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[Timbo]

Is anyone else struggling to be bothered for cricket this year..? I haven't been fussed one bit and haven't been to any nets (mostly because of work). I'd rather just spend my weekends in a beer garden or watching with copius amounts of alcohol then playing

[uknsaunders]

That kind of post really is a banning offence on this forum 

[TangoWhiskey]

On the contrary, I can't wait to get out and play! I'll still consume copious amounts of alcohol in a beer garden, but that will just have to wait until after the game!

[tim2000s]

Now hasn't that set the alarm bells ringing... I think the prescription is some new willow...!

[MD2812]

I guess I've got your motivation then because I'm stoked.

I'm annoyed at the nice weather we're having in March. The UK can only get so many sunny weekends a year. They can hold back till may-sept where they belong!

[wayward_hayward]

Tim, your bloody 3rd team skipper, you should be leading the troops! How is the team shaping up?

If your lucky, you could have me in your team by the end of the year, looking at jobs in Norfolk as we speak.

[arsenal123]

The way I always think of it is most things are enjoyable if you have goals.

If you are working and it feels to no actual end then you wont enjoy it as much as if you believe you're getting somewhere.

I start each season by setting a number of season goals, e.g. certain number of runs, playing in a certain team or even helping some youngsters progress.  My last couple of years have been an amalgamation of those three really.

This year, 500 league runs, getting a couple of games in the ones premier side and helping a couple of young spinners with game situations (best place to advise... behind the sticks).

[GarrettJ]

Absolutely no motivation here.

I have not even been bothered to pick a bat or go to any nets (I just usually rock up at the first game these days and hope to get 30+)

I have been ill on and off since October so think this has taken it's toll, going in for a nose and throat operation next month. Once that's over I'm 2 months here then back to England.

Think I'll be well up for it once I return to England in the late summer.

[WalkingWicket37]

I can't wait and have been counting down to the new season since October!

[fasteddie]

I keep looking out of the window and wishing the season upon us.

Now netting twice a week and chomping at the bit.....grrrrrrr...

[Timbo]

I can't put my finger on why, but I'm thinking it's because I never really kicked on last season and struggled with the bat. I really enjoyed keeping wicket on a Saturday but was opening on a Sunday with no real luck or conviction. Usually finding my self spending my Sunday afternoons fielding and not really doing alot as we won most games comfortably. Then waking up Monday morning wondering where my weekend had gone

[The Palmist]

That kind of post really is a banning offence on this forum 

Not as long as he keeps buying in loads of bats and other gear.

[wayward_hayward]

I can't put my finger on why, but I'm thinking it's because I never really kicked on last season and struggled with the bat. I really enjoyed keeping wicket on a Saturday but was opening on a Sunday with no real luck or conviction. Usually finding my self spending my Sunday afternoons fielding and not really doing alot as we won most games comfortably. Then waking up Monday morning wondering where my weekend had gone

Get yourself behind the stumps then mate. You are more than good enough to score runs as well at that level.

How is the 3rd team looking?

[RoCo Da Pixie]

I am looking forward to the season.

Mainly due to the reason that I am now the 1's skipper. So that will be an enjoyable experience I am sure. Plus on paper we seem to have a good squad of players.

[Seniorplayer]

I am not as motivated has in previous seasons mainly due to injuries at the end of last season. Also offered  the 4Th team captaincy at another club but turned it down.