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Sunday 2nd XI and Midweek Captains Report for 2009Sunday 2nd XI2009 was a very enjoyable season as captain of the Sunday 2nds. We won 10, lost 5 with 4 matches cancelled and one rained off. We used 46 batsmen and 33 bowlers over the season. We were mainly a young side apart from myself, Stuart Helps, Ade Johnson and Kevin D'Silva.Thanks to Norman Wilby and Andy Harris for their efforts on the ground and to John Pengelly for organising bar cover. Thanks for Ade and Stuart for their help throughout the season both on and off the field and to Maria, Bev and Rosie for helping with the teas. Special thanks to Graham Fryer for umpiring and also to his wife Margaret for scoring on numerous occasions. It was a big help to have their help especially as very few adults played each week. The youngsters did really well and the team spirit was superb. Special mention to young Jordan Helps who came into the side mid-way through the season and did well and showed a lot of promise for the future. Luke Stafford bowled well and youngsters Josh Whitehead, Frank Johnson, Joe Payne, Alex O'Dell and Ryan Freshwater did well. I hope to captain again in 2010 unless injuries prevent me from doing so but soon we need to find another Sunday 2nd Captain as age is catching up with me sadly after captaining the side for many years. Midweek 2009We only played 4 games winning 1, drawing 2 and losing 1. Availability wasn't great and Jonny Cater's 169n.o. at Bicester was abit special. Thanks to those who supported me in the midweek games.As Fixture Secretary a special mention to Ade Johnson who attended the Bucks youth fixture meeting as I was unavailable. This help was much appreciated. R. J. Hutt |