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Wollaston Cricket Club

2009

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THE PERRY INTERVIEWS

Each week Chris Perry sticks his mike under the nose of an unsuspecting Wollaston Cricket Club member to find out what makes them tick.

This time it is the turn of Sian Patchett - Wollaston CC kit organiser extraordinaire

CP: Good Afternoon Sian,

First as a club, I’m sure all players and officials would like to thank you for the excellent job you have done with the kit this year. Did you enjoy sorting it out.

SP: I have enjoyed having the responsibility for purchasing the kit this year! Once I got used to knowing what logo should be on what and where, I could start to breath again!!

It's gone really well, but I think the players will think I'm a bit of a "Dragon" when asking for my payments, although I try to have a nice way about me so they just pay up - and know there's no "buy one get one free with me"!

CP: What brought you down to watch and get involved with WCC?

SP: It was one time when Li & Muzzy were over from Australia on holiday, they said about coming down to the field and following that I just continued to come down. I Have made some lovely friends and reacquainted with some from years back. I now understand and love to watch the cricket, although I have been known to shout at the wrong time!! I have enjoyed getting involved and enjoy helping out where I can.

CP: You are also a new member on the Bar Committee, do you like the new bar room at the club house?

SP: I think the new bar room is good, the improvements have certainly proved beneficial to the Club.

It's a nice environment where families can come and spend time, enjoy a few drinks in nice surroundings with a good bunch of people and share some good times. Who said she would drink more than she would sell!!

CP: One job on the bar committee is working closely with Matt Jones - have you enjoyed that?

I wouldn't say anything other than it's been a great pleasure - and of course, I would expect Matt to say the same about me, although I would probably need to pay him first!

CP: What changes would you make to the club if you could?

SP: I can't think of anything that I would change really, other than to just make good use of the facilities that are there.

CP: Who would your ideal long haul flight companion be?

SP: Colin Firth

CP: And finally…………………… which five famous people who are alive would you have to your house if you were the host house on 'Come Dine With Me?'

SP: Michael Buble, Kevin Pietersen, Jamie Oliver, Colin Firth & George Clooney!!

CP: Thanks Sian

THIRD ELEVEN CAPTAIN DAVID WARD HITS THE INTERVIEW CHAIR

CP: Hello David, have you enjoyed setting up the Third Eleven?

DW: Yes, it’s been fine. Didn’t really know what to expect. Everyone has been positive. (except when it rains – then not everybody!)

CP: What was your motivation to go through some hard work including finding a ground attending meetings both club and league to set the third eleven up?

DW: The main reason was to give the club another option. We have good players at Wollaston who will now still be able to have a league game of cricket on a Saturday even if they struggle for a regular place in the Seconds. Also, there is a place for inexperienced cricketers coming out of the junior sides who are learning the game but who are not good enough for Division Three but will hopefully be eventually good enough for our Third Team.

CP: We have heard you talking about how nice the ground is now, so can you tell us as an experienced member how the ground has come on since you first were spinning opposition out down there?

DW: Obviously the main changes were turning the square north to south when the by-pass was put across the boundary in 1985, and some years later the old tennis court was demolished. I have used three pavilions over the years and the concrete one would never have won “Grand Designs”, but at the time we thought it was just the job. The present one certainly adds to the aesthetic value of the field

The pitches have improved tremendously over the last decade. I can’t remember much about them in the 1960’s but up until the last few years there has never been great bounce at Wollaston, and in the seventies several balls per game would shoot along the ground! Dick Underwood usually had at least one every week. Sometimes two if we had a Sunday game! Three with a night match!

Both the square and the outfield have benefited from good equipment and loads of time and effort invested by John Hodges and dedicated helpers. Now we have pitches with bounce and a lovely flat outfield.

CP: What other alterations / improvements would you make to the ground?

DW: Nothing major. Perhaps a few more seats here and there.

CP: How long do you see yourself playing for?

DW: Until I am unfit, not enjoying it, or not selected.

CP: And finally............................... Who would you choose to sit next to on a long haul flight? and why?

DW: Michael Vaughan because he could explain what it’s like playing cricket at the top, or Mick Jagger, so I could ask him if he does an impression of me after 3 pints of Stella!

CP: And which five famous people who are alive would you choose to invite to your house if you were the host house on Come Dine With Me?

