Players
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We now have started to put some profiles together, thanks to those players who have sent in their own profiles. Some artistic license may be applied to profiles of players who have not sent in their own by 1st May 2008!! Hopefully you will all buy into this, especially as we are ready to create profiles for individuals if they don't create their own!! If you can provide a picture as well, we will look to include it!
See what you make of what we have below...I have some work to do on the formatting, so be patient...
Player Profiles
Name: Alex BaileyRHB; RMF
Roles at Chelmsford: Player
At Chelmsford since: 2000
Previous/ Other Clubs: No-one else would have me.
HS: 21* v Gt Canfield 2007
BB: 5-44 v Gt Burstead 2007
Best moment in cricket: 'Accidentally' grassing a close catch off Nick's off-spin in a Sun 2s friendly last year. The credibility of cricket was saved.
Describe yourself as a cricketer: A batsman to turn to in a crisis!
And as a person: Optimistic (hence RMF)
Name: Nicholas ‘Nick’ Bailey
RHB; WK; RF; OB
Roles at Chelmsford: 2nd XI Captain in 2007 (sort of)
At Chelmsford since: 2000
Previous/ Other Clubs: None
HS: 256* U16 v Ardleigh Green
BB: 5-8 U16 v South Woodford
Best moment in cricket: Hitting a 4 with a cover drive
Describe yourself as a cricketer: Although I am primarily a wicketkeeper-batsman, I’m also a peerless bowler; never having failed when called upon. Taking the pads off to bowl either fast or off spin also has the advantage of placing me in the field where I’ve never dropped a catch. I almost forgot to mention that I’m a tactically astute and inspirational leader, regardless of whether I’m captain or not. I’d say I was a master of all trades and jack of none but my leg spin needs some work.
And as a person: Modest
Name: Gary Chidley
RHB; RMF
Roles at Chelmsford: Sunday 1st Team Vice Captain 2007
At Chelmsford since: 1996
Previous/ Other Clubs: None
HS: 137* Sat 2nds v Woodford Wells
BB: 8-9 v Belhurs Matchplay
Best moment in cricket: Getting my first hundred not out against Woodford Wells!
Describe yourself as a cricketer: Loud, enthusiastic, positive & great pair of hands!
And as a person: Fun, happy, positive and love to have a laugh!
Name: Mark Coups
RHB; RM
Roles at Chelmsford: Web Administrator, Committee Member
At Chelmsford since: 2005
Previous/ Other Clubs: Marlborough CC, Old Haberdashers' CC
HS: 52 Sat 3rds v Woodford Green
BB: 6-74 Sat 3rds v Westcliff
Best moment in cricket: Scoring my first fifty at the age of 31, or being awarded the bowling award after my second season at Chelmsford!
Describe yourself as a cricketer: One word...ERRATIC!
And as a person: I hate these questions...
Name: Martin Daniels (Danno)
RHB (and finding it harder every year); WK (when no-one else will do it!) RFM (once upon a time now definitely buffet)
Roles at Chelmsford: One of the old gits!
At Chelmsford since: Senior member since 1971
Previous/ Other Clubs: Happily no
HS: Who knows? 100 and something
BB: Again who knows? 7 for 50 something
Best moment in cricket: Winning Essex League 1st XI title for the first time in 1992 at Chelmer Park in the last match against Fives (and following it up by winning it for a second time in 1993 again in the last match against Fives) - being part of a great Chelmsford side.
Describe yourself as a cricketer: Determined and competitive
And as a person: Same as above
Name: Mark Drain
RHB; RFM
Roles: 1st XI First Change/Opening Bowler
At Chelmsford since: 1998
Previous/ Other Clubs: None
HS: 101*
BB: 5-20 for Felsted School
Best moment in cricket: Winning the Matchplay for the U16's beating Cloghams.
Describe yourself as a cricketer: A young lively character, who tries to give 100% all the time, always wanting to win.
Name: Alistair Fergus
RHB; RDD
Roles: Coach, U13 Manager, Committee Member, Newsletter Editor
At Chelmsford since: 1990
Previous/ Other Clubs: None
HS: 51 Sat 3rds v Southend
BB: 7-31 Sat 2nds v South Woodford
Best moment in cricket: Diving catch for 4ths at Ardleigh Green in 2007; it must have been a good moment because I smiled.
Describe yourself as a cricketer: Fast and furious; unfortunately only the latter applies to my bowling.
And as a person: High handed and soft hearted
Name: Neil Fergus
LHB; LF
Roles: Player (that’s it – sorry)
At Chelmsford since: 1985ish
Previous/ Other Clubs: Previous/ Other Clubs: Lewes Priory CC, Hornsey CC
HS: Highest Score: 147ish, long time ago now for Lewes.
BB: Best Bowling: 8-64 (bowling left arm spin for Sunday 1st team!!).
Best moment in cricket: Winning the league, back in the good old days when we were in the top division, under the guidance of the Great Lord Clayden. Then winning Division 1 as skipper in 1999. It all went downhill quite quickly from there. Nowadays, every time I get off the mark.
Describe yourself as a cricketer: Describe yourself as a cricketer: Calm, wise old head.
And as a person: Demanding, Irritable, Tired.
Name: Tom Halsey
RHB; LB
Roles at Chelmsford: Player
At Chelmsford since: 2003
Previous/ Other Clubs: None
HS: 60 odd
BB: 7-50
Best moment in cricket: Seeing Adil fall into a lake last year!
