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[GarrettJ]

Overseas pro with specified coaching duties written into the contract

West Indian players integrate very well I have found

[FattusCattus]

Ours didn't!

He tried to lash every ball he received, on the up through the covers. Never scored more than 10 I believe, and every time he was out, he would walk slowly into a large bush just over the boundary (yes - I did actually mean right 'into' the middle of the bush). From there, various items of kit and padding would fly out of the bush periodically and he wouldn't emerge for at least an hour.

He never drank and was very serious in the bar afterwards, not saying much, glowering darkly and muttering to himself frequently.

Then one week he spanked a streaky 20 odd, came into the bar after the game and got absolutely hammered on Rum & Coke. He laughed maniacally all evening, tried to dance with all the men and then passed out on the pool table.

We never saw him again after that.

Mind you - not a paid pro, so that explains it!

[Gingerbusiness]

Ours didn't!

He tried to lash every ball he received, on the up through the covers. Never scored more than 10 I believe, and every time he was out, he would walk slowly into a large bush just over the boundary (yes - I did actually mean right 'into' the middle of the bush). From there, various items of kit and padding would fly out of the bush periodically and he wouldn't emerge for at least an hour.

He never drank and was very serious in the bar afterwards, not saying much, glowering darkly and muttering to himself frequently.

Then one week he spanked a streaky 20 odd, came into the bar after the game and got absolutely hammered on Rum & Coke. He laughed maniacally all evening, tried to dance with all the men and then passed out on the pool table.

We never saw him again after that.

Mind you - not a paid pro, so that explains it!

I just thought Monty Panesar turned up at your club...

[joeljonno]

The problem with local pros are that they have to do better than your current locals, else everyone will think they should be paid.

Perhaps team and individual bonuses would be better, if allowed by the league?

[RSpall]

It could be managed. A bonus scheme in the whole side has been thought of but i believe in someone of a different standard setting the example is good. It gives you something to work towards really.

This will be a never ending debate i think.