The sun was out in full force as the Ramblas took on old rivals Chevening, aiming to bag their first win of a promising season. And while the rest of the country were waiting to see who would be getting their hands on the Premier League title, Ramblas skipper Michael Cooper’s only concern was ensuring…
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Match Report | vs Norwood
After an early season week off, the Ramblas travelled to Norwood as they looked to build on their strong performance in the season opener. However, the weather did it’s best to stop the game, with light showers persisting throughout the day. With Messrs Smith, Qureshi and Thomas absent, Laurie Stocks and Luke Sheridan returned…
Match Report | vs London Itinerants
The bank holiday weekend may have ushered in the new Ramblas season but it didn’t bring with it its usual sunny weather, as the club hosted London Itinerants in damp conditions. The Itinerants were keen to avenge last season’s defeat to the Ramblas. With 15 players available for selection, Kent Ramblas skipper Michael Cooper had…
Match Report | vs London Itinerants
Following last week’s rain affected draw with Cudham Wyse, there were no such worries with the weather as the Ramblas played host to London Intinerants in the last game of the season, keen to end the season on a high. There were no selection nightmares for the hosts, much to the delight of skipper Michael…
Match Report | vs Cudham Wyse
It was a rare moment for the Ramblas; a grim forecast that actually came to pass. Downpours bookmarked a grey and subdued day as the Ramblas travelled to Cudham. Club captain Michael Cooper had no trouble getting a side out, with Rehan Qureshi and James Dilley returning to side along with Duane Hall and Johnny…
Match Report | vs Wrotham
Following last week’s resounding victory in the land of Snod, the Kent Ramblas returned to home comforts, but were ultimately bested in an absorbing encounter with Wrotham. As sure as night follows day, captain Michael Cooper lost the toss and saw his team put into the field, with newbies Freddie Skitini and Rob Dolby joining…
Match Report | vs Snodland Community
Following last week’s strong performance in a narrow defeat to Battersea Eagles, the Ramblas headed into Sunday confident that a second win was just around the corner. There were naturally obstacles before the game, it is the Ramblas after all, with original opponents Bromley Town pulling out. A call out to the cricket fraternity was…
Match Report | vs Battersea Eagles
Refreshed after a two week brake following their humbling defeat to Hildenborough, the Ramblas were keen to start the last month of the season on the right foot. However, things rarely run smoothly for the hosts. Ramblas skipper Michael Cooper started the week struggling for players but thanks to Ben Sheridan making his Ramblas return…
Match Report | vs Petts Wood
The sporting world witnessed some of its more inevitable outcomes on Sunday, as a classic Kent Ramblas collapse preceded what we all saw coming at Wembley: a penalty shoot out defeat for England. However, the similarities between England and the Ramblas probably started and ended there, as we don’t imagine Gareth Southgate having to make…
Match Report | vs Battersea Eagles
Despite the ominous weather forecasts throughout the week, and a few showers on the day, the cricketing gods were kind to the Ramblas and the sun was (mostly) out as they looked to nab their first win of the season. The weather wasn’t the only issue Rambas skipper Michael Cooper had to contend with during…
Match Report | vs Chevening
Following on from a closely fought contest with local rivals Petts Wood, the Ramblas travelled to Chevening looking to build on last week’s performance. However, once again the rain threatened to scupper the contest so both captains agreed to a reduced twenty over contest to ensure we’d get a result. As is the tradition, the…
Match Report | vs Petts Wood
After a wait of nearly two years, the Ramblas finally took on old rivals Petts Wood, even if the weather seemed set to scupper proceedings. But Mother Nature played her part (as did the covers at Ex-Blues) and it was game on. In what was another retro Ramblas line up, Steve Fitch and Jon Loughlin…
Match Report | vs Chelsfield
As the Ramblas put a difficult May behind them and looked to the promises of the summer months, the site of hosts Chelsfield cleaning up the outfield of grass cuttings let the visitors know that the game would be anything but plain sailing. Following last week’s troubles in getting a side out, Michael Cooper was…
Match Report | vs Old Dartechs
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…
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…