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Post by Wicked Cricket on Oct 21, 2019 19:18:51 GMT
Monty is now a fitness expert. Perhaps, next week, he'll be giving us tips on growing chrysanthemums?
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Post by flashblade on Oct 21, 2019 19:24:34 GMT
Monty is now a fitness expert. Perhaps, next week, he'll be giving us tips on growing chrysanthemums?
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Oct 22, 2019 13:26:11 GMT
Better Late Than Never
_________________________________________ Sussex stalwart, Bruce Talbot, reviews the County's season in the present edition of the Cricketer Magazine. A sallow Talbot sums up the summer with this parting shot. For Sussex supporters the successful era of the last decade is fading from memory. Most couldn't wait to consign a disappointing 2019 to history either.Ouch!For next season the Club's best chance of a trophy remains again the T20 Blast, although there are various 'ifs' and 'buts'. Can Gillespie re-sign Alex Carey? Who will replace Topley? How long will it take for Mills to breakdown with injury? What about Rashid etc., etc.? Wright remains Captain and promising players like Rawlins should have experienced another year of steady progress. Travis Head must be a positive influence, the signing of Ravi Bopara will definitely improve the Blast side, but what of the earlier timed T20? How will this affect the crowds and, of course, that overbearing shadow to follow, The 100, with 11 Sussex players involved. Both Andrew and Gillespie appear to be 'in it' for the long haul after Dizzy's new contract, yet their bearing over the Championship has been one of a very disappointing and unexpected retrograde. Any optimism present at the start of the 2019 will have vaporised by next Spring as realism prevails.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Oct 23, 2019 10:18:17 GMT
Wowza! This will please a lot of Sussex supporters. Well done to Horsham for wooing Rob Andrew and instigating this unexpected comeback. Obvious question: So what will happen to Eastbourne? I suspect given the RLC 50 competition is now a 'second division lap-dance' why not farm the home matches out to all the best Sussex cricket grounds. Yet, how many supporters will want to come along and watch a 2nd XI team play in a third-rate competition? Meanwhile, Leicestershire should fair well in this tournament as none - zero - zilch - of their players have been picked to play in The 100
compared to the 11 from Sussex. Listen to the radio interview with Horsham Club Manager, Chris Shambrook, and Rob Andrew. Questions from Danny Pike. Meanwhile, we learn the redevelopment of the Hove ground 'may' begin during the Autumn of 2020. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p07rthb5
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Post by herring on Oct 23, 2019 18:14:26 GMT
I see Andrews said with this statement that nothing more inspiring then to see top athletes performing. No mention that anybody from County Ground that can hold a bat will be playing and our top athletes will be playing in the circus elsewhere
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Oct 24, 2019 11:07:56 GMT
The Sussex CCC Museum have a brand new book out in November, a publishing project that has been 4 years in the making. The Rev. David Sheppard, a batsman who represented both Sussex and England and was the only ordained minister to have played Test cricket, is a name that conjures up all the best traditions and historic values of the Club. The book's author, Andrew Bradstock, joins the Very Reverend Nicholas Frayling, Dean Emeritus, a good friend of the former Sussex cricketer, in the Long Room on Monday December 9th to discuss the book and the life of the man. Sheppard died in March, 2005. All supporters are warmly welcome to this unique event. Andrew will be signing copies of the book should you wish to purchase a copy or copies at £20 each where tea and coffee will be served. The bar is also available. Anyone interested in attending please first contact SCF Chairman, Jon Filby at: jon.filby@sussexcricket.co.uk or phone: 0777 558 0044.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Oct 24, 2019 11:24:23 GMT
Here's a question for Ben Brown. 'How do you feel about Captaining a 2nd XI 50 Over side when 11 of your club colleagues are elsewhere and involved with a heavily marketed and publicised new tournament?'
Grrr...Meow!
