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Rich Allen	Andrew Green	Mark Lawrence	Andy Smith
Craig Baldwin	Mike Green	Joe Lawrence	Luke Smith
Rob Birch	Ben Gwilliam	Liam Malone	Mark Stockley
Mark Blewitt	Stu Hall	Aaron Moyse	Nick Stockley
Dave Corston	Mike Hemmings	Andy Millward	Tom Stockley
Toby Dudfield	Jamie Holland	Paul Newbery	Dave Velemir
Jamie Edge	Dafydd Hughes	Jon Ralph	Alastair Watkins
Ian Freeman	Andy Jones	Toan Ravenscroft	Charlie Williams
James Freeman	Phil Jones	David Reynolds	Andy Wilshaw
Ray Gerken	Bill Lawrence	Stewart Robertson

Rich Allen

Left Handed Batsman / Right Arm Medium Bowler

Nickname: Dickie

One of the “Experienced” cricketers at the club. Excellent bowler to have in the side and can always produce a wicket when needed. More than useful with the bat unless the opposition have someone at extra cover. Great reader of the game and his knowledge is very useful when he manages to get permission to play of the wife. Can always be found at Gloucester RFC and down the “Commie Club”.

Craig Baldwin

Right Handed Batsman / Right Arm Medium Fast Bowler

Nickname: Balders, Rick or Baldrick

Brought up though our feeder club – Down Hatherley CC - and a permanent member of the 1^st team squad. Good late order batsmen and 1^st or 2^nd change bowler as long as he manages to bowl between the white lines on the wicket. Definitely NOT an opening bowler as he has been dispatched many times when opening the bowling with the new ball. Known to be “too helpful” and often finds himself on the end of the “Spot the Obvious” games. Also, the founding member of the “gay keep warm/stay cool top” parade.

Right Handed Batsman / Right Arm Medium Bowler

Nickname: Birchy

“Birchy” is a new addition to the side in 2007. Good hard hitting, mid-lower order batsman and very useful bowler to have in the side. Although Birchy may not have completed the funnel in the quickest of times – he’s managed to produce the best comment during it to do the thing everybody has been trying to do for years – shut Greener up!!! Good lad to have about the team and hopefully we will see him get some important runs and wickets throughout the season.

Mark Blewitt

Left Handed Batsman / Right Arm Medium Bowler

Nickname: Blewey or White Van Man

Mark is a stupid trucker - think I got that right! Not the brightest spark but is an underrated batsman and half decent bowler. Found out in a practise game at the end of the 2006 season that he has possibly been batting wrong handed as he seemed better right handed. He loves his milk and hates all food from other countries – often referred to as “foreign sh*t”. Can be found during the week driving around the country in his white van.

Dave Corston

Right Handed Batsman / Right Arm Medium Swing Bowler

Nickname: Corsty or Inter

One of the regulars in the Sunday team and a more than useful addition to the Second XI team, Dave is one of the best swing bowlers in the Club when he gets the ball to pitch in the right areas, and has the rare ability to ‘swing’ both ways. Through his involvement and captaincy of the Sunday side, Dave has been a regular member of the Management Committee, is actively involved in the boys cricket, and is a regular participant when the Club tours to other parts of the planet.

Toby Dudfield

Right Handed Batsman / Right Arm Medium Bowler

Nickname: Tobes, Dudders or Toblorone

Toby is an young, enthusiastic cricketer – an excellent addition to the side. Great fielder – always noisy! Top order batsman and 1^st or 2^nd change bowler. Only one problem is that we have to try and keep him away from Balders and his Haribo. Looking for some good performances from Toby the next few seasons.

Right Handed Batsman / Right Arm Medium Bowler

Nickname: Edgy

Jamie burst on to the scene in 2005 when his dad could no longer resist the temptation of Stowfords at the Club. Not quite sure how he manages to get his size 12 feet across the cattle grid to the ground, but he certainly is a talent and one to watch for the future. James’ great strength is that he listens and learns very quickly, which has already been rewarded with 2^nd XI appearances at the tender age of 13. He will compete in every aspect of the game whether it be bowling batting or fielding. He is a captain’s dream and we are very lucky to have him in the Club.

