Image: View from the Edge at Critics corner
So with the kit removed from the cupboard under the stairs or garage(Remember Ant!!, dusted down with maybe a smidgen of Fabreeze or even a newly revealed shirt or sweater thrown into the ever expanding travelling box, we find ourselves on the threshold of yet another season of leather on willow. It is always an uplifting sight in viewing the springlike rise of flowers and greenery alike, the trees sprouting their leaves and the sight of Mal dancing up and down the old field on the only piece of motorised transport he has ever done so.
This year is no different other than that it has to be said how fantastic the ground is looking once again! Grateful thanks to all our groundstaff for this and providing such a wonderful platform to play out our recreational summer activity.
This year should see the trees over on the Goldsmith Avenue end expanding even more and creating an ever better vista as we look over the field. Rob Coleman has created a superb backdrop over the years and one which has crept up on most but now realising its potential. How would our old Stalwart George Pankhurst or Ken Simcox have loved to be around enjoying the fruits of such labour. Seated, routed to an old bench and remembering old friends and collegues who have served us so proudly is a great pastime throughout the summer months and doubtless, 'Critic's corner will once again be loaded with advice and anicdotes.
Throughout the closed season the trophies have been handed out and the positions of office taken. Through no real fault of his own, the elected Club Captain, Tim Marrion has unfortunately had to relinquish the position through having to move once again with his job and we thank him enormously for the runs, dedication and class he showed in the summer of 2007. However, we have a new man at the helm and evryone seems confident he will move the club forward. All the very best the Jamie, lets hope he has continued support and success.
We now run four sides; all within the league structure and it is an indictment to our continuing forward thinking and strength of our social nature that we can call on at least 44 players every Saturday.The youth section is flourishing and will gather momentum at great pace as we become more equipped with in house players and members who have taken the coaching courses on offer.There are a number of excellent prospects within the youth section and all should be encouraged to grow into the team ethic as they move up to Club cricket level.
One of the most promising aspects of recent weeks has been the commitment and involvement of our local neighbours, Racing Club and Warwick District Council in the shape of Jim Wright and Rose Winship who have put countless amounts of enthusiasm and backing into us being able to one day have our own 'second pitch' on The Racecourse. Discussions have proved to be very positive and with all parties working towards the final goal things are looking bright. More details will follow in due course but grateful thanks should be extended to both of the above for their unstinting help with the venture> how great will it be to be able to send out two home teams within touching distance of each other in the years ahead?
On the playing front we still have lots of talent in the ranks and so good to see Neil Turners name on this weeks teamsheet also. A superb servant over the last few years who deserves a chance to prove how good he really is. Also great to enlist the services of a new generation of 'Parish' in the form of Jack who has started so brightly. The name itself conjurs enough devilment and one can only guess as to what form it might take over the coming weeks. One thing is for sure, Jack is a fantastic aquisition and will be of great help to the team.
In closing, best wishes to everyone for the forthcoming weks and months. May you enjoy a better summer in every respect than last year and enjoy the game for what it is. Go out there and make yourself, your family and your club proud of you.
Unlike last seasons wet start, May is proving to be a gorgeous month thus far and very much like the present weather, the club is looking healthy after the first couple of rounds of Saturday league action and the first Sunday league action.
It would be too easy to say we were fortunate to see out a meagre total of only 97' in the 1st team clash at Hampton Rd but in context it doesn't matter whether you are chasing 250 or 100 as long as you bring the bacon home. The experience of the middle order is where we struggled at times last season and this time around it is without doubt, the reason we have prevailed in the first two games. Great start and one which should take us on to much better things as the season progresses.
The 2nd X1 faired much better this weekend after the surprise reverse of the previous one and will without doubt form a considerable challenge again.
Excellent results too for the 3rds and 4ths in their friendly and league encounters and particular congratulations to Dave Mathews who has worked so hard to attain that first elusive Ton.
Praise indeed to Danny and Ross for their own Sunday efforts in matching each other. Three centurians in one weekend is a fantastic effort.
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