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Post by Wicked Cricket on Sept 11, 2017 12:36:43 GMT
This interview with Tymal Mills by club media officer, Sam Keir, must be one of the more humiliating conversations Tymal has had to carry out in his professional career, especially when he would have been fit for the T20 QFs. You can't but feel sympathy for him. www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8_TaFuEEyc&t=3s
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Post by crickettrader on Sept 11, 2017 18:33:59 GMT
This interview with Tymal Mills by club media officer, Sam Keir, must be one of the more humiliating conversations Tymal has had to carry out in his professional career, especially when he would have been fit for the T20 QFs. You can't but feel sympathy for him. www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8_TaFuEEyc&t=3sI got through about 3 minutes and couldn't take any more. The jist of it seemed to be he was 'gutted' as he used the word about a dozen times in that 1st 3 minutes.
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Post by joe on Sept 11, 2017 19:31:20 GMT
If he would have been fit for the quarter finals and he's such a " superstar " why wasn't he picked for the T20 international v Windies with Jordan?
I'll tell you why, he's not good enough!
I'm sick of seeing his face blazoned all over Sussex social media, he managed to bowl 15 overs for Sussex this season!
Get over him and move on Sussex for gods sake.
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Post by lovelyboy on Sept 11, 2017 19:49:21 GMT
If he would have been fit for the quarter finals and he's such a " superstar " why wasn't he picked for the T20 international v Windies with Jordan? I'll tell you why, he's not good enough! I'm sick of seeing his face blazoned all over Sussex social media, he managed to bowl 15 overs for Sussex this season! Get over him and move on Sussex for gods sake. Yes he's got an appalling injury record but saying he's not good enough is just nonsense. In the games he did manage for us last year he averaged 19 with an economy of 6.4!!! His career record is an average of 22 and an economy of 7.5! Not good enough?! When fit he's one of the best in world cricket at this format
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Post by joe on Sept 11, 2017 20:20:39 GMT
If he would have been fit for the quarter finals and he's such a " superstar " why wasn't he picked for the T20 international v Windies with Jordan? I'll tell you why, he's not good enough! I'm sick of seeing his face blazoned all over Sussex social media, he managed to bowl 15 overs for Sussex this season! Get over him and move on Sussex for gods sake. Yes he's got an appalling injury record but saying he's not good enough is just nonsense. In the games he did manage for us last year he averaged 19 with an economy of 6.4!!! His career record is an average of 22 and an economy of 7.5! Not good enough?! When fit he's one of the best in world cricket at this format OK, maybe I was a bit harsh but the problem is he's NEVER fit for more than 2 games! What i I object to the most is the way he seems to be hero-worshiped by Sussex. I don't want to listen to him going on about what might have been. I'd much rather listen to an interview with Jofra who's played every game of every format and been the real superstar for Sussex!
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Post by flashblade on Sept 11, 2017 20:24:16 GMT
If he would have been fit for the quarter finals and he's such a " superstar " why wasn't he picked for the T20 international v Windies with Jordan? I'll tell you why, he's not good enough! I'm sick of seeing his face blazoned all over Sussex social media, he managed to bowl 15 overs for Sussex this season! Get over him and move on Sussex for gods sake. Yes he's got an appalling injury record but saying he's not good enough is just nonsense. In the games he did manage for us last year he averaged 19 with an economy of 6.4!!! His career record is an average of 22 and an economy of 7.5! Not good enough?! When fit he's one of the best in world cricket at this format But how often is he fit? Frankly, the club no longer relies on his presence - except for PR duties. Not his fault, but what other clubs would want a player who could hardly ever play?
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Post by joe on Sept 12, 2017 5:58:44 GMT
Yes he's got an appalling injury record but saying he's not good enough is just nonsense. In the games he did manage for us last year he averaged 19 with an economy of 6.4!!! His career record is an average of 22 and an economy of 7.5! Not good enough?! When fit he's one of the best in world cricket at this format But how often is he fit? Frankly, the club no longer relies on his presence - except for PR duties. Not his fault, but what other clubs would want a player who could hardly ever play? I would suggest no other club would want him which is why Sussex feel the need to keep telling us how great he is!