Ian Freeman

Right Handed Batsman/Right Arm “Spin” Bowler

Nickname: Shinner or Shin Dog

Legend in his own right. “Shinner” is a great fielder and is capable of hitting the ball a very long way…… should he ever keep is eyes open! Very reliable and great for the atmosphere of the team. Wears very loud shirts and will always be remembered for the amount drink he managed to consume whilst we were playing in the 2004 regional final of the VKO against Dumbleton – top effort.

James Freeman

Right Handed Batsman/Right Arm Fast Bowler

Nickname: Jammer

On his day, a very quick, hostile bowler who’s potentially one of the quickest bowlers not just in the club, but in the whole county. He is a specialist DHCC 6-a-side tournament captain. Big hitting lower order batsman who has won many games by hitting a few quick runs at the end of an innings. Currently plying his trade in USA but hopefully may come back soon. Another full member of the “gay top” parade.

Left Handed Batsman/Left Arm Slow Medium Bowler

Nickname: Mondo, Gerks or Coupe de (monde)

Wiley old fox best describes Ray. Consistent and reliable left arm bowler who rarely gets hit for more than 3-an-over. Underrated 10/jack batsman. Although his cricket is good – driving is very poor as Bill Lawrence’s wall and his car insurance company will testify. Favourite memory of mine regarding Ray was when we travelled all the way to Trowbridge only to be completely thrashed but the best part of the day was Ray bowling their very chopsy and arrogant South African player – Class.

Andrew Green

Right Handed Batsman / Right Arm Slow Medium Bowler

Nickname: Greener, Greengrass, Claude or The Grocer

The Redmarley player every other cricket club around the county, and outside - love to hate! Greener has the ability to score a lot more runs – with more concentration – he can possibly be the Redmarley CC match winner! Useful wicket taking (lucky) bowler in both league and midweek cup cricket and known for being rather loud in the field.

Right Handed Batsman / Right Arm "Part Time" Bowler

Nickname: Inspector or PC

Nicknamed so because of his career with the police force, he is often found cordoning off the changing rooms before the start of the game to check for any unusual packages. In the 1^st XI this would count as clean and washed cricket whites, and in the 2^nd XI this would count as unusual white substances in the form of anti-inflammatory or pain killing tablets. Mike is an unsung hero of the Club and of the Sunday XI, who with his wife Nikki doing the teas, has been the backbone of the Sunday team for a number of years now. Not a natural run scoring machine, but a batsman who can certainly hold one end up, but typically will score important runs to win games for the Sunday side.

Ben Gwilliam

Left Handed Batsman / Left Arm Fast Bowler

Nickname: Gwill, Gwilly, Benny Boy or Ninja

Very good left arm opening bowler with the potential to take lots of wickets but also at the same time – be very economical. Very good middle/lower batsman who started to fulfil his growing potential in the 2006 season. Very good fielder with safe hands and also known as the “run out king”. Unfortunately, he is also very well known for the state and smell of his socks as Bambi will testify by travelling to Downend with his socks running along side!

Left Handed Batsman / Wicketkeeper (& wannabe Bowler)

Nickname: Stuey or Hally

If we assume that left handed players should be allowed to play cricket at all, then you would want Hally to be in your side. An opening batsman and wicket keeper of great talent, who is not afraid to take up the challenge against opening bowlers, which at times can be the daunting prospect of Theo from Hatherley & Reddings. Another product from our feeder club - Down Hatherley – Stuey assumed the reins of captaincy in 2005 and steered the Club through a difficult playing period, but captained one of the best National Village regional final games seen at the Club with a narrow defeat by Ynystawe in 2005. His quiet personality is overshadowed at times by his dress sense, as it is not unusual for Stuey to turn up at the Teddy and then on to Liquid dressed somewhere between Sonic the Hedgehog and ‘H’ from Steps.

Mike Hemmings

Right Handed Batsman / Wicketkeeper

Nickname: Hemmo

Being Redmarley's only millionnaire, Mike is an "experienced" player who has been playing at Redmarley's Playley Green since 1913. If you don't know who Mike is, he is the guy walking around the ground on a Friday night and in Gloucester on a Saturday morning asking if any kids or homeless people could play cricket for the 2nds that day. Good reliable opening batsman and 2nd best wicketkeeper in the club. Mike does a great job at Redmarley whether it be Secretary,Treasurer or 2nd team captain. Without Mike the club wouldn't be in the position it is today and a lot of thanks is due to Mike for everything he does.

