Bouncing back
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| Adam James in full flight Pic: Susan McKehon |
Bouncebackability
was a word conjured up by former Crystal Palace Boss Iain Dowie in reference to
his team coming back against some opponents that had obviously beaten them
prior in the season.
It’s a
silly term but one that has somehow found its way into the lexicon of modern
day life, much to the chagrin of traditionalists who feel the English language
has no place for evolution.
As silly
as it is, there is no doubting what the phrase means; to quote a Ronseal
advert, ‘it says exactly what it says on the tin’ and if you bounce back from a
disappointment then you have every right to use it.
Adam
James could do so if he wanted after bouncing back from a difficult day against
Cresselly in last week’s Harrison-Allen in which his fourth and final over went
for 20 runs with Iwan Izzard hitting him for three consecutive sixes.
Without
blaming him entirely for the defeat (the Town’s batsmen faltered somewhat after
a great start especially when Ben Field was freakishly run out backing up and
then Danny Potter somehow missed a straight one to get bowled a few balls
later) it’s fair to say it didn’t help matters as the home side were marshalled
to victory through a partnership of 82 by Izzard and Simon Cole.
A few hours
after the match James went on Twitter to vent his frustrations adding that that
it wouldn’t affect him and that he couldn’t wait for Saturday.
Had enough of readin @hywelgibbs running commentary... #topslogger #watson #wontaffectme #rollonsaturday
He was
true to his word, steaming in to take 5-16 against Johnston, helping his team
maintain their unbeaten start to the season and ensuring they lead the pack in
division one.
James hasn’t
been off form this season he merely had an off day at the office, not helped by
the fact he was bowling uphill against a stiff and frigid breeze. It happens to
all of us at some stage, where good performances are marred by one of misery
but the good players will always bounce back.
Before
Barry Wood moved to Pembrokeshire he played his cricket in Kent. As a kid
growing up, Barry Wood was your hero, the player you aspired to be (unless you
were from Carew where Peter Hall held this title). Wood was a brilliant batsman
and ace swing bowler, he played a few games for Glamorgan seconds and was a
professional for Dafen for a number of years but even he could have his off
days.
During a
lean spell in Kent, he registered three ducks in a row and begged his captain
to put him down the order to relieve him of the wretched spell he was experiencing.
His captain refused. Wood was told to open the batting, he took guard and finish
with a score of 120 to his name.
So if you’ve
been struggling for form remember the mantra ‘form is temporary, class is
permanent’ as things always have a habit of working out ok in the end.
Speaking
of hundreds, Kyle Qurtermaine scored a decent one on the weekend, flaying the
Cresselly second bowlers for 171 not out, while Kevin Bowen raised his bat
after hitting 108 not out v Pembroke Dock seconds for St Ishmaels’ seconds.
A special
mention for Kurtis Marsh too, who hit his first ton for Kilgetty in their win
over Whitland seconds and on the bowling front, another youngster deserves
praise as 14 year old Tom Mansbridge took 6-54 against Camrose and Spittal to
help Saundersfoot win their third game of the season.
They all make the team of the week:
- Kyle Quartermaine (Narberth) 171 not out v Cresselly 2nds
- Kurtis Marsh (Kilgetty) 111 & 4-12 v Whitland 2nds
- Kevin Bowen (St Ishmaels 2nds) 108 v Pembroke Dock 2nds
- Phil Sutton (Burton) 97 v Pembroke
- Johnnie Harries (Carew 3rds) 91 not out v Hook 2nds
- Ross Hardy (Kilgetty) 86 & 6-42 v Whitland 2nds
- Nitin Mathias (Haverfordwest 2nds) 85 v Hook
- Dan Eddison (Lawrenny 2nds) 77 not out & 2-38 v Pembroke Dock
- Matthew Vaughan (Haverfordwest 4ths) 6-28 v Llanrhian 2nds
- Tom Mansbridge (Saundersfoot) 6-54 v Camrose and Spittal
- Adam James (Haverfordwest) 5-16 v Johnston
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