Graham Furber BEM

Cricket, football and Meat Loaf fanatic. Olympic Torch Bearer 2012, Proud Grandad, retired HBMS Blood Transfusion SaTH.

[Graham Furber BEM @GrahamFurber]

It’s the start of ‘National Volunteers Week’ 2026!

[Graham Furber BEM @GrahamFurber]

Hi Kev - and even allowing for the extreme pressure of the situation, they were two really poor penalty misses against a ropey-looking goalkeeper! At least the PSG one miss was well saved.

[Kev Baker 👥 @bakes1970]

That, given everything Gabriel has got away with all season is an absolutely beautiful moment…

PSG deserved winners given that they actually tried to play some football and win during the game rather than stick ten behind the ball

[Graham Furber BEM @GrahamFurber]

Sincerest thanks from @CricketShrops D40 squad to all @Higham_CC for hosting our game v Yorks IIs today. You always make us so welcome and continue to be so supportive of disability cricket. Scores Yorks 190-7 (40) v SCB 73-9 (21.5).

[Graham Furber BEM @GrahamFurber]

Will be thinking of you, mate!

[Cian Davies @CoachCian]

My step father’s funeral will take place on Monday 18th May in Narberth Crematorium, it’s going to hurt that day so if you could keep me in your thoughts I’d really appreciate it

[Graham Furber BEM @GrahamFurber]

Rather sums up the season - time for two new strikers. Marquis and Lloyd have not done any for two seasons now and still keep getting picked.

[Salopcast @salopcast]

92 mins - pathetic end to the season. Embarrassing. Salop the better side for the vast majority of the game. Marquis missed two clear chances. Then we gift Gills a chance like that

[Graham Furber BEM @GrahamFurber]

Sincerest thanks from @CricketShrops D40 squad to @JayAllen33 and all @AllscottHeathCC for hosting our game v Yorkshire IIs today. Scores Shropshire 115-9 (all out) (31.1) v Yorkshire IIs 119-5 (25).

[Graham Furber BEM @GrahamFurber]

Hi Gooders - I had the wicketkeeping version of those pads for a few years. They were made by Morrants. Evidence attached! Hope all well with you mate 🏏🏏🏏

[Anthony Goodwin @GoodersFMS]

@BabajiSutar3 And still it’s the pads that get the plaudits!

[Graham Furber BEM @GrahamFurber]

Ditto…….after the Clarets have played City on Wednesday night, Kev! Going to be a tough Championship to get out of methinks.

[Kev Baker 👥 @bakes1970]

Premier League is overrated anyway…. #wwfc

[Graham Furber BEM @GrahamFurber]

Hi Chris - certainly it’s a long time since we’ve had a ‘keeper with such quick feet about the box. He has a touch of Deano but without the histrionics! The goalkeeping position for next season will an interesting one for Gav to ponder.

[Chris H @RuytonShrew]

@lukew_powell He's been sensational and will go on to have a very good career, I'm sure.

Given we're now safe though, and with a view to the future, is it time to get Will Brook back out on the pitch...?!

[Graham Furber BEM @GrahamFurber]

@StaffsBMS Hi Ian, just read in IBMS Gazette about your MBE. Heartiest congrats mate from Pam and me; so well deserved……always knew you were destined for greatness!

[CLEAN CAR CLUB @TheCleanCarClub]

I keep seeing these on cars and I have no clue what it means. I’m assuming they like to fish or

[Graham Furber BEM @GrahamFurber]

The exciting ‘All Stars’ programme is returning to @WemCricketClub in May. Please book early to avoid disappointment!

[Graham Furber BEM @GrahamFurber]

Hi Gooders - it is indeed. Been my captain at Oswestry DCC for many years now and plays alongside his brother, Peter. Also played for my CFPD England side that regularly played at Lords against Wales. Works as a carer. Hope all well with you, mate 🏏🏏🏏

[Anthony Goodwin @GoodersFMS]

@GrahamFurber Is that Scott Winton Furbs? I was at school with him, he was the year below me.

[Graham Furber BEM @GrahamFurber]

“Ben Farmer of St Georges DCC has been named Shropshire Disabled Cricket League ‘Player of the Year’ for 2025, an award made annually in memory of SDCL secretary, Graham Furber’s son, Richard. The league has run every winter since 1990, save the covid year.” Congratulations Ben.

[Graham Furber BEM @GrahamFurber]

@chriskirland43 Just read your book Chris, found it very revealing and indeed inspirational. Keep up the good work and all the best for the future.

[Chris Kirkland @ChrisKirkland43]

Happy 48th Birthday to my gorgeous wife who somehow looks younger every year must be living with me 😉😘 ❤️❤️ UCM

[Graham Furber BEM @GrahamFurber]

@stevebowyer84 Hi Steve. You’ve missed “we’ve done our due diligence”!

[Graham Furber BEM @GrahamFurber]

Hi Jon - I wonder whether the next appointment also needs to be more of a ‘motivator’ and show a desire to play players in their natural positions!

[Jon Freeman @jontifree]

@BBCShropSport Not the right time for Gav Cowan. Can’t see why he would leave Brackley to come to Salop at the moment either.
Need a wise head. A ‘been there, done that’ manager to come in now.

[Shrews Analysis @AnalysisShrews]

Siri: show me a game that sums up the difference between teams at the top and teams at the bottom.

😔

[Wem CC @WemCricketClub]

🏏💪🏼💚💛🌟⚡️

[Graham Furber BEM @GrahamFurber]

Hi Chris……and a player that was very lucky to still be on the park; that first yellow could so easily have been a red, as that tackle by their keeper right at the end could well have been too. I remain amazed how managers or deputies can have such different views on any game!

[Chris H @RuytonShrew]

@HarrogateTown You're whining about the sending off but this is a player who had already been booked, and he then deliberately prevents us taking a throw-in quickly. It was right in front of where I sit and he was 100% guilty. He has no-one to blame but himself for his own stupidity.