The below profiles have absolutely nothing to do with me (though I did choose the pictures) - Mike

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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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.

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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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 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 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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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.

Roger Mathillion - well, I'm running out of names and we may see Roger.