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General Cricket => Cricket Exchange => Fixtures Wanted => Topic started by: hell4leather cricket on November 06, 2012, 07:56:01 AM
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I have been asked to ask on here for a couple of teams for my local village clubs cricket week . The dates are 15th and 16th aug all day games ,lunch,tea , lite meal after , the club is stone in in Kent between tenterden and rye . Lovely picturesque ground and a good local pub after ! (and my workshop is 5 mins from the ground :D) so if your club is interested in playing on the days mentioned please pm me and I will pass on your details
Matt
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is it possible we could get a CBF team up?
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That's a bloody good idea. I'd be up for that!
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can i just ask where the games would be played as it sounds like a really great idea. a CBF all star team would be great!!!!!!
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Yeah, I reckon I'd be up for that too.
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I'd be keen for a cbf team
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as Buzz will no doubt tell you, we need people who are committed. The last CBF was a struggle as many people dropped out who said they would play and it was only saved by myself and Simdog doing a 450 mile round trip (in our eyes :-). It will require members to book time off work unless you are student. The date of the game would be Thursday 15th August
I'm trying not to put anybody off but please only say yes if you honestly believe you can manage it. I'll collect names and see where we go:-
uknsaunders
tommo256
Manormanic
ajmw89
Ciaran
Simmy (wicket keeper)
Matt W
FletcherUK
Roco
Tomtek
The Hosk
Tim2000s - maybe
Jimba101
Dan W
Soulman
Wilkie
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I should think so, will book a day off work from my new employer
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I can pretty much get time whenever I want, so it shouldn't be a problem for me!
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I have family to visit in Kent so count me in 100% it's not that far for me anyway so I can make sure I'm available!
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if you can tell me what you do - bat/bowl/quick/slow etc and the level you play at. That would be helpful.
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if you can tell me what you do - bat/bowl/quick/slow etc. That would be helpful.
RH top order slogger. Occasional offspin/slow-medium induckers. Fielding... Less said about that the better!
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Usually bat 3-4, mid level TVCL (D3 until I stepped down to skipper the twos), can't bowl anymore, specialist slip. :D
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is it possible we could get a CBF team up?
id have a feeling that this cricket comp will be with good teams so if we get a cbf 11 make sure its a dam lot better than last time
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Bat tail end with a medium pace bowling! Put me down to play if you end up short as wouldn't want to take a very talented players spot
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In sure you starred sim dog
Plenty of time to prep a team for next aug
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I'll be up for playing in the CBF team. Batting all-rounder Played Worcs D2 2nds last season, open in the shorter format of the game and usually bat mid-order in the 50over game. Bowl some RH Yardy Darts too which picks up wickets. Fielding, usually specialist close in fielder - don't have the best arm in the world but I'm i've got good reactions and read what the batsman's going to do.
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In sure you starred sim dog
Plenty of time to prep a team for next aug
no mate i had the wrong attitude with the bat cos the bowling was poor and got out stupidly lol
buzz is the starman!
id feel more comftable if u was playing roco ;)
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id have a feeling that this cricket comp will be with good teams so if we get a cbf 11 make sure its a dam lot better than last time
does that mean you are going to play? How about the big guns Ryan,Liam?
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no mate i had the wrong attitude with the bat cos the bowling was poor and got out stupidly lol
buzz is the starman!
id feel more comftable if u was playing roco ;)
1. You received a straight bowl which was always going to get you out
2. Agree
3. Agree
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haha i will play nick u know i will lol
pfttt it jus wasnt in my slot!
"first full ball is going over his head"
"first full ball is going over his head"
"first full ball is going over his head"
woooooshhhhhhhhh thank u and good night
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to be fair he was the only one bowling full and straight. He got 5 wickets if I remember.
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I have a friend who could be keen, he is a member on here as well
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if he posts here to say he's ok then we'll add him to the list.
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does that mean you are going to play? How about the big guns Ryan,Liam?
I'll defiantly play this time! Well if selected obviously :)
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could almost start a trade show with the number of brands potentially playing
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We could have a massive car boot after? Just kidding
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We could have a massive car boot after? Just kidding
I don't think that's a bad idea to be honest.
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Aye, I can see some merit in it.
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Ill play as dropped out this year as could not get off work but I'm the boss now so will book the two days off and stay in a hotel that's if others are up for it?
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I don't mind stopping over ether.
