The papers, the Sky Sports ticker and Twitter were all buzzing with anticipation ahead of the weekend’s sporting action, with a healthy crowd congregating to cheer the game’s superstars. And for those not in West Wickham to watch Kent Ramblas vs Priory, there was always Stoke-Chelsea and West Brom-Man Utd… Ahead of the duel on…
Category: Match Reports (2011)
Match Report: vs Goldleaf (31/07/11)
While India and England battled out another intriguing day a Trent Bridge, cricket’s true fans found themselves back in West Wickham for the friendly encounter between hosts Kent Ramblas and Goldleaf. A glorious sunny day, perfectly-prepared pitch and a bar serving beer all pointed towards a good day of ball versus bat. But who would…
Match Report: vs Eastry (09/07/11)
The word ‘disaster’ is defined in the dictionary as “a calamitous event”, and Kent Ramblas’ away trip to Eastry managed to contain more than one. On a gloriously sunny Saturday, three cars from south-east London, one from Maidstone set off to Sandwich with some optimism of an inaugural win after setting their top score with…
Match Report: vs South Norwood (03/07/11)
After a four-week break, the Ramblas finally got a chance for a competitive 40-over match, as they welcomed South Norwood on a pleasant Sunday afternoon. Winning the toss, Cap’n Stocks elected to field first – despite being a man down (well, Sanchez-Rodriguez…). That decision would contribute to a thankless task in first 40 overs, though,…
Cancellation Can’t Dampen Ramblas’ Spirits
It was a disappointing start to what felt like the hottest afternoon of the year for Kent Ramblas, as opponents Chislehurst issued a last-ditch “no-play” bargain. Talk of them running scared after Bradley Scoates’ mammoth innings in midweek was, sadly, unconfirmed. And that, you may think, would be that for this week. But a quiet…
Match Report: vs Kent Elite (30/05/11)
With rain lashing down in Cardiff delaying the First Test and a 3pm start in the Play-Off Final, all sports fans turned their attention instead to the pride of Kent (ahem…), as Kent Ramblas hosted Kent Elite in a friendly. If you can’t be bothered to read the report, the match figures (such as they…
Match Report: vs Locksbottom
The Ramblas entered their second game of the season in buoyant mood following a narrow defeat at the hands of neighbours Wickham Park a week earlier. This game also marked a historic moment in the clubs short history, their first ever game played on home soil. Much was made before the game of the sloping…
Match Report: vs Wickham Park
Kent Ramblas made the short 500 yard journey to local neighbours Wickham Park in this customary season opener. Ramblas have come a long way in 12 months, securing a home ground, sponsorship, kit and Kent Cricket board membership. Would this progress off the pitch be complemented with style, skill and poise on the pitch as…