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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jun 18, 2015 15:32:41 GMT
As we wave goodbye to Arundel CC for another year, the huge financial success amidst the horrors of Sunday should be told,
now it is four days since the fielders clashed and we know both Surrey players will fully recover.
Speaking to several stewards on Wednesday, who were on car parking duty on Sunday, no-one at the club had ever seen so
many vehicles, even during the past Australian touring games. Cars went up the hill all the way to the turret building. "It was
unbelievable," said one. "We reckon over 2,500 cars were parked." At a cost of £5 per car for Sussex Members and £10 the
rest, simple maths on the back of an e-cigarette case tells the story.
During the most popular day of a Championship game, 400 cars is the norm.
Then there were the food and drinks purchases. Given there was only half a match, takings were still up 50% on last year's T20
game against Somerset. It is no surprise there were 45 minute queues in the beer tent and why the club offered their apologies
to customers.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jun 19, 2015 16:26:35 GMT
An article from the BBC Website about the pros and cons of the cricket dangers players face every day. No surprise the sport's governance are concerned given the recent spate of injuries including Philip Hughes actual death and the weekend incident which affected our own club and supporters at Arundel. While serious dangers are dismissed as 'freak events' the bottom-line is, cricket is a dangerous game that offers more opportunities of death and serious injury than most other sports. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/33170947 |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jun 20, 2015 12:03:48 GMT
There is Sussex CCC intrigue surrounding Mahela Jayawardene.
During an Adrian Harms interview with Mark Robinson last night after the Hampshire win, the Sussex coach
made a passing comment that JW is returning to the county Sussex after his stint in the CPL. He explained
how much Mahela enjoyed his time at the club and that his family love Brighton. Last night's game was the
last for Sussex CCC. Perhaps, the family are due a holiday?
Then, Luke Wright tweets this morning. "Thanks @mahelajay we have all loved having u & your family
at @sussexccc. You have given so much help to us all. See u soon!"
I learnt at Arundel that not only was Mahela passing on his vast international experience to Luke during the
T20 matches but also helping out the club batsmen between games by offering them advice. Therefore, are
we to presume that JW may return in late July after the CPL is over to work alongside the various club coaches
who include Keith Greenfield, Tony Cottey and Nic Pothas?
Perhaps, just wishful thinking.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jun 20, 2015 13:21:23 GMT
While carrying out research on the West Indies 'CPL' today I discovered some surprising information. Apart from Matthew Maynard being the coach of the ‘St Lucia Zooks’, the team Kevin Pietersen is playing for and whose captain is Darren Sammy; while Chris Gayle alongside Mahela Jayawardene is performing for the ‘Jamaican Tallawahs’ coached by Mickey Arthur; where the overseas stars include Shoaib Malik, Lasith Malinga, Daniel Vettori, Shahid Afridi and Jacques Kallis; this surprising info is that the former bad boy of American actors, who as a youth makes Mickey Rourke seem like a saint, not only loves cricket but is a major shareholder in the ‘Barbados Tridents’ Franchise whose head coach is Robin Singh and its captain Kieron Pollard. www.cricketwa.com/3066/series/cpl-2015-schedule-fixtures.aspxAny ideas yet? Answer: Mark Wahlberg who spent more time as a youth in prison cells and jail than his own home due to drug and violence offences. He has admitted that without acting, he would not be alive today.  en.wikipedia.org/?title=Mark_WahlbergIt is difficult to understand the connection but for a tenuous friendship with Nigerian born billionaire, Ajmal Khan, the founder of the 'CPL'. Since Wahlberg’s investment, the actor claims a newly found love for the sport stating, “I am a huge cricket fan now.” He follows the Hollywood path of Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman. Perhaps, up the road, Wahlberg will play the lead role of Kevin Pietersen in the blockbuster, “KP!” www.youtube.com/watch?v=SON4hhsotfA |
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Post by lovelyboy on Jun 21, 2015 8:21:29 GMT
Apologies if I'm blowing my own flugelhorn but an interview with Chris Adams is published today in 'The Cricketer Magazine'. I spent around 4 hours chatting to him over two sessions at his sports club near Henfield. The published piece is about the fourth draft. The editor, Alec Swann, Graeme's older brother, has chopped around 20% + changed the intro but apart from this, it remains as the original which is pleasing. I was impressed with Adams and I wish him every good luck with his career. If Chris reads this I hope he is happy with the feature too. I read this on the train a couple of days ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. How do I get to read the un edited version S and F? |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jun 21, 2015 10:08:34 GMT
lb,
Thank you for your generosity this morning towards my posts.