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If it clinches the deal for anyone, just noticed that Stone's ground is about five minutes from Bluewater shopping centre...might help get the missus interested?
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Put me down as a probable!
A lot depends on where I am working unless I am still in my current contract!
But a probable as it would be easier for me to grab a Friday off.
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Count me in. Will be uni holidays for me :)
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Im keen having missed the last one due to getting married...
im a mid-order drinker :)
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Good point Tom - I'm mid-order bat bringer!
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wont be able to stay over though as will have a game on Saturday to get back for unless its an extremely early set off on Saturday AM!
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Botheration. May be on holiday on the Friday but as the missus came back early for a Yoga course this year, should be able to pull off the same trick next year.... And if it's that close to Bluewater it's about 30 mins from home for me!
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I'm a specialist slip who sort of bowls and sort of bats
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I'm a specialist bowler who knows how to hold a bat, if not how to use it...
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Count me in - will try and get some decent sleep the night before this time!
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still waiting for Buzz to confirm. Need him to do our batting/bowling/fielding.
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Hi i would like to put my name foward to play. I live in kent about 45 mins from the ground
I play in the kent League 1 bat any where in top 4 and also wicket keeper, Played county level from under 13 to under 19 and also a couple of england schools representation games when i was younger.
Thanks and hope to be considered for the game.
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still waiting for Buzz to confirm. Need him to do our batting/bowling/fielding.
Like haha
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I'm happy to go with this if someone could email to confirm ?
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Hi i would like to put my name foward to play. I live in kent about 45 mins from the ground
I play in the kent League 1 bat any where in top 4 and also wicket keeper, Played county level from under 13 to under 19 and also a couple of england schools representation games when i was younger.
Thanks and hope to be considered for the game.
thanks good to have you onboard.
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I'd definitely be game if I could jump in with Aaron! Or someone driving from near/through somewhere close to me
bat from 4 - 8, bowl decent leg spin
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I'm happy to go with this if someone could email to confirm ?
Hi Matt,
Happy to do that. Please let me know who I need to send it to if it isn't yourself. I wasn't going to comeback to you until I knew we had enough bodies but the response seems good.
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still waiting for Buzz to confirm. Need him to do our batting/bowling/fielding.
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Soulman has taken up the mantle :)
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good luck to him on getting the keeping gloves off simdog ;)
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good luck to him on getting the keeping gloves off simdog ;)
;)
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Ok will email you nick ,are you happy with the Friday? I can look up some local b and bs if needed ?
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Friday sounds good to me. B&B's might be good for those travelling a fair distance. What kind of standard do you guys play?
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Stone play in Kent village league div 1 on a sun which is decent ,but hard to judge but will a mixture midweek I will be avaliable for either side
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I honestly do not mind not keeping if a more senior forum member is available. I am aware that as a fairly new forum member i may not even be asked/selected to play so i don't mind at all. Would really like to play if possible but do not have to keep
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Sadly, I will be in Spain - someone else will need to fill the no11 slot and bowl like the wind!
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I honestly do not mind not keeping if a more senior forum member is available. I am aware that as a fairly new forum member i may not even be asked/selected to play so i don't mind at all. Would really like to play if possible but do not have to keep
well if Buzz is still crippled then we'll need somebody to score runs for us :D. Long time until we select a team but you are under consideration :)
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Sadly, I will be in Spain - someone else will need to fill the no11 slot and bowl like the wind!
surely you mean bowl with wind?
I can drop myself down the order and stonewall at 11, bowl left dart filfth. In fact we could be twins.
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well apart from me having hair....
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is this the ground?
http://goo.gl/maps/L9NIw
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Just had a text saying Friday they now have fixture so it will be the Thursday fixture if that's ok?
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I can make the Thursday easily enough!
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I'm ok, if people can post to this thread asap and it's positive, we'll confirm.
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Thursday is fine with me gents
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That's me out.
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Like I said, will have to ask for it off from the ne w boss
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so long as it isnt a saturday, i'll commit.
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Me and Ryan are innnn
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So long as I can jump in with Aaron for a trip down, (I'll give you some fuel money and get you a beer if there's people stopping over) I'm in :)
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Me and simdog will be stopping over :p
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Good times!! If there's a few staying over we shall have to have a few light ales as well!
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Good times!! If there's a few staying over we shall have to have a few light ales as well!
