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Cup Upset - Gonzo joins Elmos World
Well folks, read all about it. Stapleford suffer at hands of minnows!!!
We had it all. Tantrums, tears, joy then gloating. The euphoria of a cup run
is very addictive, and after a disappointing last 3 weeks, this could be the
pick-me-up that will kick start an otherwise successful season.
Turning up on a humid, blustery Sunday afternoon at Stapleford, Gonzo
finally managed to right all the wrongs he had committed all season, by
winning the toss and electing to bat.
As one basked in the sunshine hoping to top up the tans, put a bit of a tinge onto the brilliant white bodies, sporting fine dress and accessory
sense, knotted handkerchiefs in one case, and watch some delightful cricket by the cavaliers and enjoying the odd ice cream, all this was short lived. Runs were not at a premium with the timbers falling at regular intervals.
'Dave' Weadon (29) was the exception to the rule as he batted like a Boycott - spent a lot of time at the crease and taking little chances, but even he succumbed to the inevitable. More about Boyks later. Woodsy hit a terrific 6, but being a team player he retired with honour - BOWLED.
As one is taught at a very young age, cricket is to be played with grace even though victory is essential. Well Barry, why do you have to throw your toys out of the pram. We all saw the elegant attempt to hit the ball, but surely its not meant to come of the leg and hit your stump. However, if the antics that followed, expletives followed by the throwing down of Marcus Trescothicks bat to the ground, how the misunderstood must tremble when you are swinging your truncheon. He was a bit upset!!!
However, the Jimmy Hill/Bruce Forsyth chin lookalike came to the rescue. Scoring a class 55, even though Bill Gates tried to add an extra 6 runs, and ably supported in a cameo roll by Bish, the 2nds played out their allotted
overs to score 151 for 9.
Tea was taken, and a fine tea was had by all. Even fruit Pavlova was available, though not many partook in the sweet, worried about figures, I
think. One thought has just come to mind. Rich S. you werent forgotten. GW was seen not once but twice relaying his innings on the mobile to his good lady wife whilst drawing on his rollie.
Barry tried to send A Brear on song and dance in the opening overs but all that was achieved was the fielders losing weight chasing the ball. But all things must come to pass. Stevo came up with a plan of attack. He replaced Barry with 'Big Bird' Ellis(4-28). You beauty!!! No sooner had the change occurred, when BB produced results. In his cameo roll as a support bowler,he dispatched 4 Stapleford players back to the pavilion.
Then Stevo came up with another blinding bit of captaincy. A change of bowling. He offered the option to Fortnum. He declined. Was the pressure
getting to him. Would Harold be allowed to step into the cauldron?? Nope!! He brought himself on. Brilliant!! 10 overs of spin, the ball flying about, wrapping knuckles without a sniff of a wicket. With this being Cup cricket, tight bowling is essential, even though Stevo didnt take a wicket, he was as tight as a ducks proverbial. His 10 overs cost 23 runs.
Ant was back into the attack, and with a piece of sheer brilliance he duped A. Brear to cut one, which edged to GW at slip. Many thanks to Nick(Knotty) Bygraves in explaining to GW where 1st slip stands. It helps if you know your field settings Graeme. In your defence, you did catch 2 more, one being of average artistic impression, not enough juggling.
With the loss of A.Brear, who has scored over 1000 runs so far this season, Stapleford collapsed under the intense pressure applied by the fine body of men who represent the 2nds. The Ant showed what a valued member he is with a
return of 4-22. This is not including, his unusual games of smell the kecks, rub up Bill Gates or asking if there are a lots of those funny people on submarines.
With Stapleford needing 15 off the last 6 overs, but having only 1 wicket left. Barry was asked to come up the hill and take no prisoners. Fat chance
of that. We had seen him play with his truncheon earlier. Wrong!!
On the last ball of the over, he tossed one up, the batsmen was tempted. He gets an edge. Its drifting away from the wicky. As if possessed, NB leaps and stretches to his right. Arm outstretched. The ball spirals towards the
ground. But wait, the glove is under the ball. As a tremor on the scale of 8 is felt back at Duffield, Bygraves the Younger has held onto the ball. Duffield have won.
Scenes of jubilation were observed from the boundary, by one member of the supporters crew, the other was sleeping in the car. The youth of today. Much discussion ensured afterwards and the 2nds retired from the Happy Man, with the best wishes of Stapleford ringing in their ears.
A complaint was lodged, in the pub by Mrs. PC White, with reference to to the lack of parents, partners, wives or sprogs supporting their chaps. So come on ladies or gentlemen, come on down and watch your boys play with style and panache.
Rachel, hope mummy explained what the Tottiemeter was. Not much at Stapleford, even though a wolf whistle was emitted to some female specimen
on the otherside of the rec.
Thats about it for now. All that can be said was great and inspired captaincy, good application shown by the lower end of the batting order, and
an overall stupendous result. Bring on the Aussies!!!
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