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Sept 13, 2017 7:51:05 GMT
The Sussex CCC Museum has a new publication out entitled Sussex Martlets CC 1905-2016 - A Miscellany. It is a 40 page booklet documenting the history and tales of the famous cricket club researched and written by supporter and archivist Peter Hartland that represents an important piece of the Sussex cricketing jigsaw. Edited by Museum doyens Nick Sharp and Norman Epps and limited to just 100 copies, it is a fascinating historical record of the Martlets offering information and insight few cricket followers are aware of. Did you know, for example, that (Sir) Arthur Conan Doyle, played a number of games for the Martlets during the 1910 season. Perhaps, best known for helping set up Portsmouth FC in the 1890s and being their goalkeeper, Doyle was a consummate sportsman and enjoyed a variety of other sports including golf, boxing and skiing. Ken Fry - CB's CousinDid you know, for example, that CB Fry's cousin, Ken Fry, was a regular cricketer for the Martlets and on July 29th, 1907 in a two day game, scored a massive 330* over a 4 hour period during a match against Cuckfield that included 12 sixes and 56 fours. This remains a batting record for the club. Ken's prowess was shown early on when at Cambridge University between 1902 and 1904 he attained his "Blue" and scored two first class centuries. The booklet also covers many Martlets' statistics and offers insight in to some of the club's best known and most successful bowlers and batsmen. The publication has a foreword from John Barclay alongside an original signature and sells for £15. It can be purchased via the Sussex CCC Museum. Contact: jonfilby@blueyonder.co.uk
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Sept 13, 2017 9:06:23 GMT
Latest News From the ‘Sussex Cricket Foundation’
_________________________________________________________________ I caught up with John Abbott on Day 1 of the home Derbyshire match and he was excited by the ongoing developments of the Sussex Cricket Foundation (SCF). Not only is John the present Sussex Cricket President but also the Fundraising Chairman of the SCF. John AbbottAfter a stupendous launch in 2016 which included a Benefit Year that helped bring in over £160,000 for the Foundation, there were major concerns that 2017 would prove a lot more difficult raising funds. Yet, John explained that the SCF was on course to amass up to £100,000 this year, a sum that many did not expect. This projected amount includes £10,000 given by the Lord’s Taverners; £20,000 from an undisclosed Trust and major charitable events including an up and coming prestigious London one planned for November. “The fundraising is going better than some of us expected,” said John. “The response to the Foundation continues to remain strong and more and more people are getting to know about us.” Meanwhile, the County Ground hosts the Finals Day of the SCF Cup this Sunday (September 17). Forty-two teams from across the county have taken part in the six-a-side tournament – now in its second year - with the winners of each of the seven qualifying events plus one losing finalist making it through to this weekend’s Finals Day. The eight teams that have qualified are Broadbridge Heath, Glynde & Beddingham, Henfield, Ifield, Little Common Ramblers, Pagham, Preston Park and West Chiltington & Thakeham. They will battle it out in two groups, with the top two from each going through to the semi-finals, before the winners of those matches contest the final. The semi-finals and final will take place under floodlights. Admission is free and with the weather set fair why not come along to enjoy some Sussex cricket. www.brightonandhoveindependent.co.uk/sport/cricket/sussex-cricket-foundation-cup-finals-day-at-hove-this-weekend-1-8146383
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Post by lovelyboy on Sept 13, 2017 20:43:13 GMT
S and F have you any plans for a post season IV with Grubby or Rob A? Would be a very interesting read!
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Sept 14, 2017 8:03:42 GMT
lb,
Interviews are about timing and the moment.
I would suggest Andrew is all "interviewed-out", at present. The next moment is nearing the start of next season - perhaps, February or March. Discuss any changes he's made over the Winter and ask him how he views the 2018 season. I don't feel interviewing him now would be of much value after another poor Sussex CCC season. His role for 2017 was to watch and learn. Between October and March it is, hopefully, about action and change.
As for Grubby, is anyone interested? I did a quick google search and found nothing about what he's done during 2017 except for media quotes on the loss of Machan and an Academy opening in Norwich, East Anglia in partnership with Sussex Cricket. Presumably, Greenfield continues "driving around the county meeting people." His position appears a fairly underwhelming appointment within the Club.
The Sussex Cricket Foundation is very active; Sussex Cricket of course is; Blackstone Academy; Aldridge Academy etc etc.. But what does Greenfield actually do? I scratch my head and wonder. Perhaps, the club should make a documentary on 'A Day in The Life of Grubby' so supporters can find out.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Sept 14, 2017 10:20:52 GMT
VAL - the Retired Lady Sussex Supporter with Some Good Ideas
_________________________________________________________________________________________ Sussex CCC Members are a hardy bunch. A growing number are retired or semi-retired pursuing their interests and pleasures in the latter part of their lives; but what is still marked are the few women who attend games. Therefore, to meet such a Sussex fan, retired and enjoying her cricket is always a pleasure - especially when she holds strong views about the club. Her name is Val (she doesn’t wish to offer a surname) and we were introduced in the Spen Cama Pavilion during Day 2 of the Derbyshire home match. She has been a Member since the 1980s and closely followed Sussex with her husband until he died in 2013. Determined to keep her cricketing memories and interest alive, she attends most home matches including the T20s. But Val has an axe to grind. In fact, several axes with the Club. Cracking Good EggsHer first complaint is the lack of club announcements and news for those not involved with modern technology. “I don’t use the internet,” Val says. “So, where do I