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[Northern monkey]

Decided to move clubs , ,had first practice match on Saturday, great bunch of lads and a really nice ground/set up
Feel a bit gutted,i didn't make the move sooner really

Looking forward to the season for the first time in a coupla years.

Batted crap tho!ha.  Just didn't time a full bunga, and holed out to mid on.....I never learn! Ho hum
Managed a coupla wickets tho

[hopwoodbear]

i'm giving some serious thought to moving on

the only thing holding me back is that i've been here for the last 20 years plus since i was a kid, its like a home from home and i feel a really strong bond to the club.

i'm sick of the total apathy from the the players and committee
lack of anyone looking to take the smallest bit of responsibility
everything is last minute and half arsed
having to beg and twist the arm of players to turn out for you every week like they are doing you a favour
players are drifting away and we're not recruiting enough to strengthen its just pluging holes

i've been on the committee for the last 10 years+, development officer, treasurer, sunday and sat captain, secretary etc

its just all so bloody hard to drive something forward, plenty of people talking about things nobody willing to do it

the same 2 or 3 are left to do everything from filling the committee roles, captaining sides, organising the dinner, the tour, quiz nights,  the club day, cricket force

had selction last night and out of 50+ players couldnt get 22 for the first league game, its seriously pissed me off

i've tried to drive things forward but people run a mile if there is chance of them having to do something to help

there are probably a lot of positives but all i can see at the moment is the negatives

there are a few lads that share my frustration and i havnt walked away becuase of them but more becuase i love the club but just not enjoying being part of it anymore

might play a few games for someone else on a sunday and see how i feel about it

has anyone moved on after being with a club for so long? any advice?

i've got loads to offer but just feel like all my efforts are in wasted here

[uknsaunders]

I moved on from a club I spent 15+ years at due to work and it was like a breath of fresh air after a dodgy initial period.

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[TangoWhiskey]

i'm giving some serious thought to moving on

the only thing holding me back is that i've been here for the last 20 years plus since i was a kid, its like a home from home and i feel a really strong bond to the club.

i'm sick of the total apathy from the the players and committee
lack of anyone looking to take the smallest bit of responsibility
everything is last minute and half arsed
having to beg and twist the arm of players to turn out for you every week like they are doing you a favour
players are drifting away and we're not recruiting enough to strengthen its just pluging holes

i've been on the committee for the last 10 years+, development officer, treasurer, sunday and sat captain, secretary etc

its just all so bloody hard to drive something forward, plenty of people talking about things nobody willing to do it

the same 2 or 3 are left to do everything from filling the committee roles, captaining sides, organising the dinner, the tour, quiz nights,  the club day, cricket force

had selction last night and out of 50+ players couldnt get 22 for the first league game, its seriously pissed me off

i've tried to drive things forward but people run a mile if there is chance of them having to do something to help

there are probably a lot of positives but all i can see at the moment is the negatives

there are a few lads that share my frustration and i havnt walked away becuase of them but more becuase i love the club but just not enjoying being part of it anymore

might play a few games for someone else on a sunday and see how i feel about it

has anyone moved on after being with a club for so long? any advice?

i've got loads to offer but just feel like all my efforts are in wasted here

What's the worst that can happen if you where to leave? I seriously doubt that if push came to shove and the club was going to fold that no one would step up and take over. Chance your arm somewhere else, rediscover your love of the game and if it doesnt work out else where you can return to enjoying yourself at your previous club but with other people doing the run around. I'm quickly becoming more involved in my club, this will be my fourth year and having volunteered to sort out the clubs website and been lumped with organising the kit my presence on the committee was requested and a new role made to accomodate me. I can only assume that it is because I am the only person of my age that has actually shown an interest to pitch in and help out, all the other blokes are happy to just rock up and play when they feel like it. I haven't got enough fingers and toes to count the guys who I haven't seen at at least one of the 7 work parties I have attended in my time here. It's (No Swearing Please).

[sarg]

I moved from my only club of 25 years last year to play closer to home due to a family illness. The new club was ok but it was hard to get really involved whilst my focus was on home.

I completely lost my fitness base and felt sorry for the sides I played as I went from a pinched nerve in the spine to a swollen knee to a neck injury. I'm over 40 if you haven't guessed.

The positive thing was that got a good opportunity to learn about my cricket and meet some good blokes. Witnessed some great innings and played with some great young cricketers.

It's funny reading the number of games you get in the UK. Adelaide Turf was a 9 round 2 day comp or 18 round 1 day comp last summer due to 20/20 being run on Saturdays. I played in the Para District C A and it was 14 games (4 x 2 days, then 7 x 1 days, then 3 x 2 days). Differences were the PDCA is hard wicket.

I'm possibly going back to the old club next season (oct) but will make up my mind once I know how things are on the homefront.

[sarg]

I hear what you are saying. I had some issues with how my club was being run. After watching others leave and then an entire under 17 side leave I knew it was time.

 Having issues on the homefront meant that I knew another season of being frustrated with some off field issues was going to be too difficult.

