Lintz Cricket Club |
Player Profiles 2002 |
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Gordon Baker – 1st
XI Captain Gordon has played for Lintz
since his introduction to Junior cricket in the mid 1970’s. Since then, he
has worked his way through the ranks to become 1st XI captain – a
position he has enjoyed for many years. Gordon is a right hand opening
batsman and scored over 300 runs in 2 innings against Greenside in 1999, and
that helped him to lift the coveted title of League Player of the Year, voted
for by his fellow League players. |
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Stuart ‘Stuarz / Stewy /
Stu’ Clennell Stuart joined Lintz in his Junior
days with his older brother Graeme and is a successful opening batsman.
Stuart can also turn his arm over in times of need. |
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Graeme ‘Clenners’
Clennell Graeme is a successful all-rounder
and has represented both the Tyneside Senior League and Durham County. Graeme
has recently introduced his 2 children Nathan and Jordan to the Club, who are
sure to be names to watch for in the future and has also recently celebrated
his 40th birthday. |
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David ‘Kapil’ Nevin All-rounder David has
recently re-joined Lintz from a brief spell at Leadgate. Another player
nurtured from the Junior ranks at Lintz, David has been known to be on more
than one occasion a proven match winner. David will be vice-captain for the
2002 season. |
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Gary ‘GC’ Christie Gary is an established and
respected quick bowler, brought from the Junior ranks with his younger
brother, Michael. He is also a fine stroke player in the middle order. Gary
also organises the Junior coaching during the Winter. Gary returns from
Australia in early 2002 ready to dominate the Lintz attack for the new
season. |
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Michael ‘Wristy’ Christie Michael is a richly talented
wicket keeper and this has allowed him to play as a regular 1st XI
player and for Durham County Under 19’s. Also a fine stroke player, Michael
has had a number of successful innings. |
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Anthony ‘Wardy’ Ward Anthony, brought up from the
Junior ranks, whose big hitting has often proved crucial in tight situations.
Anthony is also a useful quick bowler and can also boost the team morale. |
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Michael ‘Eddy’ Edmunds Michael is a spin bowler and
has finished top of the club bowling averages for the last 4 seasons. Michael
is also useful for his big hitting, which on numerous occasions has proved
vital. |
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Trevor ‘Face / Loose /
Waygwar / Willow’ Wilson Trevor is a medium pace
bowler whose nagging accuracy grants him success in many match situations. He
is also a useful middle order batsman. |
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Gary ‘Ginge / Feet’
Johnson Gary, after a very short
spell at ‘friendly rivals’ Burnopfield, rejoins his first club and is
currently in the 1st XI. Gary often opens the bowling and is still
on a learning curve. |
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James ‘Jimmy’ Murray – 2nd
XI Captain James had again a very
successful season in 2001 with the bat. Having recently been voted players
player of the season for the second year running, reflects the massive amount
of respect and trust his players have in him. |
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Chris ‘CJ’ Jones – 2nd
XI Vice-Captain Chris, another player
nurtured from the Junior ranks, is the 2nd XI Vice-Captain. His
mature attitude, together with his enthusiasm and knowledge of the game is
vital for the spirit of the team. Chris has had a great season in 2001 with
the bat. His fielding is, as usual, still superb. Update…Chris will be
unavailable for the start of the 2002 campaign because of a troublesome knee
injury. We hope he has a speedy recovery cos we need ‘im. |
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Billy ‘Beach Boy / Mouse
Trap / The Rift / Bob’ Johnson Another of the Lintz players
brought up from the Junior ranks, Billy has played in both the 1st
and 2nd XI’s, but has recently enjoyed success in the 2nd
XI batting as part of the top order. After a spell away, The Rift
will be returning to the fold in 2002. |
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Kevin ‘Shoulders / Kev’
Johnson Kevin, an all-round
sportsman, adds an athletic edge to the regular 2nd XI, whilst is
also on hand to add his fielding attributes to the 1st XI. Also a
handy bowler and useful up and coming batsman, Kevin is one to watch for the
future. 2002 Update: after an injury
to his hand while delivering milk, Kevin will return to action in June 2002. |
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David ‘Double D /
Defensive’ Dollan David, a young wicket keeper,
is another of the promising Junior players and is currently playing in the 2nd
XI, having been scorer for previous seasons. David will be playing Under 18
cricket in 2002. |
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Paul ‘Cam’ Cameron After 8 years away, we are delighted
to announce the return of Paul to our playing staff. Once a formidable
opening batsman for the 1st XI, Paul is an excellent coup for the
