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Bill Day

Posted : 05/12/2007 17:02

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David Coulson, a keen contributor to the Old Stacians website, is keen to offer his services to the official Ashford site. Delighted to have you aboard David - when the merger is ratified.
He makes the point that Old Stacians records have been carefully nurtured and stored down the years and he would like to see them protected, whatever happens between the two clubs.
As Ashford President, I can assure David and other members of the Old Stacians Club that the Ashford Club will always be mindful of the need to preserve the antiquity, artefacts and miscellaneous belongings that O.S. treasure.
Whatever happens over the next few weeks, the contribution to cricket in this area made by the Old Stacians club must never be forgotten; nor the great servants of that club who were instrumental in making it happen.
Whatever the result of the business end of this merger plan, I shall be raising a glass this Christmas to John and Jeff Hall; the late Tiger Rivers; Archie and Bob; and all the others who made Stacians so successful.
And to David, I say "welcome".
-President

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arthur wright

Posted : 17/12/2007 15:41

Subject : Re:David's offer

dear bill thanks for the recent mention on your website i still find it somewhat amazing that the two clubs need to amalgamate in my humble opinion the friendly rivalry between the two clubs was always good for the game in ashford but i may be old fashioned wishing you a good festive season and i will raise a glass to the future of cricket in the town and to all of my old adversaries at ashford cc

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Pecker

Posted : 17/12/2007 18:10

Subject : Re:David's offer

Wow !
Arthur Wright. A gentleman i have the upmost respect for.
One of the best captains i played for at Old Stacians.
Have you still got my old bat ? Ha ha ha !
Pecker.

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Kevin Hall

Posted : 17/12/2007 21:49

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Darran you should know, that Archie never seemed to have his own kit, so the answer is probably yes. Unless of course he picked up another lying around somewhere, I seem to recall he paraded in a Long Eaton Cricket Club top for about 10 years, after some poor soul from that club left it lying in a changing room !!!!

Happy Christmas to you all

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Ben Ealham

Posted : 18/12/2007 09:06

Subject : Re:David's offer

Archie Wright is an absolute legend!

He looked after both me and my brother as colts at Old Stacians and someone whom we both have the upmost respect for, for the way he played the game and especially the socialising after!

I seem to remember Arthur wearing a Northants 2's jumper for a few seasons aswell.
Not sure where he picked that one up from!

Other memories include his 'Jagger-esque' moves on the dance floor!

Merry Christmas to all.

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arthur wright

Posted : 18/12/2007 09:26

Subject : Re:David's offer

hello ben thanks for kind words yes i remember my northants sweater how is matt and your dad i really miss the old times and would like to wish you all the best for xmas
hello pecker sorry mate i only got 2000 runs out of your bat and then sold it on to peter moralee but he never paid me surpise surprise have a good un

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Ben Ealham

Posted : 18/12/2007 10:00

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Hi Arthur,
Matt is well, he has a little boy and a girl to keep him busy now, he didn't play cricket last season but I am trying to rectify that!
Mum and Dad are good aswell, thanks for asking. I am in the office with them both at the moment and they send their best wishes.
Great to hear from you, hopefully see you next season.

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arthur wright

Posted : 18/12/2007 10:28

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ben good news about mum and dad you really must get matt out of retirement remind your dad that i still owe him a round of golf and about 200 roll ups please pass on my best wishes to matt and of course mark the star also george sutton and julian day thanks mate

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Bill Day

Posted : 18/12/2007 11:07

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Yes, let's get Matt back in the middle. He could wear Archie's old kit.

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Kevin Hall

Posted : 18/12/2007 11:25

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Archie's kit went into the skip......as he borrowed mine last time he played !!!

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Bill Day

Posted : 18/12/2007 11:31

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Kevin, Well borrow it back 'cause we need you too.

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Kevin Hall

Posted : 18/12/2007 11:39

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yes you are correct kevin and i played like you too dropped two catches got a duck and took nought for plenty never again
bill please pass on my regards to a true legend appsy do you still drink with him if so where and when

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arthur wright

Posted : 18/12/2007 11:58

Subject : Re:David's offer

running the british army is obviously getting to me the message to kevin and billy day was sent by me and not the smurff

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arthur wright

Posted : 18/12/2007 11:58

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running the british army is obviously getting to me the message to kevin and billy day was sent by me and not the smurff

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Pecker

Posted : 18/12/2007 14:48

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Archie,

Would love to see you next season.
Dad was asking about you the other week.
That was 2000 more runs than i got with that bat.
I have had people asking about "The Beasty Boys". The nickname you gave to us old British Rail lads. I have to explain who came up with the nickname and why.

Pecker.

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arthur wright

Posted : 18/12/2007 15:23

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pecker i do believe that my brother bob was responsible for the beastie boys nickname it was aimed mainly at the gruesome twosome don and stormer aka the mongrels two talented cricketers but never candidates for the diplomatic corps hope your dad is keeping well and not still bowling those long half volleys i will endevour to catch up with you all in the season ahead and wish you all continued success in the league good to communicate

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Bill Day

Posted : 19/12/2007 16:24

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Hell, you don't see Archie from one year to the next, and all of a sudden he's like a rash, all over your website. I look forward to buying you the first pint of the new summer,Arch. Steady where you tread, we've got Ants everywhere!

