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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: 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: 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: Father and Sons: Tony, Joel and Seth Price – Hatherley and Reddings Cricket Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Father & Son
Tony Price is the first to admit that his teenaged sons are much more talented at sport than him. Head of the household he may be, but it is difficult for him to argue any other way when you consider that both Joel and Seth, 18 and 16 respectively,...Tony Price is the first to admit that his teenaged sons are much more talented at sport than him. Head of the household he may be, but it is difficult for him to argue any other way when you consider that both Joel and Seth, 18 and 16 respectively,...Tony Price is the first to admit that his teenaged sons are much more talented at sport than him. Head of the household he may be, but it is difficult for him to argue any other way when you consider that both Joel and Seth, 18 and 16 respectively,...
[read more]Cricket: Q&A: My School Report: Tom Warren – Dean Close School
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Q&A
Name: Tom Warren Date of birth: December 9, 1993 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Student at Nottingham Trent University studying Real Estate. Schools: Dean Close School 2005-2012 Your sport at school: Cricket Your... Name: Tom Warren Date of birth: December 9, 1993 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Student at Nottingham Trent University studying Real Estate. Schools: Dean Close School 2005-2012 Your sport at school: Cricket Your... Name: Tom Warren Date of birth: December 9, 1993 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Student at Nottingham Trent University studying Real Estate. Schools: Dean Close School 2005-2012 Your sport at school: Cricket Your...
[read more]Cricket: Unsung Hero: Chris Hanby – Newent Cricket Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Unsung Hero
Chris Hanby started playing cricket for Newent when he was aged 10 when his dad, Charles, was a player at the club. Nothing unusual about that, you might say... except for the fact it was 60 years ago. And Chris’ achievements off the field...Chris Hanby started playing cricket for Newent when he was aged 10 when his dad, Charles, was a player at the club. Nothing unusual about that, you might say... except for the fact it was 60 years ago. And Chris’ achievements off the field...Chris Hanby started playing cricket for Newent when he was aged 10 when his dad, Charles, was a player at the club. Nothing unusual about that, you might say... except for the fact it was 60 years ago. And Chris’ achievements off the field...
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