2nd XI and will no doubt post some excellent runs in 2002. Paul
has also introduced his daughter Hannah to the game, and she could well be a
name to watch out for in the future! |
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Robert ‘Tommy / Thomas’
Cook Robert, the former Durham
County paceman has played for Lintz since 1963, and is still going strong
(!). Celebrating his 15th year as Secretary in 2000 and 50th
birthday in 2001, Bob has represented Lintz at all levels, from Juniors to 1st
XI. He was also a member of the League & Charity Bowl double-winning side
of 1992, and together with Bobby Bainbridge, formed a formidable fast bowling
attack. Robert is now languishing in the twilight of his career in the 2ndXI,
and is a useful moral boost to the team. |
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Christopher ‘Barry /
Bowesy / Baz’ Bowes Chris, the left handed student
of Northumbria University, was last seasons spin-king with numerous quality
performances on pitches with very little to offer. His unorthodox chinaman
delivery stride often proves to be a great asset. |
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Stephen ‘Smidger’ Smith Stephen is a very promising
quick bowler, and having learned his trade with Durham County, is currently
showing off his skills in the 1st XI. Stephen is also a dab hand
with the bat and will also be playing Under 18 cricket in 2002. Many congratulations to Stephen
on being selected for the England U15 squad and everyone at with Lintz
Cricket Club wishes him every success in his future with the National side. |
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Mark ‘Greyhound’ Gray After a season away in 2000,
Mark has returned with his team spirit and top order batting, which will
prove useful when Lintz are often on the chase. Mark is another product of
the Lintz juniors. Mark has recently broken the
Lintz record for the ‘biggest six’ ever. In a match in 2001 against
Philadelphia when the ball travelled into the stratosphere. He nearly
equalled the feat against Shotley Bridge a few days later. |
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Stephen Moody Stephen has been playing for
Lintz for the last 2 years, and is rapidly becoming once of our brightest
prospects for the future. |
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Richard Moody Richard is Stephen’s twin
brother, and is an Under 18 quick bowler. Richard is also an established 2nd
XI player. |
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Derek ‘The Silver Fox /
Deg’ McConnell Derek is currently
replenishing his role as 2ndXI batsman. Often gets the team out of trouble in
cup matches, Derek has often proved his stable batting with a few high scores
for the 1st XI in previous seasons. |
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Ray ‘The Great Raymondo’
Forster Ray has recently been asked
to play for the 2nd XI because of his vast knowledge of the game
and to add a bit of experience to the team. |
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David ‘Hat’ Nevin David has recently been
working in America and unfortunately has not been able to play much cricket
in 2000 or 2001. He has recently returned from South Africa and after a few
games for the 2nd XI, its easy to see why he is a big miss to the
team when not around. |
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Paul ‘Pablo’ Armstrong We are very pleased to
announce that Paul will be joining the Club for the 2002 season. Paul lives
in the village and joins us from Premier League side Blaydon. Paul is a medium pace bowler
and a very useful big hitting batsman, and is a great coup for the 2nd
XI. |
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Richard ‘Dicky’ Brewis Richard is another coup for
the 2002 season and joins us from rivals Burnopfield. Although an established 2nd
XI player, Richard will no doubt be drafted into the 1st XI
because of his athletic fielding and useful batting. |
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Richard ‘Ginge’ Foster Richard is currently an
Under 18. He is often called upon for his quick bowling, and is also useful
for some late quick-fire innings. As well as being an all round sportsman, he
also plays football for Sandhole. |
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Paul ‘Chubbs’ Forster Paul made his 2ndXI debut in
2000, having made the move from Junior cricket and will move forward to U15 cricket
in 2001. |
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Chris ‘Voicebox’ Gray Christopher is the younger
brother of Mark, and is currently an Under 15 and Under 18 player. Chris is
an enthusiastic player, who we hope will turn out to be one of our best players
in the future. |
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Thomas ‘Tom’ Forster Thomas is a Junior player,
currently languishing on the fringe of the 2nd XI. |
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Hannah Cameron Hannah is currently the
official 2nd XI scorer. |
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Andrew ‘Andy’ Smith Andy, younger brother of
Stephen, is the 1st XI official scorer. |
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Ian ‘Cheffy’ Cook The webmaster, Ian Cook has
played a few games for the 2nd XI in 2002 and thought himself
worthy of getting onto the ‘Player Profiles’ page. Hasn’t done much though ! |
Thanks to
Paul Lumley (ex-Lintz) for his help with the player profiles.