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Post by joe on Sept 1, 2015 14:25:01 GMT
Fair enough Tim and thank you for replying.
Far be it for me to get on my soapbox to try to defend a group of people who obviously don't want to be defended and are happy to be segregated!
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Post by hhsussex on Sept 1, 2015 15:37:09 GMT
I emailed Tim Shutt a link to the LGBT article over the weekend and received a positive response today. In FullA very interesting article, as are many that can be seen on the Forum.
I am also very interested in the replies. One response I might offer would apply to many groups we work with and that is that we
often do so because we have been asked to. A key premis of Sussex Cricket in the Community is that we work collaboratively with
a wide range of groups that live and work within, and/or represent, Communities of Sussex, to see where cricket can make a contribution
towards achieving social outcomes, such as health, education or community cohesion. It is with this type of insight we derive projects
such as the LGBT one.
I accept the point about "self-segregation" but based on the premis above, the LGBT groups we spoke to were totally supportive of this
event, and were influential in the decision to run it, not because they wanted to self segregate, but because they want to provide further
awareness to challenging issues that remain i.e. participation by the LGBT community in amateur sport and revealing your sexual orientation
at a professional level - exactly as you state in your feature. In the same way we work with disabled groups or youngsters in deprived wards
of Sussex e.g. Hastings and Whitehawk, because people who live and work in those areas have discussed with us how a cricket intervention
could help the Community in some way.
Once again, many thanks for sharing this article.
Kind regards,
Tim As a parallel to this, see the attached link for details of a game at Arundel tomorrow celebrating further diversity within cricket www.kentsportsnews.com/jones-to-star-in-diversity-game-01-09-2015/ |
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Post by joe on Sept 1, 2015 16:17:25 GMT
I emailed Tim Shutt a link to the LGBT article over the weekend and received a positive response today. In FullA very interesting article, as are many that can be seen on the Forum.
I am also very interested in the replies. One response I might offer would apply to many groups we work with and that is that we
often do so because we have been asked to. A key premis of Sussex Cricket in the Community is that we work collaboratively with
a wide range of groups that live and work within, and/or represent, Communities of Sussex, to see where cricket can make a contribution
towards achieving social outcomes, such as health, education or community cohesion. It is with this type of insight we derive projects
such as the LGBT one.
I accept the point about "self-segregation" but based on the premis above, the LGBT groups we spoke to were totally supportive of this
event, and were influential in the decision to run it, not because they wanted to self segregate, but because they want to provide further
awareness to challenging issues that remain i.e. participation by the LGBT community in amateur sport and revealing your sexual orientation
at a professional level - exactly as you state in your feature. In the same way we work with disabled groups or youngsters in deprived wards
of Sussex e.g. Hastings and Whitehawk, because people who live and work in those areas have discussed with us how a cricket intervention
could help the Community in some way.
Once again, many thanks for sharing this article.
