Sheffield Cricket Lovers' Society Year Book 2020

34 twitter: @scloverssociety Est. 1973 I talian and P iemontese C uisine Open Monday to Saturday Dinner 7.00pm RECOMMENDED BY THE WHICH? GOOD FOOD GUIDE SPECIALIST IMPORTER OF FRESH WHITE TRUFFLE 33 QUEEN STREET • SCARBOROUGH • N. YORKS Telephone/Fax: (01723) 363616 www.lanterna-ristorante.co.uk RISTORANTE ITALIANO Award ROME 1997-8 WHICH? GOOD FOOD GUIDE WINNER - Of the ITALIAN RISTORANTE of the YEAR 1999 Pizza, Pasta and ITALIAN FOOD INDUSTRY OFFICIAL ITALIAN RESTAURANT AWARD Supported by the ITALIAN DEPARTMENT of Agriculture and FOOD RESOURCES and ACCADEMIA ITALIANA DELLA CUCINA WINNER of ZAPPINO D’ARGENTO’ for the best white truffle Moncalvo, Italy November 1999 Traditional Italian Restaurant Specialising in Fresh White Truffles, Local Fresh Fish, Seasonal Produce Proprietors: Mr & Mrs G. ALESSIO The year was 2005 and Chapel St Leonards, the holiday village five miles to the north of Skegness, was enjoying something of an Indian summer. Even in the peak summer months, that was rare. The sun beat down almost incessantly, the beach was permanently packed. Or so I heard. Despite being there for two weeks with my family, I barely saw any of it. Instead, as my Mum, Dad and younger brother decamped to the beach every day, I remained indoors; firmly entrenched on one of those horrible caravan seats, hooked on Channel 4. The great Australians were in town and the Ashes had captured everyone’s attention, very much including my own. I’d liked cricket ever since my Uncle took me to Headingley as a Junior Tyke but it was the 2005 Ashes, when I’d just turned 15, that really cemented what I’d call a love for the game. My hero back then was Michael Vaughan, his disappointing football allegiance overshadowed by his beautiful cover drive, and his bright team had set about the Aussies from basically the first ball of the series. It was compelling viewing, and the only day I didn’t watch live on Channel 4 was the final day of the Manchester Test - because I was there. A mate of mine at the time had got the train over, at 14 years old, and queued at the gates, waiting and hoping to get in. From what I remember we managed it quite easily, and only later when I re-watched on TV did I realise how lucky we were. Around 20,000 were locked out that day, as Ricky Ponting scored a masterful century and the game ended in a draw with England needing just one wicket to win. It’s on The Society wishes to thank all our advertisers for their support, without which this Year Book would not be possible. Our members are asked that - wherever possible - they will in turn support our advertisers. Our gratitude goes to all our contributors, particularly Roger Allum , plus guest writers Kevin Howells , Danny Hall , Andrew Gallon , John Hopkins and David Tunbridge , along with Brian Whitehead for our speaker photographs. The Editor wishes to point out that the views expressed by the authors of articles are not necessarily those of the Society itself. Design & Print: Northend Tel: 0114 2500 331 www.northend.co.uk acknowledgements…