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Cricket: Unsung Hero Tony Watkins is a true Redmarley Cricket Club legend

Roger Jackson Thu, 27th Jul 2017 at 09:00

These days the word ‘legend’ is horribly overused in sport. Score a few runs or take a few wickets and it seems that you are almost immediately given legendary status within a club. It’s different when you are talking about Tony...These days the word ‘legend’ is horribly overused in sport. Score a few runs or take a few wickets and it seems that you are almost immediately given legendary status within a club. It’s different when you are talking about Tony...These days the word ‘legend’ is horribly overused in sport. Score a few runs or take a few wickets and it seems that you are almost immediately given legendary status within a club. It’s different when you are talking about Tony...

Cricket: Father and Sons: Richard Gegg and his magnificent seven

Cricket: Rising Star: Max Shepherd, Gloucestershire under-14s and Bourton Vale Cricket Club

Cricket: Fancy a night out with Gloucestershire great Mike Procter?

Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Jul 2017 at 13:20

Ever wanted to know who Mike Procter’s most feared opponent was, or the player he enjoyed playing with most, or the best captain he played under? Well, if you do, you could have all those questions and maybe more answered at an evening with...Ever wanted to know who Mike Procter’s most feared opponent was, or the player he enjoyed playing with most, or the best captain he played under? Well, if you do, you could have all those questions and maybe more answered at an evening with...Ever wanted to know who Mike Procter’s most feared opponent was, or the player he enjoyed playing with most, or the best captain he played under? Well, if you do, you could have all those questions and maybe more answered at an evening with...

Cricket: Gloucestershire face crunch 10 days in T20 Blast campaign

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Jul 2017 at 12:40

A lot more light will be shed – literally – on Gloucestershire’s T20 Blast prospects this season over the next 10 days or so. Three of their next five games are under the lights at the county ground in Bristol – weather...A lot more light will be shed – literally – on Gloucestershire’s T20 Blast prospects this season over the next 10 days or so. Three of their next five games are under the lights at the county ground in Bristol – weather...A lot more light will be shed – literally – on Gloucestershire’s T20 Blast prospects this season over the next 10 days or so. Three of their next five games are under the lights at the county ground in Bristol – weather...

Cricket: Craig Burden hits 10 off last two balls to snatch one-wicket win for Down Hatherley

Contributed Fri, 21st Jul 2017 at 15:40

Craig Burden was the hero for Down Hatherley, smashing the last two balls of the match for six and then four to clinch a thrilling one-wicket home victory over unbeaten leaders Cirencester 2nds in Division Seven of the Bank House Gloucestershire...Craig Burden was the hero for Down Hatherley, smashing the last two balls of the match for six and then four to clinch a thrilling one-wicket home victory over unbeaten leaders Cirencester 2nds in Division Seven of the Bank House Gloucestershire...Craig Burden was the hero for Down Hatherley, smashing the last two balls of the match for six and then four to clinch a thrilling one-wicket home victory over unbeaten leaders Cirencester 2nds in Division Seven of the Bank House Gloucestershire...

Cricket: Andre Soma is star man as Hatherley and Reddings climb off the bottom of table

Contributed Fri, 21st Jul 2017 at 15:30

Hatherley and Reddings are off the bottom of West of England League Premier Two Glos/Wilts thanks to a crucial five-wicket home victory against fellow strugglers Biddestone which featured an outstanding display with ball and then bat by Andre Soma. ...Hatherley and Reddings are off the bottom of West of England League Premier Two Glos/Wilts thanks to a crucial five-wicket home victory against fellow strugglers Biddestone which featured an outstanding display with ball and then bat by Andre Soma. ...Hatherley and Reddings are off the bottom of West of England League Premier Two Glos/Wilts thanks to a crucial five-wicket home victory against fellow strugglers Biddestone which featured an outstanding display with ball and then bat by Andre Soma. ...

Cricket: Charlton Kings Cricket Club have big plans for new pavilion

Roger Jackson Mon, 17th Jul 2017 at 13:40

Charlton Kings Cricket Club are preparing to submit plans which, if approved, could see work start on a spanking new clubhouse in the spring of next year. Club chairman Aidan Brown confirmed that things were at an advanced stage. ...Charlton Kings Cricket Club are preparing to submit plans which, if approved, could see work start on a spanking new clubhouse in the spring of next year. Club chairman Aidan Brown confirmed that things were at an advanced stage. ...Charlton Kings Cricket Club are preparing to submit plans which, if approved, could see work start on a spanking new clubhouse in the spring of next year. Club chairman Aidan Brown confirmed that things were at an advanced stage. ...