Jamie Holland

Right Handed Batsman / Right Arm Medium Bowler

Nickname: Bambi, Muscles or Eugine

Very economical opening bowler – always comes from up the hill. Very good technical batting ability has seen him push his way up the order and started to score some important runs for the team. Probably (definitely) the worse swearer in the team as Doug Oakey would confirm. Has many strops and sulks under the big tree at Playley Green muttering to himself. Very average fielder – which has actually improved in the last couple of years! Often seen staggering home on a Saturday night through hedges and gardens – normally for a fatty… sorry I mean fittie.

Dafydd Hughes

Right Handed Batsman

Nickname: Daf, Daffer or Guinness (Downend)

Daffer (and his nads) are the single reason for the funniest day and night of my entire life spent at Downend – Rich “Dickie” Allen will confirm. Probably the most stylish batsman I have played with or against. Technically brilliant - a great top order batsman who would probably admit doesn’t score as many runs as his talent deserves. Good gully fielder although alcohol seems to have started to take its toll. Despite a record breaking 5 wickets in one over – Daf is most definitely not a bowler. Although Daffer is a great batsman, his driving isn’t up to much!

Right Handed Batsman / Right Arm Spin Bowler

Nickname: ‘Don’, after the legendary Don King

Don is a regular in the Sunday side and has been a regular face of the cricket club for a number of years now. After starting life as a scorer he soon developed the art of off-spin bowling after deciding that quick singles were not going to be his fortè. Never shy to say what he thinks, especially when fielders do not give 110% in the field when the king of spin is bowling himself.

Right Handed Batsman

Nickname: Not really got one so "Joner" will have to do

One of the elder statesman in the Club who has captained the Sunday side on more than one occasion and is one of the first players down on the team sheet for a Sunday. Phil will never let the side down for turning out on a Saturday either, which typifies his dedication to the Club that resulted in Phil receiving the Second XI captain’s award in 2006. However, Phil is best known for his exploits around engines, and the Club is indebted to his skill and expertise for the continued maintenance of the tractor and mowers.

Bill Lawrence

Right Handed Batsman / Right Arm Slow Medium Bowler

Nickname: Billy Boy

The Old Pro. Great asset to the team. Excellent middle or lower order batsman with a great attitude and knowledge of the game. One of the old guards of the team and he thinks he should be in the seconds now but still a more than useful player at 1^st team level. Good medium swing bowler with the knack of getting important wickets and a (relatively) safe pair of hands. It’s pretty easy to spot Billy – he’s the one shouting “Good, good, good!”

Mark Lawrence

Right Handed Batsman / Right Arm Medium Bowler

Nickname: Lawro

Very good fielder and more than useful all rounder. Suffers from a lack of confidence and maybe the odd Friday night out in Liquid! With more self belief in his cricket Mark can become a very handy all rounder not just for the second team but for the firsts as well. A great lad who gives his all and has a good crack. Can be quite abusive once he finds out if someone isn’t out in town as and when he is!!!

Joe Lawrence

Right Handed Batsman / Left Arm Spin Bowler

Nickname: Joey, Joseph or Tribbiani

Big hair. Believe it or not, Joe is not 10 – he’s 15 years! He’s an excellent prospect for the future. Going to be a very good spinner of the ball as long as he stays as dedicated as he currently is and doesn’t introduce himself to beer and women! Good character to have around the side and a half decent fielder as long as he doesn’t run in treacle when chasing the ball. A regular for the second team and also has experience of 1^st team action. Probably needs to have a full season or so in the seconds to bowl and bat regularly for cricketing reasons – for fashion/hair style reasons – he needs to make the step up quickly!

Liam Malone

Right Handed Batsman / Right Arm Medium Bowler

Nickname: Lee

Liam is very enthusiastic and extremely dedicated to the game of cricket. He can always be found in the nets and is already a regular on a Sunday, and has played a handful of games in the 2^nd XI. Liam is not the tallest or strongest of players but his strength is in his determination to be best at cricket, and in the end this will turn him into a fine player. As Lee develops physically, his bowling which is currently the best side of his game, will improve as he already knows how to bowl line and length which is heartening as most of our 1^st XI team players do not know how to. Also, as he grows so will his confidence and is certainly a player to watch for the future.