I'm hoping that's the plan
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We shall have to make sure it's a B&B nothing like waking up to a breakfast after a few light ales :)
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I honestly do not mind not keeping if a more senior forum member is available. I am aware that as a fairly new forum member i may not even be asked/selected to play so i don't mind at all. Would really like to play if possible but do not have to keep
you have to pass an oven glove challenge test mate lol
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Will stick It in the diary for the Thursday with a stop over
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I'm in
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1.uknsaunders
2.wilkie113
3.SOULMAN1012
4.Simmy
5.Fletcher UK
6.Roco
7.jimba101
8.Ciaran
9.Arytek
10.Dan W
11.Charlie
12.tommo256
13. Matt W
14. ajmw89
15. Manormanic
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Thursday makes it more difficult for me.
I will need to play it by ear I reckon. :(
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I should be able to, will check with the new boss when home from aus :)
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sent a chase PM last night. Just waiting on the others to log on and confirm they are ok.
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Yup, I'm in
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I know I was (no swearing please) last time around, but would be happy to make up the numbers. Nick let me know how it goes and if you need me then give me a shout.
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If anyone drops out give me a shout, I should be able to make it with some notice
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I'm in. So long as we have a date set in stone, I can get it off
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:D I know when I'm out of my depth! ;)
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I think the upshot of playing Thursday is we should be ok.
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:D I know when I'm out of my depth! ;)
have u seen the names on the team sheet lol
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have u seen the names on the team sheet lol
I wouldn't read much into the team sheet. Even the some of the good players have the capability to play rubbish.
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I am rubbish... And only have the capability to play rubbish!
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From experience, the teamsheet now will bear little or no resemblence to the team who plays!!
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I am rubbish... And only have the capability to play rubbish!
:D that is the level to which I currently aspire! :D
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I am village, always have, always will.
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Guys, he's asked for a week team. We shall give him one!
Oh, weEk... ;)
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From experience, the teamsheet now will bear little or no resemblence to the team who plays!!
In that case I shall sign up some ringers now!
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Hi i would like to put my name foward to play. I live in kent about 45 mins from the ground
I play in the kent League 1 bat any where in top 4 and also wicket keeper, Played county level from under 13 to under 19 and also a couple of england schools representation games when i was younger.
Thanks and hope to be considered for the game.
who do you play for mate?
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Playing for Horton Kirby this season comming which i think is in the Kent feeder league played for Sandwich before but i have moved and know a few lads that play there.
Havn't played a huge amount of league cricket in last 2 seasons as we had our first child
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surely you mean bowl with wind?
I can drop myself down the order and stonewall at 11, bowl left dart filfth. In fact we could be twins.
Oh Yeah! The Wicket Twins!!!
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thursday fine with me
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Spoken to Stone Skipper, Steve who's a top bloke and clearly loves his cricket. We are confirmed for Thursday 15th August. Game starts at 11am. It's an all day game. Things to note:-
1. Simmy - all day means lunch and tea and supper (with match fees charged).
2. It's a timed game but the team batting first will have a declaration forced on them if they bat 55 overs. In my experience even all day games never get that far.
3. Steve/Matt should be able to give us guidance on B&B's for those that need them
4. I'm not sure how true this is but Steve mentioned Matt might be willing to show some of us around his workshop - Matt to confirm!
5. Happy if forum sponsors want to bring some kit to sell. Cleared it with Steve.
6. Oppo are a mixture of decent cricketers and not so decent. They are all H4L'd out, as you would expect. Sounds very much like us, so it should be a good game!
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I think I might be there whether I'm picked to play or not then...
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Cricket, beer, sponsors, I'm sold! :) :) :)
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If we're going to see Matt (if I'm included in the lucky couple) I'm bring my wallet and choosing a cleft :) haha!
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If it clinches the deal for anyone, just noticed that Stone's ground is about five minutes from Bluewater shopping centre...might help get the missus interested?
Unfortunately mate you've got the wrong Stone, as bluewater is near where I live and Matt's place is a good 50 minute drive.
Playing for Horton Kirby this season comming which i think is in the Kent feeder league played for Sandwich before but i have moved and know a few lads that play there.
Havn't played a huge amount of league cricket in last 2 seasons as we had our first child
You'll be having lots of fun with the Bulls this season.
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Thanks nick ,glad it is all sorted as mentioned happy to open up early for anyone wanting to have a look at the workshop early doors! I will find some local places for staying if people want any info let me know ,i will also get some picture up of the ground and local pub...
