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 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 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 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.
Match Report: vs Bickley Park
The sun was out in all its glory as the Ramblas headed to Chevening to take on their oldest foes Chevening Amblers. After a disappointing results against Petts Wood the previous week, the visitors were keen to bounce back quickly with a strong performance.
Match Report: vs Chevening Amblers
The sun was out in all its glory as the Ramblas headed to Chevening to take on their oldest foes Chevening Amblers. After a disappointing results against Petts Wood the previous week, the visitors were keen to bounce back quickly with a strong performance.
Match Report: vs Petts Wood
The Ramblas, fresh off their first win of the season, hosted old foes Petts Wood in what was only their third home game of the season. And while the forecast predicted glorious sunshine, the weather was anything but warm and sunny, a common theme for Sundays this season.
Match Report: vs Kings Hill
The inclement June weather wasn’t just ruining the hopes and dreams of those playing in cricket World Cup, it was even threatening to spill over and dent the Ramblas chances of getting their game in against first time opposition Kings Hill CC. Indeed a seemingly endless downpour on the journey to Kings Hill had the visitors worried that it was going to be a wasted journey.
Match Report: vs Hadlow
The Cricket World Cup may have kicked off in South London, but the renewed groundswell of excitement for the planet’s greatest sport still couldn’t help generate enough interest to ease Ramblas skipper Michael Cooper’s recruitment headaches.