Devon Over 70s
Tom Stanton
OVER 70s CAPTAIN - TOM STANTON
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A message from our O'70's 1st XI Captain, Tom Stanton on Sep 22, 2022
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Congratulations to the 12 that represented Devon Over 70's in the Vase Final v Somerset at Taunton Deane.
I'd like to thank our umpire Keith Mason, who never missed a game, and also John Smith & Ian Western for stepping in to help our opposition. Thanks too, the scorers, Mike Tracey, Jan Ashworth & Pete "Gaza" Gascoigne. Thanks to Richard Coe for collecting match fees, and to Paul (Leon) Berman for generally helping behind the scenes (and suffering with a smile) the serious abuse I gave him (deservedly, I thought) on a regular basis. I also picked on Roy Page (very deservedly) and Mike Canning ( who needs at least 3 instructions to move position when everyone else moves straight away). I managed to get sponsors for 4 of our Matches, so support from our sponsors, LABDON BUILDING SUPPLIES, BLAMPHAYNE SAWMILLS, INTERLINE BUILDERS MERCHANTS & TAMAR TRADING was very appreciative. |
Tom Stanton
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The 11 that played with me in the final were fantastic, and all have played significant performances throughout the season, Pete Whitby, Ron Seward, Gerry Keen, Richard Coe, Mike Canning, John Goodwin, Mike Giles, Alistair Ashworth, Paul Berman, Ron Blackwell & Dave Gambie. However, we wouldn't be in the final without help from Roger Jones (went to hospital with a head injury when making a catch), Roy Page (who played 7 games) Mike Seal (kept wicket a few times till an achilles injury sidelined him), Andy Rose (Vicar) who helped us in a couple of games. Tom Overthrow (another injured player during a game at Instow), "Gentleman" John Poat who helped us get 11 for one game and ended up playing 6 games.
Then the "one hit wonders", who without, we would probably have had to forfeit some games.
Eddie Clarke (3rd wicket keeper at Exmouth, when poor Mike Seal went off with his achilles injury, Ron Seward kept about 50 overs while Eddie taped up his fingers in order to keep).
This brought on my old mate from the 50's Brent Howard (who only came to watch) but somehow limped on to help so we had 11 fielders (what a star), also in that game Steve Ripley pulled a hamstring taking a catch, but it caused his only appearance. At Filleigh Bob Macey made his only appearance as did Pete Shephard who smashed 60 odd, and dear Keith Hawkins who got smashed in the mouth keeping wicket (a trip to hospital and a hefty dental bill), Mike Tracey, our scorer, who played an earlier game v Somerset and my old mate Dave Smale who played at Instow.
I am really sad that my dear friend Pete Rose (from our days in the over 50's ) couldn't play any games, but it was nice to see him at some of our home games. Winter well Pedro , and I hope to see you soon.
I sincerely hope I haven't missed anyone, I needed you all in order to fulfill some fixtures, and many times it was quite desperate.
I cannot believe how lucky I was to play with such nice people, who were prepared to play for an old curmudgeon.
My thanks to you all, and wish you well for next year.
Tom Stanton
Then the "one hit wonders", who without, we would probably have had to forfeit some games.
Eddie Clarke (3rd wicket keeper at Exmouth, when poor Mike Seal went off with his achilles injury, Ron Seward kept about 50 overs while Eddie taped up his fingers in order to keep).
This brought on my old mate from the 50's Brent Howard (who only came to watch) but somehow limped on to help so we had 11 fielders (what a star), also in that game Steve Ripley pulled a hamstring taking a catch, but it caused his only appearance. At Filleigh Bob Macey made his only appearance as did Pete Shephard who smashed 60 odd, and dear Keith Hawkins who got smashed in the mouth keeping wicket (a trip to hospital and a hefty dental bill), Mike Tracey, our scorer, who played an earlier game v Somerset and my old mate Dave Smale who played at Instow.
I am really sad that my dear friend Pete Rose (from our days in the over 50's ) couldn't play any games, but it was nice to see him at some of our home games. Winter well Pedro , and I hope to see you soon.
I sincerely hope I haven't missed anyone, I needed you all in order to fulfill some fixtures, and many times it was quite desperate.
I cannot believe how lucky I was to play with such nice people, who were prepared to play for an old curmudgeon.
My thanks to you all, and wish you well for next year.
Tom Stanton