DW: Germaine Greer, Janet Street-Porter, Jonathon Agnew, Frankie Boyle, and The Queen

UNDER 13 SQUAD MEMBER NATHAN RICHARDS

1. Are you enjoying being a proper under 13 and mainly being one of the older players?

I like being one of the older ones as i getting more responsibility in the field

2. What role do you see yourself playing this year at WCC?

I like being the experienced batsman at the top of the order and making a good start to the innings

3. What do you think are WCC Under 13's targets are for the 2010 season?

We are going to try and win as many games as possible

4. Do you enjoy watching the first eleven?

Yes

5. Do you have a favourite player?

I would say my favourite player for Wollaston would probably be Ralphy ( known fondly as the pear with legs!)

Because?

I enjoy the style in which he bats

Ok, and finally.............who would u choose to sit next to on a long haul flight?

James Cordon

Who would you invite to dinner that are 5 famous people who are alive, if you were the host house on come dine with me?

Wayne Rooney, Graeme Swann, Phil Tufnell, James Corden and Lee Evans

MAX ABBOTT

Chris "Paxman" Perry ,recently caught up with Max Abbott our 2009 Aussie overseas star.

C.P: Good morning Max, how did your season with East's go?

M.B: Bit of a tale of two halves really, I started the season really well after finishing with Wollaston, and I was able to nail down a first grade spot, which was my goal. Unfortunately an old back injury reared up again and I missed the last three months of the season. It was pretty hard watching the guys play and eventually get knocked out in the semis, especially because the wickets started seaming around!

C.P: Any runs/wickets?

M.A: Took a couple of cheeky ones before I went down, unfortunately wasnt too pretty from number 11 in first grade. I think I averaged about 4. Plenty of solid 0 not outs!

C.P: Did you get to catch up with fellow love cat Ralphy? (Mark Ralph)

M.A: I did - it was great to have him come out and play for Easts and he fitted in really well at the club and he was always good value. I think he will really benefit from the experience over here and I’ll back him to score plenty of runs this year.

C.P: We hear you have started a new career can you give us an insight to your day to day duties?

M.A: I work for foxsports.com.au, which is the equivalent to sky sports over there. I work as a journalist covering a range of sports for the website. Basically I watch a lot of sport on the tele!

C.P: How's Uni going?

M.A: Given I am working full time, I put very little effort into my studies. I currently do one subject, which is more than enough.

CP: Any plans to resume your cricket career as a lovecat?

M.A: Yeh I definitely hope I can come back. If you guys can cough up 30,000 quid Ill come every year! But I really enjoyed playing for the club last year so it is always going to be in the back of my mind. If Mr. Fox Sports is happy to let me run away for 6 months and come back I will be there next year! If wanted of course.

C.P: And finally.....

From your memories at WCC who would you like to share a desert island with and why?

M.A: Gee its hard to imagine being stuck with anyone. Initially I thought Pikey would be the resourceful type but he would eat all the food. Probably Muzzy because he is Australian and I don't think I could handle being stuck with an Englishman.

C.P: Cheers Max

TOM HODSON

Like a dog with a bone Perry tracked down Tom Hodson before the Third Team game against Oundle

C.P: Hi Tom.

Firstly many congratulations on being selected as one of the first Wollaston 3rd eleven players to take the field. On debut can you tell us your thoughts going into the game?

T.H: I'm hoping for good weather and to contribute to a winning start to the season.

C.P: What has made you start playing again?
T.H: It’s been 20 years since I last played cricket and when I told my eldest lad, Dan that WCC were starting a third team he wanted me to start playing again, but my back doesn't!

C.P: Have you enjoyed the pre season and nets so far at WCC?
T.H: The club is extremely friendly and I have felt very welcome. I have received a lot of encouragement during training sessions. Its not easy having not played for so long but its very enjoyable.

C.P: Finally from the lads you have met so far who would like to be stuck on a dessert island with? And why? And who wouldn't you like to be stuck with, and why?!
M.A: I can't remember his name but there is one lad that looks a bit like Cheryl Cole if you squint your eyes a bit. If I had to be stuck on a desert island I would like it to be with him!
I don't want to be stuck on a desert island with anyone who thinks I look like Cheryl Cole if you squint your eyes a bit!

C.P: Thanks Tom

Look out for more Perry interviews..................it could be you next!