I was annoyed that I had to choose because of the poor administration and it took a few months to let go of this but I did and I'm better off for it. I feel reenergised and have learned as much as I could about how the other club runs. No system is perfect.

The wheels will still turn if you leave and if you do it right you can always go back if you feel it's time. At the end of the day all that matters is that you are happy with your cricket.

i'm giving some serious thought to moving on

the only thing holding me back is that i've been here for the last 20 years plus since i was a kid, its like a home from home and i feel a really strong bond to the club.

i'm sick of the total apathy from the the players and committee
lack of anyone looking to take the smallest bit of responsibility
everything is last minute and half arsed
having to beg and twist the arm of players to turn out for you every week like they are doing you a favour
players are drifting away and we're not recruiting enough to strengthen its just pluging holes

i've been on the committee for the last 10 years+, development officer, treasurer, sunday and sat captain, secretary etc

its just all so bloody hard to drive something forward, plenty of people talking about things nobody willing to do it

the same 2 or 3 are left to do everything from filling the committee roles, captaining sides, organising the dinner, the tour, quiz nights,  the club day, cricket force

had selction last night and out of 50+ players couldnt get 22 for the first league game, its seriously pissed me off

i've tried to drive things forward but people run a mile if there is chance of them having to do something to help

there are probably a lot of positives but all i can see at the moment is the negatives

there are a few lads that share my frustration and i havnt walked away becuase of them but more becuase i love the club but just not enjoying being part of it anymore

might play a few games for someone else on a sunday and see how i feel about it

has anyone moved on after being with a club for so long? any advice?

i've got loads to offer but just feel like all my efforts are in wasted here

[Pitbull]

Going to be moving clubs mid season due to getting a job in Devon. Found a decent looking club called Thorverton which is about 5 minutes from where I will be living. Emailed them to ask about joining and got a reply on the same day which was great. Not sure how the standard compares from the Devon Leauges to the Warwickshire Leauge that I currently play 1st XI in. Really excited for a new challenge and to get involved with a new club although It will be strange considering I've been going to my old club my whole life minus a few years while I was at uni, but I can't wait.

[RSpall]

Feel free to message me if you want to play cricket in Cornwall this summer. The in I play at are recruiting for next year and welcome any new members. It's a part town so lots of good nights out and a very sociable bunch. This is Newquay!!!

[RSpall]

Newquay is also a very seasonal town so the summer is busy and when all jobs are available as well so if anyone fancies a change to their normal summer it would be a good experience. Work would be pretty easy to find and there are places to stay. Any young lads 18-25 fancy the party environment for the summer then Newquay is definitely the place to come.

[ianbuchanan]

I'm in a bit of a dilemma as the season is just around the corner, I'm away at uni until late June which means for the first 2 months of the season I'd have to travel a 200 mile round trip for a home game! However, I've been offered to play for a club less than a mile away from where I live at university, and get paid to play too.

Don't want to leave my current club as I've played there since I was 6 years old! But I'd save/make money if I did!

[WalkingWicket37]

Urrrm, play for one club while you're away and the other when you're home?
I can't imagine you're likely to need to do a club transfer if your clubs are 100 miles away from each other

[Northern monkey]

I'm in a bit of a dilemma as the season is just around the corner, I'm away at uni until late June which means for the first 2 months of the season I'd have to travel a 200 mile round trip for a home game! However, I've been offered to play for a club less than a mile away from where I live at university, and get paid to play too.

Don't want to leave my current club as I've played there since I was 6 years old! But I'd save/make money if I did!

Probably piss down until June in minehead!
What's a 200 mile drive to play on that wicket!

[jwebber86]

I'm in a bit of a dilemma as the season is just around the corner, I'm away at uni until late June which means for the first 2 months of the season I'd have to travel a 200 mile round trip for a home game! However, I've been offered to play for a club less than a mile away from where I live at university, and get paid to play too.

Don't want to leave my current club as I've played there since I was 6 years old! But I'd save/make money if I did!

play for the local team until the end of uni or maybe the away games for minehead and i'll play the home games

[Boondougal]

I've started playing again last season after quite a few years out. I moved to a new area so just stopped to chat one night when I saw them netting.It's good to meet a new group of people with shared interests but it's never certain that their ethos will be the same as yours so it's definitely daunting. Luckily I'm for ever meeting new people with the work I do so I don't mind the "getting to know you" phase. And when it comes to nets I'll honestly net anywhere with anyone when ever I can... Just ask the vitas boys!!! I have to admit though I hanker for a game back at my old club where I started playing. My best mate from being kids who got me Playing at 12 years old is club captain of their firsts.. He kept playing throughout the dark years(uni, beer and women) and I moved away. @RF

I was way better than him as kids so I can only guess it would be me as captain if I'd stayed!!!! [emoji6][emoji3][emoji6][emoji3][emoji12][emoji15][emoji15][emoji15][emoji15]


The ground was amazing to play on so fingers crossed I get a game in there soon in the not too distant future!!!

[Boondougal]

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