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Post by liquidskin on May 1, 2017 15:05:36 GMT
liquidskin, Give the team a chance. If this was the end of June then you might have a point but May has only just begun. All it needs is one win to kickstart our season. On what basis? The oldest cliché in the book basis? Sorry my friend but that sounds like spin. You weren't quoting Davis were you? Besides, it may only be May but Davis has actually had about 16 months to put something together. Do you like what you see? Are there improvements on last season? It's not very cricket, it's not very Sussex, but we need a football style re-vamp in the management. Quick and cut-throat. The alternative is see out the remaining 16 months side by side with failure. One game.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 1, 2017 15:06:49 GMT
Part 2: Celebrities at the County Ground
_____________________________________________________ I had no idea how many past celebrities have played cricket at Hove. From the portly Harry Secombe playing for the Taverners to footballer Frank Worthington and Comedian Rory Bremner. And take a look at the Cricketers Pub from 1961, in the days when it was a hotel. And what of the link with Dennis Lillee and an article I wrote 16 months ago; or a picture taken of comedian Marty Feldman at Newhaven during the filming of his infamous cricket sketch from 'Marty Amok'. Dennis Lillee During Fielding Practice at Hove in May 1985And the Blog story which links in with the pictureunofficialsussexccc.freeforums.net/post/15064/thread A young-looking Rory Bremner bowling alongside an even younger-looking Peter MooresFootballer Frank Worthington Playing in a Charity Match (Date Unknown)
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 1, 2017 15:10:38 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 1, 2017 15:26:17 GMT
Part 3: Weather & General Celebrities
_____________________________________________________ There were so many celebrity photos on display it was difficult to know which ones to choose. And remember all of them are for sale whether as originals or copies. Ringo Starr on honeymoon with Maureen Cox - taken in Princes Square, Hove, 1965Glam Rock Band 'Slade' Attired in Albion ShirtsActors Robert Glenister and Amanda Redman Marrying at St Andrews Church, Hove in 1984 (divorced in 1992)
1987 is Remembered for 'The Great Storm' but a Few Months Later Brighton Experienced a Major Snowstorm too. A Skier at the Bottom of Duke Street
Coast Road Approaching Saltdean
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 1, 2017 17:15:39 GMT
Part 4: John Fox and the Perfect Photograph_____________________________________Occasionally, there is a true story so perfect, so luxuriously serendipitous, that for a journalist, they come along like rare pieces of art. And at the Argus Archive exhibition at the Brighton Grand Hotel on Friday, such a story materialised like a majestic Turner.
John Fox, a former newspaper photographer, lies at the centre of this tale. Known for his determination of getting the ultimate picture, when working for the Evening Argus in 1983, a Bank Holiday had attracted the rum sort of skinhead who seeks a fight. A group had travelled down from London to face up to their Brighton nemeses and it was all kicking off in the town centre where the police were giving no measure and promptly breaking up anything that moved with a tattoo or braces.
John Fox points at his famous Photograph
Brighton Station became the epicentre of such a confrontation and John had been tipped off about the ruckus. Given the sensitivity of the situation the Brighton police were determined to keep a lid on proceedings, so when they saw John appear carrying a camera, he was promptly told to leave. But being intrepid, John had parked his car in a nearby street. He had also brought along a selection of different types of coats. Five times he tried, each time returning with another garment, but five times he was spotted and told to leave. But on the sixth attempt, he captured a picture every photographer dreams of before the police kicked him out again, stating one more appearance and he would be arrested. Of a young man being pushed into the back of a police van by a policeman.
The picture was emblazoned in the Argus to high acclaim and along with two other pictures that year, he won the 'Southern Press Award', winning £300 and a trophy. This led to John being headhunted by the Manchester Evening News, the No.1 regional newspaper at the time, in the country.
We now move forward 32 years and Phil Barnes pops into the story. A friend of John’s, they first met when Phil worked at John's Hove photographic shop in the early 1970s. Today, he is a Museum volunteer and Trustee and has worked on a number of their published books including the ‘175’ and the recently released ‘Jim Parks Senior’ tome.
Two years ago he was working in Ditchling for the Council on a traffic survey when his partner for the day, Richard, happened to be (after a series of serendipitous conversations) the policeman who appears in John’s award-winning photo (see pic). This eventually led to Phil inviting him to the Grand Hotel exhibition on Friday, where Richard met up with John after 34 years. Some lovely photos were taken of this memorable moment and both parties had a lively chat about that famous Bank Holiday in 1983.
“It was an extraordinary experience meeting up again after so many years,” explains John. “The funny side to that photo was the young man is described as a skinhead in the caption. He phoned the Argus up the next day irate, complaining he wasn’t a skinhead but a Rockabilly!” He continues, "Today, has been a memorable day. I have met up with former Argus photographers I haven’t seen for years and we had a group picture taken.”
Today, John is a photographer of tasteful burlesque but holds many fascinating stories of his days working for the newspaper industry.
