Will This Idea Find A New Devon Malcolm?.>

[Ernest]

Interesting link fron the BBC, not sure what to make of it really,sort ao a cricket talent contest, aimed at finding future England stars like Devon Malcolm, yes Devon Malcolm.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/4361999.stm

I'm really hoping we can identify some more Devon Malcolms as a result of running this programme


LCCC chief exec Neil Burns

Devon is a great success story of English cricket in the last 25 years," Burns said.

I can live with this, I doubt some others can.

Originally Posted by Neil Burns

We want to encourage people who come from ethnic backgrounds and disadvantaged communities within the UK.

Good idea I agree!

Originally Posted by Neul Burns

Anyone who thinks they are good enough to be a professional, and think they can help put England on the map and beat Australia one day, we want to see them.

Err um Neil, we just be quite good enough now you know.

I think your founder might just agree!.Is this a good idea guys/girls?.

[Pete]

"Anyone who thinks they are good enough to be a professional, and think they can help put England on the map and beat Australia one day, we want to see them."

Check out the Barmy Army section after a few pints.

[Ernest]

Originally Posted by Pete

Check out the Barmy Army section after a few pints.

Thing is Pete, where are the Barmy Army when England are playing at home??.

[Rachael]

Originally Posted by some nut

I'm really hoping we can identify some more Devon Malcolms as a result of running this programme.

I could live without another another Devon Malcolm: England need that like they need a hole inthe head.

Typical nonsense really: it's political correctness got nuts to pick out Devon Malcolm as "someone who came to England as part of an immigrant family in Sheffield and someone who went on to take over 1,000 first-class wickets and show just what could be done".

Fraser knocked spots off him.. as did Caddick.. and Gough. All three were better role models. Daft.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Ernest

Thing is Pete, where are the Barmy Army when England are playing at home??.

Not sure to be honest. Maybe they work in the summer to fund their winter trips?

Saw a nice article about them the other day, though. http://www.carteblanche.co.za/Displa...ay.asp?Id=2698

[Notts Exile]

Originally Posted by Rachael

I could live without another another Devon Malcolm: England need that like they need a hole inthe head.

Fraser knocked spots off him.. as did Caddick.. and Gough. All three were better role models. Daft.

Not sure as I agree with you there. Had Malcolm received the support that Caddick did I believe he would have been a far more potent weapon for England captains. And you really cannot compare him with Gus Fraser, that's like comparing Murali or Warne with Giles or Vetorri, so very different bowlers.

[cantplaycantalk]

You want a role model of an ethnic minority whose family came to England and who showed what can be done?

NASSER HUSSAIN, England captain who turned the team around (Kinda chicken tikka masala personified with popadom fingers thrown in;-)

[Paoli]

Might've been Andy Mellon, not sure, but he said something about one only being able to purchase ten tickets for a match in England, instead of Group Tickets for overseas...That could explain the Barmy Army Exile..

[Richie Benauds Love Child]

Originally Posted by Rachael

I could live without another another Devon Malcolm: England need that like they need a hole inthe head.

Typical nonsense really: it's political correctness got nuts to pick out Devon Malcolm as "someone who came to England as part of an immigrant family in Sheffield and someone who went on to take over 1,000 first-class wickets and show just what could be done".

Fraser knocked spots off him.. as did Caddick.. and Gough. All three were better role models. Daft.

OK, you might not rate his as a test bowler ( I do, and had he had a Troy wassisname he could have been brilliant) but 1000 first class wickets is 1000 first class wickets. With the current england coaching set up I think he's a great role model, and I dont think its PC gone mad, just an obvious candidate for a role model. Also think financially disadvanteged rathter than than black on this one. The fact that big dev covers both camps is irrellevent.

[Andy Mellon]

Well, all I know Paoli is that you can only buy blocks of 10 tix on one card at Lord's. Not sure how it works at other grounds. Also, it seems to me that the whole crowd is 'barmy' at Edgbaston at the very least.