Kind regards,
Tim As a parallel to this, see the attached link for details of a game at Arundel tomorrow celebrating further diversity within cricket www.kentsportsnews.com/jones-to-star-in-diversity-game-01-09-2015/That's sounds like a fun game to watch, if I wasn't working I'd go down there. I wonder if Grizz will be there to watch his daughter? |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Sept 3, 2015 11:19:57 GMT
The Piers Morgan Family XI v Newick CC 2015
___________________________________________________________ (Pics: Phil Barnes)After the annual match was cancelled on July 26th due to heavy rain, the rescheduled game on Bank Holiday Monday almost met a similar fate except for the determination of Piers Morgan (PM). The rain finally ended around 2.30pm and an hour later after the covers had done their job, the match began with the PM XI batting first. There was to be only one T20 match and not the usual two. Members of the Two Teams This year PM had assembled a motley crew of cricketing legends headed by Shane Warne. The others were Adam Hollioake and Tino Best with Simon Jones not travelling from Glamorgan due to “the iffiness” of the weather. Best turned up late in a taxi after getting the nod from Morgan by text an hour before the start. The first surprise was seeing Shane Warne smoking heavily. His choice of brand is ‘Marlboro’. The second being a form of bermuda beret perched on his head. Since his split from fiance Liz Hurley two years ago, Warne has been vultured by the tabloids. Recently, he joined mobile dating agency ‘Tinder’ but no-one believes his description is real concluding it must be an imposter. As someone said, “If you dump someone like Liz Hurley, where do you go from there?” Warne Striking a Luscious On-Drive Warne was chatty with Morgan, allowed the 750 crowd or so assembled access for selfies and autographs and was good natured and friendly throughout. Although, when someone went up with a Warne autobiography to sign, he took one look and said, “I am not signing that book. The author’s a prick!” Tino Best was the star of the event. He hit 55* off just 19 balls which included six 6s. He then captured 3 wickets and caught 3 catches. Meanwhile, Hollioake scored 23, Morgan 2 and Warne 19*. The final total: 148-4. "Yes, Yes!" Morgan’s older brother, brother-in-law and two sons also played whilst his mother oversaw a sumptuous tea. The outcome of the match was a triumph for PM whose XI easily won by 43 runs. In typical Morgan style, he left the field holding up a stump shouting, “Yes, Yes!” to an applauding throng. His family XI had only beaten the Newick 1st team once before over a 13 year period.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Sept 3, 2015 11:35:19 GMT
Rebuilding Lives After Brain Injury
_____________________________________________ Members of ‘Headway’, the charity chosen by Piers Morgan for his Family XI match this year, were present and I spoke with their East Sussex branch CEO Michele Fleming. Hurstwood Park, Jackies Lane Tell me about HeadwayMy branch is based in Jackies Lane, Newick. We help those with head injuries primarily caused by strokes as well as car accidents, sport’s injuries and assaults. We cater more for the 35-55 year-olds. We must raise £100k a year to cover our costs and have around 4,000 or so people that we help. 80% of them make a full recovery. How long has the charity been running for?It was set up in 1988. I took over running the local branch three years ago. How do you raise your money?It comes from various sources. Grants are an important part as well as sponsorship via marathons and bike rides along with general donations. We hold 6 events a year including an annual Autumn fair on September 19th which raises around £3,000. Michele & Piers (Pic: Phil Barnes)
How many people work for you?
We have 30 paid staff, 12 regular volunteers and 20 occasional ones. They offer community support as well as day to day services. This includes three evening support groups a month. When people gain head injuries this can create a breakdown of relationships, often caused by behavior changes and irrational outbursts, which can also lead to a loss of employment and a need for benefits. A sense of isolation is another difficulty. For Further Info Contact: Michele Fleming
Tel: 01825 724323
mob: 07425 626244
email: michele.fleming@headway-hp.co.uk
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Sept 3, 2015 12:14:02 GMT
The Adam Hollioake Interview
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Born in Australia, along with younger brother Ben, he learned his cricket at the Hong Kong Cricket Club ‘Junior Gappers’ during the
time their father John was working in the region before moving to UK. Hollioake was offered a contract by Surrey in 1989 and made
his first class debut for the county in August 1993.
He was awarded his county cap in 1995, during a season in which he scored 1099 runs and took 21 wickets. He was described as an
all-rounder with "aggressive batting and inventive medium-pace allsorts" and began to share captaincy duties for Surrey with Alec
Stewart in 1996. He captained Surrey from 1997 until 2003, and led them to victory in the County Championship in 1999, 2000 and
2002. He went on to claim 9 trophies in his time as Surrey captain making him one of the most successful 1st class captains of all time.
Receiving the 2002 Championship Trophy from The Duke of Edinburgh
Hollioake made his England debut in two One Day International matches against Pakistan in August 1996. He led the England A team
on their tour of Australia in 1996–97 and was man of the series in the home One Day International series against Australia in May 1997,
scoring the winning runs in all three games. He made his test debut, playing alongside his brother Ben, against Australia in August 1997,
scoring 45 runs in the first innings and taking two wickets. Although his test career lasted only four matches in 1997 and at the beginning
of 1998, Hollioake achieved greater success in One Day Internationals, playing in 35 matches from 1996 to 1999. He captained the side to
victory in the 1997 Sharjah Cup, England's first tournament success for ten years.