Aaron Moyse

Right Handed Batsman / Right Arm Swing Bowler

Nickname: Mowgli

Mowgli as he is affectionately known to his mates is never without a smile on his face. This is probably because he is as deaf as a door post, and because he can’t hear properly what people are saying, it’s half the battle just to smile politely. You never really knew what to expect when Aaron came to the crease in the Under 15’s, sometimes he was brilliant and on fire, and other times he looked as if he couldn’t really care and has never picked up a bat before. However, his smile and enthusiasm is infectious around the team and he has already made important appearances at the age of 15 for both the Saturday and Sunday sides. His bowling should not be underestimated either, and providing he continues to develop technically then there is little reason why Mowgli will not be a regular player at Redmarley for many years to come.

Andy Millward

Right Handed Batsman / Right Arm Slow Medium Bowler

Nickname: Milly or Milly-Vanilly

A relatively new player than is originally from the Cornwall area - a quiet member of the side that gives every effort when he turns out for either the 1^st, 2^nd or Sunday XI. A “nudging” middle order batsman and handy slow medium bowler. Will always be remembered for dropping a hat-trick plus 1 catches in a semi final at Cheltenham although he managed to catch the hardest one of the lot on the last ball of the innings! Loves John Smith’s.

Paul Newbery

Left Handed Batsman / Left Arm Spin Bowler

Nickname: Newbes or Nooby Doo

Another excellent new addition for the 2007 season. For the last few seasons the club has been looking for a high class spinner (Ali doesn’t count – I said spinner) and Newbes is just that. Although it’s early in his Redmarley career, he has already taken quite a few wickets and is going to be one of our match winners, hopefully, for years to come. Also, more than handy with bat in hand and is a very good acquisition for the club.

Jon Ralph

Right Handed Batsman / Wicketkeeper

Nickname: Ralphy or Imran

Ralphy is our overseas player. He comes from Cardiff so is not always available for selection. Tends to have trouble hitting the ball off the square at times although can be a tidy with the bat and a very good wicketkeeper. Did try and break Milly’s record of 4 drop catches in one game at Woodmancote last year but could only manage three (and a truck load of byes!). Enjoys his cricket and likes a good laugh on and off the field.

Toan Ravenscroft

Right Handed Batsman

Nickname: Toe, Toe Poke or Big Toe

“Big Toe” is his ironic nickname as he manages to quite spectacularly make a gay, skin tight stay cool/keep warm top look baggy. Currently working in London at the moment which limits his availability but is a very talented top order batsman. Also a quick, very good fielder who’s always chirpy and keeps the team going. His bowling is very ordinary although I’m sure he will argue. Good player to have in your team.

David Reynolds

Right Handed Batsman / Right Arm Fast Bowler (for 15 years old!)

Nickname: Reynolds

There is little doubt that Dave has a great future in front of him with both bat and ball. His ability and enthusiasm was rewarded in 2006 with a handful of appearances for the 2^nd XI. Even at the tender age of 14 he was not out of place at a competitive level with either bat or ball, and he is certainly not afraid of the ball in any position in the outfield. Little doubt that he is one to watch for the future providing he retains his enthusiasm and continues to develop his bat and bowling skills.

Stewart Robertson

Right Handed Batsman / Right Arm Spin Bowler

Nickname: Stewey

Never without a smile on his face Stewey has been an ever present in the Saturday and Sunday side for a number of years now. He is also known to be hanging around his favourite ‘Shed’ keeping the Club’s mowers and grass cutting equipment up together and in fine working order. Over the years Stewey has been known to score vital runs to set up Saturday and Sunday wins with his ‘immense’ flashing blade. Not renown for the delicate nudge here and there, somehow it was all or nothing for Stewart, and more often than not to the annoyance of our opponents it was usually ‘All’.

Right Handed Batsman / Right Arm Medium Bowler

Nickname: Smithy

Andy was one of the stars in the Under 15’s and undoubtedly has the ability to become a very fine player. At 16 he has already played for the 1^st and 2^nd XI teams, and has he grows and develops physically he will only get better as a player. However, between the ages of 16-21 are crucial to the development of a cricketer, and distinguishes between average players and players of true quality. Smithy’s destiny is in his own hands, but providing he continues to learn and stays committed to the game, there is little doubt that he will end up on the quality side of the fence.

