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DiscoStu

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Re: Will the 2021 season happen?
« Reply #120 on: February 23, 2021, 03:18:54 PM »

Trying to look around for clubs in the East London area having moved here late last year; but after getting turned down by a few clubs saying they would be unlikely to give me a game feel a bit deflated about it all...

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Re: Will the 2021 season happen?
« Reply #121 on: February 23, 2021, 04:32:21 PM »

Trying to look around for clubs in the East London area having moved here late last year; but after getting turned down by a few clubs saying they would be unlikely to give me a game feel a bit deflated about it all...

Name and Shame, I can't think of a single reason why anyone should be turned away!
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Re: Will the 2021 season happen?
« Reply #122 on: February 23, 2021, 04:42:42 PM »

Don't have the email on me as I'd deleted it, bit harsh to name them, but definitely something along the lines of 'we have lots of members already who'll be more keen than usual, thus probably can't get you a game'

I'm in Bow, would prefer to stay around here but most clubs I see are more LMS sides which isn't my bag...
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Re: Will the 2021 season happen?
« Reply #123 on: February 23, 2021, 08:27:07 PM »

Speaking from Putney’s point of view, last summer they were getting 6 teams out a weekend and still having a lot of availability left over. Having too many members is a real challenge and I think it’s quite good of them to be honest rather than just take your money and not get you any games
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Re: Will the 2021 season happen?
« Reply #124 on: February 23, 2021, 10:21:08 PM »

After a recent trend of declining numbers, there are more sides being entered in both Saturday and Sunday cricket here this season which is a hugely welcome development and reflects the general optimism over playing numbers.

On balance I think clubs are better off being honest with potential new players rather than taking their money knowing that they will struggle for opportunities
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Re: Will the 2021 season happen?
« Reply #126 on: March 19, 2021, 04:49:42 PM »

The 2021 ECB roadmap is out and surprise surprise its the same as last season.

https://www.ecb.co.uk/covid-19
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Re: Will the 2021 season happen?
« Reply #127 on: March 19, 2021, 05:22:32 PM »

More Tesco meal deals!
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Re: Will the 2021 season happen?
« Reply #128 on: March 19, 2021, 05:26:37 PM »

Our league have done away with teas this season, and also reduced it to 40 overs with a 20 min interval. I much prefer no teas. Hate the hassle of having to make a tea once a year and much prefer nipping to the shop before a game.
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Re: Will the 2021 season happen?
« Reply #129 on: March 19, 2021, 05:43:40 PM »

It's the way forward in Saturday league cricket  and maybe would of come without the pandemic.

One plus point is those who are strapped for cash, can make sandwiches at home without the awkward 10 quid match fee at the end of the game.

And it's far far less hassle much as I like a good tea myself, I'd rather pay 5 not 10 quid a game-no odds to most of the clubs unless people are there to make money out of it.
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Re: Will the 2021 season happen?
« Reply #130 on: March 19, 2021, 07:07:56 PM »

It's the way forward in Saturday league cricket  and maybe would of come without the pandemic.

One plus point is those who are strapped for cash, can make sandwiches at home without the awkward 10 quid match fee at the end of the game.

And it's far far less hassle much as I like a good tea myself, I'd rather pay 5 not 10 quid a game-no odds to most of the clubs unless people are there to make money out of it.

Completely agree and the one way to ensure cheese and pickle sarnies every week!
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Re: Will the 2021 season happen?
« Reply #131 on: March 19, 2021, 07:09:40 PM »

It's a huge hassle off the committee's shoulders for a lot of clubs like mine that don't have kitchen facilities of any kind. As much as I'll miss our resident baker's strawberry tarts...
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Re: Will the 2021 season happen?
« Reply #132 on: March 19, 2021, 10:16:35 PM »

Teas is a 50:50 for me.
In a normal year, we do one tea a year each. And generally our side take real pride in putting on a spread, sod the budget. It’s one game a year. But some clubs we visit year in year out, teas are a horror show!
 
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Re: Will the 2021 season happen?
« Reply #133 on: March 19, 2021, 10:53:58 PM »

I never eat teas anyway, so am glad of the reduced turn around time as it means I actually have time for a pint after the game.
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Re: Will the 2021 season happen?
« Reply #134 on: March 20, 2021, 07:44:59 AM »

The season will be cancelled if you don’t buy a hawk bat, hurry up lads.
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