Injuries and a loss of form saw him lose the captaincy after 14 matches. After 173 first classes matches for Surrey, Hollioake retired from
cricket at the end of the 2004 season. He made an appearance in the 2005 Asian Tsunami appeal charity match, taking a hat-trick and made
a brief return to Twenty20 cricket in 2007, playing in eight matches for Essex.__________________________________________________________________________________________________ 44 year-old Hollioake has had a colourful career since retiring from cricket. Returning to his native Australia he set up a family property company called ‘The Hollioake Group’. After initial success the 2009 Australian property collapse saddled the Group with A$20m debts and was liquidated in 2010. Good friend Alec Stewart allegedly lost a £400k investment in the company. Following a long-running legal case where Hollioake and his father were sued by businessman Martin Ryman, he was declared bankrupt in 2011. In 2012, Hollioake revealed he would be starting a new career as a mixed martial arts fighter in the sport’s heavyweight division. He made his debut on May 5th in Queensland. The fight led to a draw. He continued this career with some success but has decided to stop. His final contest is due in three weeks time. This is your third year playing for the Piers Morgan Family XI. What is the attraction?Piers used to write about me in the media. He is a straight-shooter, told the story how it was. I respected him for that. He was also a cricket fan of my younger brother Ben. Back in 2013 Piers asked me to join his side. Since then we have struck up a good friendship. I like him. But more than that I want to beat these guys. I don’t like losing. I have struck a deal that I’ll return every year until we do. The airfares are costing me a fortune. I’ll have to sell my house at this rate. (laughs)
The Batsman (Pic: Phil Barnes)
What are you doing at the moment?I’ve been in London recently setting up a new technology company. I have also played a few games for Lashings this season as well as some work for the PCA. Tell me about the technology businessWe partner with major sports companies, their teams and fans and create a bespoke monetary website for them. It’s a good way for the clubs to make some money, whether for themselves or for charity and gives fans greater access to team content and information. How does this work?The company offers a production service to pull their twitter and facebook into one place; create specialist content like videos; carry out interviews and write articles for them. Anyone who has a large fanbase from music bands to soccer teams, comedians to general entertainers can benefit. Cricket is just a small part of the business. We view it as a Rolls-Royce service. What is the name of the Company?
PADLOKT. I, along with other business associates, are in the middle of setting it up. The website should be ready to launch soon. Have you considered moving into the sports media as a pundit like some of your cricketing colleagues?
I’ve tried but it’s not for me. I suffer from ADD (attention deficit disorder). I have a low boredom threshold. I like to keep busy. Commentating doesn’t grab my attention. There are plenty of others who are better at it than me. Where are you based now?
In Australia on the Gold Coast. I would love to return to England but my three children have their schooling and their friends. I want to give my kids the gift of education. When I was young I moved around a lot. I found this difficult. I want to give them the stability I lacked too. If we moved it would be just one move and that’s it, but the timing is all important. The Cage-Fighter What about your cage-fighting?
I have one professional fight left on September 19th in Jakarta. I’ve been training this morning and will train again tonight. Why are you giving it up?