As to the unedited version, not for awhile - my sign of respect to
'The Cricketer Magazine'.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jun 22, 2015 20:01:29 GMT
A bizarre story from the BBC website concerning former Northants CEO David Smith and the present county board which portrays a petty-minded attitude that can, on occasions, effect county cricket and its hierarchy. www.northantscricket.com/news/article/10384/david-smith-leaves-northants-cricketHe has always come over as a decent man who did a lot of good for the county when CEO. He was the first cricket chief exec who had the courage to book the band 'Madness'. After much nail-biting the concert was a big success and without Smith's trail-blazing, the band would not be performing at Sussex on Sunday along with other county cricket grounds on their 'Grandslam' tour. What have I done wrong? www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/33225035 |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jun 23, 2015 11:56:54 GMT
'Sheer Madness'
____________________ Madness is soon to hit the Hove ground - not the state of mind, of course, but the band - when they perform this Sunday, June 28th. Their 'Grandslam Tour' of sports arenas during the summer is going well. The tour is now into its fourth week and Joe Sharphouse of the promotions company ‘Liz Hobbs’, commented: “The response has been tremendous. I have attended 3 of their concerts so far and the atmosphere’s been great, the band have gone down really well and everyone concerned are delighted with the way this tour is fairing.”  Certainly, the crowds have gathered. Fratton Park, Portsmouth, was a sell out with over 13,000 tickets sold; Newmarket boast 13,500; the Gloucester Rugby Club 10,000; Doncaster has achieved 10,000; Kent CCC has already sold 10,000 for their September event; and Sussex CCC has achieved 8,000 tickets to date, a big improvement on their last Cliff Richard concert in 2013. Unfortunately, the gig’s clash with ‘Glastonbury Festival’ may not have helped. Doors open at 3.30pm at Hove and DJ Darren will play his disco music before the two support acts, ‘By The River’ and ‘Backbeat Sound System’ (subject to change) appear on stage. The Madness performance will end around 9.15pm.  The Sunday event is a stand-up except for those who have bought hospitality tickets where the Spen Cama Pavilion seats will be utilised. The stage is at the ‘Cromwell Road End’ and not the usual ‘Sea End’. Below are the “do’s and don’ts” Do’s
: Umbrellas are allowed except they must be taken down during the performances. : Rugs are allowed to be placed on the outfield. Don’ts
: No seats of any kind : No food or drink can be brought in. : No cameras or videos can be used during the concerts : No pets of any kind Obviously, there are grey areas. Can the South-West stand seats be used, for example, although, you will be a long way from the stage and may see little unless Madness use large ‘live’ screens as did Elton John. Elton John at Hove The weather is set fair for Sunday with highs of 70 fahrenheit. Fingers crossed for a great evening. Tickets are still available (£35 + charges) at: www.sussexcricket.co.uk/news-1/madness-grandslam-madness-pop-legends-to-play-at-sussex-county-cricket-clubAlso, they will be sold at the gate on the day.
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Post by hhsussex on Jun 23, 2015 12:30:14 GMT
'Sheer Madness'
____________________ Fratton Park, Portsmouth, was a sell out with over 13,000 tickets sold; Newmarket boast 13,500; the Gloucester Rugby Club 10,000;
Doncaster has achieved 10,000; Kent CCC has already sold 10,000 for their September event; and Sussex CCC has achieved 8,000
tickets to date, a big improvement on their last Cliff Richard concert in 2013. Unfortunately, the gig’s clash with ‘Glastonbury Festival’ may not have helped. Tickets are still available (£35 + charges) at: www.sussexcricket.co.uk/news-1/madness-grandslam-madness-pop-legends-to-play-at-sussex-county-cricket-clubAlso, they will be sold at the gate on the day. What is the allowable standing capacity for the ground, fluffy? Is 8, 000 good or bad at 5 days out from the event? |
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Post by arrisdan on Jun 23, 2015 13:28:47 GMT
'Sheer Madness'
____________________ Fratton Park, Portsmouth, was a sell out with over 13,000 tickets sold; Newmarket boast 13,500; the Gloucester Rugby Club 10,000;
Doncaster has achieved 10,000; Kent CCC has already sold 10,000 for their September event; and Sussex CCC has achieved 8,000
tickets to date, a big improvement on their last Cliff Richard concert in 2013. Unfortunately, the gig’s clash with ‘Glastonbury Festival’ may not have helped. Tickets are still available (£35 + charges) at: www.sussexcricket.co.uk/news-1/madness-grandslam-madness-pop-legends-to-play-at-sussex-county-cricket-clubAlso, they will be sold at the gate on the day. What is the allowable standing capacity for the ground, fluffy? Is 8, 000 good or bad at 5 days out from the event? I have been informed that concert tickets will be on sale at the Eaton Road entrance from 12pm on Sunday, if this helps! |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jun 23, 2015 14:42:48 GMT
Hhs,
I have no idea what the standing capacity is. These are the previous approximate Hove ground concert seating
attendances.
