http://www.wcccfansforum.com/feed/? Latest topics Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:42:41 GMT 10 http://i85.servimg.com/u/f85/12/95/78/31/forumb10.jpg http://www.wcccfansforum.com/feed/? http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/itv-to-show-ipl-matches-t974.htm Tim Hall http://www.cricinfo.com/ipl2010/content/current/story/450790.html]]> Matches Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:07:46 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/itv-to-show-ipl-matches-t974.htm#17521 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/itv-to-show-ipl-matches-t974.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/other-counties-t942.htm Serchers Copying a useful thread on the Sussex board. Going to kick off with Surrey following their signing of Tremlett today. My intial reaction was OMG, they must have an amazing squad now but having checked the BBC section they've still got a pretty average squad, in my opinion. Batsmen M Brown (ave 37 in 2009), Newman (27), Ramps (90 - class !), Jordan (30) and Meaker (26) All-rounders Afzaal SLA (57, 50 bowling), Batty (11 and 78 .. that's the batting one first btw), Hamilton-Brown ... Players Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:55:15 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/other-counties-t942.htm#17035 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/other-counties-t942.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/england-in-bangladesh-t966.htm asia exile off-topic

Can't find them now but some good spoofs on here about the ECB, Peter Moores, Ashley Giles etc.]]> Matches Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:29:33 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/england-in-bangladesh-t966.htm#17420 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/england-in-bangladesh-t966.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/raymondo-one-of-a-kind-t980.htm asia exile Crumbly tracks, lippy trundlers Quote:Then there was Ray Price, a man for whom the bowling of a cricket ball is an inconvenience that gets in the way of his sledging. After letting fly, he immediately scurries down the pitch to get up close and personal with the batsman. He then runs through a melodramatic repertoire of glares, frowns, headshakes and insults, before chatting loudly with the umpire, generally behaving like precisely the kind of person you avoid at bus stops. If you haven’t ... Players Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:35:38 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/raymondo-one-of-a-kind-t980.htm#17627 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/raymondo-one-of-a-kind-t980.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/and-we-thought-we-had-problems-t981.htm Tim Hall http://www.cricinfo.com/pakistan/content/current/story/451392.html


Enter Showy, to rise like a Phoenix and lead Pakistan into a brave new world? Probably not....]]> Players Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:42:41 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/and-we-thought-we-had-problems-t981.htm#17628 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/and-we-thought-we-had-problems-t981.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/dobellwatch-t771.htm WBB I think a new and specific thread for this guy's columns might be of use- especially with tonight's! Lets summarise his allegations/rumours/comments/hints- or else I will be here all night: Kabir here next year but not happy with so many good Players off. One year left on his contract. Heart with Worcestershire- head somewhere else. We and the Bears want Yorkshire's Ajmal Shahzad. Bears now looking at Hoggy as player/coach. We are talking to Naqqash Tahir. The Bears ... Players Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:40:00 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/dobellwatch-t771.htm#12716 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/dobellwatch-t771.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/another-overseas-player-t959.htm grinner Gosh.... didn't see that coming Worcestershire Royals have signed 20 year old Australian all rounder Steve Smith to a Friends Provident t20 contract for the 2010 season subject to the usual clearances from Cricket Australia. The right hand bat and leg spin bowler really made a breakthrough during the New South Wales Blues title winning ICC Champions League Trophy campaign in 2009. He has followed this up with an excellent domestic Big Bash season culminating in selection for the Australian ... Players Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:27:58 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/another-overseas-player-t959.htm#17274 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/another-overseas-player-t959.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/icc-world-t20-t977.htm asia exile P Collingwood (capt), J Anderson, I Bell, R Bopara, T Bresnan, S Broad, S Davies, J Denly, S Finn, C Kieswetter, M Lumb, S Mahmood, D Mascarenhas, E Morgan, G Onions, K Pietersen, L Plunkett, M Prior, A Rashid, O Shah, A Shahzad, R Sidebottom, G Swann, J Tredwell, P Trego, J Trott, D Wainwright, C Woakes, L Wright, M Yardy. Some odd selections there if you look at the PCA MVP rankings for T20 over the last three years i.e. selection on merit in an attempt to send a team best equipped to win ... Matches Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:32:27 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/icc-world-t20-t977.htm#17574 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/icc-world-t20-t977.