@theanalyst That "meadow" has just produced an incredible game of cricket including a large 4th innings chase and a nightwatchman batting for 231 balls. Maybe reserve your judgement eh?
@Gzone77 It was so obvious that people's heads were going to fall off after yesterday. Some just can't wait to tear into the players. Anything less than perfection and they get torn apart. This young group needs supporting and believing in. Remember what the last 7 or 8 years were like?
@NigelBlues@Coakley85 Someone explain the Robertson thing last night. It must have completely passed me by. I didn't see him get carded and can't remember any bad fouls he made. Must be getting old ๐ฌ
We can confirm we will host New Zealand Over 50s in 2 ODI's in 2026.
Sunday 2nd August at @sudbrookcc
Monday 3rd August at @NewportCricketC
Watch this space for further ODI fixtures in 2026.
@SkyCricket Not a single person mentions Asa Tribe. More hundreds than Bethell including one on the Lions tour a couple of weeks ago. Kids like him and Rew should be ahead of Bethell in my book.
@Gzone77 Thought we were fantastic. They won't lose many at home. Great defensive shape but won't score many either the way they play. 4 points clear ๐
(2 of 2)
A big thanks to Iwan Rees and Chris Richards who both have stepped down from the captainโs role after 3 successful years.
Also congratulations to Kelvin Bartle who takes over from Michael Cann as Chairman as Michael has now moved up to the 60s.
Roll on 2026!
Following this eveningโs AGM we can confirm the following have been named captains for 2026 -
1XI - Julian Ballinger
2XI - Matt Phillips
North Wales - Jon Eccles
3XI - Andi Price
4XI - Chris Newport
(1 of 2)
@Gzone77@VFTNinian Was never going to be a quick fix G. The signs are great I think. All the things people were asking for are starting to happen. We move the ball quickly, we've started getting crosses in, we create loads of chances. They are young and make lots of mistakes too. I'm enjoying it
@ThreeBluebirds_ Same old problem when we play them though. Massive inferiority complex. We're always beaten before we even start. Nobody believes we can get a result. Ever.
@Gzone77 Brilliant game of football. Fair play to Orient who came to play. Far better side than Burton. Really entertaining, loads of mistakes, goals, great saves and 3 points. Lovely.
@NigelBlues@GlenWilliams12 Yeah there is work to do but it's an extremely young and inexperienced team. They will get better. I understand people's frustration but got to trust the coach and the players to identify and improve. I absolutely see us challenging this season.