The below profiles have
absolutely nothing to do with me (though I did choose the
pictures) - Mike
A round-up of this seasons
players - 'courtesy' of Captain Blick
Steve Graves - Captain.
AKA: Captain, Skipper, Stevo, Sir.
Having been introduced to the Goodwill
Wanderers side by previous captain Neil Clifton, Steve's
rapid rise up the ranks culminated in his cricketing brain
being given the task of captaining the rabble two years
ago. He also currently Treasurer of the club.
Despite the amount of rubber he wears (for the game) the
limbs are still holding together enough for Steve to play
his part. An opening bowler , Steve is also a useful
contributor with his custom-made bat, although last
season, my spies tell me he generally batted too
low. Potential for wickets and runs galore in 2004.
Mark Smith - Vice Captain.
AKA: Spock, Smithy, Smudger, Mrs
Doubtfire, Little Plum.
The old warhorse is still going strong
and the belly is still in fine fettle. Mark was a
founder member of the club and has recently become
vice-captain of the team. He is a deceptive medium
pacer who is not afraid to appeal for the LBW
decision. Nor let the umpire know what he thinks as
he mumbles back to his mark (which isn't very far).
Mark has opened the batting for many years now and two
seasons ago passed 2000 runs for the club. He is
also the leading club wicket taker ....mind you, only
because it's so flippin' hard to pull him off! A
safe pair of hands in the field too, Spocko is there week
in, week out.....probably so no-one gets near his stats.
Peter Aplin
AKA: Pete, Rocky, Peter Kaye, Tom,
Jordan.
Being best mates with Colin has
inevitably led Peter to join the Goodwill. 2004 sees
Peter entering his first full season with the club after a
couple of guest appearances and he will become a squad
player this year. He can now hold the bat the right
way round and although not an athlete, does cover a lot of
ground.....literally! Peter is part Welsh but no-one
is perfect. Kevin's inability to remember to
remember his name, even after being told repeatedly, led
to Peter gaining the name Tom.
Andrew Callanan
AKA: Jurgen, Andy, Rew.
Andrew came into the Goodwill Wanderers
at a young age, and therefore could always point to his
inexperience for his usually low scores. That excuse
was invalid for his poor form last season, mind you.
His Wanderers career turned when he hit a majestic 31 at
Sulhamstead to lay the foundation for a famous win in a
low scoring game. His career hit a high two years
ago when Andy hit a stunning 90 to lead the Wanderers to a
first-ever win at Holtwhites (BRSA). Andy can be a
part-time bowler (kind of), and has had a spell behind the
sticks as well, as he thought he'd be able to catch more
with the mits on. They say form is temporary and class is
permanent, so the optimists are hoping for big runs from
"young" Andrew this season. No pressure
son.
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Chris Cashman
AKA: Cashy
Chris is the current parasite of the
team (student). He was discovered by accident and is
the quickest bowler in the team. He is currently
working on accuracy and delivery stride, and can prove a
handful with his speed. His 'stand-and-deliver'
batting, and tendency to go in late in the day has led to
a very healthy batting average (ie he has been not out a
lot - selfish git). His fielding is......waiting to
be unearthed. Chris smokes too much and looks
deceptively fit....it's amazing how a guy his age can be
so knackered! A welcome addition to the club, 2004
could be his real breakthrough year.
Colin Correa
AKA: Mowgli, Tim Howard, Col.
Colin joined the club in a major
transfer deal from Bessborough CC in the late 1990's.
He is now fast approaching 150 wickets for the Goodwill
and should become only the fourth player in club history
to do so in the coming campaign. He has slowly
worked his was up the batting order and ended up opening
the batting last season. 2003 saw him hit his maiden
half-century and collect the 'Batsman of the Season'
award. Colin is usually good in the field (if you
ignore last season) and is the current fixtures secretary.
Derek Desmond
AKA: Del Boy, Biggy, Arjuna.