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/an-evening-with-steve-rhodes-daryl-mitchell-t978.htm optimistic Hi All, Barnards Green CC in Malvern has organised an excellent evening on Friday 19th March which all WCCC fans would be mad to miss!! We are hosting an Evening with Steve Rhodes and Daryl Mitchell with DJ Dave Bradley acting as MC. The evening starts with a meal and will then lead into Dave leading Steve and Daryl down memory lane and also to talking about current life at WCCC. We will then have an opportunity to ask questions from the floor. A raffle with some excellent prizes will also ... Miscellaneous Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:15:32 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/an-evening-with-steve-rhodes-daryl-mitchell-t978.htm#17586 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/an-evening-with-steve-rhodes-daryl-mitchell-t978.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/prediction-league-f8/prediction-league-2010-t979.htm WBB First then, the bad news. I contacted Craig through his page elsewhere [ a 'social networking website' as the BBC so quaintly put it today] to ask about his countdown and the Prediction League for this year. Alas- he does not think he will have the time to organise the Prediction League this year. It is, to be fair, his final year and there is the little matter of a job, internship or higher degree to sort out as well this summer. He has, however, promised 'full support' to anyone wishing ... Prediction League Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:53:14 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/prediction-league-f8/prediction-league-2010-t979.htm#17600 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/prediction-league-f8/prediction-league-2010-t979.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/free-easter-sunday-cricket-at-new-road-t972.htm WBB Now this is what they call a lossleader!- Free entry to all for a 40-over invitation match on Easter Sunday between Worcestershire and the Unicorns! http://www.wccc.co.uk/news/news.asp?newsID=685 Only thing baffling me is this- how come I'm the first person to mention it on here and the news was released on the 23rd? Matches Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:27:59 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/free-easter-sunday-cricket-at-new-road-t972.htm#17507 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/free-easter-sunday-cricket-at-new-road-t972.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/50-cc-wickets-t976.htm asia exile With bowling identifed as their weak suit, and Kaneria not fully available, who on earth is going to take 50 CC wickets for Essex in 2010? Napier? ten Doeschate? Masters? Wright? Phillips? Chambers? Westfield? None of their domestic players did it in 2009 in Div 2 - (Kaneria 75), Masters 45, Wright 40 or 2008 - (Kaneria 40) Masters 40, ten Doeschate 36 or 2007 - (Kaneria 74, Bichel 41), Middlebrook 24 Hang on who is going to take 50 CC wickets for us? Players Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:35:54 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/50-cc-wickets-t976.htm#17551 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/50-cc-wickets-t976.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/just-received-this-don-t-know-if-i-m-thrilled-or-not-t889.htm Tim Hall Worcestershire CCC is delighted to announce the signing of the World's Number One all- rounder, 22 year old Bangladesh Captain Skakib Al Hasan. Currently top of the ICC one day all-rounders ranking list (and 4th in the test playing all-rounders ranking list), Shakib will fulfil the County's overseas slot upon completion of the Bangladesh tour to England in mid July 2010 subject to completion of visa arrangements. Director of Cricket, Steve Rhodes, says "I have been following his progress ... Players Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:30:01 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/just-received-this-don-t-know-if-i-m-thrilled-or-not-t889.htm#15827 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/just-received-this-don-t-know-if-i-m-thrilled-or-not-t889.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/ground-f1/seconds-venues-2010-t973.htm WBB Just received my Membership Card and fixture list for this summer I notice that we are using 7 Seconds Home venues: Kidderminster in April, May and June RGS Worcester for 3 days in May Ombersley in May and August Bromsgrove for 2 days in June Barnt Green in June and August New Road for 4 days in August Sadly, no Black Country venues again...but here's an interesting pair of facts for a cricket quiz in years to come: Kidderminster and Barnt Green are being used by us for Home ... Ground Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:21:37 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/ground-f1/seconds-venues-2010-t973.htm#17513 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/ground-f1/seconds-venues-2010-t973.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/the-return-of-a-proper-cricket-team-t975.htm Serchers Zimbabwe of course ! Magic result against the Windies tonight. Take a bow Ray Price. A lot of inexperience and nerves shown by some Zim players but they scaped home by 2 runs. Couldn't understand why or how the captain can leave the last over to a guy on debut (Masakadza) who had only bowled two overs which had gone for 24. Madness. So 1-0 up in a five match series, also beat Windies in the T20 the other day. A very strong coaching/management team for Zim. Head coach is Alan ... Matches Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:29:16 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/the-return-of-a-proper-cricket-team-t975.htm#17538 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/the-return-of-a-proper-cricket-team-t975.