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Julian Day

Posted : 02/01/2008 12:36

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Archie Wright - a true legend.

Many of may formative cricketing memories are of the old man (obviously) and dear Archie.
Always a gentleman and a great opponent, we crossed swords many times in the mid - late 80's. I do have a lsting memory of one evening league 20 overs match when Creedy smashed one of Archies balls out of sight. The comment Creedy got from Archie cannot be printed here but was, believe me, priceless.
Archie was also one of the best football referees I've seen, gaining the most respect from players at local league level that I have seen. He treated everyone fairly but firmly and with some of the 'erbert's playing local Ashford Sunday football, that was no mean feat!

Archie,

all the best to you and yours ( i keep bumping into Glenn at various events where our kids are attending) and i dearly hope to see you again soon.

Love and best wishes....

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mike day

Posted : 02/01/2008 16:05

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In respect of the Hon Archie Wright I have a memory of him that will stick in my mind for ever.Archie was a very gifted player and he had been getting a lot of runs for british Rail so he was invited to guest for Ashford against The Cricketers Club in a mid week fixture.He was invited to open the batting,the opening bowler was a great fast bowler(who started to play for Ashford the following week)Ossie Gooding he was very very fast and hostile.Archie played the first ball Ok the next lifted his bat to late and hit the ball with the back of the bat for four,next ball castled.It was a shot never to be repeated.I would like Archie to remember this and me and the post was in spirit of rivallry we and Archie used to look forward to.Well done Archie for all you have done for the Game in the Ashford area,remember my six at Goats Lees in the three aside.

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arthur wright

Posted : 07/01/2008 12:33

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hello mike yes i still have nightmares about ossie gooding but also recollect many other happier memories of a host of midweek games for ashford a little story about you and the three a side do you remember making history when declaring ashfords innings closed against smarden with a rain storm approaching shane smith then set about the ashford attack and you were promptly beaten also i seem to recollect a catch you dropped in the gully where you often excelled a certain doug walters went on to score a mammoth hundred happy days all the best for the new year
hello julian thank you for your kind words it has been said that the older i get the better i used to be but it is still comforting that people hold me in good stead had i had half of your ability i may have been a true legend good luck to you and all at ashford for the forthcoming season i will be tracking progress closely how about joining glenn and i for a round of golf in the spring look forward to seeing you soon
billy day i look forward to that drink happy new year

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Mike Day

Posted : 07/01/2008 19:15

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Yes Archie I remember the game against Smarden,Why were we beaten You my old mate dropped the catch at mid off.But happier times as you said were had in the midweek games.We were fortunate at Ashford to see some of the greats and play against them.To name a few,Doug Walters,David Hookes,Trevor Chapple,Roy Sweatman,Bill Edrich,Peter Parfitt,Conrad Hunte to name just a few.We were also priviliged to play with and against players like Derek Underwood,Brian Luckhurst,Alan Knott,Mike deness,John Shepherd,John Dye,Alan Brown.David Sayers,Chris Tavere. All these players became friends of Ashford cricket club and this is what we should try and remember when we represnt the club.You young players have a history which was founded on Talent,will to win and pride that we had in the club plus the fact we used to talk to the opposition and make them welcome which I feel is lacking in the modern game with all the leagues etc.What happened to midweek fixtures of stature and all day games on Sunday these are wher you learn all the skills of being a Cricketer.
I wil do as bill Day asked and put some blogs on the site of the good old days.
Yes Julian I remember Starlight and I batted at 3 Graham Borwell and Duncan Purves opened and Dunc backed out of the quick very ealy in the piece and the firset ball did swede me but unfazed I did manage to connect with a few and got 84 but thats history

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Julian Day

Posted : 09/01/2008 10:24

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Archie,

I'd love to have a round of golf with you and Glenn one weekend before the season gets underway.
You'll find my mobile number and e mail address in the 'officials' section of the website. Look forward to hearing from you.
You'll be pleased to know that although most of my golf drives go a great distance, the majority of them dissapear over wide mid off!

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archie wright

Posted : 10/01/2008 16:18

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julian will be in touch
unlike you my drives resemble a little push back down the pitch surprise surprise but at least they are straight and i do not lose many balls bit like my cricket really see you soon

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Kevin Hall

Posted : 10/01/2008 22:26

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Julian , you are in for a tough game.......Arthur doesn't even hit a six at golf !!!!!.....Five and better that's Arthur !!!!

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Julian Day

Posted : 11/01/2008 11:28

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Off of my 28 handicap I stand a chance!!!! LOL

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Marcus Lawrence

Posted : 13/01/2008 22:14

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How about an Ashford and Stacians CC golf outing?

Arthritis may have curtailed the cricket, but I can still drive to leg.

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Pecker

Posted : 14/01/2008 14:13

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And it will go in the air not on the ground..........!!! Ha !

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Julian Day

Posted : 14/01/2008 18:31

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I am in the process of organising a golf day which will probably be at Great Chart. We can also do paintballing.
Thee ae packages for both at competitive raes and, as a previous sponsor of the club, they ae willing to acomodae us at weekends. Early March will probably be the goer, but I'll post a notice on this site with further details, booking procedure and prices.