Andy Standley, much missed former clubmate. Incorrigible, irreverent, never to be forgotten. Gone too soon but remembered every year with a T20 match in his honour served with a side of burger, beer and interclub Tomfoolery. Today was his day and glasses were raised to him. We hope he enjoyed the fare on show from whichever heavenly pavillion bar he had chosen for the occasion. Hishans Beanie Hat XI lost the toss and were asked to bat by Jennos Giants but who could imagine t

As so onto September and the impending end of the season. This Roving Reporter doesn't mope but begins preparation for hibernation as soon as August bank holiday is done. By the time Last Night Of The Proms is reaching its climax the triple strength duvet is on standby, a lorry load of Custard Creams are at hand and the 2005 Ashes DVD is on loop until April. Its always a genuine pleasure to see West Bridgford at Fleckney. Lovely people and fantastic attitude to the game. Yo

Ah the Development XI. The youngsters that are coming through for when your knees are totally shot as oppose to the slightly older Juniors who are coming through now that have no problem whatsoever in saying (quite rightly) you are old and fat. Two youngsters Messers Foy and Turner were playing their first ever game of hardball cricket. Skip a couple of generations and there was one player who had his first game of hardball cricket around the time Stephensons Rocket made its