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Cricket: Back in the Day – Ron Nicholls: Gloucestershire county cricketer, professional footballer
Roger Jackson Thu, 24th Oct 2019 at 09:00 Back In The Day
Ask any talented up and coming sportsman or woman if they’d like to go professional when they grow up and the answer is almost certain to be a resounding... Ask any talented up and coming sportsman or woman if they’d like to go professional when they grow up and the answer is almost certain to be a resounding ‘yes’.
It’s the dream of many, of course, but the reality is that very, very few make it to the top of their chosen sport.
... Ask any talented up and coming sportsman or woman if they’d like to go professional when they grow up and the answer is almost certain to be a resounding ‘yes’.
It’s the dream of many, of course, but the reality is that very, very few make it to the top of their chosen sport.
So imagine how good someone must be...[read more]Cricket: Unsung Hero: Brendan Low, Tewkesbury Cricket Club
Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Jun 2019 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
“It’s very time consuming helping to run a club these days.” Those are the words of Brendan Low, who plays for Tewkesbury Cricket Club, but they could just as easily have been the words of anyone else who plays sport in and...“It’s very time consuming helping to run a club these days.” Those are the words of Brendan Low, who plays for Tewkesbury Cricket Club, but they could just as easily have been the words of anyone else who plays sport in and...“It’s very time consuming helping to run a club these days.” Those are the words of Brendan Low, who plays for Tewkesbury Cricket Club, but they could just as easily have been the words of anyone else who plays sport in and...
[read more]Cricket: Rising Star: Danielle Gibson, Gloucestershire and Dumbleton cricketer
Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star
Just over a year ago Danielle Gibson had a big decision to make. The multi-talented 16-year-old was good enough to be selected for the England Junior Academy at cricket AND age group hockey for England. Fortunately for fans of women’s...Just over a year ago Danielle Gibson had a big decision to make. The multi-talented 16-year-old was good enough to be selected for the England Junior Academy at cricket AND age group hockey for England. Fortunately for fans of women’s...Just over a year ago Danielle Gibson had a big decision to make. The multi-talented 16-year-old was good enough to be selected for the England Junior Academy at cricket AND age group hockey for England. Fortunately for fans of women’s...
[read more]Cricket: Rising Star: Chloe Skelton, Gloucestershire under-17s
Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star
Not all 16-year-olds are confident enough to talk to the media. But Chloe Skelton was happy to talk to The Local Answer – her first ever interview – about her burgeoning cricket career and dealt with the questions as confidently as she...Not all 16-year-olds are confident enough to talk to the media. But Chloe Skelton was happy to talk to The Local Answer – her first ever interview – about her burgeoning cricket career and dealt with the questions as confidently as she...Not all 16-year-olds are confident enough to talk to the media. But Chloe Skelton was happy to talk to The Local Answer – her first ever interview – about her burgeoning cricket career and dealt with the questions as confidently as she...
[read more]Cricket: Father and Sons: Richard Gegg and his magnificent seven
Roger Jackson Wed, 26th Jul 2017 at 10:00 Father & Son
Richard Gegg’s magnificent seven have been calling the shots on cricket fields all over Gloucestershire for many years. And there won’t be any place for opposition teams to hide any time soon as the youngest of Gegg’s children,...Richard Gegg’s magnificent seven have been calling the shots on cricket fields all over Gloucestershire for many years. And there won’t be any place for opposition teams to hide any time soon as the youngest of Gegg’s children,...Richard Gegg’s magnificent seven have been calling the shots on cricket fields all over Gloucestershire for many years. And there won’t be any place for opposition teams to hide any time soon as the youngest of Gegg’s children,...
