Saturday 30 July 2011

1300 and counting

This week I wrote blog piece number 1300 in just over three years and the visit counter went past 170,000. Last year's 80,000 hits is already under threat from 30,000 more in just three months as interest continues to grow in Derbyshire cricket. Thanks to all of you for your continued interest, which keeps me out of the pub, and for your comments and e mails, which are always appreciated, whether agreeing or disagreeing with what I write.

You may or may not have picked up an article on Derbyshire's young players in the DET the other day. If not, here is the link to it

http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/County-youngsters-gaining-momentum-celebrating/story-13031729-detail/story.html

At both age groups we seem to have some very talented young players and the net is cast wide by the excellent Academy staff to pick up young boys (and girls) who have potential.

What's in a name? It was good to read in this article of continued success for Harry White (brother of Wayne) and Greg Cork (son of Dominic), both of who appear to be youngsters with considerable ability and a lot to offer.

It was another name that caught my eye though. No relation, but to see a lad named Eddie Barlow playing for the county under-12s is enough, as they say round these parts, to bring a tear to a glass eye.

Many factors come into play between the ages of these boys and their making an impression on the first-class game, but it is reassuring to realise that talent is being spotted so early, given proper coaching and mentoring, then taken through to the various county squads as deemed appropriate by their talent.

It augurs well.

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