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Post by hhsussex on May 2, 2017 13:30:27 GMT
If you enjoy catering and are seeking a job look no further than the Hove County Ground. It appears the Centerplate influence is taking hold and when coupled with a new cricket season and all the matches and additional hospitality events, jobs are aplenty, Sussex CCC are looking for bar, waiting, catering supervisors and chefs to join their expanding team and so keen are they to fill these vacancies, there will be an open day in the Long Room from 10am to 7pm on Thursday 20th April. Experience is not even necessary - just "good customer skills and an enthusiastic smile!" And if you are unable to attend on the day you can always drop a CV into the club reception. Meanwhile, has anyone seen Catering and Hospitality Manager Kevin Berry of late? www.sussexcricket.co.uk/contact-detailsSounds as if Centreplate have taken action already
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 2, 2017 13:43:01 GMT
Kevin Berry is not the only catering staff member to fall foul of the Centerplate sword as two others join him. Meanwhile, sad to see Steve Magoffin hobbling around on crutches at the ground. I have no idea how serious the injury is.
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Post by hhsussex on May 2, 2017 13:52:20 GMT
Kevin Berry is not the only catering staff member to fall foul of the Centerplate sword as two others join him. Meanwhile, sad to see Steve Magoffin hobbling around on crutches at the ground. I have no idea how serious the injury is. With great respect to Kevin B and his former colleagues, that last is pretty dreadful news as well. Sounds as if a health warning is needed for those who visit the County Ground, whatever its current title is!
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 3, 2017 10:17:06 GMT
What a charming interview between Adrian Harms and Jerome Taylor. Jerome comes over as a congenial man whose 32 years has taught him 10/10 for diplomacy and choosing exactly the right words to answer Harms questions. Not a blip. And there is the usual English weather comments which always bring a smile. While, Jerome was the most expensive of the Sussex bowlers (1-54), he did gain a wicket and to have come off the plane from the Caribbean heat straight into a match on a typical cold English May day, is great credit - especially as he was unscathed after his 8 overs. www.youtube.com/watch?v=875KCGBPcbI&t=7s
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 3, 2017 12:06:45 GMT
Duke of Norfolk XI v Bangladesh (Bank Holiday Monday)
______________________________________________________________________________ Bad weather forced this match to be abandoned but not before a 1,000 crowd swelled by Bangladeshi supporters saw a superb batting performance from the Tigers. Their top batsman, Mushfiqur Rahim, smashed an unbeaten 134 from only 98 balls, while Soumya Sarkar made 74 as Bangladesh posted 345-7 from their 50 overs. Former Sussex CCC seamer, James Kirtley, took 3-46 whilst Lewis Hatchett finished with figures of 1-79 from his ten overs. Unfortunately, rain cut short the Duke of Norfolk’s batting innings, captained by Chris Adams. Arundel Castle Cricket executive secretary, James Rufey, said, “It was great to have international cricketers playing at Arundel." Adding, “We’ve got South Africa ‘A’ coming over, the Sussex Festival week, a Women’s Super League match and all sorts of other fixtures scheduled. Speaking to a couple of members during the Bangladesh game, they said it’s the most exciting fixture list they can remember." Meanwhile, here is Chris Adams talking to camera about his special day. www.youtube.com/watch?v=K37f7gwCJRg&feature=youtu.be
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 4, 2017 8:33:15 GMT
That Porsche time of the month has returned as the Sussex CCC Twitter invite supporters to vote for their player of April. The Choices are:: Ben Brown: For his 90 v Kent. : Jofra Archer: For his 7-67 in the same match. : Steve Magoffin: For his 5-51 v Notts. You don't need to be a seer to know who is thrashing the others. But get moving as the voting is over tomorrow. Surprisingly, only 200 people have cast so far. twitter.com/SussexCCC?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 4, 2017 11:16:32 GMT
For anyone who is not sent the quarterly email from Wisden here it is. email.bloomsburynews.com/q/1mUaeH3ZEaVvgj4xRLQY/wvThis is an excellent edition packed full of fascinating articles including one about Ireland and their relationship with cricket. The photo is not 'alf bad either.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 4, 2017 15:32:49 GMT
Brighton and Hove Stuff keeps coming up with the Sussex CCC related photographs. Here is one which wasn't on display at the Grand Hotel on Friday. Sussex seamer Tony Pigott and Rolling Stones Bill Wyman playing in a Taverners XI v Bunbury match during 1991. (Apologies for my poor photography). The original is far better and can be bought from the shop. Wyman was a nifty bowler once taking a hatrick at The Oval and is an original Bunbury from when the team was formed in 1986. A report from Cricinfo"In 1996, we learn that in a celebrity match, Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones took what he claimed was the first televised hat-trick at The Oval. His victims were television newsreader Trevor McDonald, cricket presenter Charles Colvile and Gary Lineker, the retired football star."www.bunburycricket.co.uk/history-of-the-club.html
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 5, 2017 7:34:48 GMT
The club marketing for the Arundel Cricket Festival is cranking up now and for anyone who has not ventured to Narnia-land yet, I highly recommend it. There are few other cricket grounds in England with the exceptional views and overall feel of the Castle ground. And don't forget Arundel has surpassed itself this season for organising such an appetising fixture list away from the July Festival Week that includes a South Africa 'A' match from June 14th-17th. unofficialsussexccc.freeforums.net/post/24644/thread
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 7, 2017 14:33:45 GMT
All change off the field continues apace with the news that Club Media Officer, Adam Matthews, is departing for a job, it is rumoured, at the MCC. Sussex CCC began advertising for the available position yesterday. An opportunity to send your CV closes on May 18th.
I hope to speak with Adam this week to gain further information. Unfortunately, he is not at the ground today.
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