I am getting old, mate! I am proud of taking on the challenge. I did professional boxing too. I always enjoyed fighting from a young age. I believe you must follow the path you’re given. I had financial difficulties with my property business in 2009 and then I was given an opportunity to become a fighter. I train like an amateur but fight like a professional. I train in the early morning, do a 9-5, then work out in the evenings whilst looking after 3 kids, so I’ve been very busy these last three years. And for those who are going through similar financial upheavals as you did, what advice can you offer?I am sure other people have gone through far worse experiences than me. I myself have had worser things happen. I lost my brother as an example. You must put financial upsets into perspective. Money is just money, it doesn’t make the world go around. If you have a roof over your head, have clean running water, your health and the health of your children, you’re okay. I have had my money stripped away from me. It makes you appreciate what you have. It took me a year to realise, ‘Hey, I’m doing the same things, just my house is smaller, my car’s older and slower, yet my children still love me the same’. Nothing really changed. I needed to go through the experience to give me a good appreciation for life, respect for money, and realise that money is my slave, that I’m not a slave to money. Do you still have connections with Surrey?Sure, I still have lots of friends there. I am good mates with Alec Stewart. The club are like my family. I always follow their fortunes and keep an eye out for them. I hold a great fondness for Surrey. Finally, what drives you on?
I want to achieve things - everyone needs goals - and be successful at what I do. After retiring from cricket, I was doing really well in the property business. I couldn’t spend all the money I had in ten lifetimes and yet was the unhappiest I had ever been. I was cruising along without goals or ambitions. Creating memories is what life is all about. www.adamhollioake.com.au/
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Sept 7, 2015 13:55:54 GMT
Sussex CCC are holding a special event at ‘The Boundary Rooms’ for club supporters on September 26th - the end of season ‘Players Awards ‘ - an occasion which poses two important questions. : Will Sussex CCC by then remain a Division 1 side? : Who will be nominated as the team’s player of the year + win the other seven categories?  While, this annual event is a popular attraction, what makes September 26th so special is the additional Q&A with Matt Prior and Mike Yardy. A Q&A not to be missed as both Sussex CCC legends say farewell after retiring and talk from the heart about their experiences playing for the club. As Sussex CCC proudly announce
Prior scored nearly 8,000 runs in 146 matches for Sussex. Fittingly, his last appearance for his county came in the 175th anniversary match
with Nottinghamshire. In all, he has amassed over 13,000 first-class runs, as well as over 5,000 in List A cricket. During his career, he became
one of the country's greatest ever wicket keeper batsmen.
Yardy has played 182 first-class matches for Sussex, scoring almost 10,000 runs in the process, whilst his 166 List A games for the County have
yielded over 3,000 runs and more than 100 wickets. He has now played 101 T20 matches, scoring over 1,000 runs and taking 77 wickets.
The price for being a part of this special evening is £35 which seems excellent value given what a fun-packed event it should be and includes a 3 course dinner and a FREE drink on arrival. Also, supporters can mingle with the players and chat to them, gain selfies and autographs, whilst breathing in the general bonhomie of the night. To buy a ticket click belowpurchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=SUSSEXCC&organ_val=22918&perfcode=CA0101&perfsubcode=2015Tickets can also be purchased directly from the club shop if you wish to avoid the £2 online booking charge. |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Sept 8, 2015 13:31:14 GMT
Last October I contacted the 'Essex Outfielder: The Unofficial Essex CCC Forum' and was told my Membership would need to be approved first. 11 months on I received an email from them today, stating my Membership had been approved. Obviously, the Forum administrator carries out a thorough and exhaustive research. StatsThe Essex Forum has 16237 Posts: 777 Topics: 664 Members: Highest viewing number at any one time - 33. www.essexoutfielder.co.uk/index.php |
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Post by hhsussex on Sept 8, 2015 13:50:07 GMT
