Yet another from the Vernon archives, this time with our pro of five years, Alan Badenhorst. He’s as strong as a rhino …

 

A very poor team and the poorest haircut/ glasses I have ever sported. I don’t think I cut my hair for a year after that. Look for a very young Bobby Cross. Spit of Christine in it.

 

A bit of self-indulgence. I’ve got some old cuttings from Vernon Connolly that I am putting online and the first one up is evidence that every now and again, I could bat. Bear in mind, in those days I used to write the reports as well as play. My innings may not have been quite Click here for more ….

 

I have posted this reply to the Heywood CC Pro XI in case you haven’t looked at the comments. It’s from Mark Wright and it’s brilliant. A glimpse into a world of league cricket that has now largely passed. It has made me chuckle so I hope you enjoy When I looked at the list Click here for more ….