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/ten-years-gone-t971.htm asia exile In 1999, a decade after our last CC pennant and in Toms last year of captaincy and I believe Bill Atheys last year as coach we finished in 15th spot with 4 wins, 6 losses and 7 draws - above Middx, Notts and Gloucs, which consigned us to CC Division 2 for the next four years - arguably victims of the success of our two senior batsmen as in stark contrast we picked up a feeble 18 batting points (worst), but 65 bowling points (best). Tom had been named a Wisden CotY but played in just 5 FC ... Players Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:33:50 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/ten-years-gone-t971.htm#17503 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/ten-years-gone-t971.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/ground-f1/catastrophe-t367.htm yeltzfan
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/03/18/apollo-2000-jobs-are-lost/]]> Ground Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:48:00 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/ground-f1/catastrophe-t367.htm#4525 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/ground-f1/catastrophe-t367.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/right-then-what-have-i-missed-t970.htm blaino ??? Players Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:38:01 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/right-then-what-have-i-missed-t970.htm#17492 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/right-then-what-have-i-missed-t970.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/those-bleedin-kolpaks-t457.htm grinner
The sooner somethings sorted, the better, and we all end up
playing on a level playing field.

I know us and the bears have refused to sign any, but have the other
7 Div 1 sides got them?]]> Players Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:32:14 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/those-bleedin-kolpaks-t457.htm#5953 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/those-bleedin-kolpaks-t457.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/other-sports-f13/qpr-appoint-neil-warnock-as-their-fifth-manager-of-the-season-t969.htm WBB - yes, Craig's old mate Colin Winker-Misprint and managers' graveyard QPR seem totally suited to one another.....]]> Other sports Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:37:48 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/other-sports-f13/qpr-appoint-neil-warnock-as-their-fifth-manager-of-the-season-t969.htm#17489 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/other-sports-f13/qpr-appoint-neil-warnock-as-their-fifth-manager-of-the-season-t969.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/odi-teams-quiz-t968.htm Serchers Missed four but I'd be really impressed if anyone else gets them.

http://www.sporcle.com/games/cricketoditeams.php]]> Miscellaneous Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:28:27 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/odi-teams-quiz-t968.htm#17455 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/odi-teams-quiz-t968.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/sports-personality-quiz-t967.htm Serchers
http://www.sporcle.com/games/bbcsportspersonalities.php]]> Miscellaneous Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:18:24 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/sports-personality-quiz-t967.htm#17454 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/sports-personality-quiz-t967.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/davies-leaving-t534.htm Member1 I see Davies has yet to open negotiations over a new contract. His deal expires at the end of this season. After the Moore saga last season this is getting tedious.Davies is of course entitled to as much as Moore but can we afford it? After the Ireland game I am finding it difficult to care too much. Likewise Ben Smith mentioning his benefit AGAIN in his latest interview. The man jumped the queue to get a benefit just so he would sign a new contract. Kabir should have been offered a benefit ... Players Sun, 24 May 2009 08:13:56 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/davies-leaving-t534.htm#7256 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/davies-leaving-t534.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/management-f3/county-championship-review-t964.htm Serchers http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/counties/7270072/ECB-board-to-renew-County-Championship-shake-up-talks.html I'm leaning towards the 12 game season now. I think. 3 divisions playing home and away although I presume there'll be promotion/relegation and we won't be stuck in a group with Warks/Glous/Glam forever. An interesting debate on Sussex board, and something that has been pointed out which I think is poignant relates to Membership, which is a significant source of income ... Management Sat, 20 Feb 2010 23:31:37 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/management-f3/county-championship-review-t964.htm#17382 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/management-f3/county-championship-review-t964.