That was superb. Is there is anyway that Kent can entice Ollie to stay?. I would love to think so. At this rate Stevo will be getting his Freedom Pass before he retires.
Really pleased for all of the players. They have turned an abject season into one that has something to play for at the end of the season. With Ollie off and maybe Stevo as well ( didn't Kent make a u turn a few years ago when he scored a double ton ? ) you would hope that they offer Harry Finch something.
i hope Blakeys hand heals quickly enough for the final , he missed the T20 final last year with an injury at virtually the same stage of the competition.
That was excellent - the last 3 games have been a very enjoyable watch and if anyone was going to do it, it was going to be God himself!
Listening to the commentary, it sounds like losing the the semi's would have netted us £30k but there is a minimum of £105k (this was based on past seasons) for being in the final - not sure of the prize money if you win it. That extra £70k+ could prove handy!
The final sadly falls on my partner's birthday - but I am sure she'd love to spend it watching a youtube stream (already had the Notts trip shot down!)
This season I've seen Kent twice, and both times we've lost badly Plus I've seen Kent in 3 One Day Cup finals (at Lord's), and we've lost all 3
I might be cursed
I caught a couple of one day finals at Lords. Middlesex and Hampshire sank us and it was a miserable experience. Good news is I won't be within a thousand miles this time.
Kent vs Lancs at Trent Bridge coincides with Bexley playing at Lords in the National Club final. That will annoy a lot of people! Sadly, I cannot make either game, nor the Fleetwood match!
Kent vs Lancs at Trent Bridge coincides with Bexley playing at Lords in the National Club final. That will annoy a lot of people! Sadly, I cannot make either game, nor the Fleetwood match!
It will annoy Bexley the most - they are only allowed to play one pro and Robinson did so for the Semi. For the Final, they won't have either Robinson or Jas Singh available.
Opening the batting for Tunbridge Wells 4s this weekend were Tim Luckhurst and Craig Denness - the sons of Brian and Mike respectively.
Those names bring back great memories of when I first really started to follow Kent and the thrill of seeing Luckhurst, Denness, Colin Cowdrey, Alan Knott, Derek Underwood and Bob Woolmer all represent England in the 1970s. Add the likes of John Shepherd, Asif Iqbal, Alan Ealham, Graham Johnson and Bernard Julien to that lot and it still remains my favourite Kent era.
Opening the batting for Tunbridge Wells 4s this weekend were Tim Luckhurst and Craig Denness - the sons of Brian and Mike respectively.
Those names bring back great memories of when I first really started to follow Kent and the thrill of seeing Luckhurst, Denness, Colin Cowdrey, Alan Knott, Derek Underwood and Bob Woolmer all represent England in the 1970s. Add the likes of John Shepherd, Asif Iqbal, Alan Ealham, Graham Johnson and Bernard Julien to that lot and it still remains my favourite Kent era.
Rose tinted glasses? Perhaps!
Objectively, that can be considered Kent's greatest ever era. Indeed as a child I took it for granted that Kent would continue to produce great players and win trophies
Opening the batting for Tunbridge Wells 4s this weekend were Tim Luckhurst and Craig Denness - the sons of Brian and Mike respectively.
Those names bring back great memories of when I first really started to follow Kent and the thrill of seeing Luckhurst, Denness, Colin Cowdrey, Alan Knott, Derek Underwood and Bob Woolmer all represent England in the 1970s. Add the likes of John Shepherd, Asif Iqbal, Alan Ealham, Graham Johnson and Bernard Julien to that lot and it still remains my favourite Kent era.
Rose tinted glasses? Perhaps!
i was once coached by this guy, massive prick in my experience. I was about 12 at the time.
Opening the batting for Tunbridge Wells 4s this weekend were Tim Luckhurst and Craig Denness - the sons of Brian and Mike respectively.
Those names bring back great memories of when I first really started to follow Kent and the thrill of seeing Luckhurst, Denness, Colin Cowdrey, Alan Knott, Derek Underwood and Bob Woolmer all represent England in the 1970s. Add the likes of John Shepherd, Asif Iqbal, Alan Ealham, Graham Johnson and Bernard Julien to that lot and it still remains my favourite Kent era.
Rose tinted glasses? Perhaps!
Me too! It was a fantastic time to grow up watching Kent. Add to that John Dye and Norman Graham (he couldn’t bat but sure knew how to bowl!). what a team
Opening the batting for Tunbridge Wells 4s this weekend were Tim Luckhurst and Craig Denness - the sons of Brian and Mike respectively.