[read more]Cricket: Rising Star: Max Shepherd, Gloucestershire under-14s and Bourton Vale Cricket Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 26th Jul 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star
If anyone deserves to achieve their goals in their chosen sport then it’s Max Shepherd. The 14-year-old is a very talented cricketer, talented enough to be part of the Gloucestershire junior set-up for the past four years. But Max’s...If anyone deserves to achieve their goals in their chosen sport then it’s Max Shepherd. The 14-year-old is a very talented cricketer, talented enough to be part of the Gloucestershire junior set-up for the past four years. But Max’s...If anyone deserves to achieve their goals in their chosen sport then it’s Max Shepherd. The 14-year-old is a very talented cricketer, talented enough to be part of the Gloucestershire junior set-up for the past four years. But Max’s...
[read more]Cricket: Charlton Kings Junior School are Kwik Cricket kings
Contributed Thu, 6th Jul 2017 at 16:40 Junior Sport
Charlton Kings Junior School are the 2017 Gloucestershire Year 3 and 4 Kwik Cricket champions after beating North Nibley in the final. The Cheltenham school held their nerve to secure victory off the last ball of a hard fought match. Chasing 255...Charlton Kings Junior School are the 2017 Gloucestershire Year 3 and 4 Kwik Cricket champions after beating North Nibley in the final. The Cheltenham school held their nerve to secure victory off the last ball of a hard fought match. Chasing 255...Charlton Kings Junior School are the 2017 Gloucestershire Year 3 and 4 Kwik Cricket champions after beating North Nibley in the final. The Cheltenham school held their nerve to secure victory off the last ball of a hard fought match. Chasing 255...
[read more]Cricket: Gloucestershire’s under-14s bounce back with win
Contributed Wed, 5th Jul 2017 at 14:00 Junior Sport
Gloucestershire Under 14 Boys v Dorset Under 14 Boys (at Bryanston School, Blandford Forum) ECB Under 14 County Cup – Group 3 Gloucestershire 240-4 (50 overs) Dorset 82 all out (28.4 overs) Gloucestershire won by 158 runs ... Gloucestershire Under 14 Boys v Dorset Under 14 Boys (at Bryanston School, Blandford Forum) ECB Under 14 County Cup – Group 3 Gloucestershire 240-4 (50 overs) Dorset 82 all out (28.4 overs) Gloucestershire won by 158 runs ... Gloucestershire Under 14 Boys v Dorset Under 14 Boys (at Bryanston School, Blandford Forum) ECB Under 14 County Cup – Group 3 Gloucestershire 240-4 (50 overs) Dorset 82 all out (28.4 overs) Gloucestershire won by 158 runs ...
[read more]Cricket: Frocester cricketer and Wycliffe College pupil Will Naish earns Bunbury Festival call-up
Contributed Tue, 4th Jul 2017 at 13:50 Junior Sport
Gloucestershire all-rounder Will Naish has been selected to represent the South and West at the prestigious ESCA (English Schools Cricket Association) Under-15s Bunbury Cricket Festival. The Wycliffe College pupil – who has only just turned...Gloucestershire all-rounder Will Naish has been selected to represent the South and West at the prestigious ESCA (English Schools Cricket Association) Under-15s Bunbury Cricket Festival. The Wycliffe College pupil – who has only just turned...Gloucestershire all-rounder Will Naish has been selected to represent the South and West at the prestigious ESCA (English Schools Cricket Association) Under-15s Bunbury Cricket Festival. The Wycliffe College pupil – who has only just turned...
[read more]Cricket: Back in the Day: Mark Alleyne, Gloucestershire all-rounder and ‘King of Cheltenham’
Roger Jackson Wed, 28th Jun 2017 at 09:30 Back In The Day
Talk to some near 50-year-olds about their sporting achievements back in the day and they can sometimes be a bit vague about the details. That’s not the case with Mark Alleyne, though, who captained Gloucestershire to seven one-day trophies...Talk to some near 50-year-olds about their sporting achievements back in the day and they can sometimes be a bit vague about the details. That’s not the case with Mark Alleyne, though, who captained Gloucestershire to seven one-day trophies...Talk to some near 50-year-olds about their sporting achievements back in the day and they can sometimes be a bit vague about the details. That’s not the case with Mark Alleyne, though, who captained Gloucestershire to seven one-day trophies...