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Unfortunately mate you've got the wrong Stone, as bluewater is near where I live and Matt's place is a good 50 minute drive.
Does anyone have a postcode for the right Stone then?
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Tn30 7jp
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What time they looking at starting?
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4 hours and 40 mins to drive down there oh dear lol
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What time they looking at starting?
11am
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Ooh could be two nights stay for me as 5 hour drive there
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3 hours 10 for me. Can do it all in a day.
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Be about an hour and a bit for me, depending on traffic...
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About 40 mins for me but may need b&b depending on how much beer is consumed?
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please put my name down for this.
I hope its not too late, as the big simmy lad said he would slap me if i dont show my face this time :o
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3:45 from Brizzle
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uknsaunders
tommo256
Manormanic
ajmw89
Ciaran
Simmy (wicket keeper)
Matt W
FletcherUK
Roco
Tomtek
The Hosk
Tim2000s - maybe
Jimba101
Dan W
Soulman
Wilkie
Canners - :D
Charlie15
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No mate, for the Thursday, I'm out.
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Thanks Tim - I'm unlikely too! :(
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nsaunders
tommo256
Manormanic
ajmw89
Ciaran
Simmy (wicket keeper)
Matt W
FletcherUK
Roco
Tomtek
Jimba101
Dan W
Soulman
Wilkie
Canners -
Charlie15
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Looks as though Simdog will be using the oven gloves behind the stumps!
But who will be chosen as Captain for the day? ;)
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corrected your post Simdog. Unless anybody has to book leave now or in the next 6 months I suggest we park this for the time being with the names above. My view is nearer the time we'll select 13/14 (if we still have that many) and share out the duties so 11 bat/11 bowl. It should also prevent late dropouts leaving us short. Get's everybody involved and the more forum members the better.
btw - I know some of the squad like a bat but do we have many bowlers? I know me, wilkie, ryan bowl slow filth but any seamers?
I'll be captain to ensure fair play. It's not a democracy after all lol
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I bowl occasional slow seam up, but I think I'd be a last resort bowler...
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I bowl sensational in swing as well as incredible leg spin nick!
But I'd say that my in swing is probably slower than my spin lol
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I bowl seam up, but I'm not available.
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I bowl seamers, not quick but away swingers
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I bowl sensational in swing as well as incredible leg spin nick!
But I'd say that my in swing is probably slower than my spin lol
Didn't you go straight through me first ball at the batoff? I wised up after that lol
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I can bowl pace if needed
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I can bowl pace if needed
yes you bounced me!
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The net was not the best I was slipping so could not get any pace or control but it was bouncy
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I'll be captain to ensure fair play. It's not a democracy after all lol
You've got the biggest bat mate - only fair ;)
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You've got the biggest bat mate - only fair ;)
more to the point I'm probably the oldest, most experienced and least mobile player on the team (apart from simmy), so I need to be in charge of my hiding spots ;).
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I doubt you'd get less mobile than me!
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Didn't you go straight through me first ball at the batoff? I wised up after that lol
Yeah nipped back in and kept a little low lol
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I can bowel seam up if required. Jack of all trades, master of none lol
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I bowl seam up and may well be available ;)
(Manormanic don't mention how many I went for last time I played for you!)
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An injection of yuffff...just whats needed!
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Well with the exception of Buzz, we spun AOC out last time. Looks like trial by spin for Stone, with the odd burst of raw pace :)
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with the odd burst of raw pace :)
- Especially towards the buffet ;)
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everyone knows English batsmen can't play spin. it was a simple piece of captaincy executed by two experienced pros who enjoyed working in tandem! Sideshow Bob bowled well up front to.
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I am surprised that there were that many English bowlers that could bowl spin...
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everyone knows English batsmen can't play spin. it was a simple piece of captaincy executed by two experienced pros who enjoyed working in tandem! Sideshow Bob bowled well up front to.
Yes he did and what a lovely Afro. His confidence was knocked by Simmy dropping a sitter :D
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I am surprised that there were that many English bowlers that could bowl spin...
When we say spin, I think it only applied to Buzz's ringer bowling leggers. Mine occasionally hit something and Mr FC is the dreaded slow drifter. Left arm darts, rather than guile. Still good enough to wreck AOC and their pros using the gear test bats, from 90-1 to 170ao.
