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Forum News and Suggestions => Forum Announcements => Topic started by: Talisman on February 18, 2010, 09:25:48 PM
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What do people think to dividing up the country into regions and having a few inter region matches made up of pure forum member teams this coming season?
We could have South West, South East, Midlands & North as a starter, maybe a few Jazz Hat matches during the week and a 20/20 tournament on a Bank Holiday Sunday?
Your thoughts?
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who could i play for being in Ireland
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is scotland included in this ;) :L
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Looks like you better see if you can form teams and see if they will travel.
I know there is no way we can include everyone due to geography but if possible worth looking at.
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The principal sounds good, i would say just stick to a 20/20 tournament! Would be class though
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Sounds like a good plan mate if the forum 6's tournament never gets arranged! Tied up at weekends once the season starts though but dont really play much 20/20 as its only friendly stuff at our club bar the cup matches....Think there may be a tough selection process to get in the SW side with all the Somerset lot on here!
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i would opt for the North being a Lancastrian by birth would be interesting meeting some of you
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It is a good idea in principal, but would need a decent backing,
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^agreed
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I'll sponsor the South West Team, Ayrtek can do lids, just need a minibus link.
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All aboard the fun bus! Peplow is old enough to drive but not old enough to drink ideallllll ;) dont think that covers a mini bus tho unfortunately
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That's alright - Mongoose, SAFFY, Talisman, Ayrtek, Hell4Leather, Redback & Kicking Horse - they'd all sponsor it.
It is a good idea in principal, but would need a decent backing,
That's alright - Mongoose, SAFFY, Talisman, Ayrtek, Hell4Leather, Redback & Kicking Horse - they'd all sponsor it.
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In fact that is the way to go, forum members who make kit can take out sponsorship of teams and pitch up with a trade stand for the day, 44 compulsive buyers guaranteed plus likely to get many more coming to watch.
I know the ground, has the road to Fleet running round the outside if it's the one I'm thinking of.
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I'm up for it if its over a bank holiday weekend or something like that, id be heading down from Newcastle and could fit another 4 plus all the kit in if people want a lift down as long as its more or less on the way.
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and a ground i could sort one out at Aldershot if people were truely up for it 2 pitches there as well next to each other
Dont think theres enough of our northeners to propose it to be held there! I would suggest somewhere in Gloucester (excuse spelling)
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Oxfordshire is possible.
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could do the same here in Bristol as my old man is in charge of fixtures at our ground....2 pitches next door and pavillion with Thatchers gold on tap what more do you need!
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I would drive, But i had an unfortunate incident with a lampost, fair enough to say i came off worse!
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You sothern soffties better be able to drink and not just talk about it ? Not that real ale Shat you poofs down there call beer.
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Bristol would be ok as i have relatives down there... look pretty stupid on the train though
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be interesting to see the standard of some on here after some big licks people give and i only mean a few
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bring some brown ale stuff rich
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Cider mate its the real stuff down here!
Yeah im sure there is a range of standards on the forum so people would have to be honest about their ability in order to get some decent matches as otherwise may end up in some short, sharp games!
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out of the big plastic bottles and is it warm it has to be warm
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would be interesting my best mate Mike bowling to me
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Think us northerners would struggle to put out a team
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yes really would !!!
why dont take it up the north ? you guys have got more numbers so more chance in getting everyone to take part ?
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No, im one, you've got HarryStokoe, Danspink, Jamespaxton, GreenDog....
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It would, for that single delivery ;)
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Perhaps a north/midlands mix then?
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You sothern soffties better be able to drink and not just talk about it ? Not that real ale Shat you poofs down there call beer.
You and me better bring our tablets then!
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Think us northerners would struggle to put out a team
Would be full of quality though lol ? could certainly bring some brown ale no problems at all however I'm more of a cider man so all good there Tom ?
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Think us northerners would struggle to put out a team
I think even if eveyone north of worcester was classed as 'northern' we'd still struggle!
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One night down so far only, we'll get full sides.
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iRep the Midlands!
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anyone from essex//suffolk? :)
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Perhaps a north/midlands mix then?
Where abouts are you based Tom?
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I think Oxfordshire is a good shout Mike - somewhere in the middle, and easy to get to.
4 up sharing a room in a Travelodge - £12 each for a night - sounds like a plan.
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Spot on mate plenty down here to fulfil ur thirst....travel lodge in town @£44 a nite and 10 min taxi into town for those with ID/beards to get us served alcohol.
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You and me better bring our tablets then!
Keep the sugar levels high and the thirst is uncontrollable !
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i know of 4 people in and around north yorkshire anyway
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Best get our man from Cyprus to sort a ground/digs then.
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ok lets do a nominal roll
NORTH
SO far
WATSONSTOTTY
PROCRICKET
just add your name to the list and see hw many we get
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People will just say they will come and wont show in the end tho
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Keep the sugar levels high and the thirst is uncontrollable !
Wifey's away tonight, so I'm having a few cheeky Brazillians tonight - no Jaffa cakes though, that would be a step too far!
