After losing two successive Sunday’s to rain, the Ramblas were itching to get back into action as they hosted new opponents Old Dartechs. In a throw back to seasons past, Ramblas skipper Michael Cooper had a selection headache with only eight players available. Luckily for Cooper, James Dilley came to the rescue and persuaded his…
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Match Report | vs Chislehurst
After last week’s defeat to Washington CC, the Ramblas regrouped and headed to old foes Chislehurst looking to bounce back. As part of the new rotation policy, Simon Triggs, Jason Triggs, Laurie Stocks, Geoff Parrett & Chris Thomas, with Rehan Qureshi, Drew Smith, James Dilley, Luke Sheridan and debutant Qahir Bandali coming into the XI….
Match Report | vs Washington CC
While the world still deals with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a sense of comfort in knowing that cricket was back on the calendar. And the Ramblas kicked off the new season at home to new opposition Washington CC. Unlike previous seasons where Ramblas skipper Michael Cooper had to scrabble together an…
Match Report | vs London Itinerants
Back by popular demand, the Ramblas managed to bring the band back together for one more game of the 2020 season. And much like ageing rock bands of old, the team that took the field looked much different than the ones that went before. Only four players from last week’s game against Oakhill Taverners were…
Match Report | vs Oakhill Taverners
Although the weather leading up to the match was relentlessly miserable, the Ramblas rocked up at Oakhill Taverners’ ground ready to finish the season on a high. And despite the quality of opposition, there was talk around the camp of repeating 2017’s sensational victory over the hosts. Ramblas captain Michael Cooper had a slight selection…
Match Report | vs Hildenborough
For the third time this season, the Ramblas welcomed Hildenborough to Fortress Ex-blues and with each team having claimed a win already, it was perfectly set up for a deciding bout. Ramblas captain Michael Cooper initially had little trouble sorting a side out, with Geoff Parrett making a welcome return to the lineup. However, a…
Match Report | vs Wrotham St George
While bad weather put paid to England’s hopes of play, the Ramblas didn’t let some light rain and cloudy skies put them off their game at home to Wrotham St George. And following last week’s strong performance against Dormansland, the hosts were looking for more of the same. Chris Thomas returned to line up, as…
Match Report | vs Dormansland
On a blistering hot day, the Ramblas travelled down to Dormansland in Surrey to take on Dormansland CC, keen to continue their winning ways following last week’s victory against Hildenborough. As has been the case for this season, finding an XI to take to the game was a challenge. Haydn Evans, fresh from his shielding…
Match Report | vs Hildenborough
The sun was out in full force as the Ramblas took on Hildenborough for the second time in two weeks. Buoyed by a first win of the season at Chislehurst the previous week, the Ramblas were full of confidence. While confidence may have been brimming at the club, that wasn’t the case when it came…
Match Report | vs Chislehurst
Fresh from an exciting season opener the previous week, the Ramblas travelled to Chislehurst looking for a maiden victory against their old rivals. With Chris Thomas, Rehan Qureshi, Alex Danks and Ed Gibbs all unavailable for selection, Ramblas skipper Michael Cooper had to once again work his recruiting magic. Last year’s player of the year…
Match Report | vs Hildenborough
When your intrepid Ramblas finished their tenth season with something of a shellacking at the hands of Oakhill Taverners, they certainly didn’t anticipate waiting another 322 days before donning their whites. Alas, who knew a pandemic would be enough to stop the thud of leather on willow and gentle applause for a well-run single? Although…
End-of-Season Awards | 2019
After a tough season on the field for the Ramblas, the end of season awards night gave everyone a chance to let their hair down and reflect on all the positives.
Match Report: vs Oakhill Taverners
So here it is, following a grueling and often challenging tenth season, the Ramblas travelled to Oakhill Taverners for the finale. And has often been the case this year, the quality of the opposition proved no match for the Ramblas faithful.
Match Report: vs Dartfordians
They say repeating the same action and expecting a different result is one of the first signs of madness, which may mean the men and women in white coats will soon be coming to cart your beloved Ramblas to the asylum. Yes, you’ve guessed it readers, despite the sterling work of the board to find…
Match Report: vs Wrotham St George
While the cricketing world was watching a tension filled day at Lord’s, a select few in the know had their eyes on the Ramblas penultimate home game of the season. The hosts welcomed Wrotham St George to Fortress Ex-blues, keen to avenge last season’s two defeats.
Match Report: vs Locksbottom
The Ramblas were back at home following their victory against Hadlow the previous week as they took on Locksbottom. Gloomy overcast skies made way for glorious sunshine as the teams arrived at the ground.
Match Report: vs Hadlow
After surviving the chaos of last week’s game against Simba, the Ramblas were looking forward to a little less drama for their fixture against Hildenborough. It wasn’t all plain sailing as Hildenborough, having their own struggles with availability, had to merge with Hadlow to get a side out.
Match Report: vs Simba
As the pendulum swung this way and that during the England vs Ireland test match, so did the weather in the lead up to the Ramblas match. That their scheduled match with Wickham Park was cancelled only added to the drama. And drama was very much the watch word for this week…
Match Report: vs Hildenborough
Fresh off their third win of the season, the Ramblas were back at fortress Ex-Blues as they looked to pick up back to back wins for the first time this year. Hildenborough were the opposition this week, and with the sun out and the pitch under cover from the rain the previous day, everything was in place for a cracking day of cricket.
Match Report: vs Petts Wood
While all eyes were on a match taking place over on the north side of the capital, south of the river the Ramblas were taking on Petts Wood, with an eye on revenge following defeat a few weeks ago.