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Cricket Manufacturers / Brands => Rob Pack Blue Room => Topic started by: ProWannabe88 on March 23, 2012, 04:51:54 PM
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Ok, so.... I've been talking with RP and simon about this and we've decided to sort out a friendly (must win) game down in irthlinborough one Sunday during the season. I'm looking for 10 players to fill a PW XI. Obviously you need to be able and willing to travel to the ground and maybe pay towards teas and umpires (both tba). There's no way I am going to accept a loss at the hands of the old master and his young apprentice but the invite is of course open to anyone who wants to play.
The workshop will be open before the match and I'm happy to show you guys round and introduce you to the pack man.
The ground is 5 mins down the road.
Hoping to play 45 overs, tea as it stands may be a lovely curry choice as one of the irthlinborough boys owns a restaurant :D
Umpires and a scorer will be arranged as well.
The venue is sorted and this thread will be updated regular with details etc.
I'm thinking Sunday June 24th but obviously this may be altered due to player availability.
I'm not expecting an easy game as the lads we are up against play Northampton prem plus RP and he knows a fair few let's say capable players he may bring along.
I'm hoping this will be a great day out and a good opportunity for forumites to mingle and socialise in the real world environment.
If you want to play and I must stress are 'genuinely' interested please post here with your details and the type of player you are.
Currently there's the big time (useless) skipper.... Me.
I need a good balance of players and obviously not everyone who replies is guaranteed a place. If there's lots I will draw the names out of a hat for places.
Please state what you do so I can categorize appropriately. I'm a bit thick you see
I'll start off...
PW88
Batting style: RH top order batsman
Bowling style: RA spin bowler
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You neeeeeed me lol ;)
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im in :D
Batting style: RH top order batsman and good all round dirty slogger :D
Bowling style: RA off spin bowler
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Pretty local to me. If i don't have a game that Sunday I'm in.
Johners
Rh top order normally open or 3.
Medium pace rh.
Keep full time if simmy or no one else wants the job
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I'm in if needed
Opening/no3 blocker
Spin bowler or pace if needed
Great 1st slip
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Deepends when but:
Lee Thompson
Middle/lower ender biffer
Line and length medium pace bowler
Excellent fine leg to third man
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Deepends when but:
Lee Thompson
Middle/lower ender biffer
Line and length medium pace bowler
Excellent fine leg to third man
It will be on June 24th. Only way that date will change is if both sides can't get 11 but Simon reckons it is easy for the oppo as they don't have Sunday fixture in June
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the definite date is 24th June
Format is as follows guys
The game will be 45 overs
Venue is irthlinborough
We will have a scorer and at least one umpire
Tea tba but curry afterwards in the club house so might I suggest a forum group brekkie and play straight through with light snacks at the drinks breaks.... Fair interest as it stands but I'm short a quick or two if someone wants to weigh in.....
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I can still bowl pace if the crease is not as skippy as those headingly nets
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I don't know what it will be like mate.
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Well happy to do whatever skip
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I'd be game mate, but looks like you have a fair amount of spinners already lol!
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I am planning a trip to the UK at the end of June so if I might be able to go. How far would it be from nottingham as that is where I am going to be staying?
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I am planning a trip to the UK at the end of June so if I might be able to go. How far would it be from nottingham as that is where I am going to be staying?
'bout 90 Minutes.
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i will keep :D
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Your opening the bowling
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I'm game, but will need to get my permission slip signed.
Anyone interested in overnighting?
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I could be if somewhere close to the pub
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I'm game, but will need to get my permission slip signed.
Anyone interested in overnighting?
Yeah Deffo, be good to have a few beers after...just don't like curry :(
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Yeah Deffo, be good to have a few beers after...just don't like curry :(
You don't like curry?!? :o
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I'm game, but will need to get my permission slip signed.
Anyone interested in overnighting?
Are u a big lad JW? Will we fit in a double bed together?
