The Ramblas got back to winning ways with a dominant all-round performance against Blue Star. Following back-to-back defeats, there may have been some concerns that the wheels were coming off after a fine start to the season, but captain Matt Rudgyard does not counter such talk, with levels of optimism not seen since… well, our…
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Match Report | vs Chevening Amblers
The Ramblas found themselves on the wrong end of another close-run game against long-term friendly foes Chevening as they left the confines of Ex Blues for the first time in six weeks. Much of the talk before the game was Euros-related (with a couple of Ramblas having just paid (a lorra, lorra money) for tickets…
Match Report | vs Vishwa
After back to back victories, the Ramblas were brought back down to earth with a thud, suffering a heavy defeat to a strong Vishwa CC side. Initially due to host Petts Wood but when they were unable to field a team, fixtures man Steven Fitch found a new oppo and the weather cleared up in…
Match Report | vs West Wickham
For the second weekend in succession, the Ramblas snatch an improbable victory in a nail-biter of a game, in an all-time classic against first-time opposition West Wickham. In what masqueraded as summer conditions, the Ramblas’ captain Matt Rudgyard won the toss (AGAIN…), yet inexplicably chose to bat (AGAIN). Still, after the previous week’s unlikely win…
Match Report | vs Hildenborough
A rip-snorter of a game saw the Ramblas come out on top against friendly foes Hildenborough in a low-scoring thriller. Having enjoyed the Ex Blues family day the previous Sunday, it was back to the business of trying to best Hildenborough, who were on a run of three successive wins over their hosts going into…
Match Report | vs Chevening
On a glorious day, the Ramblas were unable to best old rivals Chevening, succumbing to a 15 run defeat. Blessed with a rare over abundance of players, Ramblas captain Matt Rudgyard was faced with a tough selection decision until Mark Loughlin offered to step down for the game to avoid any dramas. The new captain’s…
Match Report | vs Tatsfield
Glorious sunshine, a match played in the right spirit and a home win made for the perfect Sunday at Ramblas HQ. For the second week running, the best laid plans of the Fitch-ture secretary were ripped up, as the Ramblas were called on to host Tatsfield due to the latter’s pitch not being quite ready…
Match Report | vs Limpsfield Chart
The new season started with a classic Ramblas switcheroo, as Limpsfield Chart stepped in to the breach due to the home ground still undergoing extensive works… Ramblas’ new captain in Matt Rudgyard was looking to give the side their first opening day win in 15 seasons – that’s right folks, no wins on their 14…
Match Report | vs Eastside CC
Another Sunday, another afternoon of leather on willow at fortress Ex Blues and this time we hosted a late addition to the fixture list in Eastside CC, whoe travelled to West Wickham from Forest Gate in East London. This week, the Ramblas were missing a number of stalwarts from the previous fixture – outgoings were…
Match Report | vs Grenfell CC
Rollicking Ramblas break 10-game winless streak, as a Geoff Parrett bowling masterclass and barnstorming knock by Luke Sheridan guide the hosts to a three-wicket victory. In-keeping with the throwback start to their season, the Ramblas were not only faced with finding a replacement opposition in the shape of local team Grenfell CC, but also found…
Match Report | vs Chevening Amblers
Despite vast improvement in the batting department following last week’s never-to-be-mentioned-again (apart from here) showing, Ramblas’ run of woe continued this Sunday as old foes Chevening proved too much in a much closer encounter in West Wickham. Winning the toss and shouting “We’ll have a bowl first” barely a millisecond after the coin hit the…
Match Report | vs Belvedere
Record-breaking Ramblas lived the very epitome of ‘a game of two halves’ this week, as they succumbed to a bowling masterclass against Belvedere. With four changes from the previous week’s defeat to Eltham, the Ramblas headed within sniffing distance of the Dartford Crossing to face a team they hadn’t played since the end of their…
Match Report | vs Eltham
Weather may have curtailed their season opener the previous week, and threatened to do the same this week, but thankfully the rain stayed away and the Ramblas season got underway against first time opposition, Eltham CC. Ramblas skipper Michael Cooper had no problem fielding a side, even with two players dropping out during the week….
Match Report | vs Battersea Eagles
After the disappointment of a narrow loss to Ex Blues last weekend the Ramblas returned to fortress Ex Blues in the hope of securing a victory that would mean ending the season with as many wins as losses. In the absence of Ramblas legend, and skipper, Michael Cooper, Matt Rudgyard was tasked with leading the…
Match Report | vs Ex Blues
While the Ramblas had originally scheduled a week off for the bank holiday weekend, such has been the positive vibes this season both on and off the field, there was an appetite for an extra fixture. Fortunately, Ex Blues lost their opposition and offered to host, aiming…
Match Report | vs Chartridge
For the first time in the club’s history the Kent Ramblas hosted a touring side, taking on Chartridge who travelled down from Chesham for the weekend to do battle at Ex Blues. Ramblas captain Michael Cooper sent his best agents, Messrs Johnny Stocks, Laurie Stocks and Geoff Parrett to show them the pubs of Bromley…
Match Report | vs Old Wilsonians
Fresh from a memorable draw with Locksbottom a week ago, the Ramblas headed to temporary home ground Petts Wood to take on Old Wilsonians for the first time. And there was cause to celebrate as the club took to the field for the 200th time. Missing from last week’s game was Laurie Stocks, Duane Hall,…
Match Report | vs Locksbottom
It was another scorching Sunday as the Ramblas finally got the chance to head to Tugmutton Common to take on Locksbottom, keen to get back on track following last week’s defeat. With Johnny Stocks, John Loughlin and James Dilley missing from last week’s game, Rehan Qureshi, Duane Hall and Chris Thomas returned to the lineup….
Match Report | vs Battersea Eagles
After nearly a month away, the Ramblas returned to Ex Blues as they took on Battersea Eagles. While grey skies and pockets of rain threatened the fixture as the teams arrived, they soon dissipated before they could do any harm. As the country eagerly awaited football’s inevitable return home courtesy of the Lionesses, Ramblas skipper…
Match Report | vs Chevening Amblers
It was another glorious day as the Ramblas looked to bounce back from last week’s agonising defeat to Hildenborough. Playing at their temporary home ground at Petts Wood, for the second time this season, the Ramblas hosted Chevening and with the visitors being a man short and having several youngsters in their team, the captains…