Derek joined the club after a memorable
guest appearance against UCS Old Boys in a game where the
Goodwill got hammered (now that narrows it down!) and
Derek, having got used to seam bowling in the nets, went
out to face their spinner. Three balls later the
comment of "I guess that'll be that then" when
his stumps were dislodged meant the end of his first
knock. A wholehearted clubman, Derek is the usual
back-up to wicketkeeper Gareth behind the stumps and it is
from there he has come out with some classic lines.....as
well as chatting a fair amount of bollocks. His
comical running with Peter Aplin against South Stanmore
last year when Derek had to settle for two as he was
knackered has been hastily added to his cricketing
CV. Derek is currently working on his bowling,
modeling his action on Murali.
Kevin Gregory
AKA: Frankie Dettori, Kev,
Giggsy, Lightwieght.
Kevin has also been around
the club for years and years and is usually in contention
for the 'Batsman of the Season' Award. Kevin usually
bats in the top four, fields in the covers (until he's
told to stay where he is at the end of the over) and is a
part-time spin/medium pace bowler. Or rather, he
bowls spin until he concedes his first boundary then says,
'sod this' and bowls quicker. Kevin has been vice
captain and captain.......but was crap, so the boys
replaced him with Steve.
Gareth Hughes
AKA: Hughesy, Big Man, Paddington.
Gareth is another stalwart of the club
having been around for ages! The former spin bowler,
who did have an effort ball (so he says), is now the clubs
first choice wicketkeeper. He is a destructive
batsman.....in the nets, but has a fondness for the front
pad when out in the middle. Gareth showed what he
was all about when carrying his bat for 9 not out in the
ill-fated match versus Kodak last season, rightly earning
the Captain's Award for a wonderful display of skill and
guts. Gareth is one of the funniest drunks in the
team, although I have a feeling Gavin may push him close
this year.
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Michael Wallace
AKA: Mike, Wally, Matt
Having first played for the club around
1996 and taken a sabbatical due to work and married life,
2004 sees a welcome return for one of the twins.
Michael has been working hard in the nets and still has
the ability to be an aggressive batsman, so my spies tell
me. He is working on his bowling which has come a
long way from the catapult days at Salvo. It remains
to be seen whether Michael still has the ability to hurl
the ball 627.5 yards.....or whether married life has
really taken it's toll on him.
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Chris Wallace
AKA: Wally, Flat Pack.
Chris is a relatively recent addition to
the club and has shown steady improvement. Although
he couldn't get much worse! A couple of useful
knocks last season has given him a foundation to build on
this season and my spies tell me is looking and feeling
more confident. He is usually sharp in the field,
not afraid to cover the ground and put in the yards.
Chris was the clubs 'Most Improved' player for 2003.
Chris is a Tottenham Hotspur fan, but, hey, we all have
our problems. And someone needs to think of a better
nickname.
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Chris Westwood
AKA: Westy,
Chris joined the club a couple of years
ago and is developing into a key man. A good
fielder, Chris could be pushing for a regular top-order
spot in the batting order, as he has most of the
shots. Chris is developing into a useful spin bowler
and is not afraid to throw himself about in order to
prevent runs.....then again that's only because the rest
of the lads have to do so when he is bowling.
Hopefully the lads can also think of a better nickname for
him as well.
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Darren Westwood
AKA: Bobby Dazzler, (Ron) Weasley
The quiet man of the team, Darren has
just completed his first full season with the club.
Darren can bowl leg-spin and took his first couple of
wickets against Northwick Park. He can undoubtedly
turn the ball, he just needs to work on consistently
hitting the spot. He can bat, when he bloody comes
forward. Will the quiet man of the team become the
deadly assassin? Time will tell.
Matthew Wallace - currently
shedding those extra few pounds in order to get
fit.....just another 21 stone to go.
Steven Byron - top of the career bowling
averages.
Pat O'Connor - officially retired, but
we will be short, so hopefully this all-rounder can step
in.
Danny Gregory - currently taking a year
out and by all accounts, if you saw him at the nets you'd
know why.
Roger Mathillion - well, I'm running out
of names and we may see Roger.