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Post by Wicked Cricket on Apr 1, 2019 9:41:16 GMT
Fb,
I don't accept this "lack of funds" line. Sussex have no debt and next season will be given £1.3m per year for the next 5 years by the ECB. Any bank would woo a club to take out a massive loan if needed.
Imho, we have a CEO and Coach who are jointly "focussed" on just the youngsters. If their plan comes off and Sussex gain promotion this season, they should both be given bravery medals. If not, then we may have vocal disquiet from supporters.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Apr 1, 2019 14:33:50 GMT
I agree Archer had a puerile moan, but this catch should have been in the top 10 of the best BBL 08 catches. A travesty it wasn't.
Meanwhile, happy birthday Jofra. I can't wait to see you in an England shirt this Summer.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Apr 1, 2019 16:47:35 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Apr 1, 2019 16:54:18 GMT
I am not sure whether supporters know, but there is daily FREE live-streaming of the Cardiff MCCU match. Click below to sign in. sussexcricket.co.uk/match-centre
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Post by jonboy on Apr 5, 2019 19:41:38 GMT
More Kolpaks needed urgently
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Apr 6, 2019 15:05:19 GMT
The Sussex CCC Museum has been very busy over the Winter months and yesterday they proudly showed off all their hard work to Sussex supporters and friends during the lunch and tea breaks. This endeavour includes a variety of new cabinet and wall displays as well as a series of published or about to be published booklets and pamphlets. First off the press is a pamphlet, limited to 100 copies and only costing £5, dedicated to the memory of former Sussex player Rupert Webb who died last September at the grand age of 96 years-old. His fame was such that both the Independent and Telegraph newspapers published major obituaries. www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/rupert-webb-died-cricket-player-sussex-four-weddings-elvis-presley-a8531541.htmlwww.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2018/09/04/rupert-webb-cricketer-actor-obituary/Rupert's association with Sussex CCC became stronger in the latter half of his life which included taking part in a number of Club charity events as well as himself holding an annual one in Rottingdean where he lived with his actress wife Barbara. unofficialsussexccc.freeforums.net/post/11300/threadunofficialsussexccc.freeforums.net/post/11301/threadThere is a lovely story about Ted Dexter, one of Webb's life-long friends, whom around eight years ago had arranged to fly over from his home in the South of France to spend a long weekend with Rupert. Webb phoned one of the charity organisers at Sussex CCC to say that he couldn't cope with more than three days being alongside Ted and might the Club help out by filling in space on the fourth. This led to a very successful charity lunch at the Boundary Rooms where Dexter was the honoured guest. I remember it well as I was present and after lunch interviewed a boyhood hero for a magazine feature. Meanwhile, if you're interested in buying the Rupert Webb pamphlet please contact the Museum via the Club main phone number: 0844 264 0202 or drop by during a home match day. Booklets in the pipeline include one on Robin Marlar and another about Don Smith. Both are limited to 150 copies. These should be published within the next few months.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Apr 8, 2019 9:08:02 GMT
Each year The Sussex CCC Museum organises a relaunch to highlight their new exhibits and displays created over the Winter. On Friday, it was a fitting event in memory of the passing of Rupert Webb and the welcoming back of former Club fast bowler Tony Buss to celebrate his recent 80th birthday. Both Webb and Buss have their own cabinet displays depicting their lives and successes as a Sussex player. Webb has already been mentioned, so it was with great affection that Tony Buss returned after being away from the Club for 34 years. Webb's wife Barbara was also in attendance alongside Museum Curator, Rob Boddie, and Chairman Jon Filby. Filby gave a warming speech and Buss then discussed some of his pivotal moments for Sussex CCC, in particular, the two Gillette Cup wins in 1962 and 1963 alongside the various hat-tricks and bowling feats including his 8-23 against Notts. After the centenary of the 1st World War and the excellent work the Museum carried out depicting the many former Sussex players who died during the conflict, they have moved on to WW2 as this year remembers the 80th Anniversary of its beginning. For some time I have wondered who is the most famous Sussex player to have left and then carved a memorable new career. It is difficult to expect anyone to surpass Imran Khan's extraordinary achievement, but I do believe we have discovered his No.2. A certain Lieutenant General Sir Miles Christopher Dempsey, who had a distinguished WW2 becoming the second most important leader to Field Marshal Montgomery in Europe. Even a first day cover was created in 2004 celebrating Dempsey's war record. Now down to the nitty gritty. What did Dempsey achieve for Sussex? Well, this is where it falls down. He played in 1919 for the Club as a batsman. Just two games where he scored the princely sum of 5 runs with the highest score of 4, attaining an average of 1.66... But why spoil a great story.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Apr 8, 2019 12:05:16 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Apr 10, 2019 14:46:41 GMT
I note Phil Salt continues to play the Norman Wisdom role (which is great btw) and Wiese the GOM. An important match to get Sussex back on track. Another mare and social media will be doing overtime.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Apr 12, 2019 8:33:20 GMT
Sighs of relief all around, surely?
Once England win the World Cup this Summer (!), no need for this carbuncle of a competition. Downgrade it to the town parks and streets.
BRING BACK THE 40 OVER.
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Post by joe on Apr 12, 2019 9:13:22 GMT
I’m not celebrating, it means 4 fewer meaningful days of cricket at Hove.
The hundred will be the death of the smaller counties.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Apr 14, 2019 19:24:51 GMT
The Sussex lads leave the freezing North after a 5 day visit and venture South. A picture is worth a thousand words
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Post by liquidskin on Apr 14, 2019 19:47:50 GMT
They've left the batting coach behind. Probably for the best.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Apr 15, 2019 20:16:18 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Apr 16, 2019 22:04:02 GMT
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