Somerset at Chelmsford

[aztec]

What a good end to the season - a victory over Somerset by 7 wickets which protected our place in Division 1 for next season!

The 1st wicket stand in our first innings of 277 by Dean Elgar (118) & Paul Walter (158) was a new record between Essex and Somerset. The previous record of 233 was set by TC Dodds (146) &      AV Avery (85) at Westcliff in 1952.

This match was the 150th First Class Match for Jamie Porter.

Sorry that this report comes a little later after the finish of the match than usual but I was on holiday in Dorset with Family part of which travelled from Canada!

This is also my "swan-song" report - I retired from scoring at the end of the 2023 season and, after 33 seasons with the Club as Steward, Scorer and Statistician I have decided to let younger people take over! I have enjoyed writing these reports and hope that they have provided some useful information from time to time.
I shall still be around the Ground on Match Days but watching from a different point of view!

With December fast approaching perhaps it is the right time to wish you all a Happy Christmas and a successful 2026 Season!

[essexfan548]

Thanks aztec.

I hope someone will take over the feedback on matches that you have supplied.

[Perov]

Thanks Aztec for  your updates and all you have done for Essex cricket.
Have a well deserved  rest, but feel free to comment on these boards in an unofficial capacity, and hopefully  we shall have a good season next year.👍

[Slogger]

Aztec, many thanks for all you have done and your posts on here. Wishing you and the family all the best.

[Cartero]

Yes all the best Aztec and enjoy your retirement.

[NoName]

Wishing you the very very best! Time to enjoy life! Appreciated all you?ve done!!

[bwildered]

 Best wishes to you on your retirement Aztec.
 Many thanks for your participation in the stats department, a most helpful source of information which will be sadly missed.
 Have a long and happy one.

[squarelegumpire]

Best of luck aztec! Thanks for all your contributions to our Club!

Enjoy an unpressurised retirement!

[smandlej]

Thankyou, Aztec, and enjoy your well-earned retirement!

Lynda and Steve

[Oldhasbeen]

For services rendered  - a big THANK YOU!

[dazedpenguin]

Thank you Aztec for all the stats and all you've done for Essex cricket. Enjoy your retirement.

[Andy]

Yes many thanks for the hard work and have a peaceful retirement.

[aztec]

Thanks everybody - it has been a pleasure to provide you with the stats. If you recognise me at the Ground please introduce yourself - I did not get a chance to meet people whilst being restricted to the Scorebox all day!!