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Oct 25, 2019 8:39:11 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Oct 26, 2019 11:54:34 GMT
A question for Luke Wright. Why have you turned off the ability to retweet your tweets? A great pity as you post some very helpful and interesting posts. This 'switch-off' is for everyone of his followers and not just me! Luke Wright TwitterIf you are in India and looking to improve your fast bowling give this a look. 👍🏏
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Oct 29, 2019 17:19:48 GMT
Worcestershire CCC... experts in underwater sports.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Oct 29, 2019 17:34:10 GMT
Intrigue, intrigue, punishment for supporting The 100 after his sudden and unexpected departure? The Cricketer | 25/10/2019Worcestershire have confirmed the departure of chief-executive Matt Rawnsley.The 43-year-old only returned to New Road in March 2018 following several years as a professional at the club. Rawnsley is a strong supporter of The Hundred and has sat on the board of Edgbaston-based side Birmingham Phoenix. A statement added: "The board would like to thank Matt for all his hard work at WCCC in the last 20 months and wish him every success in the future." Chairman Fanos Hira has taken over administrative matters in the interim. Paul Pridgeon, also an ex-Worcestershire player, will remain in charge of cricketing matters as vice-chairman of the steering group. Despite recording their worst Division Two finish of ninth, the club reached the knock-out stage in both the One-Day Cup and T20 Blast competitions. On both occasions they lost to the eventual winners, being knocked-out in the play-offs of the 50-over competition by Somerset before losing in the final on T20 Finals day to champions Essex.
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Post by fromthesharkstand on Oct 30, 2019 12:48:01 GMT
Wowza! This will please a lot of Sussex supporters. Well done to Horsham for wooing Rob Andrew and instigating this unexpected comeback. Obvious question: So what will happen to Eastbourne? I suspect given the RLC 50 competition is now a 'second division lap-dance' why not farm the home matches out to all the best Sussex cricket grounds. Yet, how many supporters will want to come along and watch a 2nd XI team play in a third-rate competition? Meanwhile, Leicestershire should fair well in this tournament as none - zero - zilch - of their players have been picked to play in The 100
compared to the 11 from Sussex. Listen to the radio interview with Horsham Club Manager, Chris Shambrook, and Rob Andrew. Questions from Danny Pike. Meanwhile, we learn the redevelopment of the Hove ground 'may' begin during the Autumn of 2020. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p07rthb5Arundel should get a few more games as well. Lovely ground just needs to be more supporter friendly I think. Maybe even Mayfield get one.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Oct 30, 2019 15:23:35 GMT
ftss, Completely agree with you. Here is a wonderful opportunity to take Sussex CCC cricket around the County. Obvious places are: Horsham (tick) Eastbourne ArundelThen, why not Blackstone, Horntye Park in Hastings, Priory Park in Chichester, Goodwood Park, your suggestion of Mayfield etc.. Grounds which can host up to 1,000 people as I can't see the RLC tournament proving to be popular given that most supporters will be attending The 100 matches (!) www.westsussex.info/cricket.shtml
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Oct 30, 2019 22:56:25 GMT
When the sun beats down and I lie on the bench, I can always hear them talk. Me, I'm just a lawnmower - you can tell me by the way I walk.
Many congratulations.
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Post by fromthesharkstand on Nov 3, 2019 0:31:39 GMT
ftss, Completely agree with you. Here is a wonderful opportunity to take Sussex CCC cricket around the County. Obvious places are: Horsham (tick) Eastbourne ArundelThen, why not Blackstone, Horntye Park in Hastings, Priory Park in Chichester, Goodwood Park, your suggestion of Mayfield etc.. Grounds which can host up to 1,000 people as I can't see the RLC tournament proving to be popular given that most supporters will be attending The 100 matches (!) www.westsussex.info/cricket.shtml A massive opportunity for Sussex. Wouldn't do Goodwood pitch isn't great and facilities are lacking. Hastings is a definitive tick off for me. Nomads has got to be up there cracking pitches and facilities What about taking it to school for example Hurstpierpoint who have provided first class cricketers. Definitely 500 supporters if hosted there. Clubs is the main go though During this time more local games can be played at Hove ie Sussex Prem games or age groups whether that be u15 or academy. Giving opportunities to all of Sussex
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