gain information about up and coming events at the Club?” This is a common criticism from elderly supporters. One clearly understands why the club have gone down the social media and internet path. That is the obvious and most sensible way. But in so doing, they are marginalising an important group of their Members. Val suggests there should be more Members Forums which she and her husband regularly attended. Val is dismissive of the forthcoming one on Wednesday, September 27th. “How are people supposed to attend at 9am? I can’t use my bus pass until 9.30am.” Only accentuated by the fact Val lives in Saltdean. She also suggests more information about forthcoming club events could be regularly announced during games via the PA or on a video screen. Perhaps, even a newsletter which non-internet users could pick up from the Club shop. Given the large variety of players used during the last two seasons, Val would also be grateful of information about who they are. “In their successful past, Sussex had a tight unit,” she continues. “You knew who the cricketers were. Now their faces change all the time.” As for the new catering… we won’t go there. The inimitable and dashing Tony GreigApart from the lack of concessions for retired Members, something which Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge carry out, Val is also critical of the lack of family values at the Club. She remembers the day when everyone knew everybody else. When the staff, hierarchy, even the players regularly chatted to supporters. Now she feels that has disappeared. Val queries, “What’s happened to the friendliness this club was once renowned for?” Val offers an example of what she means. “I used to be a Primary school-teacher and during the 1970s/80s Sussex became well-known for their huge Stonegate Eggs placed on the outfield. If a batsman hit one with a six, they won a cash prize. The Company encouraged local schools to collect egg-boxes and there were awards for the most amassed. I mentioned to some club staff that my school-children were busy collecting such boxes and were really excited about the prospect of winning a prize. A few days later, Sussex Captain Tony Greig contacted me and arranged to visit the school. Later, he gave a thirty minute talk about cricket to my school-children. It was such a thrill. I remember one boy asked how could a South African become Captain of England? He gave a ready smile and explained.” Life is about change but, on occasions perhaps, you need to hang on to the best parts of the past and cherish them.
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Post by lovelyboy on Sept 14, 2017 18:02:00 GMT
lb, Interviews are about timing and the moment. I would suggest Andrew is all "interviewed-out", at present. The next moment is nearing the start of next season - perhaps, February or March. Discuss any changes he's made over the Winter and ask him how he views the 2018 season. I don't feel interviewing him now would be of much value after another poor Sussex CCC season. His role for 2017 was to watch and learn. Between October and March it is, hopefully, about action and change. As for Grubby, is anyone interested? I did a quick google search and found nothing about what he's done during 2017 except for media quotes on the loss of Machan and an Academy opening in Norwich, East Anglia in partnership with Sussex Cricket. Presumably, Greenfield continues "driving around the county meeting people." His position appears a fairly underwhelming appointment within the Club. The Sussex Cricket Foundation is very active; Sussex Cricket of course is; Blackstone Academy; Aldridge Academy etc etc.. But what does Greenfield actually do? I scratch my head and wonder. Perhaps, the club should make a documentary on 'A Day in The Life of Grubby' so supporters can find out. Fair comment about Rob A, but that's exactly why Grubby should be interviewed. He absolutely needs to be held to account
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Sept 15, 2017 8:18:06 GMT
All Saints Church and All That Jazz
_______________________________________________ All Saints Church in Hove was well and truly all jazzed up at lunchtime yesterday as the magnificent Gabriel Latchin Trio improvised, riffed and resonated to a warm and receptive crowd of over 120 people - one of the largest attendances seen for a Thursday music recital. Some had even walked from the County Ground during the cricket’s lunch break to listen. Dario Di Lecce (double bass), Josh Morrison (drums), Gabriel Latchin (piano), Peter Morris (organiser)unofficialsussexccc.freeforums.net/post/26581/thread The one hour jazz set was rich and colourful moving from Nat King Cole, Thelonious Monk and Cole Porter to Gabriel Latchin’s own compositions like ‘Carlora’ named after his Scottish mother and Iraqi father. Latchin will next be playing at 'All Saints' on October 5th where he heads a four-piece. The group will perform a portrait of songs from the famous 'Modern Jazz Quartet' (MJQ). allsaintshove.org/whats-on/lunchtime-recitals/
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Sept 16, 2017 7:04:11 GMT
Billy Godleman is a popular cricketer at Derbyshire. Joining the county in 2012 from Essex, he was awarded club player of the year for 2015 after scoring 1,069 runs and then a few months later appointed Captain for their 2016 season. Today, the left-handed bat leads by example scoring 1,000 runs or more a season and missing no-more than two or three games. So, it was out of character for him to be injured during the first innings where he scored 51 runs, after being hit on the hand from a Stuart Whittingham beamer. Later medical examination showed his right hand was broken and on hearing this, Whittingham immediately ventured in to the Derbyshire dressing-room to apologise. Even so, it was a little surprising to see Billy Godleman quietly and unassumingly sitting inside the Spen Cama Pavilion close to the Jim Parks bar during the whole of the post lunch session yesterday reading a book. Perhaps, he found the empty Derbyshire dressing-room too quiet and lonely? A brief chat ensued and Billy explained he would be out for the rest of the season. "I think I've played my last game," he wanly smiled. "It may take awhile for the break to heal." Godleman has the accolade of being described in 2004 by the Bunbury’s XI founder, David English, as "The best U15 English batsman for 10 years."
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