2006: Elton John - 19,000
2007: McFly/Rat Pack - unknown
2011: Elton John - 17,000
2012: JLS - 8,500
2013: Cliff Richard - 5,000
It is feasible to expect 10,000 on Sunday so long as the weather behaves itself. There should be a last
minute rush at the gate if it's sunny and 10,000 appears to be the average attendance to date. The concert's
clash with 'Glastonbury Festival' is unfortunate for Hove. Also, there is only a 3 week gap between this one
and the previous 'Fratton Park' gig.
I am surprised by the early appetite shown for the Kent CCC concert. One could see 13,000+ for that one. Well
done to Jamie Clifford and the club.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jun 29, 2015 11:31:48 GMT
MADNESS - LIVE!
______________________ Around 8,500 people savoured the whacky sounds of Madness on Sunday evening as Hove became their third gig on a weekend gallop after travelling down from previous gigs at Newmarket and Doncaster racecourses. The Fez was the fan’s badge of honour and the hats were selling at £6 a pop from the official merchandise tent like a proverbial market in a Cairo Kasbah. This sea of red created a colourful crowd of bobbing heads surrounding the stage at the Cromwell Road End of the ground. As frontman Suggs commented as he came on stage, “Ah, what a wonderful sight!”  Madness like other bands from the 1980s, who are still performing, are stuck in a time-warp where their early hits remain the highlight of the concert and where more recent music is merely padding for the inevitable final thirty minute climax. For, after an hour the band got stuck into a medley of songs which the crowd had been waiting to hear. They included such classics as ‘House of Fun’, ‘Baggy Trousers’, ‘Our House’ and ‘It Must Be Love’. People of all ages danced and enjoyed themselves, although the majority remained loyal to their ‘80s youth. This was the band’s 35th year and nostalgia reigned. Events promoter Joe Sharpehouse said, “The setting was great. The club were really helpful. And it was wonderful to see so many families in attendance.” Meanwhile, the many seagulls that encircled the ground reminded one of a scene from Hitchcock’s film ‘The Birds’ as they swooped for every scrap of dropped food available, while alcohol sloshed around like a flash-flood where the booze-fest led to the club toilets being put under immense strain. The most delightful scene away from the stage were four youngsters playing cricket on the perimeter as if it was tea at a 50 over game. Music - What Music? During the encore which included ‘Night Boat to Cairo’, Suggs wished the club’s CEO Zac Toumazi a happy birthday, while the many people standing on the rooves and verandahs of adjacent buildings enjoyed a free royal box seat. An excellent evening and a big improvement on the previous Cliff Richard concert.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2015 18:57:09 GMT
Madness like other bands from the 1980s, who are still performing, are stuck in a time-warp where their early hits remain the highlight of the concert and where more recent music is merely padding for the inevitable final thirty minute climax. It's not Madness who are stuck in an 80s time warp, sd&f, although their fans probably are and would like to keep the band there,too. I'd argue that their 2009 album The Liberty of Norton Folgate, was ripe and mature and probably the finest of their career. Have a listen to this song from the album, NW5, possibly my favourite Madness song ever, and one of the great pop choruses. Fabulous video, too: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1J2-_u9DOM |
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Post by fraudster on Jun 29, 2015 20:39:47 GMT
Madness like other bands from the 1980s, who are still performing, are stuck in a time-warp where their early hits remain the highlight of the concert and where more recent music is merely padding for the inevitable final thirty minute climax. It's not Madness who are stuck in an 80s time warp, sd&f, although their fans probably are and would like to keep the band there,too. I'd argue that their 2009 album The Liberty of Norton Folgate, was ripe and mature and probably the finest of their career. Have a listen to this song from the album, NW5, possibly my favourite Madness song ever, and one of the great pop choruses. Fabulous video, too: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1J2-_u9DOMThat was truly diabolical. Far too many old geezers still performing these days. Cliff Richard would pack out any stadium, up until about three years ago when the godly one was investigated for doing ungodly things - or godly things more like. |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jun 30, 2015 10:45:20 GMT
Bm,
It's not Madness who are stuck in an 80s time warp, sd&f, although their fans probably are and would like to keep the band there,too.I would tend to agree. They played NW5 and it stands up well against their former hits. I was pointing out the crowd reaction and the red sea of bobbing heads only truly transpired when the classic hits were played at the end. As you say, nostalgia is an addictive vice. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbE4Vh8d2Jw |
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