I could be persuaded but if Im coming im in for the night as not driving back down and watching u boys get lashed up!! I'm a sensible nudger who fields a bit :)
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Nope :( more an Italian kind of guy
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Yeah Deffo, be good to have a few beers after...just don't like curry :(
Knock off 5 man points for this comment....
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Are u a big lad JW? Will we fit in a double bed together?
I could be persuaded but if Im coming im in for the night as not driving back down and watching u boys get lashed up!! I'm a sensible nudger who fields a bit :)
Haha Tom, as if you nudge the ball around!!
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If toms in its a party
Where's nearest hotel?
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Knock off 5 man points for this comment....
I'm down to -205 now :(
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I'm a nurdlerer mate always working the ones and twos around the pace...running between the stumps is what siting cricket is all about ;) brings the crowds in I heard
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I'm down to -205 now :(
In that case u need to surrender one testi due to lack of masculinity
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Haha
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In that case u need to surrender one testi due to lack of masculinity
Lol will do, unless I can think of a way to get man points quick!
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Necking a pint in sub 4 seconds or sitting on the sofa scratching ur balls should score more points pretty quickly...better still do both ASAP!
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I'll sit on the sofa doing proper (no swearing please) all, and I mean proper (no swearing please) all!!
Gotta love Micky Flanagan :D
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Hmm... I might be out already. Ran the idea past the missus, and whilst strictly speaking she didn't say no, I did get greeted with a face of thunder! Will work on gaining some brownie points, and will try extra hard if you're struggling for numbers, but if you gave more than enough people then don't worry about saving a place for me :(
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Oooh. It's less than two hours from me. I'm a tall swing and seam bowler, who bats a bit (6-11) and can bring enough bats for the whole team....
And I love a curry!
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Get a list up of interested parties mate and can start to form a team
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I'm sure I can try my 1st curry ;)
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So u dislike curry but have never tried it ??? Man point deduction coming up...get scratching or downing
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Not sure if I'm on shift but here goes
Rob
Batting style: RH ummmmmm
Bowling style: RA slow out-swinging or just slow
Fielding: Can stand still exceedingly well.
Curry: onion bhaji to start, chicken riazza, mushroom rice, chilli naan, cobra beer.
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i think me and tomtek should open batting tbh! lol
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this is torture :(
talk of meeting Mr. Pack, visiting Pack Cave, then a day of cricket followed by curry and beers...i am going to the kitchen to grab a knife and some salt...
hope you guys have fun though..
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Only if you use a goose sim
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Very keen on this mate, not far from me and will be able to use my bat against them.
Mark Reading
Top order batsman
Medium swing bowler - middle overs
Let me know if required :)
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Thomas Wilkie
Leg spinner
6,7 or 8 also capable of being a pinch hitter up top ;)
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Right lads will discuss hotel options etc and ask RP wheres ideal for a stay over.
Going to collate the interested parties and categorise with regards to style. Then looks as though it might be an out of the hat job tbh. Great to see so much interest though :D
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Ok, so got 4 definites for the fixture inc myself.
Interest mainly from batters. Have we got any big angry fast bowlers about wanting a game??
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unfortunately im out! my 2 free sundays fall on the 17th june and 15th july. if the date changes to either of these dates then im definately in. if not good luck boys!
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Ok mate no worries
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If selected I might not stop over with it only being 30 miles away due to being continuously poor.....
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If selected I might not stop over with it only being 30 miles away due to being continuously poor.....
No worries mate I have sent you a pm anyway
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Well I'm normally considered a batting all-rounder, but if you're struggling, and if I can convince the missus I'm happy to play as a specialist bowler (if the selection committee believe I'm up to the task)
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unfortunately im out! my 2 free sundays fall on the 17th june and 15th july. if the date changes to either of these dates then im definately in. if not good luck boys!
thats a shame, would have been good to meet some new faces (if selected myself ;) )
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yeah a bit gutted really. would have been good.