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I bowl spin normally but looks like we need a pace ish bowler so I'm ok with that
Just need to find a near b&b or hotel
Isn't it skipper buys the beer?
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Isn't it skipper buys the beer?
I'm sure all your match fees will cover it ;)
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(Manormanic don't mention how many I went for last time I played for you!)
I'm not sure I'm allowed that many characters in one post....suffice to say it wasn't great and , according to LGL, not even real cricket! :-)
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I'm sure all your match fees will cover it ;)
Match fee no one mentioned a match fee
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Also we will refrain from using my "nickname"
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Also we will refrain from using my "nickname"
Yes, and you can dream on as far as that one goes. Next time you'll have a custom made shirt with your team number and nickname on the back to suit your ego!
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as Simmy will tell you, abuse of your team mates is compulsory in my teams
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and you already know how I play the game....
...face it mate, its gonna be a long day!
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His confidence was knocked by Simmy dropping a sitter :D
are you on glue? no catches are easy stood up lol unless they are straight in lol
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are you on glue? no catches are easy stood up lol unless they are straight in lol
This has made me laugh a lot for no reason at all lol!
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I can bowl medium quick stuff if required to give simmy a break from standing up. I'm not the tallest though so if the pitch stays low simmy it may be taking them all by your ankles I'm afraid.
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I can bowl medium quick stuff if required to give simmy a break from standing up. I'm not the tallest though so if the pitch stays low simmy it may be taking them all by your ankles I'm afraid.
haha its ok mate im used to that! are opener bowls 70ish and are track is terrible so have to stand up most games!
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i know how you feel mate so i do sympathise with you. our opener last year was in the late 70s early eightes and sprayed at times which was a bloody nightmare. took more on the toes keeping than batting last year lol
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its when u get hit on the inside of the foot thats when it hurts lol
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I am 200% available for any midweek games if you want me. Probably not for any weekends though due to league games.
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For people looking to stay I have found this b&b http://stone-in-oxney.kent-towns.co.uk/directory/228/tighe-hall-manor/ (http://stone-in-oxney.kent-towns.co.uk/directory/228/tighe-hall-manor/) it's about 1 1/2 miles from the ground/pub! Follow church rd on the google map straight it will lead you to the ground on the left
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cheers Matt.
I wasn't planning to select a team just yet, it is March after all. However, in light of a few people requiring to book leave early I can select a team if it helps at this early stage?
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Ok
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ok, I was going to leave it a bit longer but if booking leave/b&b's will start to become an issue then I'm happy to select a team asap. The guys who put there hands up initially are:-
nsaunders
tommo256
Manormanic
ajmw89
Ciaran
Simmy
Matt W
FletcherUK
Roco
Tomtek
Jimba101
Dan W
Soulman
Wilkie
Canners
Charlie15
Redders
Dean
I plan to select 11 from this lot, with the remaining on standby as reserves . The game is 11am Thursday 15th August and the cost will be at least £20, that's the price of lunch and tea. EDIT - checking food costs, seems like I've missed something off or the cost seems a bit high. I need to work out some details regarding additional costs, such as a CBF shirt & Match Balls. However, expect to pay £20+. Once I know the final amount, everyone will be required to pay in advance via paypal. The payment will be non-refundable. If anybody from the above list CANNOT or has doubts about being able to play, please let me know asap before I pick an 11.
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I would advise to book b & bs early aswell , if you have no luck with the place mentioned I will reinvestigate , I would guess you all want the place closest walk from the pub?
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Yes of course
Just hope weather does not interrupt this
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What about a tent on the outfield?
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You can I want a bed
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After an ale I can literally sleep anywhere
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Happy to throw my name into the hat for a game. I will absolutely be available, no need to book leave etc.
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Happy to throw my name into the hat for a game. I will absoltely be available, no need to book leave etc.
Same here, leave is no problem etc. Always looking for midweek 40+ over games to play :)
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You've forgotten Dean
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sorry yes, thanks :-[
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Stick my name in that hat! Great idea.
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uksaunders is there any updates on this?
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uksaunders is there any updates on this?
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=24136.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=24136.0)
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Can I stick my name in the hat in case of lots of last minute drop outs?
Rh bat, opener, + medium pace death bowler with variations(think dernbach but better, lol)
Play top division and league representative in Yorkshire and derbyshire cricket league.
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I do have an update on this under the team selection topic.