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General Cricket => Your Cricket => Topic started by: stew_ie on January 20, 2014, 07:10:17 AM
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Hey guys
I'm planning on travelling to Europe in May through to about August and I was wondering, how hard would it be for me to play maybe one or two games for a club?
Are there restrictions on overseas players, even if they only play one or two games?
Also, does anyone know of any clubs that would let me play one or two games? The competition which I play in over in Australia is pretty reasonable but not amazing.
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
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Hey guys
I'm planning on travelling to Europe in May through to about August and I was wondering, how hard would it be for me to play maybe one or two games for a club?
Are there restrictions on overseas players, even if they only play one or two games?
Also, does anyone know of any clubs that would let me play one or two games? The competition which I play in over in Australia is pretty reasonable but not amazing.
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
If you're coming to London we could probably help you out - always on the lookout for the odd extra body!
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Hi mate
Where abouts are you travelling to?
If you are anywhere around the South Yorkshire area we would be more than happy to accomodate you!
Kieron
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Thanks for the replies guys.
I'm still yet to sort my route out so I'm actually quite flexible. I want to see a bit of UK, so I think I'll be over for about a month.
Would you guys be able to PM me with your clubs details or website and I can give you some information on the standard that I play.
Thanks
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tough when your inbox is full!
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Sorry mate! Just cleared it out.
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noted!
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If you're coming to London we could probably help you out - always on the lookout for the odd extra body!
Depends which ground you are playing at mate... ???
@HillingdonManor - Have you tried digging up the outfield? I bet you'd find a few bodies there... ;)
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Hey guys
I'm planning on travelling to Europe in May through to about August and I was wondering, how hard would it be for me to play maybe one or two games for a club?
Are there restrictions on overseas players, even if they only play one or two games?
Also, does anyone know of any clubs that would let me play one or two games? The competition which I play in over in Australia is pretty reasonable but not amazing.
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
You can most likely squeeze in a gome or two in Norway if you are over here.
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We are occasionally on the lookout for an extra player or two, especially in August.
We play here, http://www.hac.org.uk/home/about-the-hac/estate-treasures/armoury-house/ (http://www.hac.org.uk/home/about-the-hac/estate-treasures/armoury-house/)
A bit special!
Keep in touch.
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if you take a trip to Jersey you can play for us under an alias
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Depends which ground you are playing at mate... ???
@HillingdonManor - Have you tried digging up the outfield? I bet you'd find a few bodies there... ;)
Actually its odd you say that, our Third XI ground (Coney) had a lot of the outfield dug up by Centrica last winter and there were quite a few interesting finds - of course, the mound behind the pavilion is also a medieval burial site as well!
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Actually its odd you say that, our Third XI ground (Coney) had a lot of the outfield dug up by Centrica last winter and there were quite a few interesting finds - of course, the mound behind the pavilion is also a medieval burial site as well!
It's even more odd that you say that......under the HAC is a burial ground where they buried those poor souls suffering from leprosy.
What a lovely coincidence.
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Actually its odd you say that, our Third XI ground (Coney) had a lot of the outfield dug up by Centrica last winter and there were quite a few interesting finds - of course, the mound behind the pavilion is also a medieval burial site as well!
Makes a change from the burning motorcycles and looking for needles in the outfield. Always liked playing against Hillingdon Manor... Never liked playing AT Hillingdon Manor.
Then again, never been lucky enough to play at the RAF ground. Only the ground you use when you don't have access to that.
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Makes a change from the burning motorcycles and looking for needles in the outfield. Always liked playing against Hillingdon Manor... Never liked playing AT Hillingdon Manor.
Then again, never been lucky enough to play at the RAF ground. Only the ground you use when you don't have access to that.
You've been pretty unlucky there mate - we've only used that for three 1st or 2nd XI games in six years!
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Hey Guys,
There has been a change in my travel plans (my mate has bailed out on the trip), so now I'm considering playing a full season in the UK!
I'm not 100% on what my plans will be, but there is anyone that knows of a club that would be happy to have me and possibly help me in terms of a job and pointing me in the right direction, it would be great to hear from you!
I understand that restrictions on overseas players are generally pretty tight and that most clubs look for a 'pro', but if your club is looking for a reasonable player (I don't know how the standard in Australia compares to the UK, once again if anyone could help...) then please feel free to contact me :)
Apologies for the essay!
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Hey Guys,
There has been a change in my travel plans (my mate has bailed out on the trip), so now I'm considering playing a full season in the UK!
I'm not 100% on what my plans will be, but there is anyone that knows of a club that would be happy to have me and possibly help me in terms of a job and pointing me in the right direction, it would be great to hear from you!
I understand that restrictions on overseas players are generally pretty tight and that most clubs look for a 'pro', but if your club is looking for a reasonable player (I don't know how the standard in Australia compares to the UK, once again if anyone could help...) then please feel free to contact me :)
Apologies for the essay!
My club plays a decent level of friendly cricket where there is obviously no overseas quota. If you're stuck for a club and desperate for some games then you're more than welcome to get involved with us, just north of London. I can't help you with the job though...
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What would you do with accommodation?
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Our league don't allow pros, but we play at a high standard.
I can't offer you free accommodation, and can only help find you a job(no guarantee to get one) but your welcome to come play for us.