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Anyone fancy a pitch in Barbados? Or a little out of the way... I'm sure Ayrtek could sponser the whole thing! I see it now! THE AYRTEK CRICKET BATS FORUM KNOCKOUT 20/20 CUP sorta rolls off the tongue easily as well :P
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People will just say they will come and wont show in the end tho
Booooo!! - shut the f*ck up Leo, you act like you own the forum......................oh, hang on a minute
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What am i made of money!!! lol Never been to Barbados tho saying that
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People will just say they will come and wont show in the end tho
There's always a pesimistic B*stard! I expect he'll be right though :(
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People will just say they will come and wont show in the end tho
Always a possibility however im sure there are some reliable people on here and id travel down for sure but im not sharing a room with anyone slightly dodgy ?
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What am i made of money!!! lol Never been to Barbados tho saying that
Not ime like the present ey? ;)
Or maybe it could be the SAF AYRTEK BLACK CAT CRICKET H4L.... (i cant go on i have the memory of a gold fish) 20/20 Knockout Cup :D
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If I had prior notice, I would definitely be there, as long as it is in the South
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i'd be up for that !! im 16 thou..
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Now that's a nice track.
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yes not far from you Tidworth near Andover/Salisbury
would be looking for somebody to match manage the team
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Mike would you like to come down and manage it it would be a proper game lunch and tea provided
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Sounds good but not sure when out league starts on a saturday/sunday.....i qualify on age its open to debate on the skill level! :o
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it would be a midweek game
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even better R and D in that case ;)
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I'm sure it would, I'm happy to help if needed, might even sneak into the side if I gave bad directions to someone.....
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iam serious about this we will be playing 3 games in 3 days and we have a open spot
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I'm midlands based but originally from Liverpool so could be from the north or midlands team. Prob a bit crap compared to others on here but I give it a good whack n got good bucket hands at slip!
Oxfordshire would be a good call
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I'm a midlander too, and would be very keen to be involved
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if anybody is serious about the game once a CUSTOM BATS ELEVEN match manager could be found we could sort it out.
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im up for it :)
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i'm in mid wales but west mid origin so would be keen to play but if too many would come to watch with a few beers :D as sounds like fun
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THIS MIGHT SOUN DAFT
but anyone chupping in with cost etc this would cost me and 400 nt out about £300 i think for flights etc
if people chipped in then we would play for north if not then rule us out ;)
we are still students :L i aint being cheeky or anything just a suggestion
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Booooo!! - shut the f*ck up Leo, you act like you own the forum......................oh, hang on a minute
Lol forum got sold ages ago ;)
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mate iam flying in out of my own pocket well if anything goes ahead
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Ill happily skip for the Midlands squad, The team of my head would be:
Me, Pete, Norbs ???
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goldenduck your 16..
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That sounds like a pretty smart idea... Id be up for it. From Bedfordshire so not sure were id squeeze in. Am i thinking to big or do you not think that with the right approach we could get a county ground to prepare a deck for a days 20/20 cricket starting at 10am throught to 7pm finish.
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fook me i thought i was bad at this but out your Lemonade away were talking real cricket here
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That sounds like a pretty smart idea... Id be up for it. From Bedfordshire so not sure were id squeeze in. Am i thinking to big or do you not think that with the right approach we could get a county ground to prepare a deck for a days 20/20 cricket starting at 10am throught to 7pm finish.
I could probably get a pitch at my club? Hosted two 4 day middlesex games, a 20/20 and a pro40 last year. (There is the main square and also a secondary square down the bottom end of the club which would allow two matches to take place)
Ground is at the end of the Met and the Picadilly lines...
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I think we'll claim you for the South team. You can flog us all bats, and repair anything we break during the game.
However, I'm not sure we're ready for a county ground yet - perhaps just minor counties :)
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Leo your not from Uxbridge are you
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Yeah ProC I am
Not forgetting the large pavillion along with the county pavillion with picturesque players balcony
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THIS MIGHT SOUN DAFT
but anyone chupping in with cost etc this would cost me and 400 nt out about £300 i think for flights etc
if people chipped in then we would play for north if not then rule us out ;)
we are still students :L i aint being cheeky or anything just a suggestion
I ain't paying for no tax dodgers!!
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it was a suggestion thats alll .
it wont cost you guys much to what we have to pay
count us out then guys from the north ;)
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it was a suggestion thats alll .
it wont cost you guys much to what we have to pay
count us out then guys from the north ;)
Cheeky c*nt
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i played against Uxbridge last season for Acton in one of only 4 games before i had to leave the club due to moving you had a opening bowler who swang it miles and a old indian guy playing
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lmao! students these days, ey? couldn't be like it myself ;)
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Cheeky c*nt
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What's a cint?
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it was a suggestion thats alll .
it wont cost you guys much to what we have to pay
count us out then guys from the north ;)
Perhaps count you out however others like me will not require any funding at all or even have the face to ask, although Fattuss and Tailsman will be buying my drink so they best have deep pockets.
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nah, lets go big..... county grounds, advertising, sponsors!!!!!! Il get onto Lalit Modi he will put his name to anything involving 20/20. Tell him we will hold it in America and he will be right on board!!!!