Left Handed Batsman / Left Arm Medium Fast Bowler

Nickname: Smith, Guns or Skywalker (The choice is yours)

Technically Luke is a very gifted batsman who plays with a straight bat and hits the ball hard. As with most left-handers Luke’s best shot is through extra cover, but when his timing is on song, there is no better straight driver in the Club. Whilst Luke is a typical quiet teenager he does his talking with the bat and providing he can develop a little more confidence and controlled aggression whilst batting, there is little doubt that he will secure a 1^st XI place in the very near future. Also, there is a lot of potential with his left arm quick bowling providing he can trade some of his pace for a little more control at the point of delivery.

Mark Stockley

Right Handed Batsman / Right Arm Slow Bowler

Nickname: Stockers

Not quite as loud and "brash" as his boys, but Mark is still as competitive. Very useful top order batsman who has the ability to take wickets with the ball aswell. Stockers has been one of the "mainstays" in the 2nd team for the past few seasons as well as the club in general. Another of the more mature players in the seconds and a good player for the youngsters to learn from and listen to.

Nick Stockley

Right Handed Batsman / Right Arm Medium Fast Bowler

Nickname: Knockers, Stox or Stockers

Stox is the joker of the team. Always messing around except for when he’s getting spanked around the park where he then blames the captain’s fielding positions! Great lad and a very decent cricketer. Good late order, hard hitting batsman who tends to drop on one knee and smash over cow corner. Very good opening or 1^st change bowler with good attitude to go with it. Always borrows kit – technically it’s called stealing cause he very rarely returns it. Currently living in Leicester which means appearances are limited. Good fielder but can’t catch a train, let alone a ball!

Tom Stockley

Left Handed Batsman / Right Arm Medium Bowler

Nickname: Tommy or Tommy Gunn

Technically gifted left handed top order batsman who is a more than useful all rounder. Can often be heard saying “Rrrrrreeeeeyyyyy” after a batsman has had the cheek to “play and miss” at one of his deliveries. Very good swing and “in your face” bowler who can be very difficult to play. Also has his own language – basically slang English with safe on the end!

Dave Velemir

Right Handed Batsman

Nickname: Velers

"Velers" has been hampered with injury the last season or so which has seen himself unavailable for selection but he is a very useful batsman for the 2nd team and Sunday XI. Good character at the club and does a great job in organising and ordering the club kit (and trying to get money from players!).

Alastair Watkins

Right Handed Batsman / Right Arm Spin Bowler

Nickname: Stumpy

Top class opening batsman. High scoring destructive batsman that has taken many bowling attacks apart in his career. Scorer of lots of hundreds and has won lots of batting and player of the year awards. He is also a very lucky “pie chucker” considering he takes a lot of wickets caught on the boundary courtesy of a nice juicy full toss on leg side. I’ve had to put him under “spin” bowling – although this term is very loosely used. A previous club captain and a very good player to advise any cricketer wanting to improve. Normally fields at slip as there is no where else to hide him – although he couldn’t catch a balloon! Very good character to have in the side and never acts his age! Also, sulks a lot should we cancel the “compulsory item” for one week.

Charlie Williams

Left Handed Batsman / Left Arm Medium Bowler - All Rounder (and that’s no reference to his physique)

Nickname: Charlie

Charlie is a home grown player and horticulturist (famed for his tomatoes) who has lived in the village all of his life. Plagued with a bad back for most of his playing career, Charlie has been the saviour on more than one occasion with both bat and ball. Not known for his fashion sense, or appearances at the annual Dinner/Dance, Charlie will be found getting to the ground 5 mins before the start of play (if you’re lucky) and just before Phil Jones. Charlie’s batting and bowling averages were badly dented in 2006 after he broke bones in his foot, but I’m sure after a relaxing winter Charlie will be back on the hallowed turf of Playley Green unable to resist the sound of bat on ball.

Andy Wilshaw

Right Handed Batsman / Right Arm Spin Bowler

Nickname: Wilsh

"Wilsh" was unavailable last season due to injury and work commitments and was sorely missed. A very good opening or top order batsman who has scored a lot of runs or Redmarley and also other local clubs. An underrated slow spin bowler who doesn't really bowl as much as perhaps he could do. Hopefully the 2007 season will see a return to action for Andy.