On a scorching Sunday afternoon, the Ramblas travelled down to Hildenbrough for this season’s return fixture, aiming to claim a club record fifth consecutive win. Johnny Stocks, Drew Smith and John Loughlin returned to the Ramblas lineup, with Stuart Dilley making his first appearance of the season. After winning the toss, captain Michael Cooper chose…
Match Report | vs Petts Wood
It was an absolute scorcher as the Ramblas headed to Willett Way to take on Petts Wood in another derby encounter. The visitors were looking for their fourth consecutive win, as well as a rare double over Petts Wood but knew that is was going to be a tough day in the heat. With Rehan…
Match Report | vs Ex Blues
The Ramblas were back at Ex Blues following last week’s win over Petts Wood, but this time they would be occupying the away dressing room as they took on landlords Ex Blues CC. While it may not be one of the more regular derby matches the club plays, players and fans alike were buzzing in…
Match Report | vs Petts Wood
The Ramblas returned to home comforts after picking up their third win of the season against Ash Village, taking on old foes Petts Wood on a gloriously sunny day. With Chris Thomas, Laurie Stocks, Jason Christensen and Johnny Stocks unavaible for selection, Ramblas skipper was able to recall John Loughlin, Rehan Qureshi, Drew Smith and…
Match Report | vs Ash Village
While the country experienced a brief heatwave, it was fortunate for the Ramblas that the temperature cooled in time as they headed to an idyllic Kent locale to take on Ash Village CC. And following a week off, the club was keen to make amends after our defeat to Battersea Eagles at the start of…
Match Report | vs Battersea Eagles
Fresh off two successive victories, the Ramblas headed into the week full of Icarus levels of confidence. However, much like the Greek legend, the Ramblas came crashing down to earth. Original opponents Washington CC dropped out due to a lack of players and after two new teams were found and then promptly lost, Battersea Eagles…
Match Report | vs Hildenborough
Following last week’s victory over Chevening, the Ramblas returned to home comforts as they hosted Hildenborough, looking to make it back-to-back wins. But as has been the case for most of the season, the weather more closely resembles autumn than summer. Ramblas captain Michael Cooper had selection issues for the first time this season. Absent…
Match Report | vs Chevening Amblers
The sun was out in full force as the Ramblas took on old rivals Chevening, aiming to bag their first win of a promising season. And while the rest of the country were waiting to see who would be getting their hands on the Premier League title, Ramblas skipper Michael Cooper’s only concern was ensuring…
Match Report | vs Norwood
After an early season week off, the Ramblas travelled to Norwood as they looked to build on their strong performance in the season opener. However, the weather did it’s best to stop the game, with light showers persisting throughout the day. With Messrs Smith, Qureshi and Thomas absent, Laurie Stocks and Luke Sheridan returned…
Match Report | vs London Itinerants
The bank holiday weekend may have ushered in the new Ramblas season but it didn’t bring with it its usual sunny weather, as the club hosted London Itinerants in damp conditions. The Itinerants were keen to avenge last season’s defeat to the Ramblas. With 15 players available for selection, Kent Ramblas skipper Michael Cooper had…
Fixtures | 2022
While 2021 arguably brought more lows than highs, the Ramblas still go into the 2022 season upbeat and looking to build upon the postives. The club also boast two home grounds this season, splitting our time between Ex-Blues and Petts Wood and we’ll also be playing both landlords during the season. Sunday 1st May –…
Match Report | vs London Itinerants
Following last week’s rain affected draw with Cudham Wyse, there were no such worries with the weather as the Ramblas played host to London Intinerants in the last game of the season, keen to end the season on a high. There were no selection nightmares for the hosts, much to the delight of skipper Michael…
Match Report | vs Cudham Wyse
It was a rare moment for the Ramblas; a grim forecast that actually came to pass. Downpours bookmarked a grey and subdued day as the Ramblas travelled to Cudham. Club captain Michael Cooper had no trouble getting a side out, with Rehan Qureshi and James Dilley returning to side along with Duane Hall and Johnny…
Match Report | vs Wrotham
Following last week’s resounding victory in the land of Snod, the Kent Ramblas returned to home comforts, but were ultimately bested in an absorbing encounter with Wrotham. As sure as night follows day, captain Michael Cooper lost the toss and saw his team put into the field, with newbies Freddie Skitini and Rob Dolby joining…
Match Report | vs Snodland Community
Following last week’s strong performance in a narrow defeat to Battersea Eagles, the Ramblas headed into Sunday confident that a second win was just around the corner. There were naturally obstacles before the game, it is the Ramblas after all, with original opponents Bromley Town pulling out. A call out to the cricket fraternity was…
Match Report | vs Battersea Eagles
Refreshed after a two week brake following their humbling defeat to Hildenborough, the Ramblas were keen to start the last month of the season on the right foot. However, things rarely run smoothly for the hosts. Ramblas skipper Michael Cooper started the week struggling for players but thanks to Ben Sheridan making his Ramblas return…
Match Report | vs Hildenborough
In the words of former Smiths frontman/now racist tit Morrissey, stop me if you think you’ve heard this one before… Yes, that’s right: a largely limp display with the bat from your intrepid Ramblas saw another chastening defeat in a season full of them. But before we pick the bones out of what was a…
Match Report | vs Petts Wood
The sporting world witnessed some of its more inevitable outcomes on Sunday, as a classic Kent Ramblas collapse preceded what we all saw coming at Wembley: a penalty shoot out defeat for England. However, the similarities between England and the Ramblas probably started and ended there, as we don’t imagine Gareth Southgate having to make…
Match Report | vs Battersea Eagles
Despite the ominous weather forecasts throughout the week, and a few showers on the day, the cricketing gods were kind to the Ramblas and the sun was (mostly) out as they looked to nab their first win of the season. The weather wasn’t the only issue Rambas skipper Michael Cooper had to contend with during…
Match Report | vs Chevening
Following on from a closely fought contest with local rivals Petts Wood, the Ramblas travelled to Chevening looking to build on last week’s performance. However, once again the rain threatened to scupper the contest so both captains agreed to a reduced twenty over contest to ensure we’d get a result. As is the tradition, the…