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Well I'm normally considered a batting all-rounder, but if you're struggling, and if I can convince the missus I'm happy to play as a specialist bowler (if the selection committee believe I'm up to the task)
Haven't I already messaged you mate?? You were in the original 4-5 lol
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Just trying to get a balanced side really guys. Don't want to take 11 spin bowling openong batters hahaha
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guessing I'm not invited then :(
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u and liam have to bowl seam up lol
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guessing I'm not invited then :(
You're in the original group mate :)
Loads said yes and now have dropped out but you were in, Simmy is going to keep. Roco is playing. Reds is in, d7bow also in and johnny. Waiting on replies from some. Short of quicks so I've got spanky to play but he will probably bottle it closer to the date lol
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lol, well i can use the side arm if required :D
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Liam - I'm well up for it but need to convince the missus... see below.
Haven't had any messages from you though
Hmm... I might be out already. Ran the idea past the missus, and whilst strictly speaking she didn't say no, I did get greeted with a face of thunder! Will work on gaining some brownie points, and will try extra hard if you're struggling for numbers, but if you gave more than enough people then don't worry about saving a place for me :(
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lol, well i can use the side arm if required :D
spectators will be in more danger than the batsman based on your batoff efforts lol
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No worries johnny mate ill keep you in the squad list as a maybe :D
Ry you'll be bowling spin with wilkie if he can make himself available, Roco can bowl some pace if he's up to it. I've got my steady seamers as have the other lads in the squad. I'll not bowl unless I have to, just want to win, if we don't I will never hear the end of it hahaha
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I will practice the trundlers in anticipation of my opening spell then graze in the slips
I'll be up to it don't worry knee is feeling strong
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I will practice the trundlers in anticipation of my opening spell then graze in the slips
I'll be up to it don't worry knee is feeling strong
Awesome. Well I'm hoping to just stand at slip and delegate hahaha
I'll pack some gummy bears Roco, we will be fine in the sunshine
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your point is nick? :D
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so whats plan drive over on the sunday morning, play, stop over book monday of work and come back monday?
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That's my plan simmy as can sample the local beverages Sunday night
Anything we can throw at the batter will work
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Guys, If I was to able to sort one of these out again nearer my neck of woods, would people be interested? Sorry to steal idea PW88
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Guys, If I was to able to sort one of these out again nearer my neck of woods, would people be interested? Sorry to steal idea PW88
depends where, maybe start a new topic to gauge intrest?
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Well I need to enquire with someone
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so whats plan drive over on the sunday morning, play, stop over book monday of work and come back monday?
That's the plan dude
Early drive down, meet at the workshop, get some brekkie etc or even have that en route. 45 over match then they are doing a curry after by sounds and then its beer o.clock just seeing where's best priced place to crash.
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if we get a room with a double and a single bed u and ryan can get close ;) keep costs down
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Mate if the ale is going down well ill not need a bed ;)
Will find a soft part of the outfield and just collapse
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Mate if the ale is going down well ill not need a bed ;)
Will find a soft part of the outfield and just collapse
Like!
Find a bush or something
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Guys, If I was to able to sort one of these out again nearer my neck of woods, would people be interested? Sorry to steal idea PW88
This isn't THAT far from your neck of the woods - get yourself along! Ultimately for any event like this, people have to be prepared to travel. If you live somewhere remote, then people are less likely to take a trip there - best finding a more central location.
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This isn't THAT far from your neck of the woods - get yourself along! Ultimately for any event like this, people have to be prepared to travel. If you live somewhere remote, then people are less likely to take a trip there - best finding a more central location.
Its the day after my cousins wedding, so 1. Gonna be a bit worse for wear 2. Its family so we staying for wedding breakfast, bbq and beer :)
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CHANGE OF DATE.
Guys I may have to change the date for the match. Would everyone still be available a month earlier on MAY 27TH??
My boss has just told me I can't have the Monday off in June because he has it booked, however there's no pins on the board or a confirmation message, my guess he's just being an awkward sod. Maybe this is better for those unable to attend in June?? Please let me know as I will rearrange with RP and Simon. Sorry for any inconvenience
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CHANGE OF DATE.
Guys I may have to change the date for the match. Would everyone still be available a month earlier on MAY 27TH??