Based in Sheffield.
You a batsmen or bowler? Etc etc
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Mate are you going over on a visa? I went on a youth mobility visa. Be careful going over there if you intend to play cricket and aren't on a sports visa or anything. If your looking to play a full season id get a youth mobility visa (as you can only stay for a few months otherwise) and just tell immigration when you land you are travelling/looking to pick up the odd job. Don't go taking a full cricket kit or anything!
Or do you have a British Passport? In which case all the above is null and void :)
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I'm not sure what I'll do with accommodation. I was hoping to probably get a job over there and possibly rent a room somewhere.
I don't have a UK passport, so I'll need to apply for a youth mobility visa so that I can play the full season hopefully and get some work.
And in regards to my cricket, I'm primarily a batsmen these days, but I do bowl leg spin which has been my main skill in the past but a bad shoulder has reduced the amount that I bowl, though I would love to get back to focusing on it instead of only bowling a few overs a match!
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Be careful going over there if you intend to play cricket and aren't on a sports visa or anything. If your looking to play a full season id get a youth mobility visa (as you can only stay for a few months otherwise) and just tell immigration when you land you are travelling/looking to pick up the odd job. Don't go taking a full cricket kit or anything!
Why not?
The only issue with sports on a YM visa would be if the person concerned was intending to play professionally, which is not the case here. Playing as an amateur for an amateur club - the kind of stuff normally done by someone on sports visitor conditions - would be fine.
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You are welcome to come up to Glasgow and as there are many jobs in bars etc, you'd be fine... We could even line you up with accommodation though you'd have to pay it lol
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Why not?
The only issue with sports on a YM visa would be if the person concerned was intending to play professionally, which is not the case here. Playing as an amateur for an amateur club - the kind of stuff normally done by someone on sports visitor conditions - would be fine.
I have heard stories of Aussie lads going over with full kit to be asked what would you need this here and put in the next flight home. I'm sure there are loads who don't get pulled up either, certainly didn't happen to me
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Hey Guys,
There has been a change in my travel plans (my mate has bailed out on the trip), so now I'm considering playing a full season in the UK!
I'm not 100% on what my plans will be, but there is anyone that knows of a club that would be happy to have me and possibly help me in terms of a job and pointing me in the right direction, it would be great to hear from you!
I understand that restrictions on overseas players are generally pretty tight and that most clubs look for a 'pro', but if your club is looking for a reasonable player (I don't know how the standard in Australia compares to the UK, once again if anyone could help...) then please feel free to contact me :)
Apologies for the essay!
You are leaving it quite tight I must say. Most clubs playing the standard of cricket where an overseas is required/looked at will be well into their pre season preparation by now. my outdoor season starts with a friendly on April 5th, weather permitting.
Try going through an agency, such as cricx. They have profiles for amateur players travelling on youth mobility visas, I don't know the success rate in terms of placing these players, or the costs involved, but it is worth a go.
The later you leave it, the less you can start to ask for in terms of job/accommodation etc, as there will be fewer and fewer options available, unless as does happen with some clubs, they are let down last minute and need to find someone very quickly.
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I know I've left it quite late, this has occured as my other plans failed to come into fruition.
I'm not seeking to play an incredible standard of cricket as I wouldn't want to be a clubs key overseas player, as I think I would fail to meet their expectations. I'm keen to play cricket but I would be happy to play lower XI cricket if that's where my skills are best suited.
Also, I'm not solely relying on a club to find me work or accommodation, although it would be incredibly helpful, I can always look elsewhere.
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Also I feel as if cricx is more aimed at gun players who are looking to play 1st XI premier league or a similar standard, a standard at which I don't think I could excel in!
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I have heard stories of Aussie lads going over with full kit to be asked what would you need this here and put in the next flight home. I'm sure there are loads who don't get pulled up either, certainly didn't happen to me
I think you're probably taking things out of context - those lads have either not told the truth on arrival (if they've said they were on a couple of weeks holiday it would be a valid question as to why they'd carry cricket gear) or there were other reasons why they caused suspicion (spent excessive periods in the UK previously, admitted they were getting paid to play as an amateur). I seem to recall Mitchell Starc was refused for lack of a work permit when he came over a couple of years back.
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Also I feel as if cricx is more aimed at gun players who are looking to play 1st XI premier league or a similar standard, a standard at which I don't think I could excel in!
which part of england do you want to play in? north, south, east, west or the middle?
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Well either way I wouldnt take kit over - not simply because of this, but purely because there is a plethora of kit at your fingertips at much much cheaper prices than you can get here in OZ. I went over with nothing and came back with half a dozen bats!!
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which part of england do you want to play in? north, south, east, west or the middle?
I'm not too fussed, if I could get a job and accommodation anywhere I would be happy. I suppose if I did have a preference it would be to stay close to London.
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my club is 30 mins on the train north of London, I commute everyday into London, really not too bad....
could try and sort something out .
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Hi mate,
My club Kensington & Chelsea are always on the look out, differnet levels of cricket too, 1's are decent, 2's are decent with decent banter, the 3's....well lets just say uou'll see some lovely grounds and have some good nights out. Can't offer any accomodation/jobs etc but if you're looking for a decent bunch of lads, cricket to suit everyone and being around the nightlife of West London let me know.
Liam