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Title: Somerset at Chelmsford
Post by: aztec on October 08, 2025, 10:04:47 AM: 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!
Title: Re: Somerset at Chelmsford
Post by: essexfan548 on October 08, 2025, 10:47:04 AM: Thanks aztec.

I hope someone will take over the feedback on matches that you have supplied.
Title: Re: Somerset at Chelmsford
Post by: Perov on October 08, 2025, 10:51:50 AM: 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.👍
Title: Re: Somerset at Chelmsford
Post by: Slogger on October 08, 2025, 11:00:02 AM: Aztec, many thanks for all you have done and your posts on here. Wishing you and the family all the best.
Title: Re: Somerset at Chelmsford
Post by: Cartero on October 08, 2025, 11:29:31 AM: Yes all the best Aztec and enjoy your retirement.
Title: Re: Somerset at Chelmsford
Post by: NoName on October 08, 2025, 12:46:10 PM: Wishing you the very very best! Time to enjoy life! Appreciated all you?ve done!!
Title: Re: Somerset at Chelmsford
Post by: bwildered on October 08, 2025, 01:47:24 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Somerset at Chelmsford
Post by: squarelegumpire on October 08, 2025, 04:26:41 PM: Best of luck aztec! Thanks for all your contributions to our Club!

Enjoy an unpressurised retirement!
Title: Re: Somerset at Chelmsford
Post by: smandlej on October 08, 2025, 05:36:26 PM: Thankyou, Aztec, and enjoy your well-earned retirement!

Lynda and Steve
Title: Re: Somerset at Chelmsford
Post by: Oldhasbeen on October 08, 2025, 05:37:41 PM: For services rendered - a big THANK YOU!
Title: Re: Somerset at Chelmsford
Post by: dazedpenguin on October 08, 2025, 06:51:27 PM: Thank you Aztec for all the stats and all you've done for Essex cricket. Enjoy your retirement.
Title: Re: Somerset at Chelmsford
Post by: Andy on October 09, 2025, 10:21:38 AM: Yes many thanks for the hard work and have a peaceful retirement.
Title: Re: Somerset at Chelmsford
Post by: aztec on October 11, 2025, 02:32:30 PM: 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!!