My boss has just told me I can't have the Monday off in June because he has it booked, however there's no pins on the board or a confirmation message, my guess he's just being an awkward sod. Maybe this is better for those unable to attend in June?? Please let me know as I will rearrange with RP and Simon. Sorry for any inconvenience
week earlier I can defo doo ;)
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cant see it being a problem.
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week earlier I can defo doo ;)
Cant do 20th Its the opening rounds of the NVC
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Cant do 20th Its the opening rounds of the NVC
bummer, thats my first week off work
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I still need to get the confirmation of new date from the guys but hopefully it should be ok.
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unfortunately im out! my 2 free sundays fall on the 17th june and 15th july. if the date changes to either of these dates then im definately in. if not good luck boys!
change it to either of those days! :D
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So as it stands, after drop outs etc I currently have an 8 man squad. Full of batters and spinners haha Roco being the exception... Are there no other members interested in taking part?? seam Bowlers or a few middle order batsmen are what we are short of. I'll Give it time but if all else fails will have to fill the 3 spots with friends or local players
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Put me down for an If short player.
I can make it, but ill only just be back from New York so will only have had a couple of nets n possibly one game by then.
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Put me down for an If short player.
I can make it, but ill only just be back from New York so will only have had a couple of nets n possibly one game by then.
Ok mate :)
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Definitely can't do the May date - sorry
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Definitely can't do the May date - sorry
Awww booo.
Would people prefer a date in July???
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Awww booo.
Would people prefer a date in July???
15th of julys good!
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15th of julys good!
Thought that was coming haha
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Thought that was coming haha
well i can bowl some medium trundle so could help. ill try not to be so predictable next time lol
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The 15th would also make me a possible - its listed as "Potential cup" in our sunday fixtures.
Unfortunatley I also bat - sorry. I think the nature of the forum leads to more batters as members than bowlers!
Would make my own travel arrangements as it isn't far from me.
Ta.
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Can't do 15th July as I have a 'cup' fixture but chances are one of the 2 sides will get there if I arrange the fixture for then. Might just get a definite date from RP and then re write the thread
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I nearly made a thread about that the other day - are you more likely to be a kit junkie if your a batsman as opposed to a bowler?
July would be better for me.
My passes out are used up until at least end of June
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I nearly made a thread about that the other day - are you more likely to be a kit junkie if your a batsman as opposed to a bowler?
July would be better for me.
My passes out are used up until at least end of June
Us bowlers are bat junkies.... And when you know a date, let me know. ICan do the may one but not 15th July.
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I'll get a few dates from RP and start a new thread guys.
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If you are short and it ties in with the missus and the little one being in Holland, I'm might be able to wrangle it.
Can't bat (RHB Middle Order - more defensive shots than Boycs has sticks of rhubarb)
Can't bowl (RH Medium - mainly down leg so leg slip please skip)
Can't Field (Well this is a lie, but I do have a tendency to take spectacular catches and drop the easier ones)
Can do angry!
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The 15th would also make me a possible - its listed as "Potential cup" in our sunday fixtures.
Unfortunatley I also bat - sorry. I think the nature of the forum leads to more batters as members than bowlers!
Would make my own travel arrangements as it isn't far from me.
Ta.
Don't all bowlers think they can bat? Haha
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Don't all bowlers think they can bat? Haha
Most can. We just get asked to go in and hit when the top order has failed...
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Most can. We just get asked to go in and hit when the top order has failed...
Ouch!!!!
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If there are dates after 25th June ish I am available and a bowler so ;)
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make sure it doesnt drop on a cup game for us mate
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make sure it doesnt drop on a cup game for us mate
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make sure it doesnt drop on a cup game for us mate
I'm not that slack
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lol :P
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I may be able to play (if Selected) as we have an away game which I really don't want to play :P and I can get the monday off work
Can someone tell me the closest train station ? Or someone could pick me up (Nottingham) on the way Aaron ? :D
RH 3,4,5 batsman
RH "Quick" bowler with a mean slower ball
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I could try and squeeze you in the Clio mate with a detour on the way down lol