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/management-f3/next-month-s-agm-t943.htm Member1 Is there a protocol for asking questions? Do you have to get prior approval or do you have to submit your questions ahead of time? I have never been before.]]> Management Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:32:31 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/management-f3/next-month-s-agm-t943.htm#17046 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/management-f3/next-month-s-agm-t943.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/sth-africa-v-england-t915.htm Serchers Come on then chaps, let's try and get into this. The BBC have some very nice photos of previous tours which, let's remind ourselves is for the D'Oliveira trophy. Talking of whom, nice shot of him Photos 6 and 7 including receiving his OBE - I presume that's young Damien next to him ! I like photo 11 of Atherton during that amazing 185 and Russell who it says scored 29 off 235 balls - that's 39 overs. The final shot is the winning team from 2005 which by the looks of it included ... Matches Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:57:07 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/sth-africa-v-england-t915.htm#16365 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/sth-africa-v-england-t915.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/does-anybody-remember-t965.htm asia exile Being at this league fixture in 1995? Re. Neil Fairbrother and the rivalry between the sides at the time - don't really know where this topic belongs - the Lancs forum admit he was a character often surrounded in controversy. We had met in four finals - Refuge Assurance Cup 88, B&H Cup 90, B&H Cup 91 and the Refuge Assurance Cup 91, winning the last two, with the RAC win coming at Old Trafford, and we knocked them out of the Natwest Trophy QF at home in 1989. In 1991 (Tom's debut ... Miscellaneous Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:35:49 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/does-anybody-remember-t965.htm#17411 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/does-anybody-remember-t965.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/fred-zeppelin-t958.htm Serchers
http://www.marrsbar.co.uk/]]> Miscellaneous Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:38:03 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/fred-zeppelin-t958.htm#17269 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/fred-zeppelin-t958.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/kabir-ali-transfer-request-t775.htm Shaun Haddin http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/wccc/4582567.Kabir_s_U_turn_puts_Worcestershire_on_the_spot/ I cant believe this! If Kabs goes im sure Moore will to! Out of everyone he would be the last person i would want to leave! Players Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:19:05 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/kabir-ali-transfer-request-t775.htm#12876 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/kabir-ali-transfer-request-t775.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/matt-pardoe-t963.htm CAROLIAN
In his first season at Chester Road he scored 723 runs with a top-score of 115. A more than useful left-arm medium pace bowler he is quite capable of bowling spin.
He has recently returned from a spell in Australia and is looking forward to the new season. He has a Summer Contract with the County.]]> Players Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:29:36 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/matt-pardoe-t963.htm#17346 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/matt-pardoe-t963.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/tulip-watch-t936.htm Serchers Thought it would be nice to keep an eye on our Dutch friend. The ICC T20's are coming up this Feb in UAE, so I assume Kervezee is playing in these. http://www.cricinfo.com/2010iccwt20/content/story/440054.html Then of course, Netherlands play in the ECB40 but I think I'm correct in saying that Tulip will be playing for Worcester. Not entirely sure when he would qualify for England but it seems as though he's able to hedge his bets right now and continue playing for the Netherlands ... Players Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:37:22 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/tulip-watch-t936.htm#16858 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/tulip-watch-t936.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/2010-ecb-40-groups-announced-t846.htm warrior http://www.ecb.co.uk/news/domestic/ecb-40-league/ecb-launches-new-40-league,308182,EN.html

