In the words of former Smiths frontman/now racist tit Morrissey, stop me if you think you’ve heard this one before… Yes, that’s right: a largely limp display with the bat from your intrepid Ramblas saw another chastening defeat in a season full of them. But before we pick the bones out of what was a…
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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…
Meet the Ramblas | 2019
Here we are in our tenth season, and after unanimously agreeing to put the 2018 season behind us, it’s time to take a look at the heroes in the year ahead.
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.
Meet the Ramblas | 2018
Can it really be? After an inauspicious start in the summer of 2010 (and the summer of 2011. And much of 2012, to be fair…), the Kent Ramblas go into their ninth season having managed to end a summer in credit for the first time. Despite preparing to be without a few of the familiar…
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 Wickham Park CC
It was a day of toil and trouble for the Kent Ramblas as they suffered a chastening defeat at the hands of neighbours Wickham Park. Giddy from a rare win at the toss, Michael Cooper had little choice but to put the hosts into bat, with a damp pitch only going to get drier and,…
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 Chevening Amblers CC
A change is as good as a rest, the old saying goes, and the latter – courtesy of holidays and other commitments – has meant plenty of the former for the Kent Ramblas and their personnel this season. Miraculously, Lucy B has persuaded Cap’n Cooper to tour around Europe for a couple of weeks, leaving…
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…
Match Report: vs Bickley Park
Having last week seen their five-match winning sequence ended away to neighbours Wickham Park with a patchwork side, this week saw the Kent Ramblas head to the rarefied surrounds of Bickley Park to take on a side they’d yet to get the better of in three previous encounters. Back in as stand-in skipper, Sam Ford…
Match Report: vs The Grove CC
It had been a while, but this weekend saw the Ramblas faced with a last-minute pull out; nope, we’re not talking about the bed-ridden Geoff Parrett, but with the proposed opposition cancelling on Friday, the board moved quickly to secure wandering side The Grove as replacements down at Ex-Blues. Mirroring the previous week against Petts Wood,…
Match Report: vs Petts Wood
The excitement was palpable as the Kent Ramblas made the short trip to Petts Wood this Sunday. Granted, that excitement was largely driven by rumours of Tom Danks buying a bat of his own (to be premiered next week), but having secured a second consecutive win last week, the game ahead also brought its own thrill….
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,…
Match Report: vs Chevening Amblers
After suffering a tough month, the Ramblas headed to Chevening with the aim of starting July off with a bang. However, they were dealt a hammer blow when an already depleted squad was reduced to seven available players after skipper Johnny Stocks had to pull out with a broken thumb and his brother Laurie (looking…