[read more]Cricket: Back in the Day: Martyn Ball, Gloucestershire cricketer
Roger Jackson Fri, 23rd Jun 2017 at 09:20 Back In The Day
Gloucestershire have had some great players over the past 50 years or so. Mike Procter was a great all-rounder, Courtney Walsh was a great fast bowler, Zaheer Abbas was a great batsman, Jack Russell was a great wicketkeeper... and Martyn Ball was a...Gloucestershire have had some great players over the past 50 years or so. Mike Procter was a great all-rounder, Courtney Walsh was a great fast bowler, Zaheer Abbas was a great batsman, Jack Russell was a great wicketkeeper... and Martyn Ball was a...Gloucestershire have had some great players over the past 50 years or so. Mike Procter was a great all-rounder, Courtney Walsh was a great fast bowler, Zaheer Abbas was a great batsman, Jack Russell was a great wicketkeeper... and Martyn Ball was a...
[read more]Cricket: Sir Thomas Rich’s School thriving on all sporting fronts
Roger Jackson Wed, 21st Jun 2017 at 08:50 Junior Sport
Chris Carter loves his rugby. Sir Thomas Rich’s has long been a strong rugby school, but the deputy headmaster is delighted that the school is thriving on many sporting fronts. One of those sports is cricket and the school have...Chris Carter loves his rugby. Sir Thomas Rich’s has long been a strong rugby school, but the deputy headmaster is delighted that the school is thriving on many sporting fronts. One of those sports is cricket and the school have...Chris Carter loves his rugby. Sir Thomas Rich’s has long been a strong rugby school, but the deputy headmaster is delighted that the school is thriving on many sporting fronts. One of those sports is cricket and the school have...
[read more]Cricket: Unsung Hero: Gwyn Williams, Tewkesbury Cricket Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Unsung Hero
If a cricket club’s success is dependent on how vibrant its junior section is then Tewkesbury should have a bright future. That’s because the man in charge of their youth set-up, junior coordinator Gwyn Williams, is doing an...If a cricket club’s success is dependent on how vibrant its junior section is then Tewkesbury should have a bright future. That’s because the man in charge of their youth set-up, junior coordinator Gwyn Williams, is doing an...If a cricket club’s success is dependent on how vibrant its junior section is then Tewkesbury should have a bright future. That’s because the man in charge of their youth set-up, junior coordinator Gwyn Williams, is doing an...
[read more]Cricket: Gloucestershire’s young cricketers are up and running in new season
Tue, 16th May 2017 at 15:20 Junior Sport
Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Warwickshire Under 17 Boys (at Cheltenham College) Friendly Warwickshire 223 all out Gloucestershire 176 all out Warwickshire won by 47 runs Gloucestershire Under 17s were beaten by Warwickshire in a frustrating... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Warwickshire Under 17 Boys (at Cheltenham College) Friendly Warwickshire 223 all out Gloucestershire 176 all out Warwickshire won by 47 runs Gloucestershire Under 17s were beaten by Warwickshire in a frustrating... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Warwickshire Under 17 Boys (at Cheltenham College) Friendly Warwickshire 223 all out Gloucestershire 176 all out Warwickshire won by 47 runs Gloucestershire Under 17s were beaten by Warwickshire in a frustrating...
[read more]Cricket: Will Naish, 13, hits century in Frocester’s win over Bourton Vale
Contributed Thu, 11th May 2017 at 11:50 Junior Sport
Thirteen-year-old Will Naish is thought to have become the youngest-ever batsman to score a century in the history of the West of England Premier League. The talented Wycliffe College pupil, who is a member of Gloucestershire’s under-14...Thirteen-year-old Will Naish is thought to have become the youngest-ever batsman to score a century in the history of the West of England Premier League. The talented Wycliffe College pupil, who is a member of Gloucestershire’s under-14...Thirteen-year-old Will Naish is thought to have become the youngest-ever batsman to score a century in the history of the West of England Premier League. The talented Wycliffe College pupil, who is a member of Gloucestershire’s under-14...
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