We ate all the pies !!!!
Current club members who honour the greenfields of Wiltshire during the summer are :-
Michael Giddings - (Giddo, The real slim shady, Big stuff) Captain of the club, this 6 ft 8 giant is capable of winning games on his own. Already notched one century this year, he won the Wiltshire batting award in 1999. Shows his commitment to the club by drinking coke on a Friday night.
Sean Smith - (Mr Singh, Leonard) Stylish opening batsman Sean was the highest run scorer during 2000. His batting is always pretty to watch. His moods after dismissal are not so pretty. Also a superb slip fielder has taken a number of important catches during the season, which have raised a hint of a smile.
Pete Money - (Bubble, Zorba, The Greek, Zinadine) Makes batting look like an art form, just one that he hasn't mastered. Pete regularly scores as many runs as he can. Second top run scorer this season, the club comedian is also an accomplished fielder and can hold his own behind the stumps.
Gerry Meale - (Meales, Mealy, The Dog, The Old Dog) Joined the club at the beginning of the year, this ex Wiltshire player has had an injured leg much of the year, which has hampered his batting, however the old magic has on occasion sparkled, with breathtaking results.
Mark Hayward - (Shagger, Shag, Specs, Speccy, brains) Mark has equitted himself well to the heady heights of Wiltshire Division 2 cricket. Consistent at number 4 this year Mark is renowned for stroking the ball through extra cover. A joker, the joke has recently been on Mark due to an unfortunate bet in which he said he would score 82 runs in two innings. An optimistic bet Mark fell 68 runs short.
Steve Cunningham - (Cunners, Skippy, Skip) Having an excellent year with the bat, despite an unfortunate first baller at Burbidge. Three half centuries have seen this New Zealander become a vital member of the side. A good motivator in the field.
Tom Welch - (Wineo, Tin Tin, Loveboat) Broke through to the Saturday side this year after some consistent batting in the Sunday team. A few midly useful knocks late on have been more notable for the comedy running than batting skill. Performing particularly well in the fantasy cricket team.
Martyn Spackman - (Spack, Spacky, Teflon) Witheld due to legal reasons
Andy Mildenhall - (Milders, Buffer, Buff, flower, daisy, tulip buttercup, petal, posy, rhodadendrum) Where would this club be without their heroic, star opening bowler Andy Midenhall. Bowls lovely off breaks, sometimes moving up a gear to medium pacers. Took 46 wickets in 2000 and looks like being on course for a similar haul this time round. Can also bat.
Chris Mabberley - (Mabbsy,Boonie,Woosie, sultan of seduction) A great club man responsible for far more than his consistent first change bowling. Heads youth development at the club and has already discovered a number of young stars. A grade 1 coach he has regularly been spotted taking young boys under his wing and demonstrating the importance of a strong wrist action. Unconventional but the boys seem to like it. 29 league wickets in 2000 for Barney.
Dave Dickinson - (Deadly, Dicko, Dick) A long serving member of the club Dave topped the bowling averages in 2000, taking 32 wickets. Not the quickest in the field yet dave has done at least one good stop this year. Also a spectacular catch against Minety.
Dennis Deroux - (Double D, The Refridgerator, Charlie Dimmock) Dennis has proved himself to be a useful opening bowler. 9 wickets in his first few games with many a batsman mesmerised. Quite what they were mesmerised by we can't be sure.
Willy Anderson - (Hop a long, yardie) Willy carelessly broke his leg in the first game of the season, by falling over. A useful middle order bat and bowler Willy's appearances have been limited to drinking beer on the boundary.
Gary Saunders - (HV, Slob, Slobber, Graham Dilley, buchan) A devastatingly quick pace bowler Saunders has made only a few appearances this season for the Saturday side preferring to display his talents on a Sunday. Approaches the wicket like a hurd of Bison, Gary can produce some great bowling. Slightly prone to the no ball though as he searches for that extra yard of pace.
Gordon Mitchell - (Eddie George)
Consistent top order matsman over many a year. Club treasurer is very keen to see every one has paid for everything.
Martin Hobbs - (Hobbler) Hard hitting late order bat and occasional bowler. Never lets you down in a crisis.
Andy Gardner - (Slob, Slobber, Uphill)
A man who plays his cricket with a certain finesse that perhaps isn't too often seen on the village cricket circuit. The mid wicket moo isn't his only scoring shot, but mostly it is. Like Saunders when bowling, approaches the wicket in true buffalo style, sometimes we wonder whether the batsmen know he is running in.
Pete McKenzie - (Crusher) Sunday captain for 2000. Useful bat and opening bowler.
Simon Shelley -() Civil service's Mr Line and Length. Never gives much away
Malcolm Nicholls - (Malc) Club fixture secretary and steady opening bat.
Mick Affleck - (Marathon man, Mental Micky, Mick) Keeper for the Sunday side and boring batsman.
John Allen -(Mr Elastic, The man with no bones) Another long serving club member who gets useful runs for the side. Was hampered by injury for much of 2000.
Tom Fuller - () Bowler.
James Townsed - () Potential star of the future, took a wicket on debut for the club. Great action, leg spinner, needs to watch out for Milders in the showers.
Tim Chalk - (Timmy) Left arm seamer son of Nigel. Also debuted for the Saturday side this year and shows potential.
Alex Whittingham - () Right arm seam bowler and excellent fielder.
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