Cricket: It all adds up for cricket scorer Sue Drinkwater for England v South Africa Test at Lord’s

Roger Jackson Thu, 13th Jul 2017 at 14:10

Sue Drinkwater was a lady at Lord’s for four days last week. And a very important lady she was too because she was the official scorer for the South African Test team. “It was the pinnacle of my career,” said the 55-year-old, who...Sue Drinkwater was a lady at Lord’s for four days last week. And a very important lady she was too because she was the official scorer for the South African Test team. “It was the pinnacle of my career,” said the 55-year-old, who...Sue Drinkwater was a lady at Lord’s for four days last week. And a very important lady she was too because she was the official scorer for the South African Test team. “It was the pinnacle of my career,” said the 55-year-old, who...

Cricket: Moore the merrier as ton-up hero leads St Stephens charge

Contributed Wed, 12th Jul 2017 at 09:50

Joe Moore plundered an unbeaten 131 from only 89 balls for St Stephens who went on to defeat Apperley 2nds by 119 runs and complete only their second win of the season in Division Five of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League. Going in at...Joe Moore plundered an unbeaten 131 from only 89 balls for St Stephens who went on to defeat Apperley 2nds by 119 runs and complete only their second win of the season in Division Five of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League. Going in at...Joe Moore plundered an unbeaten 131 from only 89 balls for St Stephens who went on to defeat Apperley 2nds by 119 runs and complete only their second win of the season in Division Five of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League. Going in at...

Cricket: The ‘King of Cheltenham’ can still bowl them over

Contributed Wed, 12th Jul 2017 at 09:40

It’s perhaps fitting that one-time Gloucestershire skipper Mark Alleyne is playing so well for Bedminster in the West of England Premier League Premier One while the Cheltenham Cricket Festival is in full flow. The all-rounder dubbed the...It’s perhaps fitting that one-time Gloucestershire skipper Mark Alleyne is playing so well for Bedminster in the West of England Premier League Premier One while the Cheltenham Cricket Festival is in full flow. The all-rounder dubbed the...It’s perhaps fitting that one-time Gloucestershire skipper Mark Alleyne is playing so well for Bedminster in the West of England Premier League Premier One while the Cheltenham Cricket Festival is in full flow. The all-rounder dubbed the...

Cricket: The day Barry Richards and Mike Procter played cricket at The Newlands against Roger Thorndale and John Hyde

Roger Jackson Wed, 12th Jul 2017 at 09:00

The great Barry Richards will roll back the years when he opens the innings at a special Cheltenham Cricket Society summer meeting on Thursday. The South African batsman, 72 in the next couple of weeks, will be the guest speaker at the Victory Club...The great Barry Richards will roll back the years when he opens the innings at a special Cheltenham Cricket Society summer meeting on Thursday. The South African batsman, 72 in the next couple of weeks, will be the guest speaker at the Victory Club...The great Barry Richards will roll back the years when he opens the innings at a special Cheltenham Cricket Society summer meeting on Thursday. The South African batsman, 72 in the next couple of weeks, will be the guest speaker at the Victory Club...

Cricket: Keith Daniels enjoys a remarkable run of tons before rain intervenes

Contributed Tue, 11th Jul 2017 at 15:50

Captain Keith Daniels’ remarkable run of three successive unbeaten centuries for Gloucestershire Over-60s has been put on hold… by the rain! The 66-year-old had the chance to make it four tons in four weeks for the veterans who were...Captain Keith Daniels’ remarkable run of three successive unbeaten centuries for Gloucestershire Over-60s has been put on hold… by the rain! The 66-year-old had the chance to make it four tons in four weeks for the veterans who were...Captain Keith Daniels’ remarkable run of three successive unbeaten centuries for Gloucestershire Over-60s has been put on hold… by the rain! The 66-year-old had the chance to make it four tons in four weeks for the veterans who were...

Cricket: Happy days for Gloucester City boss Tim Harris at Dymock Cricket Club

Roger Jackson Thu, 6th Jul 2017 at 17:10

Tim Harris is a savvy kind of guy... but he’ll be the first to admit that you can catch him out. That’s because when he’s not pouring his heart and soul into Gloucester City Football Club, he likes to relax by playing cricket for...Tim Harris is a savvy kind of guy... but he’ll be the first to admit that you can catch him out. That’s because when he’s not pouring his heart and soul into Gloucester City Football Club, he likes to relax by playing cricket for...Tim Harris is a savvy kind of guy... but he’ll be the first to admit that you can catch him out. That’s because when he’s not pouring his heart and soul into Gloucester City Football Club, he likes to relax by playing cricket for...