It’s been a rum old run for the Ramblas (try saying that after a few, erm, rums…) of late, but it was hoped the comfort of a home game could help them get back on track, as Brasted Invicta made their way up to West Wickham. In the only change for the hosts, Geoff Parrett…
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Match Report: vs Four Elms
After a wash-out last week against neighbours Wickham Park, it was down to the serene setting of Four Elms in picturesque Kent for the Ramblas, as they looked to get back on track following the pasting they received at the hands of Shooters Hill in their previous game. The game saw Steve Fitch and Ian Dacre…
Match Report: vs Shooters Hill
Having exorcised some demons in Norwood last week, the Kent Ramblas found themselves on the other side of south-east London as they faced new opponents in the shape of Shooters Hill. Skipper Stocks – still nursing a slight hand injury – made minor tweaks to last week’s winning side, with Howard Hardy-King and Chris Thomas…
Match Report: vs Horton Kirby
With the England cricket team finishing off the Sri Lankans in double quick time up at Headingly on Saturday, the job of entertaining with bat and ball was left to the Kent Ramblas as they played host to (last-minute replacements) Horton Kirby. Skipper Stocks could call upon Sam Ford and Howard Hardy-King again, who stepped into the…
Match Report: vs Wimbledon United
For the second time in four games, the Kent Ramblas board were forced to work around the clock in order to find a fixture following St Mary Cray Red Dogs’ unfortunate cancellation. Thankfully, the pull of a fine spread (increasingly augmented by more cake) and the hard yards across multiple platforms by the board saw Wimbledon…
Match Report: vs St Nicholas and Sarre
With a rather humbling defeat in last week’s season opener, the Ramblas were keen to consign it to history books and kickstart their season against the team formerly known as Herne CC, St Nicholas & Sarre CC. Skipper Stocks had another selection headache to contend with, with Messrs Dacre and Parrett vying for spots in the…
Match Report: vs Pecos XI CC
Aaaaaand we’re back! After last week’s intra-squad workout, it was down to the real business, but not without some classic Ramblas worries. The first hurdle to overcome was finding a team to play against, after the original opposition pulled out on Friday with just four players. Thankfully, a different kind of internet-wrangling than he’s used to…
An Ode to the Ramblas: 5 Years in 500(ish) words
It seems like a lifetime ago when the Ramblas first came to into being. A beer & sunstroke fueled idea born from a lads’ weekend in Barcelona. Since that fateful day five years ago, we’ve secured a home ground, kit sponsorship and even managed to win games. Sure, it hasn’t all been plain sailing. But when…
Match Report: vs Wickham Park CC
It might not be a rivalry to match the great local derbies of our time (AC-Inter, Everton-Liverpool, Cowdenbeath-Dunfermline…), but there was still a healthy amount of pride at stake as the Ramblas made the short journey up Pickhurst Rise to take on Wickham Park – the scene of the first ever Ramblas game, no less….
Match Report: vs Herne CC
After a humbling defeat to Locksbottom the previous Sunday, the Ramblas were looking to right last week’s wrongs and get their first win of the season away to the ever friendly, and unbeaten, Herne. However, the cricketing gods were determined not to make it easy, with five players missing. This meant skipper Stocks and vice-skipper Cooper had to…
Match Report: vs Chevening Amblers
While half the nation was glued to their TV sets (and their leather sofas, due to the heat) watching Andy Murray make history at Wimbledon, the Kent Ramblas made their way to Chipstead to take on Chevening Amblers in glorious settings. Michael Cooper was again in the skipper’s shoes and was hit by two late…
Match Report: vs Petts Wood
It may have been a mere formality for the pairing of Anderson and Broad at Lord’s, but there was something more dramatic on offer for cricket fans in West Wickham, as Kent Ramblas welcomed Petts Wood on what turned out to be a gloriously sunny Sunday. The hosts made a few changes, as Hinton and…
Match Report: vs Norwood CC
And so, after weeks of weather-induced disappointment (plus the odd batting collapse and some drama-filled games) the regular Ramblas season came to an end with another corking performance at home against Norwood CC. With a sodden Saturday threatening to quite literally put a dampener on the fixture, members of the Ramblas collective far and wide…
Match Report: vs Chevening Amblers
Ebb and flow, ebb and flow. Like the tides of the Thames, Sunday’s Kent Ramblas clash versus Chevening Amblers really was a classic tale of cat and mouse in the searing heat of West Wickham. Losing the toss and put into bat first, Cap’n Jonny Stocks opened up with long-term partner Jon Loughlin (no, not partners…
Match Report: vs HSBC
As athletics fans across the country woke up barely believing what they’d witnessed the night before, the Ramblas turned their attention to the weather in the hope of some play away at well-to-do rivals HSBC. Skipper Stocks was faced with a last-minute selection worry, as Steve Cleverley and Bradley Scoates were forced out of the…
Match Report vs Priory CC
The papers, the Sky Sports ticker and Twitter were all buzzing with anticipation ahead of the weekend’s sporting action, with a healthy crowd congregating to cheer the game’s superstars. And for those not in West Wickham to watch Kent Ramblas vs Priory, there was always Stoke-Chelsea and West Brom-Man Utd… Ahead of the duel on…
Match Report: vs Goldleaf (31/07/11)
While India and England battled out another intriguing day a Trent Bridge, cricket’s true fans found themselves back in West Wickham for the friendly encounter between hosts Kent Ramblas and Goldleaf. A glorious sunny day, perfectly-prepared pitch and a bar serving beer all pointed towards a good day of ball versus bat. But who would…
Match Report: vs South Norwood (03/07/11)
After a four-week break, the Ramblas finally got a chance for a competitive 40-over match, as they welcomed South Norwood on a pleasant Sunday afternoon. Winning the toss, Cap’n Stocks elected to field first – despite being a man down (well, Sanchez-Rodriguez…). That decision would contribute to a thankless task in first 40 overs, though,…