MEMBER PROFILES
Name: Stan "Lynchpin" Oxley
Nicknames: The Man, Worthing's Most Fertile (Man!)
Bats: Loosey goosey Tailender! Usualy gives the bowler full view of all 3 pegs. Has been known to set the crowd alight during his short power packed visits to the middle!
Bowls: Happy go lucky mediums. Stan is capable of extracting some swing from his cherry (singular not plural!) but is almost certainly unsure how he achieves this!
Bio: Fixture Secretary Stan is a well known and respected man of the club and beyond! Without him it is very unlikely Worthing would boast evening, sunday or indoor sides of any form! STILL the only man to date to have hit the editor squarely in the middle pocket! Stan only appeared in the curtain falling match at Amberley last year but contributed greatly! (10 runs and 2-13!) We hope he will throw his hat into the ring more this year along with his up and coming (fast!) youngest lad Nick. In his spare time Stan has jointly produced multiple well turned out offspring, managed his eldest sons football side (many moons ago but very successfully one might add!) and is now working on turning young Nicholas into a future England Internatonal! Bring it on Stan, There's always room for a world class spinner!
Name: Neil 'Skipper' Harris
Nicknames: Old Man, Neilcat, Alec Stewart
Bats: A dependable number 4. Technically solid,Mentally tough and a gutsy scrapper!
Bowls: Finds every excuse to evade. (creaky knees and hips the culprit!)Managed to send 2 monumental overs down last year
Bio: Co-creator of the Harrii Trinity. Highly revered Captain and all round good egg, spent half of 2008 thinking of ingenius ways to dispose of MAVIS (The Tea Stealing OAP!). Tireless in his encouragement for both team and tribe. Is partial to a Guinness or two and is renowned for his first class speeches following these! His competitive nature has resulted in the side's continued success. Here's hoping the NHS can deliver a double knee op to prolong his cricketing career!
Name: Dave 'Vicey' McAdam Freud
Nicknames:Big Mac,Mactopus, Mad Scientist
Bats: Upper order, psychotic wielder of willow! Every ball is an event in itself. Unable to resist any delivery, regardless of its location!
Bowls: ??? Yet to be defined! Rumoured to contain spin. Has outfoxed many a well-set batsman
Bio: A highly intelligent being and an unmistakable connoisseur of fine wines. An extremely laid back exterior conceales a highly excitable free spirit with an insatiable appetite for the game. Often discovered in areas of the field that only extreme die-hards dare tread. Rarely seen without sidedog Bones. Has recently experienced an eventful indoor cricket comeback! And yes.. If you were wondering he is indeed related to the one and only Sigmund Freud!
Name: Rustom 'Keeper of the Coffers' Tata
Nicknames: The Cat, Rusty
Bats: lower upper order ;) An unrestricted shot maker, capable of a flurry of boundaries
Bowls: A rainbow of right-arm delights. His rarely seen offerings served up 4o 1m 2w 13r in 08! Give him the ball skip!?!
Bio: Legal eagle Rustom is a true gent in every sense of the word. Cool, calm and sophisticated both on and off the field, he could be considered to be the 'James Bond' of the team! His approach to wicket keeping has a somewhat balletic and serene charm to it. Never flustured, always encouraging, evergreen Rusty has many more games left in the tank. In his spare time, Mr Tata Tot enjoys nothing more than a game of badminton and catching a great flick!
Name: Tommy Roberts
Nicknames: Tommy Gun, Road Runner,Sonic
Bats: An easy on the eye strokemaker particularly through the offside. Now boasts 43* as his gents high score. good lad!
Bowls: Often 1st up. Rarely flustered in tense situations. Can shape it away nicely. Most maidens-overs bowled ratio in 08!
Bio: Light Hearted Master Roberts has earned the nicknames Sonic and Roadrunner due to his rapidly rotating legs. He believes this makes him the fastest fielder in the side despite reports to the contrary. Fancies himself as a bit of a poker shark. (I assure you though he is but a large mackerel!) Feels completely at ease with a beer in one hand and a cuppa in the other! Can often be found lurking around Whittards Tea Shop hunting for bargains. Currently out of action with a dislocated shoulder which has tragically ended his 2009 season! Here's hoping the road runner is fit and raring to go in 2010!
