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Anyone attend Monday's members meeting?
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The Red Telephone
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I was there for my first ever forum even though I've been a member since 1992 
so I'm not sure if they all are as low key as that one and I was suprised how few there was in attendance.
Bancroft and Franklin were there and there was some gentle ribbing by Marty about the World Cup win but both acknowledged that England had played the best cricket. Bancroft said that both teams couldnt wait to get off the pitch to watch the end of the game.
Marty mentioned about the contribution made by the players in the Final with a Durham connection and when he said that this was a club that the ECB nearly destroyed 3 years ago there was a big cheer.
Bancroft was asked about the forthcoming 12 a side Aussie trial at the Rosebowl and it was acknowledged by the coach that while it would be sad for Durham to lose him it would be an honour for the player to get back in.Franklin jokes there was no contingency plan if Bancroft was called up but there was a bit of nudge nudge about that.
Rushy's magnificent contribution was praised by coach and captain.
Marty revealed the viewing figures for the World Cup and Bancroft said that in Oz the Tests were on free to view which he said would be great if the same could happen in this country but realised this wouldn't happen.
Someone asked if next seasons downgraded 50 over competition would be an opportunity to blood our youngsters and Franklin said we had been doing it this season with the likes of S Steel, Trev etc.
Marty said the ECB must be the only Governing Body in sport which seems to hate the sport it governs. and the Coach said they want their bottoms kicking or words to that effect if the ECB let the opportunities available from the Workd Cup win slip through their hands (as if they'd do something like that)
Another lad asked about the chances of bringing back a Cup competition involving all teams playing each other but Franklin said he couldnt see how they could fit it in although he acknowledged he would like to play some of the southern counties but then Marty reminded him of previous seasons when DCCC were at Bristol then next week Taunton etc.
It was asked about the turnaround in our fortunes and they both said about the resilience that we have showed and how various individuals have stepped up to the mark at times of crisis and how Red Telephone taking over the CC threads...er.. that last bits a lie
To be honest it was over quite sharpish and I'm sure others who were there may remember more.
so I'm not sure if they all are as low key as that one and I was suprised how few there was in attendance.Bancroft and Franklin were there and there was some gentle ribbing by Marty about the World Cup win but both acknowledged that England had played the best cricket. Bancroft said that both teams couldnt wait to get off the pitch to watch the end of the game.
Marty mentioned about the contribution made by the players in the Final with a Durham connection and when he said that this was a club that the ECB nearly destroyed 3 years ago there was a big cheer.
Bancroft was asked about the forthcoming 12 a side Aussie trial at the Rosebowl and it was acknowledged by the coach that while it would be sad for Durham to lose him it would be an honour for the player to get back in.Franklin jokes there was no contingency plan if Bancroft was called up but there was a bit of nudge nudge about that.
Rushy's magnificent contribution was praised by coach and captain.
Marty revealed the viewing figures for the World Cup and Bancroft said that in Oz the Tests were on free to view which he said would be great if the same could happen in this country but realised this wouldn't happen.
Someone asked if next seasons downgraded 50 over competition would be an opportunity to blood our youngsters and Franklin said we had been doing it this season with the likes of S Steel, Trev etc.
Marty said the ECB must be the only Governing Body in sport which seems to hate the sport it governs.
and the Coach said they want their bottoms kicking or words to that effect if the ECB let the opportunities available from the Workd Cup win slip through their hands (as if they'd do something like that)Another lad asked about the chances of bringing back a Cup competition involving all teams playing each other but Franklin said he couldnt see how they could fit it in although he acknowledged he would like to play some of the southern counties but then Marty reminded him of previous seasons when DCCC were at Bristol then next week Taunton etc.
It was asked about the turnaround in our fortunes and they both said about the resilience that we have showed and how various individuals have stepped up to the mark at times of crisis and how Red Telephone taking over the CC threads...er.. that last bits a lie
To be honest it was over quite sharpish and I'm sure others who were there may remember more.
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stephen cartwright
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The FTECB had an open goal with next year being 2020, to pour the money into the current T20 comp, attendances still rising.
Now as 50 over World Champions, the FTECB. are downgrading the domestic fifty over game, to be able to shoehorn an unwanted tournament, limited to grounds that sell out anyway.
You could not make it up
Now as 50 over World Champions, the FTECB. are downgrading the domestic fifty over game, to be able to shoehorn an unwanted tournament, limited to grounds that sell out anyway.
You could not make it up
Excellent report TRT, thanks for sharing.
Regarding the small turnout, I can only guess that the late finish in play would’ve had an impact and also, perhaps more likely, we’ve been playing so well that there isn’t much to moan about.
Tend to feel these kind of things are heavily populated more so by those who are disgruntled.
On that subject, was anyone complaining about trivial things such as the excessive price of gin or the coarseness of the toilet paper in the members toilets?
Regarding your influence on this season and our upturn in fortunes - if we end up going up, no matter how modest you wish to be, you should be awarded a bloody medal!
Regarding the small turnout, I can only guess that the late finish in play would’ve had an impact and also, perhaps more likely, we’ve been playing so well that there isn’t much to moan about.
Tend to feel these kind of things are heavily populated more so by those who are disgruntled.
On that subject, was anyone complaining about trivial things such as the excessive price of gin or the coarseness of the toilet paper in the members toilets?
Regarding your influence on this season and our upturn in fortunes - if we end up going up, no matter how modest you wish to be, you should be awarded a bloody medal!
The Red Telephone
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You're spot on about the late finish being a reason (110 overs) and yes the traditional Members Balcony Moaners Brigade appeared to be absent.
No one complained about why cups of tea arent still thruppence ha'penny and I couldnt even complain about The Trapdoor Stand being shut....the rotten bastards!!
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Striker
You're spot on about the late finish being a reason (110 overs) and yes the traditional Members Balcony Moaners Brigade appeared to be absent.
No one complained about why cups of tea arent still thruppence ha'penny and I couldnt even complain about The Trapdoor Stand being shut....the rotten bastards!!
i normally attend but forgot to add enough for the parking for the forum and tbh by half 6 was feeling ready to go home, so i did. i'd decided if we get them 4 down i'd add money and stay for stumps and the forum but was quite happy to trundle off when i did
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