Last October I contacted the 'Essex Outfielder: The Unofficial Essex CCC Forum' and was told my Membership would need to be approved first. 11 months on I received an email from them today, stating my Membership had been approved. Obviously, the Forum administrator carries out a thorough and exhaustive research. StatsThe Essex Forum has 16237 Posts: 777 Topics: 664 Members: Highest viewing number at any one time - 33. www.essexoutfielder.co.uk/index.phpMy god, they are certainly rigorous! I hope you didn't have to swear any blood oaths, or promise to spit at the mention of Paul Grayson in order to be approved. I joined the Worcestershire message board, with the slightly unfortunate title of the WCCC Fans Forum, with the aim of joining in with the assessment of how the game was developing last week, but unfortunately my membership was only approved on the last day, and I felt that any post from me, however well-worded would be interpreted as crowing at that point. I shall be going back there soon, with the aim of encouraging the sharing of information, cross-membership etc that helps to promote the enjoyment of the game rather than the adversarial them and us stance. They have 658 members, and a total of 74712 posts , with a maximum of 151 - on Christmas Eve 2010, which seems odd. |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Sept 8, 2015 16:24:06 GMT
Sid the Shark still in Stupour after 'Shoe Shock Catastrophe' at the Mascots Race 2015
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Embarrassingly, there’s been no mention of the T20 Mascots Race 2015 on this blog - an event which occurred on August 29th at Edgbaston between the semi-final and final. Unfortunately, there is a very good reason for it. Our own Sid who won it with aplomb in 2013 and was a favourite to win it again had a calamitous disaster. Oh, poor old Sid! What happened is rather like a horse tripping over before even reaching the first fence of the Grand National. Sid’s shoe fell off. It feckin' fell off before even reaching the first obstacle. And the rules of the Mascot race rigorously state. If a shoe falls off it is an immediate disqualification unless the said object is placed back on before carrying on with the race. How could this happen? How can a shark put his fluffy shoe back on? And who was in charge of fixing Sid’s attire to a tight and locked down state? It is shoeful. Meanwhile, another extraordinary fate of fortune struck down Stumpy of Somerset. The 2014 winner, he was in the lead on the final stretch, ready to take the mantle for a second year running and then tripped over an obstacle that was never meant to be. A guy rope for some side netting. Vinny the Vinner  And who should win the race but the new mascot for Yorkshire ‘Vinny the Viking’. Not content with walking the Championship, just to rub salt into the county wounds, Dickie Bird's club then win this spectacle. As Bumble says, “They are doing all sorts. They’re even mating!” www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7g9P4KSPO8
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Post by Beira-Mar on Sept 8, 2015 20:06:22 GMT
from Twitter:
Nicholas Sharland @nicksharland Aug 29
Vinny the Viking won the mascot race? Pfah. Standards must have been low this year. Need fewer mascots, from cities, to make it competitive.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Sept 10, 2015 16:53:18 GMT
Parish Notices
_________________________ Oct 1st: The fun and exciting winter bi-monthly ‘Curry & Quiz Night’ held in the Spen Cama Pavilion returns. Organised by Kevin Berry and with questions set by Simon Stewart, this is a much needed distraction for Sussex supporters as they await another cricket season. Tickets cost £10 each to include the curry and the quiz, or £5 for the quiz only. The limit for team sizes is anything up to six people. Individuals are also welcome. A vegetarian option is available. Quiz-Master Simon Stewart There are prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place as well as cash and spot prizes. Registration is 7pm, with food served at 7.15pm and the quiz begins at 8pm. To reserve a place contact Kevin Berry by calling 01273 827124 or via e-mail: kevin.berry@sussexcricket.co.uk Oct 1st: Chris Adams eagerly-awaited autobiography written by Bruce Talbot is released in hardback by local Worthing publisher ‘Pitch Publishing’. Entitled ‘Grizzly - My Life and Times in Cricket’, there are 288 pages with a recommended retail price of £18.99. Talking to Bruce the book has various surprises with some info few Sussex aficionados know about. I hope to publish an interview with Chris soon on his views and thoughts about the book.  For further info contact: info@pitchpublishing.co.uk Nov’ 5th: The Sussex Cricket in the Community Fireworks Night, presented by Parafix Tapes & Conversions, is back with a bang on Thursday November 5th after last year’s display was cancelled due to work on the outfield.
The club have announced that the event will be raising money for the Shoreham Air Show Fund, following the tragic local events of last month, as well as the Sussex Cricket Supporters Club.
Attendees can look forward to a massively enhanced pyrotechnic display, from Aurora Fireworks, which is guaranteed to wow the crowds. There will be plenty of pre-display entertainment too with a number of acts lined up to perform, including former X-Factor finalists Rough Copy, and solo artist Laura Comfort.
