Great article re: Benks

[Twisted]

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/cricket/10343426._/?

canny read that, picked out this bit for you lot;

Benkenstein gives the impression he would be more ruthless than Cook, saying: "In South Africa if a player doesn't prove himself in 20 games he would be out.

said goodbye to rocky, smith, muchall if he takes over

also a decent read on richardson's winter here

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/22084029?

 

[Icarebecauseyoudo]

Be nice to know who he's replacing them with

 

[The Colonel]

I'd be disappointed if Geoff left the club entirely. He still has a lot to offer, particularly the Academy. I also wonder if there could be a bigger role for Neil Killeen at the club with first team matters.

Killeen is of course a level 4 coach and very well respected.

I think DCCC are fortunate in that they have a very good Academy, and have their finger on the pulse as regards young cricketing talent. Jon Windows and the likes of Steven Bell, Ally Maiden do a good job.

Lots of good stuff to build on.

Be nice to know who he's replacing them with

Plenty of excellent young cricketers on Durham's books at all ages. I'm sure that there will be a gem or two in amongst them.

 

[Icarebecauseyoudo]

I'd be disappointed if Geoff left the club entirely. He still has a lot to offer, particularly the Academy. I also wonder if there could be a bigger role for Neil Killeen at the club with first team matters.

Killeen is of course a level 4 coach and very well respected.

I think DCCC are fortunate in that they have a very good Academy, and have their finger on the pulse as regards young cricketing talent. Jon Windows and the likes of Steven Bell, Ally Maiden do a good job.

Lots of good stuff to build on.

Plenty of excellent young cricketers on Durham's books at all ages. I'm sure that there will be a gem or two in amongst them.

I hope so. Time to see them...

Rocky maybe gets a bad rap cos he's always opening on tough pitches. But Smith and Muchall have had too many chances for me

 

[The Colonel]

I hope so. Time to see them...

Rocky maybe gets a bad rap cos he's always opening on tough pitches. But Smith and Muchall have had too many chances for me

Clear your in box. Trying to send you a message.

 

[Icarebecauseyoudo]

Clear your in box. Trying to send you a message.

oh ok

Are you who I think you are?

 

[The Colonel]

oh ok

Are you who I think you are?

No, I dont exist.

Message sent.

 

[Steak Pie]

I'd be disappointed if Geoff left the club entirely. He still has a lot to offer, particularly the Academy. I also wonder if there could be a bigger role for Neil Killeen at the club with first team matters.

Killeen is of course a level 4 coach and very well respected.

I think DCCC are fortunate in that they have a very good Academy, and have their finger on the pulse as regards young cricketing talent. Jon Windows and the likes of Steven Bell, Ally Maiden do a good job.

Lots of good stuff to build on.

Plenty of excellent young cricketers on Durham's books at all ages. I'm sure that there will be a gem or two in amongst them.

Neil has his own coaching and equipment business and ATM there's probably more in it for him than expanding his role at Durham.