Refreshed and relaxed after last week’s excellent Family Day, the Ramblas headed to old foes Chevening Amblers hoping to start the second half of the season strong. And the glorious weather and idyllic setting, the atmosphere was buzzing.
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Match Report: vs Chislehurst & West Kent
Coming off the back of a humbling defeat to Sherwood last week, the Ramblas headed to Chislehurst to get back to, if not winning ways, then at least getting the spirit back in the squad. But as with last year’s game versus the hosts, Chislehurst very own micro-climate ensured that it was another chilly day for players and fans alike.
Match Report: vs Sherwood
In what is fast becoming a character building season, the Ramblas returned home to take on Sherwood, aiming to get their season kick started. And with glorious weather and a much hyped Danks tea, the Ramblas were ready for action.
Match Report: vs Hadlow
Following last week’s win against Chevening, the Ramblas headed to Hadlow keen to pick up where they left off. And with such an idyllic setting, the visitors were ready for battle.
Match Report: vs Chevening Amblers
The storm clouds disappeared, both literally and metaphorically, as the Ramblas took to the field on Sunday, eager to move on from last week’s defeat to Wrotham. Back on home soil and facing old foes Chevening, the hosts knew today was a chance to right a few wrongs.
Match Report: vs Wrotham St. George’s
As the sun beat down on an idyllic setting for a game of cricket, the Ramblas visited Wrotham St George’s, hoping to get the monkey of their back and claim the first win of a tough 2018 campaign.
Match Report: vs Petts Wood
After last week’s agonising defeat to London City, the Ramblas were hoping to regroup and they hosted old rivals Petts Wood. And despite the rain, and lack of functioning covers, doing their best to curtail their plans, the sun came out and it was game on.
Match Report: vs London City
The weather came out in full force for the first Ramblas home game of the 2018 season, clearly realising it needed to up its game after last week’s debacle. And with a earlier start time of 11am, the team had even more time to soak up the Bank Holiday sun.
Match Report: vs Sidcup
The previous week’s sun kissed affair seemed a lifetime ago when the Ramblas rocked up to Sidcup to be greeted with arctic conditions.
Match Report: vs Cudham Wyse
Despite the appalling weather that has descended upon the country for most of 2018, a combination of a heatwave and hard work from our hosts’ groundsman ensured the Ramblas could get the season started on time.
Match Report: vs Chislehurst & West Kent
In the season finale, the Ramblas struggled in the cold climes of Chislehurst and couldn’t sign off the season with a victory.
Match Report: vs Brasted Invicta
On a glorious bank holiday in Sevenoaks, the Ramblas claimed their 12th of the season in a 49 run victory despite a spirited performance from the seven men of Brasted Invicta.
Match Report: vs Wrotham St George
In another gripping contest at Fortress Ex-Blues, an Alex Danks century saw the ten man Ramblas claim their 11th win of season against Wrotham St George. The win also saw the hosts finish the season with a 7-1 home record as they finish the season with two away games.
Match Report: vs London City
It was a day of typically high drama at Ex-Blues on Sunday, as Kent Ramblas got the better of London City at the third time of asking to seal an impressive win on a day that saw plenty of landmarks reached and records broken. Ahead of the game, there were some personal milestones to acknowledge,…
Match Report: vs Battersea Ironsides
The final of three successive away games brought with it an impressive victory for the Kent Ramblas, as they overcame a tough Battersea Ironsides team in a hastily arranged replacement fixture. However, the record-equalling ninth win of the season was not a straightforward one, as the Ramblas stumbled midway through their batting and failed to…
Match Report: vs Royal Challengers CC
It sounds like something Sherlock Holmes might have fun trying to solve, but if a cricket team arranges three games yet those three games never take place… does that cricket team really exist? That’s the question the Kent Ramblas were left contemplating as they had to find a last-minute replacement for their initially intended opponents…
Match Report: vs Petts Wood CC
Fully recovered from their tour of Exmouth, the Ramblas headed to the sunny climes of Petts Wood, to complete a hat-trick of fixtures against their local (and friendly) rivals. Tom Danks, Chris Thomas and Ian Dacre were unavailable for selection, but Doug Danks and Sam Ford made their returns, as did Steve Aldridge, making his…
Kent Ramblas in Exmouth
Having ended their (ir)regular season with a record nine wins to come out with a 50% success rate, the Kent Ramblas left the bright lights of West Wickham to head off on an exotic tour. Sorry, an Exmouth tour… With board members Michael Cooper, Geoff Parrett, Jonny Stocks and Laurie Stocks developing their contacts on a…
Match Report: vs Wickham Park CC
On a high from a four-match winning streak, the Ramblas were brought back down to earth with news of a selection crisis ahead of their match with neighbours Wickham Park. With 10 regulars unavailable due to injuries or holidays, Jonny Stocks and skipper-for-the-day Alex Danks somehow managed to cobble together a rag tag bunch of…
Match Report: vs Regents Park Originals
Having got back to winning ways last week, away to Chevening, this week saw the Kent Ramblas return to HQ and take on the familiar – and friendly – faces of Regents Park Originals. With captain and vice captain nursing broken digits, Sam Ford – on his 50th appearance – took the Ramblas helm, while Chris Thomas,…