The gates will open at Hove at 6.00pm to allow spectators to take advantage of the catering facilities that will be available around the ground, with pre-display entertainment beginning at 6.30pm, and the fireworks show commencing at 7.30pm. Back with a Bang
 Tickets are £10 for Adults, £5 for Under 16’s, whilst a family voucher is £25 (two adults and two children). The latter is only available in advance.
They go on sale on Monday 14th September with the best way to purchase tickets being online via the Sussex website. They can also be purchased directly from the Club Shop at Hove between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday, or by calling 0844 264 0206 during the same office hours.
The reserve day for the display, should bad weather deem it not possible, is Sunday 8th November.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Sept 14, 2015 8:13:32 GMT
More Parish Notices
____________________________ The ‘Cricketers Pub’ which lies adjacent to the Hove ground is holding a novel and fun evening for Sussex supporters that offers an opportunity for them to interact with up to six club players.  On Monday November 9th, the pub is holding a ‘Meet The Sharks’ evening where supporters can play table-tennis, pool and darts with the players as well as take part in a Q&A. ‘Cricketers’ General Manager Danny Warwick explains, “The event is to raise money for the Rockinghorse Charity and is being arranged by Tony Cottey.” Tickets are £5 each and the evening lasts from 6.30pm to 9.30pm Warwick continues, “This event will help the pub towards raising £6,000 to match last year’s total. I am told various Sussex youngsters have been asked to attend. They may include Cachopa, Machan and Beer.” Warwick is also competing in the local ‘Bright10’ fun run on October 18th where he hopes to pledge £1,000 for ‘Rockinghorse.’ Anyone wishing to sponsor him can contact the pub on: 01273 771645. southernrunningguide.com/race/bright10www.rockinghorse.org.uk/
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Sept 18, 2015 15:12:07 GMT
After a morning meeting at the Sussex CCC Museum today, I was pleasantly surprised how busy the club ground is away from match days. First off, there was a charity ‘Kwik Cricket’ tournament taking place on the outfield for Brighton & Hove businesses, sponsored by Santander, where all monies are going to ‘The British Heart Foundation’. 12 teams were taking part including the bakery ‘Truffles’, ‘L&S Printing’ and the furniture store ‘Alexander Rose’. Each team had 6 participants playing 6 overs each per game with 3 groups of 4 followed by a QF, semi-final and final. Truffles XI (minus a player) Elsewhere, in the empty unit next to the club shop, the ‘Fleet Transport Team’ are renting it over the weekend due to the Rugby World Cup. Two matches are being played at ‘The AMEX’ who host South Africa against Japan on Saturday and Samoa versus the USA on Sunday. The fleet’s job is to liaise with officials and VIPs based in the local area, pick them up from their hotel or home and drive them to the stadium. Hove is hosting 15 4x4s that are parked in the various front bays of the ground. The drivers and administrators are all volunteers. There were 12,000 applicants online and only 4,000 for around the country were chosen. The company have 300 vehicles altogether in their fleet. Rugby World Cup 'Fleet Transport' Volunteers  I was told by one of the administrators not to name the AMEX, instead refer to it as ‘The Brighton Community Stadium’ as the credit card company are not one of the Rugby World Cup official sponsors. www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2015-09-18/fanzone-opens-on-brighton-beach-for-rugby-world-cup/ |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Sept 19, 2015 10:21:20 GMT
Many congratulations to Sussex CCC for their marketing success on their 'Players Awards' night on September 26th. Close to
250 tickets have been sold and the event was a sell out four days ago making it, almost certainly, their most successful Awards
night to date.
All the ingredients are in place. A very fair ticket price at £35 per head; an opportunity to talk to the players, take selfies, ask
for autographs etc.., and the added attraction of a Q&A with two of our club living legends Matt Prior and Michael Yardy.
It's going to be a great evening and for those who were too late in purchasing tickets, hard luck.
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