This will be very random & possibly of
interest to a few members that were present in the late 80's.
Having surfed the net, I located the Clubs website, which
brought back many historical memories.
In 1987 & 1988 I had 2 memorable, cold but
memorable, seasons at Horsforth CC.
Amazing to see photos & profiles on the
likes of Andrew Bentley, Peter Tooley, Big Bruce Rainford, Bill
Davis & Chris Binks who were all at the club 20 years ago! (I
noted some absent profiles, on the likes of likes of JK, & Andrew
Roberts.)
Kingsley Smith (who was at Horsforth in
the early 90's) & I ended up playing several successful seasons
together in Hamilton NZ through the mid 90's. We've both now ended
up in Tauranga (on the East Coast of the North Island) & have been
playing for the Mount Maunganui 1stX1 in the Bay Of Plenty
competition, which is part of our Northern Districts Association.
I recall during my first season at HCC, I
travelled to England with Murphy Su'a. (We were school & Club mates
in Hamilton.)
Murph played in the Bradford League & made
a few guest appearances at HCC. I remember him sending shudders
through the slip cordon let alone through the waiting batting order
with his pace. I reckon we never saw his full pace when he later
went on to play for NZ.
As I said, a random collection of
historical memories!
I'd like to think that there may be
someone at HCC looking for an off season in NZ at some time in the
future. As such, It would be my pleasure to assist with
arrangements etc in an effort to "give back" to HCC.
My thoughts & best wishes to everyone that
can remember back to 87/88, and good luck for the 2007 season!