ECB XI whover they are and the return of Batty, Davies and Moore]]> Matches Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:18:02 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/2010-ecb-40-groups-announced-t846.htm#14885 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/2010-ecb-40-groups-announced-t846.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/best-player-in-the-world-t950.htm grinner http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/wccc/4884218.Shakib_is_voted_the_Test_best/]]> Players Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:48:59 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/best-player-in-the-world-t950.htm#17141 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/best-player-in-the-world-t950.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/tom-graveney-t489.htm yeltzfan Article in today's Telegraph]]> Players Tue, 05 May 2009 09:19:27 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/tom-graveney-t489.htm#6411 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/tom-graveney-t489.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/stephen-moore-t837.htm Glenochil Straight from the Horse's mouth via email: STEPHEN MOORE TO LEAVE WORCESTERSHIRE Worcestershire CCC can confirm that Stephen Moore has informed the Club he will be activating the release clause in his contract with immediate effect. Chief Executive, Mark Newton, says "Stephen has considered his position very carefully and has made the decision to move to another County. Whilst we are very sorry to see him go, we wish him well and thank him for his contribution to Worcestershire ... Players Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:08:25 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/stephen-moore-t837.htm#14510 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/stephen-moore-t837.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/gordon-wilcock-john-inchmore-brian-brain-t961.htm WBB You may be interested to learn that: Gordon Wilcock became a sales manager after leaving county cricket and eventually became UK Sales Director of an international business. He and his wife now dote on their three granddaughters- 32 years since he left New Road. John Inchmore is Gordon Wilcock's Financial Advisor [IPA]! Brian Brain played for Shrops. after he left Gloucs. in 1981; and then Old Hill until 1984. He is also an IPA now. Sadly, Brian no longer attends New Road, after ... Players Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:09:29 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/gordon-wilcock-john-inchmore-brian-brain-t961.htm#17310 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/gordon-wilcock-john-inchmore-brian-brain-t961.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/all-our-worries-are-over-t962.htm grinner We've had plenty of threads over the last 12 months about our dire finances, whether WCCC as a county will exist in the future, and what indeed the future holds for county cricket in general. But fear not, there is now a solution to all our worries. From 2011, we can all start supporting: Manchester Cityshire http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/2855068/City-in-cricket-IPL-team-bid.html Players Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:17:36 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/all-our-worries-are-over-t962.htm#17322 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/players-f5/all-our-worries-are-over-t962.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/merlyn-strikes-t935.htm Serchers Spotted this on cricinfo, all counties will have a Merlyn which "is a machine that is almost as good as facing Muttiah Muralitharan or Shane Warne in the flesh according to ECB coaching staff" http://www.cricinfo.com/england/content/story/439374.html This might be very encouraging news for the likes of the Surrey 'spinner', Batty and Sth Africa'a Paul Harris. What's going to happen is a generation of batsmen will grow up facing balls that spin in the nets and then they'll go into ... Miscellaneous Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:17:41 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/merlyn-strikes-t935.htm#16853 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/merlyn-strikes-t935.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/other-sports-f13/winter-olympics-t960.htm Serchers Can't wait for this, which is strange as I can't ski, bobsleigh or even ice-skate for that matter. My hot tip for the Nordic Combined is Norihito Kobayashi from Japan. Although a good outside bet is Ole-Christian Wendel from Norway. You probably think I'm making this up The debate today is "does doing the Nordic Combined make you ugly or is it just compulsory ?" A classic nature v nurture conundrum. Make up your own mind. http://winterolympics.external.bbc.co.uk/nordic-combined/athletes/index.html ... Other sports Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:33:06 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/other-sports-f13/winter-olympics-t960.htm#17295 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/other-sports-f13/winter-olympics-t960.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/other-sports-f13/after-13-years-heathens-speedway-is-back-t899.htm WBB A good article in the Express and Star on Saturday night- who really got the exclusive- and a bigger feature in the Sunday Mercury leads the way to: http://www.dudleyspeedway.com/ It's a start: a tenancy at both Monmore and Perry Barr and only in the third tier National League; but oaks must grow from acorns. The name 'Cradley Heathens' is being held in store until a venue can be found in Dudley Borough- see the Worcs. link there? Ironically, the team have always raced in Dudley ... Other sports Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:11:43 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/other-sports-f13/after-13-years-heathens-speedway-is-back-t899.htm#16077 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/other-sports-f13/after-13-years-heathens-speedway-is-back-t899.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/football-f10/football-sensation-t829.htm WBB
One firm of bookmakers has closed the book on him being sacked; another has dropped the odds from 50s to 2s.

