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Does an MBA Culture spell the end of Recreational Cricket as we know it?
It was in the mid 1980’s that the educational establishment’s fixation with MBA Degrees (Masters of Business Administration!) really took off. As the increasingly huge volume of degree clutching hordes exited the Universities and Polytechnics [...]
“Mugged 4 Times in a Day!”
Morning Rita – “How are you? I ask as my jolly cleaner comes into the house after being away ill for a few weeks. “A lot better thanks” she replies, and almost immediately continues “I [...]
Respecting and humouring the man in the White Coat!
As a player in his 50th year of competitive Cricket, a part-time SHCL “Dispensated Umpire”, and a regular watcher of the game at all levels, the psychology of some of those playing the game never [...]
Time for a “Jimmy” to appear at Reed!
Past halfway now in the 2013 SHCL League campaign and things are going pretty well for us at Reed. In Division 1 our 1st Xl are comfortably consolidating their position in the top Division, sitting [...]
The Aussies are down … the English Cricket Broadcasting Media is almost out … and the Golden Goose is hijacked!
So the much vaunted, and highly hyped, Ashes Series is upon us and somewhat predictably the “in transition/in melt-down/low grade” Aussie side is at the moment taking a pasting. Even with the previously imperious Alastair [...]
Spot Fixing suspicions! Drug Testing called for! and “Wot – No Beer Match!
The unaccustomed lengthy spell of very hot weather was forecast to drift away last Saturday with thunder and lightening promised for the Reed area from around 2pm. That prospect seemed destined to deny local cricket [...]
The Aussies are back up … is the DRS tail wagging the dog? … and the Reed League Season moves to a Climax hindered by Premier League practice matches !!!
So the Aussies were down but not out. Or were they? When is anyone in or out in Test Cricket anymore? You can be Out but then back in, or In and then Out. Playing [...]
4th XI 2013 League Averages
The 4th XI league averages have been posted. Click 'Read More' below to see the full 2013 figures. 4th XI League Batting Averages 4th XI League Bowling Averages
2013 Hon. Secretary’s Report
This year we have had successes both on and off the field, with the second XI winning division seven and achieving promotion for Marcus Martin in his first season as captain. An excellent team spirit [...]
2013 1st XI Review
The 2013 season presented a new challenge to the young Reed 1XI after the highly successful 2012 campaign. This was a return to life in Herts Division One for the club after four seasons of [...]