Ian Westwood has been appointed the club captain for 2009, a move i welcome as he did very well when he did the job for a few months last season and Darren Maddy's captaincy has been a bit... well odd a times. Of course the question with Westwood is his batting but he improved as a player when he was captain and Gilo is confident. So best of luck to Ian and thanks to Darren and i hope can continue to be a vital player for us.
Tony Frost has been awarded a benefit for 2009 too. No one is more deserving in my view.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Bell watch : 3rd ODI vs India
England's epic quest for a victory in India continues, this time they were thwarted by the light and lost by D/L (though India were probably favourites to win anyway). Scores on the door are England 240ao off 48.4 overs and India 198-5 off 40 overs.
Bell had a decent knock, 46 off 47 balls, a strike-rate of 97.87. Bopara opened with him and scored 60 off 82.
Bell had a decent knock, 46 off 47 balls, a strike-rate of 97.87. Bopara opened with him and scored 60 off 82.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Redevelopment hits a snag
The planned redevelopment of Edgbaston has hit a snag, 4 of the owners of the homes that need to be demolished are refusing to sell them to the club (and lets face it considering the current climate who would unless the club were offering a very good price). The club may consider compulsory purchase orders and would have council support.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Is the club running out of money?
Hot on the heels of the news that either Keith Piper or Dougie Brown will have to leave the coaching staff and the membership changes now we read that the SA trip for bowlers to be coached by AD has been cancelled for financial reasons. It apparently would break The King of Spain's coaching budget. This means AD will have to return to Birmingham earlier than expected.
Changes to membership
Warwickshire have sent a posting to all members (and also updated their website) with their new line-up of membership options. The county membership has gone, to be replaced by an "associate membership" where you pay £50 to retain all the rights of membership and "privileges" and then pay on the gate when you want to attend a game. There are also a series of "season passes" which allow you into games but not as members.
Over the last few years i have not been able to come to the ground as often as i would have liked (maybe 6-7 times a year) and so at first glance the associate membership looks good for me, but then at a second glance the "classic" season pass which includes all the county championship and non-T20 one-day games looks even better.
To be honest i prefer watching cricket side on to the wicket so seldom sit in the members area and i never vote. I am considering therefore the classic season pass for £75. Full membership is £150 so its quite a saving, i would miss BTB of course but i am sure i will get over it. I shall digest the membership pack when i get home anyway, i don't have to make a decision yet.
Over the last few years i have not been able to come to the ground as often as i would have liked (maybe 6-7 times a year) and so at first glance the associate membership looks good for me, but then at a second glance the "classic" season pass which includes all the county championship and non-T20 one-day games looks even better.
To be honest i prefer watching cricket side on to the wicket so seldom sit in the members area and i never vote. I am considering therefore the classic season pass for £75. Full membership is £150 so its quite a saving, i would miss BTB of course but i am sure i will get over it. I shall digest the membership pack when i get home anyway, i don't have to make a decision yet.
Bell watch : 2nd ODI vs India
Oh dear, England defeated again. At least not by as much this time though 54 runs is still quite a walloping. For the record India 292-9 and England 238ao. Not a good day for Belly either, he was run out for 1. A hot piece of work apparently.
Bell needs a good score soon or the Voices of Doom i.e. the press box are going to be going all out to get him "rested".
Khan to Bell, OUT, athleticism at its best and Raina is the toast of the team at the moment, Bell taps it with soft hands in front of Raina at short mid-off and sets off confidently, the ball goes across Raina but it doesn't hinder his dive as he slides and in one motion under arms the ball at the stumps, there's no need for a replay, Bell was miles out of his crease
Bell needs a good score soon or the Voices of Doom i.e. the press box are going to be going all out to get him "rested".
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Two becomes one... in the coaching staff
The Bears are looking to reduce the size of their coaching staff to save £40,000 and merge the jobs of second team coach and emerging players coach. This pits Keith Piper and Dougie Brown against each other. Both have to reapply for this new job and of course someone is going to miss out.
The word is that Dougie will be the chosen one and Keith will miss out after 20 years with the club as a player and coach. Its sad for Keith but predictable that the coaching jobs would merge. When Dougie's role was announced last year i was a bit confused about what his role actually was. Merged with the 2nd XI coaching job it actually now makes sense.
The word is that Dougie will be the chosen one and Keith will miss out after 20 years with the club as a player and coach. Its sad for Keith but predictable that the coaching jobs would merge. When Dougie's role was announced last year i was a bit confused about what his role actually was. Merged with the 2nd XI coaching job it actually now makes sense.
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