I can't say anymore in case it turns out to be nonsense- and will delete if nonsense it is. But you heard it here first if true.]]> Football Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:57:53 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/football-f10/football-sensation-t829.htm#14326 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/football-f10/football-sensation-t829.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/statistics-f7/sinistrality-t956.htm asia exile And now for something completely different… 7-10% (or 10%-13% depending on the study) of the adult population is left handed and in cricket in particular this is proven to be a distinct advantage for batsmen, and presumably left arm bowlers although unlike the former there isn’t much supporting evidence http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3191380.stm & http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/02/sports/02iht-CRICKET.1.6952894.html - the fact that they have ‘stickability’ because dextral handed opposing ... Statistics Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:34:25 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/statistics-f7/sinistrality-t956.htm#17262 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/statistics-f7/sinistrality-t956.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/management-f3/don-t-panic-peter-t957.htm WBB Just had a browse through the main website- and sadly find that Peter Radburn- an Untouchable on here over the years- has popped up defending the ECB position that it is good to give your money to Murdoch and to deprive pensioners and children in poverty- particularly in what may be a difficult few years to come- of watching cricket on TV. http://www.wccc.co.uk/news/news.asp?newsID=672 Peter wheels out some impressive figures...but my thoughts are these: 1. If pay-TV is so important, ... Management Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:26:01 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/management-f3/don-t-panic-peter-t957.htm#17268 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/management-f3/don-t-panic-peter-t957.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/ecb-recreational-xi-t934.htm WBB
Minor Counties
Universities
Premier Leagues- such as the Birmingham League but not the county leagues beneath that
MCC Groundstaff.

So it isn't a Minor Counties or a Universities side- but really an 'everyone except the Counties and Scotland' XI.]]> Miscellaneous Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:57:50 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/ecb-recreational-xi-t934.htm#16850 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/ecb-recreational-xi-t934.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/ground-f1/winter-in-the-pavilion-t818.htm WBB I must admit that it isn't so much cricket I miss over the winter- Sky gives me that- but New Road..the characters, the life and the ambience. I do dream of it from afar- and hence why I will attend a University match or a invitational against Herefordshire in late March. Reading some recent posts, I doubt I am the only one loving the atmosphere of New Road. The whole point of the Graeme Hick Pavilion was to be floodproof and thus to provide a revenue stream for us through the winter. I ... Ground Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:33:09 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/ground-f1/winter-in-the-pavilion-t818.htm#14103 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/ground-f1/winter-in-the-pavilion-t818.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/management-f3/only-a-bloke-would-think-this-was-a-good-idea-t954.htm Serchers Spotted on main website, Lancs CC think they've come up with the perfect Valentines gift. Now, from my experience with the fairer sex this is more likely to result in serious long-term damage (physical & mental) unless you're trying to pull Charlotte Edwards, perhaps. She might be impressed. http://www.wccc.co.uk/news/news.asp?newsID=670 Management Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:02:21 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/management-f3/only-a-bloke-would-think-this-was-a-good-idea-t954.htm#17177 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/management-f3/only-a-bloke-would-think-this-was-a-good-idea-t954.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/ian-carmichael-t955.htm Sunbeam I remember he once played for The Cavaliers in a match at Dudley , circa 1963 . It was a good crowd in the pre sunday league era. He was out for 0 and received a rapturous applause on his return to the pavillion. Miscellaneous Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:47:17 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/ian-carmichael-t955.htm#17199 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-f6/ian-carmichael-t955.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/ground-f1/player-photos-around-ground-t948.htm Sideline Sid a large number of player photos on display on the outside walls around the ground include davies, batty, moore and s jones - i hope these will be replaced before the new season starts Ground Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:06:26 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/ground-f1/player-photos-around-ground-t948.htm#17128 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/ground-f1/player-photos-around-ground-t948.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-votes-f14/osp-of-the-decade-t952.htm asia exile

The OSP of the decade is probably safer territory]]> Miscellaneous Votes Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:41:22 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-votes-f14/osp-of-the-decade-t952.htm#17168 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/miscellaneous-votes-f14/osp-of-the-decade-t952.htm http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/next-month-t951.htm WBB next month...the Rubicon has well and truly been crossed.

You'd have to be a fanatic- a real Cross Arrows devotee- to be there for our first set of friendlies- but I hope many from here are! ]]> Matches Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:31:57 GMT http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/next-month-t951.htm#17151 http://www.wcccfansforum.com/matches-f4/next-month-t951.htm