Name: Helen 'Super Scorer' Stone
Nicknames: Have yet to be determined! Cheshire cat anyone?!?
Scores: Practically perfect in every way, vibrant in colour and precise in nature, the finished product would certainly not disgrace the walls of Tate Modern!
Bio: Co-conspirator with Neil 'Skipper' Harris in ways to dispose of MAVIS! Fellow legal eagle, dislikes ANY critiscism of her scoring and beats people who dare to question her authority! Has almost single-handedly enlightened the gents home fixtures with the elaborate use of the clubs digital scoreboard! Has demonstrated her prowess for the above mentioned for the saturday 2nd X1 and will no doubt control the 1st team in the not to distance future. Keep her sweet with a constant stream of tea and she'll be as right as rain!
Name: Tom Lund
Nicknames: Grundy, Nutbot, Jayawardelund
Bat: A flamboyant middle order batsman who has the ability to defy the laws of anatomy with his ridiculous wristy flicks!
Bowls: Like a spider on acid! Medium Fast, Extra Venom! Has to be seen/experienced to truly believe in its outrageousness!
Bio: Tom has an ice cool exterior and oil (being a robot) running through his veins. A fitness fanatic by nature, Grundy wouldn't bat an eyelid at an 18 run over all in 3's! A loyal Gooner and all round sport's guru, the first point of call should any urgent statistical analyis be required. Cricket's answer to Jeff Stelling! Has recently stepped down (or up?) from the roll of RoboCop Security at Sport's Direct to all round drone who just loves dealing with customers! Opinionated and competitive to the max. Lundy is a force to be reckoned with and is proving it this season with 2 recent destructive 100s to boot!
Name: Lloyd Crathern
Nicknames: Big Chin, Nick, Brett (Lee!)
Bats: Patient top order. Usually up for stringing a partnership together. Would do well to top his bountiful haul of 2008
Bowls: When the moment arises, can be seen leaping skywards before delivering some medium fast tempters
Bio: A late disciple of the game. Only taking to it again late in 2003 at the tender age of 20!! Quickly discovered batting is far more enjoyable and has perservered ever since! Dabbles with most sports, both visually and physically. Ex county junior table tennis player being one of the highlights. His ability to rarely take a biased viewpoint on events has enabled him to not overplay writing his own biography! Currently embroiled in a worryingly deep relationship with the team scorer! I SAY!!!! Currently attempting to lean back on some past bowling form to justify his place in the side!
Name: Doug Simmonds
Nicknames: Egon, Monster Unit, Reverend!
Bats: Hawk-eyed opener or middle order slugger largely enhanced by his tinted specs!
Bowls: Scrooge like mediums capable of frustrating many a batsman. Fully in control of his operating levers
Bio: Doug has only been on the scene for a season or so but is already much loved by one and all. A gentle giant of a man with a heart of gold. His first full year was a solid effort in which he has helped build many a batting platform. The monster unit left a lasting impression on our recent tour to Hampton and has now been christened "THE REVEREND" thanks to his prophetic readings from the great book. Like the late great (in a test playing sense!) Freddie Flintoff, Doug brings so much more than his All-round game to the table... ITS HIS AURA!!! Almost single-handedly bashed the Aussies in a tragic losing cause attempting to keep the British end up!
Name: Greg Harris
Nicknames: Bakers Boy, Greggyy
Bats: Usually discovered towards the latter overs but capable of slotting in anywhere! an accomplished last game 32 reveals he can more than hold an end up!!
Bowls: Fit as an ox, Gregg usually begins matters with decent pace & swing. 2nd with 22wkts Gregg completed 128 overs in 2008!
