The Telegraph’s recent article by Chief Sports reporter Jeremy Wilson with the headline: ‘Grass-roots sports clubs are dying out’ has got me hot under the collar. I am particularly twitchy as it’s another national newspaper making depressing, sweeping statements about the state of recreational sport. The sub-heading states: ‘With life habits changing and the effects […]
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What if…Club cricket competitions we’d like to see happen
I spotted on LinkedIn that Hornchurch had won the European Cricket League to be crowned Champions of Europe. It got me thinking about other club cricket competitions that could happen with a bit of blue sky thinking. So, here are a few ideas… chip in with your own by leaving a comment at the end […]
Why New Rover Cricket Club went the crowdfunding route
Here on Cricket Yorkshire, we’ve been looking at ways that recreational cricket can raise money over the coming months and this time, the focus is crowdfunding. (We’ve already looked at cricket club funding and the SNAP Sponsorship platform so if you’re looking for ideas, have a read of those articles too). This time, it’s an […]
Indian Premier League shines as the clocks go back
In the Fuller household and millions of homes around the world, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is currently the focus for anyone thirsting after live cricket to watch. If you don’t wrinkle your nose at T20 cricket then it’s proved to be a humdinger, even without any fans attending. I’ve been glued to the Indian […]