Describe yourself as a cricketer: Too rapid for Imran in indoor nets!
And as a person: Master at karaokeing Weird Al Yankovic's "White and Nerdy"!
Name: Robert Hayto
LHB; OS
Roles at Chelmsford: Keep the bar profits up
At Chelmsford since: 1998
Previous/ Other Clubs: None, Chelmsford through and through
HS: 117* Vs Walthamstow U16 Matchplay
BB: 6-23 Vs Westcliff 4th X1
Best moment in cricket: Taking my first, first team 5 wicket haul
Describe yourself as a cricketer: Aggressive big hitter
And as a person: Loveable
Name: Paul Jones
RHB; RM
Roles at Chelmsford: 1st XI Captain since 2004, Committee member
At Chelmsford since: 1986
Previous/ Other Clubs: Some outfit in Nottingham, MCC
HS: 176* Sun 1sts v Broomhill
BB: 6-31 Sun 1sts v South Woodford
Best moment in cricket: Remembering the name of the opposition captain at Westcliff. I had known him for years but even so, it was nice not to be calling him skip or mate all day.
Describe yourself as a cricketer: Very sane but misunderstood
And as a person: Very sane
Name: Francis Kyan
RHB; OB; RM
Roles at Chelmsford: Designated Tea Eater!
At Chelmsford since: 1995
Previous/ Other Clubs: None
HS: 116
BB: 4-10
Best moment in cricket: Scoring my 1st century. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th teams wining leagues last season.
Describe yourself as a cricketer: Attacking batsman, can bat anywhere in top 6, likes to counter attack if team loses quick wickets. Excellent fielder at slip, ring or outfield, very safe pair of hands.
Name: Eddie Lawrence
RHB; LB (prev. RMF Cutters)
Roles at Chelmsford: Chair (not chair although about as mobile as one as those)
At Chelmsford since: 1983
Previous/ Other Clubs: The Club
HS: 107*
BB: 9-46 Sat 2nds v Hainault & Clayhall
Best moment in cricket: Failing to react to a looping catch at gully against Hornchurch. This set off a chain of infamous events; particularly Matt Baty’s ridiculous bump ball claim but also led to Bondy being smashed all over Harrow Lodge.
Describe yourself as a cricketer: Legend now reduced to playing jazz-hat cricket
And as a person: A GIANT
Name: Duncan Paveling
RHB; WK; Skipper won't let me bowl...under any circumstance!
Roles at Chelmsford: 1st XI playing member
At Chelmsford since: 2006 (1991-94 previously)
Previous/ Other Clubs: Pass!
HS: 141*
BB: 3-15 off 8 Overs! (see Skip!)
Best moment in cricket: Hard to choose one and only one, but winning the league whilst playing for Eastern Suburbs in my first season would be up there! Though playing at the Oval would be up there too!
Describe yourself as a cricketer: Experienced team player, with an optimistic approach!
And as a person: Thoughtful, patient and calm; again with an optimistic approach!
Name: Nick Prowting
RHB; RAAnything
Roles at Chelmsford: Trying to make Jonesy seem as mad as is only reasonable/taking the piss out of Jonesy.
At Chelmsford since: 1996
Previous/ Other Clubs: Durham University CC.
HS: 206* U16 vs Wickford
BB: Think I've taken a 3 wicket haul before.
Best moment in cricket: First Class 50, 2007 vs Nottinghamshire.
Describe yourself as a cricketer: Top order batsman who's right arm pace/leg spin/off breaks are severely underrated/misundestood.
And as a person: Impatient.
Name: Andrew Rycroft
RHB
Roles at Chelmsford: 2nd XI Captain
At Chelmsford since: 1982
Previous/ Other Clubs: Dulwich CC (1997-2002)
HS: 120 Sat 2nds v Hornchurch 2005
BB: None
Best moment in cricket: Surviving Relegation on last day of season 2005 in rain affected game.
Describe yourself as a cricketer: Middle Order batsman supporting the Youth at the top order. Old; aching; slow in the field.
Name: Jack Sterland
RHB; WK; OS
Roles at Chelmsford: Player
At Chelmsford since: 2006
Previous/ Other Clubs: None
HS: 128* Sat 4ths v Walthamstow
BB: Can’t Remember last time i took a wicket!
Best moment in cricket: The absoluting amazing catch I took in last game of 2007 season against Hornchurch :D
Describe yourself as a cricketer: Good Batsman, underated bowler, inconsistent fielder!
And as a person: Eager, Commited
Name: Craig Thompson
RHB; RM
Roles at Chelmsford: Making up the numbers normal and sometimes get a bowl
At Chelmsford since: 2003
Previous/ Other Clubs: Basildon & Pitsea
HS: 67
BB: 7-28
Best moment in cricket: Getting my first 50 didn’t think it would happen
Describe yourself as a cricketer: Normal an open bowling, I can bat but for some reason people don’t bat me lol and love fielding
And as a person: Easy going, up for a laugh!
Name: Andy Thurston
RHB; RM
Roles at Chelmsford: 4th XI Captain
At Chelmsford since: 1998
Previous/ Other Clubs: None
HS: 70*
BB: 5-18
Best moment in cricket: Winning colt of the year and winning the 4th XI premier league in my first year as captain on the final day of the season.
Describe yourself as a cricketer: Gritty!