Bio: Greggy boy has been ever dependable at the top of the show for us for a while now. Rarely lets his head drop, Master Harris is always up for putting in the hard yards for the side, whatever the situation. Has (like the whole trinity) also taken well to the competitive saturday side of things and will no doubt start to make frequent appearances in the 3rd team in no time! Often chips in with 2 and 3 fors for the side with hopefully a big haul round the corner!?! Don't be surprised to see another decent gathering of scalps come the autumn. Another chap now proudly boasting a 40 to his gents c.v! REMARKABLE!
Name: Glenn Harris
Nicknames: Mushy, Chopper, Glennyy
Bats: Has made the number 3 spot his own in 09! His armoury when called upon contains a diverse range of shots
Bowls: leg breaks. When the confidence's flowing (usually skipper inspired?!?) this boy can really bowl some tinas!! 30 wkts last summer made Glenn our no 1
Bio: Junior Harris really made things happen in 2008. A serious benchmark which would take something very special to overhaul! Rarely short of a smile, mischievous Glenn is a real prospect for the future as the genuine spinner Worthing have been crying out for for a long time! Was a real find for our 4th team this year and has helped steer them to victory on more than one occasion, resulting in promotion up to the 3rds. Recently acquired the nickname "chopper" due to his successful winter of hacking through his fathers logs! Now boasts a gents high score of 83! This season has seen Glenn's batting side come on in leaps and bounds and is now a reliable man to come in at 1 down!
Name: Gerald Heath
Nickname: Merlin, Silver Fox, Geraldinho
Bats: Tail ender by nature (& often request!) 08 high of 16 shows he's no mug. Stubborn belief of his fave sweep shot!
Bowls: The quaintest of off breaks. His sometimes confused exterior conceals a cerebral approach to the situation in hand!
Bio: A man of morals and integrity, Senor Heath harks back to the byegone days of black and white television sets, top hats and penny farthings! (ok maybe not that far back!!) What a year for the silver fox! 18 wickets @ a mere 12.8 (The 3rd most miserly behind Doug and Dave) with two 5 wicket being the pinnacle of his 2008. Barns Green and Amberley will hope to avoid the same carnage next time around! A proud link between the past and present gents history Gerald is famous for his tastes in headwear as well as his impressive stool he takes out when umpiring at square leg!
Name: Clive Hayton
Nickname: The Pimp-ernel
Bats: Blink & you'll miss it! Not renowned for longevity at the crease, but capable of some lusty blows whilst there!
Bowls: Chest on & barrel straight! Miss & he hits! A tidy 6 wkts gathered last season. More to come this yr? Only time will tell
Bio: With the heart of a lion and the phsique to match. (so he insists!) Monsieur Hayton is a fondly revered man of the squad. A Jack of all Trades cricketer, Clive can turn his hand to batting or bowling at the shortest of notice! During his triumphant reign as skipper oversaw a golden era of Gents dominance. This Culminated in going through the entire 2007 season completely unbeaten!! This former captain enjoys nothing more than sitting around watching others work as well as enjoying fine food and wine!
Name: Josh Goldsmith
Nicknames: Grow bag, Sideshow, Goldnips,
Bats: Explosive middle order. Can slot in anywhere from 3 down. However this Does not affect the way he plays! KAPOW!!
Bowls: Like the Leaning Tower of Pisa! Somehow remaining upright to deliver some fast medium heavies
Bio: Josh is a freak of nature. Period. 16 years of age, size 16 feet and 16ft tall! Is making huge (obviously!) strides in the game with his maiden senior 50 (for the gents) at the back end of last year immediately followed by another! Expect 3rd team scores to match in the near future. Presently battling to gain control of his overgrown limbs but when he does will be quite a player! His first love for Rugger keeps his considerable mass in solid working order so step aside if he charges towards you for that quick single! And yes.. As the above shows, is already partial to a drop of the golden nectar. All consumed in the prescence of a consenting elder of course!!
Name: Thushanga Bandara Harris (in joke)
Nicknames: Slinger-Malinger, Tushe Bag
Bats: Not his forte! However, is capable of stringin some shots together & double figures are not beyond him!
