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Meet Your Chair - Neil Matthews
Neil Matthews
I was extremely honoured and delighted to be asked to act as interim chair at the end of last season and to then take on the role for the club on a permanent basis for the upcoming season in 2026, and to continue the good work that Ian Hayter has done previously.
Having first joined the Devon Seniors set up in 2005, initially to play on the overseas tour to South Africa, I have since played more than 150 games for the club, covering all age groups and in all 5 sides (6 if you include the friendly XI) spanning the last 20 years, with the honour of captaining two sides and serving on the committee during those periods of time.
Although not a native Devonian, I played my early cricket in Gloucestershire, although I did trial for Worcestershire at one stage, but work commitments meant a move to Devon in 1986 where I played my cricket with Torquay CC before a brief move to Cheshire and Alsager CC and then back to Devon to continue my association with Torquay CC. Latterly I have played my club cricket at South Devon CC until age took its toll and younger players were preferred, and so now Seniors cricket is where I can enjoy and play amongst like-minded individuals.
Although I have not acted as Chair before, I am very aware of the responsibility the position holds, and of my duties to the club. I have always been involved with cricket club committees in various roles, as well as playing a prominent role in organising social events with my different clubs, so I look forward to taking on the role of Chair with enthusiasm and its accountability.
Devon Seniors CC has a proud history of achievements on the field and a reputation of encouraging club players entering their 50’s to start a new career representing their county and travelling across the country visiting and playing on some beautiful grounds, I certainly believe that our prime objective as a club is to encourage as many new players as possible from across our county to join us and integrate into the various age groups, and enjoy the privilege of representing your county.
Dave Gambie’s passing has left a giant hole within the club, with his vast knowledge as an administrator along with a lifetime of cricket knowledge, which will be sadly missed. However, we will now have a new president, chair, and secretary to join Andy as treasurer and some new captains to add their input into the newly formed committee. I sincerely hope we can guide the club forward positively and harmoniously into a new era and make Devon Seniors CC a club for all age groups which can share together success’s, social events, and the camaraderie between players.
I wish everyone playing or supporting us in 2026 an enjoyable and successful season.
Neil Matthews
Mob: 07801 756404
Having first joined the Devon Seniors set up in 2005, initially to play on the overseas tour to South Africa, I have since played more than 150 games for the club, covering all age groups and in all 5 sides (6 if you include the friendly XI) spanning the last 20 years, with the honour of captaining two sides and serving on the committee during those periods of time.
Although not a native Devonian, I played my early cricket in Gloucestershire, although I did trial for Worcestershire at one stage, but work commitments meant a move to Devon in 1986 where I played my cricket with Torquay CC before a brief move to Cheshire and Alsager CC and then back to Devon to continue my association with Torquay CC. Latterly I have played my club cricket at South Devon CC until age took its toll and younger players were preferred, and so now Seniors cricket is where I can enjoy and play amongst like-minded individuals.
Although I have not acted as Chair before, I am very aware of the responsibility the position holds, and of my duties to the club. I have always been involved with cricket club committees in various roles, as well as playing a prominent role in organising social events with my different clubs, so I look forward to taking on the role of Chair with enthusiasm and its accountability.
Devon Seniors CC has a proud history of achievements on the field and a reputation of encouraging club players entering their 50’s to start a new career representing their county and travelling across the country visiting and playing on some beautiful grounds, I certainly believe that our prime objective as a club is to encourage as many new players as possible from across our county to join us and integrate into the various age groups, and enjoy the privilege of representing your county.
Dave Gambie’s passing has left a giant hole within the club, with his vast knowledge as an administrator along with a lifetime of cricket knowledge, which will be sadly missed. However, we will now have a new president, chair, and secretary to join Andy as treasurer and some new captains to add their input into the newly formed committee. I sincerely hope we can guide the club forward positively and harmoniously into a new era and make Devon Seniors CC a club for all age groups which can share together success’s, social events, and the camaraderie between players.
I wish everyone playing or supporting us in 2026 an enjoyable and successful season.
Neil Matthews
Mob: 07801 756404
CAPTAINS FOR 2026
Congratulations to the following:
Over 50s 1s: Richard Baggs
Over 50s 2s: Steve Broad
Over 60s 1s: Steve Hunt
Over 60s 2s: Martin Goff
Over 70s: Tom Stanton
Over 50s 1s: Richard Baggs
Over 50s 2s: Steve Broad
Over 60s 1s: Steve Hunt
Over 60s 2s: Martin Goff
Over 70s: Tom Stanton
The Over 70s are Champions!!!!
back: P Bees; R Page A Ashworth; F Pyle; A Rose; N Botton; B Flicker; front:P Whitby; T Stanton; N Matthews; J Goodwin; P Berman
Congrats to the Over 70s who won their bowl final v Sussex in a Duckworth-Lewis rain-affected match at Banbury CC by 14 runs. Great stuff fellas!!
Scorecard here
Tom Stanton:
First of all, I think I can say that Dave Gambie would have been proud and pleased with us, and would have loved to be there.
I want to thank not just the players on the day, but also all those who played throughout the season. Everyone is needed, and all contribute in one way or another. Everyone was helpful and understanding.
Special thanks to our Sponsors :-
Blamphane Sawmills, Honiton
Inter-line Building Supplies
Labdon Building Supplies, Cullompton
Tamar Trading Building Supplies, Bideford and Bodmin
PKF Francis Clark, Accountants
Ian Western
And to -
Umpires: Alex Pickersgill; Mike Canning; Ian Hayter; Ian Western; Dave Hawke
Scorers: Jan Ashworth; Kath Baxter ; Fran Pyle; Mike Tracey
Behind the scenes: Andy (“the Vicar” aka Rachel-from- accounts) for collecting match fees and his good lady for doing my laundry. Also providing occasional phone counselling. Paul (“Trotsky”) for doing loads of general admin stuff - putting results on web, dealing with over 70's committee and acting as sounding board.
Alastair who was a very able deputy and always a great help both on and off the field.
Thanks to the clubs who hosted us: Seaton; Hatherleigh; North Devon; Sampford Peverell; Shobrooke; Torquay
Sincere apologies if I've missed anyone, but I've probably gone on too long, Tom.
Scorecard here
Tom Stanton:
First of all, I think I can say that Dave Gambie would have been proud and pleased with us, and would have loved to be there.
I want to thank not just the players on the day, but also all those who played throughout the season. Everyone is needed, and all contribute in one way or another. Everyone was helpful and understanding.
Special thanks to our Sponsors :-
Blamphane Sawmills, Honiton
Inter-line Building Supplies
Labdon Building Supplies, Cullompton
Tamar Trading Building Supplies, Bideford and Bodmin
PKF Francis Clark, Accountants
Ian Western
And to -
Umpires: Alex Pickersgill; Mike Canning; Ian Hayter; Ian Western; Dave Hawke
Scorers: Jan Ashworth; Kath Baxter ; Fran Pyle; Mike Tracey
Behind the scenes: Andy (“the Vicar” aka Rachel-from- accounts) for collecting match fees and his good lady for doing my laundry. Also providing occasional phone counselling. Paul (“Trotsky”) for doing loads of general admin stuff - putting results on web, dealing with over 70's committee and acting as sounding board.
Alastair who was a very able deputy and always a great help both on and off the field.
Thanks to the clubs who hosted us: Seaton; Hatherleigh; North Devon; Sampford Peverell; Shobrooke; Torquay
Sincere apologies if I've missed anyone, but I've probably gone on too long, Tom.
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