around Australia and India and aching to get involved with Sussex again. "I can't wait," he told me. "I'll either be playing in the Gloucestershire game on Sunday or the Surrey one next week." But is he fit? "I'm fighting fit with no injuries or niggles," he said with that wonderful Caribbean smile. "I just want to start playing cricket again for Sussex."
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 27, 2018 18:23:03 GMT
The Sussex CCC Scoop! ____________________
If you are a Member of the Club please read the bottom of this menu. It is located in the North-West Corner food and beverages outlet at the bottom of its counter. The bottom two lines read: “Membership Discounts Apply: Please present your Membership/Pass card to receive discount.” I have not seen this anywhere else around the ground before, so I spoke to the serving man behind the counter. “What discount do you get?” “20p off every purchase.” “So if you bought 4 beers at one go, you would have 20p taken off the whole bill?” “Yes.” “But if you buy 4 beers via four different transactions, a minute between each one, for example, you get 80p discount?” “Yes. It is 20p per transaction.” “Are you the only outlet that does this offer?” “No, every food and beverages outlet in the ground does this?” “Are you sure?” “Yes, the Sharks Bar, Spen Cama Pavilion… any outlet located in the ground.” I flashed a Membership card, bought a packet of ‘Nobbys Fiery Nuts’, usual price £1.20, for £1 and left still feeling quizzical. Why don’t the Club Members know about this? For how long has this “deal” been going on for? So, at the next home match, flash your Membership card at a ground food and beverage outlet before a purchase and see what happens. Perhaps, the Club can comment on this "revelation?"
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 29, 2018 15:31:14 GMT
Talk of the Leprechaun! On entering the Pavilion last Thursday, Members were met with a flyer advertising two future Testimonial events for Ed Joyce. The first is on June 24th at Arundel where a Sussex Sharks XI are playing an Ireland team in a T20 match. The game begins at 1.30pm, tickets are £10 adults, £1 for children, and gates open at 12 noon. Of course, the whole point of a Testimonial match is to make money for the beneficiary and Sussex are hoping that Hospitality will take up the slack. For £45 a head, the event organisers offer a two-course lunch, cash bar, match admission, seats in an exclusive marquee rounded off by a 'Come and Meet Jason Gillespie and Graham Ford for a Q&A'. Two charities who will benefit from a successful financial day are the 'PCA Benevolent Fund' and the 'Sussex Cricket Foundation'. The next Ed Joyce date is on August 6th and a favourite Testimonial money-raiser 'The Golfing Day'. The location is the Dyke Golf Club and the cost of a team of 4 to participate is £325 or for an individual £85. An added attraction will be to mingle or even play alongside Sussex CCC players. There will be individual and team prizes to win and the obligatory bacon roll and coffee to start the day. For further info go to Ed's Website at: www.edjoyce2018.co.uk
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 29, 2018 15:43:48 GMT
The Chairman of a Player's Testimonial Season is vital for its success. Ed has Andrew Crumpton, a successful businessman in the food and beverage industry. Crumpton was a Committee Member for Luke Wright's Benefit in 2015 and is a member of the 'Baker Bennett Organisation' as well as 'EMC Consultants' which Michael Pay is a part of. Pay was Chris Nash's Benefit chairman last season, so perhaps, there is a connection here? Andrew CrumptonCrumpton's expertise is to bring unusual or left-field food products to the Supermarkets. He claims he was the man who introduced 'The Smoothie' to the UK alongside Heston Blumenthal's products to Waitrose. So, why are there not more different events for Ed? Perhaps, playing a straight bat is the best and only policy. The biggest and most prestigious is a fine dining experience within the Long Room at 'Lord's' on Thursday 18th October. The evening will begin with a drink reception followed by dinner and entertainment from a couple of high profile celebrity guest speakers. This event links Ed's career with both Middlesex and Sussex. The cost to attend is £200 per person. Joyce's Testimonial year ends at The Grand Hotel, Brighton on Friday 7th December. Ed will be joined by high profile special guests and former team mates. Tickets cost £65 per person. As noted, for the average Club supporter such events are too expensive to attend. Testimonials are more a networking exercise for successful local companies or business individuals. It is not so much about being a fan of the player, but more about being seen and around the right people to further your social contacts. Some might suggest this a rather cynical view, but the whole question of players Testimonials seems inappropriate for the 21st century, when top cricketers are paid vastly more today than their predecessors. In the old days, a Benefit year was vital for a county player to raise sufficient cash to help him towards a new business after retiring from the game or a small nest-egg to help him through the initial tough days. With top County players now earning £150,000 or even more, where is the need when a majority have a posse of financial investment consultants and the like telling them where to safely put their career-earnings. Also, there is now the business of tax. Cricketers have to send a proportion of their earnings to the taxman. This was not the case until 2016. In fact, Luke Wright was the last Sussex player to earn a tax-free sum. Surely, the synergy behind the Testimonial needs to change where ordinary and true fans can participate and play a role as much as wealthy individuals.
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Post by herring on May 30, 2018 7:35:38 GMT
100% Agree Have attended a couple of events in past with business contacts who had very little interest in cricket. Would never attend another knowing I should have given my money to a worthwhile charity.