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I too am looking for sponsorship for the "tom wants to get beer free fund rasing kitty for the needy" pleassseeeee This will cover vital things required as the essentials along with snacks for the road-trip if we get a car load going from Brizzle/Zoomerset.
Founder of the IPL Golden....obviously needs to go bigger tho to gain your recognition
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Well couple of places up here called Washington and New York so that would pass lol.
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So, it's IPL names for the teams then?
The Southern Softies
The West Country Moo-Merchants
The Midlands Bovril-Munchers
The Northern Whippet-Fiddlers
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i like the sound of all this we should have a man of the match award free 1 year sponsorship from one of the companys on here
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if it comes off and my helmet arrives safely tommorrow i will buy you a beer tom
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my offer of a game for the Custom Bats eleven still stands but need sorting
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Cheers mate...1st donation to the "tom's beer fund" up and running....ill speak to Wogan and see if he can get it national with some phonelines set-up and a celebrity morris dance off to rasie extra funds!
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definately..... it's all coming together. Anyone know any minted fella's who will buy the said franchises? I reckon about minimum £2000 a team should do it, pay for players shirts and beer for the day.
You reckon that rich fella from Man City would be keen? He is after an IPL franchise, maybe we should break him into the world of franchise 20/20 cricket.
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my offer of a game for the Custom Bats eleven still stands but need sorting
What team did you play against us? 1sts or 2nds? Old Indian guy might have been old WEST indian guy?
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1st only played ones yes think he was you had a young opening batsman who was quite good and i think a aussie keeper
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I'll only play if I'm guaranteed either runs, wickets or one of Pete's bats ;)
Depends on when it is too as I am out of action at the mo, don't know when I'll be back either :(
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Not read the whole thread but if you need a ground and or South East / Oxfordshire Match Manger and pure batting and bowling genius let me know
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get the game is bristol, hundreds of us here from down west!
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Your all from down south.....nothing wrong with that of course! I would contribute to the Northern sector, would be great laugh if it came together.
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so we now stand at 4 for the north
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SAF/norbs/Andy
Have you ever played at pembrook(spelling) college ground Oxford, bloody nice ground
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this sounds like a goood event, we should set up 4 different topics, for each of the team names and people join the topic of the area nearest to them
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good idea but do you think we could get 44 people off this forum for a few games????
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Good idea is in theory.
However us batsman, get out for say a first ball peach. Then we look like twats. Maybe a 4 day game?;-)
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bully i have offered the forum a game against a very good side if they couldn't get the numbers for the regional games i know you might get a first baller but at least it would be against good opposition and would be good to meet you all in person
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Oh I see wheres this team based?
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the game would be at Tidworth near Salisbury/Andover Hampshire-Wiltshire border
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Id be keen if its in oxfordshire, GJ?!? i could probably give you a lift depending on when it is!
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I think should be north bs south as easier to get 22 to start with then if mote want to come ajudst it then
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Meant vs damn predictive text
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We have plenty of time to sort this, lets have a manager for each area put themselves forward and then we can get a better idea of numbers. I'll work on the ground, think Norb's area would suit best for all and then we can find free dates and firm up the plan.
As for the invitation match against Procricket I'll start a new thread for that one.
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This is a cracking idea - haven't read the whole thread (jeez, it got big quick!) - but I'm happy to put myself forward for the Northern XI
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arent you lads forgetting its going to snow for ever more? at this rate we wont have a summer, i had another 4 inches yesterday (no jokes please :D) i will play if something gets sorted tho, it will be nice to see if some of the guys on here can live up to thier hype ;)
my auction price isnt that high guys so get bidding!
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I'd certainly be up for a game if its in Oxfordshire, depends on when it is though...
A lift sounds good too Raymond ;) :D
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Seems there is an abundance of South West cricketers in this ere thread....I'd love to play but i'm wondering how the selection process will work....will cash or cakes have to change hands in order to guarantee a place on the team? ; ]
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Seems there is an abundance of South West cricketers in this ere thread....I'd love to play but i'm wondering how the selection process will work....will cash or cakes have to change hands in order to guarantee a place on the team? ; ]
not cash or cakes but cider! I would be interested but would depend on dates
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I'm happy to join the Northern XI (even though I'm really east mids!) and will put myself forward to manage if required.
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I would be involved in the northern/ midlands team myself
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have put myself down for the mids now as have had permission off the boss/wife so whats the thinking 20/20 tourniment or 50 over
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20/20 could mean quite a journey for some and not much cricket.50 overs might be a bit fairer, most people would be more likely to get a proper game even if teams play to win?
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il manage the midlands side
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is there any rough ideas for grounds or dates yet
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yeah Ive just read all this and I have no clue whee we would be playing lol
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thats cool just thought would ask as to get rough idea for people
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Are these going to happen still or has it all faded off?
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Ill put my name down for the Midlands team...
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Was just asking as if it's all too much trouble we could just replace it with an end of season forum knees up?
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yeah, i would like to meet some of the members for sure, put a face to the name
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I think it's a brilliant idea, My name would be down for the South East team :)