Those names bring back great memories of when I first really started to follow Kent and the thrill of seeing Luckhurst, Denness, Colin Cowdrey, Alan Knott, Derek Underwood and Bob Woolmer all represent England in the 1970s. Add the likes of John Shepherd, Asif Iqbal, Alan Ealham, Graham Johnson and Bernard Julien to that lot and it still remains my favourite Kent era.
Rose tinted glasses? Perhaps!
I met Tim as he captains the Kent 50+ side, and is a very nice man.
That Kent team was wonderful, and ably supplemented by big Norman Graham, John Dye, and Graham Nicholls when Knotty was away on England duty.
Opening the batting for Tunbridge Wells 4s this weekend were Tim Luckhurst and Craig Denness - the sons of Brian and Mike respectively.
Those names bring back great memories of when I first really started to follow Kent and the thrill of seeing Luckhurst, Denness, Colin Cowdrey, Alan Knott, Derek Underwood and Bob Woolmer all represent England in the 1970s. Add the likes of John Shepherd, Asif Iqbal, Alan Ealham, Graham Johnson and Bernard Julien to that lot and it still remains my favourite Kent era.
Rose tinted glasses? Perhaps!
Not at all. That was the finest Kent era in my lifetime, and by a large margin.
Opening the batting for Tunbridge Wells 4s this weekend were Tim Luckhurst and Craig Denness - the sons of Brian and Mike respectively.
Those names bring back great memories of when I first really started to follow Kent and the thrill of seeing Luckhurst, Denness, Colin Cowdrey, Alan Knott, Derek Underwood and Bob Woolmer all represent England in the 1970s. Add the likes of John Shepherd, Asif Iqbal, Alan Ealham, Graham Johnson and Bernard Julien to that lot and it still remains my favourite Kent era.
Rose tinted glasses? Perhaps!
Not at all. That was the finest Kent era in my lifetime, and by a large margin.
And it continued into the 80s, with the likes of Dilley, Tavare, Aslett, Benson, Taylor, Cowdrey C and G, Baptiste etc, all very decent players in their own right
Kent's late run in the RLODC has to be the most unlikely comeback/salvaging of a dreadful season we've ever seen. I will do my bit and stay far from Trent Bridge on 17 September. I've seen my county play at various venues, across most formats, in 4 decades and never once have they come close to avoiding defeat. Listening via such scratchy weblink as BBC may deign to facilitate, with fingers and toes crossed that the inevitably crucial toss goes Kent's way and the middle order holds it's recent ODC form.
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Would be great to meet up with other Lifers there on the day.
At this rate Stevo will be getting his Freedom Pass before he retires.
Will email our friends & fellow cricket lovers to ascertain whether they fancy joining us before we book.
i hope Blakeys hand heals quickly enough for the final , he missed the T20 final last year with an injury at virtually the same stage of the competition.
Listening to the commentary, it sounds like losing the the semi's would have netted us £30k but there is a minimum of £105k (this was based on past seasons) for being in the final - not sure of the prize money if you win it. That extra £70k+ could prove handy!
The final sadly falls on my partner's birthday - but I am sure she'd love to spend it watching a youtube stream (already had the Notts trip shot down!)
Instead we meet again in the final!
This season I've seen Kent twice, and both times we've lost badly
Plus I've seen Kent in 3 One Day Cup finals (at Lord's), and we've lost all 3
I might be cursed
Good news is I won't be within a thousand miles this time.
Those names bring back great memories of when I first really started to follow Kent and the thrill of seeing Luckhurst, Denness, Colin Cowdrey, Alan Knott, Derek Underwood and Bob Woolmer all represent England in the 1970s. Add the likes of John Shepherd, Asif Iqbal, Alan Ealham, Graham Johnson and Bernard Julien to that lot and it still remains my favourite Kent era.
Rose tinted glasses? Perhaps!
what a team
That Kent team was wonderful, and ably supplemented by big Norman Graham, John Dye, and Graham Nicholls when Knotty was away on England duty.
I will do my bit and stay far from Trent Bridge on 17 September.
I've seen my county play at various venues, across most formats, in 4 decades and never once have they come close to avoiding defeat.
Listening via such scratchy weblink as BBC may deign to facilitate, with fingers and toes crossed that the inevitably crucial toss goes Kent's way and the middle order holds it's recent ODC form.