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.
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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.
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…
Meet the Ramblas | 2017
It’s been seven years, over 100 games and in excess of 50 players donning the Ramblas’ whites and there’s no sign of the fun stopping. So, on the dawn of the new season, it’s time to introduce our cast of characters… Dave Brewer The newest full-time member to our motley crew, offers almost unparalleled self-sacrifice in the field…
Meet The Ramblas | 2016
In the time the Kent Ramblas have been in existence, we’ve seen plenty of changes (on and off the pitch), but one constant has been the continued enthusiasm and excitement about the upcoming season. It turns out not even approaching our mid-30s (as a fair few of our number are) can dampen that spirit. So,…
Match Report: vs Wickham Park CC
After a heavy defeat at home to St Mary Cray a week earlier, there were fears that Mother Nature might deny the Ramblas the opportunity to bounce straight back. Luckily for all concerned, the weather was perfect for cricket as the Ramblas hosted local rivals Wickham Park. Skipper Stocks had a selection headache as the majority…
Meet the Ramblas | 2014
Against all odds (a little Phil Collins reference early on in the year for you there, Mr Fitch), the Kent Ramblas are heading into their fifth season. Having secured what three years ago would have been a barely believable six wins in 2013, we head into this year with a sea of familiar faces… James…
Meet the Ramblas | 2013
Despite the conditions trying to tell us otherwise, it is actually spring and that can only mean one thing… the Kent Ramblas are about to embark on their fourth season! First up, a big pat on the back for the hard-working board for their continued efforts to ensure we have fixtures and a place to…
Match Report: vs Herne CC
“Sun is shining, the weather is sweet/Makes you want to move those dancing feet,” sang Finley Quaye, but if only the Kent Ramblas batsmen had moved theirs on Sunday this could have been a euphoric piece of writing describing their inaugural victory. Alas, that delight awaits us all… For the stats fans among you, the…
Meet the Ramblas | 2011
We’ve given you a little insight into how exactly we came to life, so here’s a brief introduction to the main players of our motley crew… James Benson A shaky start to proceedings with the bat failed to diminish his superlative catching ability and is universally regarded as the safest pair of hands in the…