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It used to be that a first XI player, whose time was coming to an end. Would be the Captain and coach of the 2nd XI. Ray East, in his autobiography. Mentioned that he would only be playing for the first XI, in an emergency. It turned out, that he made a number of one day appearances.

Denness skippered the Stiffs in his later seasons as did Fletch

It used to be that a first XI player, whose time was coming to an end. Would be the Captain and coach of the 2nd XI. Ray East, in his autobiography. Mentioned that he would only be playing for the first XI, in an emergency. It turned out, that he made a number of one day appearances.

Quote from: Andy on April 08, 2026, 03:05:44 PM

A bit awkward for me as one of the LCCC leadership is closely involved with our place but my heart is with those pushing back against the changes.  I still wonder why the club has built an out ground when the cognoscenti have told us that outgrounds are a thing of the past.

Because the 'outground' will become the main ground for Lanky CCC. Old Trafford will be use for Test matches, T20, *undred crap and concerts. That is, if the current Board have their way.

Indeed although the only time in 50 years that they won the CC they used Aigburth instead. Bumble mentioned that the weather in Manchester was not good for getting results.

A bit awkward for me as one of the LCCC leadership is closely involved with our place but my heart is with those pushing back against the changes.  I still wonder why the club has built an out ground when the cognoscenti have told us that outgrounds are a thing of the past.

vim, the point is that, anyone can be on an Essex CCC ballot paper, not just the recommended people. That does not happena at Lancs - you have to be approved to get on the ballot paper at all.