Richard Walsh

'That was an exciting batting display' says Shine as Bryant hits unbeaten century

Somerset ended the first day of their match against Loughborough UCCE in a commanding position, with the students 79 for 1 in reply to the Cidermen's 413 for 3 declared

12-Apr-2003•Richard Walsh

'We are expecting to get promotion in both competitions' says the new chairman

Somerset County Cricket Club held their press day at the County Ground in Taunton on a bright but rather chilly Friday morning

28-Mar-2003•Richard Walsh

Somerset coach in a very positive mood looking forward to new season

With just a few weeks to go until the start of the new cricket season Somerset coach Kevin Shine was in a very positive mood when I spoke to him at the County Ground earlier this week

06-Mar-2003•Richard Walsh

High hopes for the season as memberships flood in at the County Ground

With the sun shining and the smell of new mown grass in the air preparations for the new season at the County Ground are well in hand

25-Feb-2003•Richard Walsh

Somerset trio all set to face James Bryant in Port Elizabeth

The Somerset trio, Ian Blackwell, Andy Caddick and Marcus Trescothick and the rest of their England colleagues have now moved onto the next stage of their World Cup preparations

03-Feb-2003•Richard Walsh

'I desperately need a start' says Ian Blackwell ahead of second VB Series final

Following hot on the heels of their heavy defeat in the first VB final match at Sydney, the Somerset trio Ian Blackwell, Andy Caddick and Marcus Trescothick have travelled to Melbourne to face the Aussies again

24-Jan-2003•Richard Walsh

Former Somerset bowler Ken Biddulph has died

Former Somerset paceman Ken Biddulph has died suddenly at his home in Amberley near Stroud in Gloucestershire at the age of seventy

10-Jan-2003•Richard Walsh

Anderson and Shine praise Andy Caddick's match winning performance

Somerset paceman Andy Caddick was the hero in England's resounding victory over the old enemy Australia in the final Test match in the Ashes series at Sydney

06-Jan-2003•Richard Walsh

Darren and Andy plan to ensure the players are ready for new season

For most people the festive period is a time for a break and taking things easy but for two of the behind the scenes members of staff at Somerset County Cricket Club this has not been the case

02-Jan-2003•Richard Walsh

Ken Palmer honoured in New Year's awards

Former Somerset cricketer and first class umpire Ken Palmer has been awarded the MBE in the New Years Honours list for his services to cricket

31-Dec-2002•Richard Walsh

Christmas greetings from the Somerset trio, the chief executive and Giles Clarke

The three Somerset players, Ian Blackwell, Andy Caddick and Marcus Trescothick who are part of the England camp `down under' have sent a Christmas message back to all of their loyal fans back at home

24-Dec-2002•Richard Walsh

Pete Trego signs two year deal with Kent

Somerset all rounder Pete Trego finally put an end to the speculation about his future at the County Ground when he told me this afternoon that he has signed a two year deal with First Division Kent

25-Oct-2002•Richard Walsh

'We are delighted to be hosting South Africa ' says Anderson after seeing 2003 fixtures

The highlight of the 2003 cricket fixture list that has just been published is the first visit of South Africa to Taunton since 1960 for a three day match that gets underway at the County Ground on July 15th

24-Oct-2002•Richard Walsh

'Blackie' settling in well out in Adelaide with the England Academy

Somerset all rounder Ian Blackwell who made such an impact against India in the ICC Trophy at the end of September is currently out in Australia where he is spending time with the England Academy in Adelaide, before joining the full international

24-Oct-2002•Richard Walsh

New members queing up to join Cidermen for 2003 season

Somerset County Cricket Club have just started their new 2003 membership drive, and even before details have been sent out there has been considerable interest from both exisiting and potential members

23-Oct-2002•Richard Walsh

Phil Frost, the latest situation regarding the Somerset Head Groundsman

In response to a considerable number of enquiries on the Somerset website forum regarding the future of the Head Groundsman Phil Frost I spoke to chief executive Peter Anderson at the County Ground this morning about the matter

23-Oct-2002•Richard Walsh

The Playing for Success Study Support Centre

The Playing for Success Study Support Centre, a new initiative that was launched jointly between Somerset County Cricket Club and Somerset County Council earlier in the year is now fully operational and attracting almost one and fifty young people to

21-Oct-2002•Richard Walsh

Somerset target youngest age group for new talent

Youth Development Officer Pete Sanderson is setting his sights on recruiting new players for the youngest of the Somerset age group teams, the Under Elevens

20-Oct-2002•Richard Walsh

Somerset supporter to raise money for the Ben Hollioake Memorial Trust

Somerset supporter Barney Spender is appealing for sponsors in his bid to raise money for the Ben Hollioake Memorial Trust

19-Oct-2002•Richard Walsh

Four new youngsters join the ECB Academy at the County Ground

The ECB Academy that is based at the County Ground in Taunton has just taken the new 2002 intake on board, to take the total number of youngsters up to eleven

17-Oct-2002•Richard Walsh

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