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Post by deepfineleg on May 30, 2018 11:49:29 GMT
Re the discount - I was asked in the Shark Cafe if I was a member, then given the discount on my coffee. Hadn't bought anything else so assumed discount varied with product. I think the Spen Cama prices are already lower.
Re Ed Joyce T20 - the flyer implies all the money goes to the charities - is this true?
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 30, 2018 13:02:35 GMT
dfl,
Were you given this discount last Thursday at the Middlesex game? And if so, was your discount 20p on the purchase? Are the pavilion prices cheaper? Sandwiches etc seem as expensive as ever.
As to the two Charities my understanding is that they are a part of proceedings. How much each one gains from the money made is unknown. Perhaps, they are separate entities? No doubt there will be the usual bucket collections at Arundel. I can't believe all the monies go to the 'PCA Benevolent Fund' and 'Sussex Cricket Foundation', otherwise, what is the point in calling these events an 'Ed Joyce Testimonial'. Are you suggesting Ed hands over all the money made to charity? If so, what a philanthropist.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 31, 2018 10:59:30 GMT
SAFFRONS WELCOME SUSSEX ON SUNDAY
______________________________________________________ After last year's highly successful RLC May event against Glos at the Saffrons, Eastbourne, it was rightly deemed that the Cricket Club should continue hosting first class out-ground matches not seen there since 2000. Under the leadership of the Club's dynamic Chairman, Ian Fletcher-Price, the second Sussex CCC event is on Sunday - an RLC game against Essex. Chairman Ian Fletcher-PriceFletcher-Price anticipates a 5,000 capacity crowd at the Saffrons after last year's 4,000 attendance. “It’s an exciting time for Sussex and we are delighted to welcome them back,” he tells the Eastbourne Herald. “With Dizzy (coach Jason Gillespie) leading the way and players like Jofra Archer and Luke Wright at their best, it promises to be quite an occasion. Last year proved a real success and the town fully supported the event. The appetite is there once again." Fletcher-Price continues, “It’s always great to see the buzz it generates. I’m often stopped by people in the street saying how delighted they are that Sussex are back and thanking us for bringing first class cricket back to the town. A huge amount of work goes into this event and it is a genuine team effort. So many stalwarts of the club put their lives on hold and take holiday from work to ensure it is a success.” SaffronsThe club are also delighted with the on-going support from their local business community. Alongside the fans, more than 600 corporate guests will be welcomed to the hospitality tents, many of whom are returning from last year’s match. “Without the corporate support, it would change the landscape entirely," Fletcher-Price points out. "With strong advanced ticket sales, we are on track for 5,000, which is the maximum. That would be a tremendous achievement. It’s another plus for Eastbourne and part of the town's regeneration. It is about enjoying cricket and hopefully creating memories for the youngsters who can gain their first taste of professional cricket. We are encouraging the youngsters to come along which in turn can only help boost participation.” Weather is set fair for Sunday. Having attended last season's game I strongly recommend a visit. For tickets, visit: purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=SUSSEXCC&organ_val=22918&schedule=list&pid=8541564
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Post by deepfineleg on May 31, 2018 13:13:47 GMT
dfl, Were you given this discount last Thursday at the Middlesex game? And if so, was your discount 20p on the purchase? Are the pavilion prices cheaper? Sandwiches etc seem as expensive as ever. As to the two Charities my understanding is that they are a part of proceedings. How much each one gains from the money made is unknown. Perhaps, they are separate entities? No doubt there will be the usual bucket collections at Arundel. I can't believe all the monies go to the 'PCA Benevolent Fund' and 'Sussex Cricket Foundation', otherwise, what is the point in calling these events an 'Ed Joyce Testimonial'. Are you suggesting Ed hands over all the money made to charity? If so, what a philanthropist. My discount at the first CC match. Didn't notice it was 'per transaction'. The flyer for the T20 says 'This match is in aid of two fantastic charities' with the logos of 'PCA Benevolent Fund' and 'Sussex Cricket Foundation' below.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 31, 2018 13:30:39 GMT
dfl,
After looking at my flyer I concur. It is how you interpret the words 'in aid of'.
Meanwhile, I would be interested to hear from other Members who gained a discount from Club food and beverages after showing their Membership card.
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Post by flashblade on May 31, 2018 13:35:15 GMT
dfl, Were you given this discount last Thursday at the Middlesex game? And if so, was your discount 20p on the purchase? Are the pavilion prices cheaper? Sandwiches etc seem as expensive as ever. As to the two Charities my understanding is that they are a part of proceedings. How much each one gains from the money made is unknown. Perhaps, they are separate entities? No doubt there will be the usual bucket collections at Arundel. I can't believe all the monies go to the 'PCA Benevolent Fund' and 'Sussex Cricket Foundation', otherwise, what is the point in calling these events an 'Ed Joyce Testimonial'. Are you suggesting Ed hands over all the money made to charity? If so, what a philanthropist. My discount at the first CC match. Didn't notice it was 'per transaction'. The flyer for the T20 says ' This match is in aid of two fantastic charities' with the logos of 'PCA Benevolent Fund' and 'Sussex Cricket Foundation' below. Perhaps this statement is true, but maybe not the whole truth. Have they deliberately avoided stating what proportion of the proceeds will go to the charities, and how much will go to Ed? Such weaselly evasion should be called out, IMO.
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