About a year ago I attended a press conference at the Cooper Associates County Ground where Somerset unveiled Chris Rogers’ replacement as club captain for 2017. The man named was, of course, Tom Abell. He was flanked by Director of Cricket Matt Maynard and Chief Executive Guy Lavender. One year on I am back at the CACG again for a press conference and there have been … [Read more...] about Tom Abell: “I want to be a successful captain!”
Interviews
The men who wore the Wyvern: Interview with Stephen Hill & Barry Phillips
When Stephen Hill first contacted me looking for help to compile a book about Somerset County Cricket Club, I thought he must be mad. No disrespect intended, but considering his target was to write about all 227 players who represented the cider county from 1882 – 1914 you realise that this was no small task. The book would have short biographies of the lives and times of all … [Read more...] about The men who wore the Wyvern: Interview with Stephen Hill & Barry Phillips
The Lee Cooper interview: “My overriding objective is to win silverware”
Lee Cooper is a Somerset fan. And he always has been. So when you walk into his office overlooking the pitch at the club’s County Ground, you would surmise that he would take great benefit from having access to arguably the best seats in the house. But not so. Well not at the moment anyway. “I have been so busy since being named Chief Executive Officer that I have hardly … [Read more...] about The Lee Cooper interview: “My overriding objective is to win silverware”
The Daz Veness interview: “These guys here are all equipped to dominate!”
Darren Veness believes Somerset are ‘very, very close to winning trophies.’ The club’s head of strength & conditioning is well qualified to make such a judgement call as he is currently serving his 21st season at Taunton and has pretty much seen it all – good times and some not-so-good - working on the development of many world class players along the way. Daz, as he is … [Read more...] about The Daz Veness interview: “These guys here are all equipped to dominate!”
The Peter Anderson interview
In June I sat down with Somerset's former Chief Executive, Peter Anderson, to talk about his life and career. In a very entertaining interview he talked about his career as a Policeman and how he set about transforming Somerset after the so-called glory years of the 70s & 80s. I only wish I could publish the whole interview! Part one was published in the East Devon … [Read more...] about The Peter Anderson interview
