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Golden
Moments
How
about some memories from the past Chairman as he sits in splendid isolation
in Wales, surounded by sheep making him feel very twitchy in the groin
region.
1.
Biggest psychological victory - Atherstone v Offchurch
Two bitter rivals come head to head in an encounter which will see
Atherstone achieve yet another promotion.
Pakistan import faces hostile bloater in a contest which sees the Adders
chasing in the region of 170 to win
Solid start, yours truly gets given out caught behind and not too happy.
Dusk descends on Ratcliffe Road and in a brilliant finish, new recruit
Brian Thompson leads the team home with a four down to the farm.
Fucking brilliant!!!
2.
Atherstone v Sphinx.
Another
eagerly anticipated encounter as the later to be West Indian bowler
Marlon Black comes up against our import Waheed Niazi.
Atherstone make a solid start, Alcock runs out the chairman, nothing
new there, and we reach about the 180 mark on another great batting
pitch.
We really don't think its enough.
The bowlers tie them dowm and Black faces Niazi in the last over. We
don't get him, they don't make the 5 needed to win and honours are
even.
Probably the best game of cricket I've played in 20 years.
3.
Warwickshire v the Bunburys.
A
great day for the club when Paul Smith brings the Bears to town.
Compliments all around and ex West Indian Roger Harper declares "I
wish I could play here every week!" The club really puts itself
on the map when the BBC's Nick Owen tells everyone about his catch at
Atherstone
on the Monday news.
Sun shone, we made a few quid and we all got drunk and crawled home
afterwards.
So
many great memories.
Believe me when I say that you do not really know what youve got until
its gone.
The club is a great set up and I am delighted that everything is continuing
to go from strength to strength.
Keep on seeking
Richard Perry
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