Purley on Thames Cricket Club

Teams : Purley on Thames Cricket Club

Saturday 1st XI

Alan Schofield Member profile Captain : Alan Schofield
Big Al - a driven man - still reeling from the lack of recognition for his Berkshire League performances in Div 3 in 2006 when he claims he should have won both the batting and bowling awards.

Successfully led his intrepid "band of brothers" in 2007 in the Berkshire League. Thames Valley here we come! (as long as I can get back for Sunday lunch).

Went for a call of nature during last years club AGM (again - 2 years running) - hence re-election to the lofty position of Saturday 1sts Captain.

Cold Lamb roast is his favourite meal.
Mark Nash Member profile Vice Captain : Mark Nash
The original Lard! This picture was taken at Maidenhead and Bray this season.

Players

Patrick Allen Member profile Patrick Allen
Is that Patrick Allen or Ricky Ponting? Hard to tell the difference when they are batting!!! Unfortunately there are few similarities in the fielding, known to have dropped some Xtremely simple catches in his time.
Lenny Dabreo Member profile Lenny Dabreo
A more than useful 'all rounder' in the true sense of the word. Good medium pace bowler, well organised batter and unusually for Purley an excellent fielder.
Kevin Denton Member profile Kevin Denton
The BFG. Big Kev- master blaster of an off drive. More than useful off spinner.
Currently 'wasting' his talents in the first team.
Lance Harris Member profile Lance Harris
Pacey opening bowler, made a big impact in his first year at the club. Claims to be of Irish decent, but does a very convincing impression of a South African. Resident number 11 he was allegedly once seen holding a bat.
Nick Holman Member profile Nick Holman
Known to most as Big 18 - The Purley 'Express' capable of reaching speeds of 60mph!!!
Scored an unbelievable 120 last season against Lower Earley, will be pushing for a higher spot in the batting line up for the new season.
David Lincoln Member profile David Lincoln
A promising opening bowler and middle order bat who made his debut for the Saturday Twos in 2007. A product of the 'youth' academy at Yattendon, he has a promising future just don't let him play on the swings again!
Rob Makepeace Member profile Rob Makepeace
Batting god! Unfortunately due to being a fireman his playing opportunities are limited
Errol Masters Member profile Errol Masters
Tall Jamaican off spinner, has a 'mystery' ball in his armoury (its a mystery how he has got away with his bowling for years!). Main man in all Purley deals with Trinidad and Tobago.
Caleb Maycock Member profile Caleb Maycock
Top quality fast bowler. Capable of bowling a serious pace from the shortest of run ups. Also a very useful batsman, unorthodox in his methods but highly effective. DO NOT drop a catch off his bowling.
James Measham Member profile James Measham
AKA 'Mini Meash', a talented all rounder, steady middle order bat and a dangerous medium pace bowler. That being, a danger to the batsman and occassionally second slip,especially after an all nighter in Bournemouth or a night out in Bar Risa !!
Chris Miller Member profile Chris Miller
Kolpak number 3.
Martin Newell Member profile Martin Newell
Excellent fielder, won the Berti Jayasuri Sportsman of the year award in 2006. Can contribute useful runs in the lower order, including a 'text book' shot to clinch promotion away at Swindon Nalgo II's in 2006. The text book being "Agricultural Techniques of the Nineteenth Century".
Paresh Patel Member profile Paresh Patel
Leading wicket taker and run scorer in the title winning Saturday 3rd team of 2007.

Currently AWOL - if found please return to John Lincoln
Chris Rackley Member profile Chris Rackley
Young stylish right hand bat and wicket keeper.
Paul Reber Member profile Paul Reber
The Tank! Famed for his dab - late cut for 4. Former Berkshire wicket keeper. Leading century maker in Purley club history.
Lance Ruxton Member profile Lance Ruxton
Lance joined the club during the 2007 season. Originally from Zimbabwe, Lance went to school at Wellington College. A class middle order batsman, useful left arm spinner and sharp fielder.
Jalil Sear Member profile Jalil Sear
Savage of a batsman. Net practice becomes very hazardous when Jalil is batting. Also a very useful bowler capable of bowling a decent pace from a slingy action.
Andrew Stephens Member profile Andrew Stephens
45 year old collection of injuries, playing from memory.
Farrukh Sultan Member profile Farrukh Sultan
The only Purley player to have his profile on Cricinfo
Andy Wheeler Member profile Andy Wheeler
Tearaway pace bowler - former England seamer and part time cricket correspondant for the Independent.
Jim Wheeler Member profile Jim Wheeler
The Big '16 Wheeler' Jim has been coaching at Purley for a few years now, however this is his first year playing for Purley. A very useful bowler and more than capable middle order batsman.
Performance history
Season Matches Won Drawn Tied Lost Cancelled Abandoned
2007 18 7 7 0 2 1 1
2008 20 12 2 0 3 1 2
all 38 19 9 0 5 2 3