Bowls: New ball. Fast,full & slingy. Often requires the ump to step back thus ensuring he doesn't get hit by his right arm!
Bio: Thushanga is Worthings very own Lasith Malinga clone with an almost identical bowling action. This combined with his bollywood smile has already assured master Bandara cult status at the club. Usual agrees with any command despite the likelyhood of having no clue what was said to him! Currently plying his trade in the 4th team but capable of greater things when it clicks for him! His facebook status often reveals a man who keeps firmly in touch with his homeland. (and is not shy of voicing his opinion on current events either!!) A workaholic by nature, (i have my sources!) getting him on the field of play is usually half the battle already! Always more than a handful when four walls surround him, will hope to transfer his "zone of terror" from indoors to out this season!!
Name: Michael Cane
Nicknames: Cano, Maurice, Caner
Bats: Lower order destroyer! Capable of holding the ship but excells in swashbuckling strokeplay
Bowls: Opening attack. Serious back foot play is required to see off this man beast of a cricketer! pray for a forgiving wicket!!
Bio: A thoroughbred unit of stereotypical proportions! Never short of an opinion or seven, Michael is currently M.I.A down under (rumoured to be in the Brisbane vicinity) and in between playing cricket and geologising matter is no doubt more than holding his own at the bar! Rarely seen post match without at least 1 pint in hand!! Already a void has formed in his wake but FEAR NOT! His triumphant return to these shores is pencilled in for 2011!! News on the grapevine however suggests unrest/homesickness (perhaps?) and don't even rule out a return this summer from the big dog!
Name: Dave Leader
Nicknames: Moobs, TinTin, German
Bats: Middle order Stalwart. Once settled capable of some late audatious innings fireworks!
Bowls: Mesmeric away swing, line and length. Always economical. Excellent average of just 12.6 runs per wkt last year
Bio: A former 3rd team captain and gents vice are just two of the multiple roles held by Mr Leader during his time at the club. Despite not making as many appearances as per norm in 2008, Dave still managed excellent all round numbers. A man with a plethora of football shirts to his name. Ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous! Tennis, snooker, badminton, 6 a side footy, he's dabbled with them all. Order yourself some New Sunflower derivery (intentional spelling error!) and if you're lucky you may just receive a visit from the man himself!!
New Members this Season
Name: Darren Herger
Nicknames: Hmmn.. Herger Burger anyone?
Bats: Middle to upper order. Can open on request! Solid technique with some flowery strokes when called upon!
Bowls: Medium right arm so i believe? Yet to be witnessed by yours truly so until then the case is open!
Bio: A recent acquisition to the roster. Darren has already put in a few outings for the gents and hopefully will flourish as the season progresses. Only joined the club in 2008 and has become a regular fixture in the 4th team batting line up in no time. Graced the touring side with his prescence and patient opening stand (memorable for it being near 40 with darren contributing 0*!) with lundy. A likeable, all round "good egg"
Name: Stuart Carter
Nicknames: Coach, Alien
Bats: Usually found at No 3 but has come in later when on 1st team duties! Watchfull early on but flamboyant when set
Bowls: Comfortably fast medium on his day! A compact action unfurls into some very decent "corridor of uncertainty" stuff!
Bio: Young Stewey Debuted this season and with his ability to combine the art of chillaxing with a competitive nature saw him fit in efortlessly! Curently training to be a plumber in the big city, Stuart may have some leaks to plug in the batting department in the upcoming season?!? A commited member of the worthing cc indoor side, Stuart is a superb fielder who already has a couple of corkers in 09 to refer to. Both indoors and out! 72* and 3-27 On his triumphant Gents Debut... NUFF SAID!!
Name: Harrison Reed
Nicknames: Indy, Ginger Ninja Jnr, Harry
Bats: Middle-lower order. By no means a rabbit!
Bowls: Laser guided yorkers on request
Name: Bradley Lewis
Nicknames: Leona, Wiggins
Bats: Anywhere! Middle-lower order at present but has already impressed as emergency opener!
Bowls: Nagging line and lenfgth in a junior Douggie role!