How long have you been playing at Earlswood?
Started when I was 13 and retired at 40 - which makes it 27 years. First game was Sunday first team, Bernie Walters was the team captain. Only had 10 players, and my brother Steve volunteered me to play. Scored 13 not out, took 2 catches, and we won the game! Yes I have white and red eyes!
What do you enjoy most about playing at Earlswood?
Cold Doombar. Note to Miffy - BFK’s personal shelf please.
Highest score for Earlswood?
96 at Hockley Heath away - caught behind off a top edge by the only white Indian chief I’ve ever met.
Best bowling figures?
Don’t bowl. Prefer to drop them from behind the wicket.
Best moment in cricket so far?
Most memorable game - chasing 310 away to win at Norton Lindsey.
And beating Mullion Cove on tour against 2 international players.
Favourite away ground?
Falmouth
You need to take a road trip but must take three team-mates. Who gets the call?
Mark “Manners” Mansell, Nigel Snipe and Paul “Miffy” Smith.
Who would be banned from the car stereo?
Paul Smith - shocking taste in music!
Who is the captain in the making?
Callum Bennett - great attitude on and off the field, and he supplies the sweets.
Who is the dressing room Joker?
Nigel Snipe - always brought a lovely flannel!
Who can’t step away from the mirror?
Nigel Snipe - so handsome!
Worst time-keeper?
Alf Rose - barely arrived for the toss but ready to go.
Who is the most dedicated trainer who puts you all to shame?
What’s training? Mine’s a San Miguel, chicken madras and a pilau rice - don’t forget the naan though.
Who has the worst potty mouth?
We were all gentlemen.
Who is Mr or Mrs Smooth?
Nicky Bolt.
Who is least likely to put the rope out?
Me probably - do they realise who I used to be?
Who do you need to be ahead of in the queue to ensure you get some tea?
Mark Mansell.
Best away ground tea?
Would have to be Catney - I also remember the under the table cakes.
Funniest thing you’ve seen on a cricket ground?
Nigel Snipe’s naked streak - he promised he’d streak to the square and back, but can’t remember what for. Such tight buttocks!
Who’s the best Earlswood cricketer you have played with?
Darren “Twiggy” Branch and Jim Clarke.
Grumpiest team-mate on the pitch?
Marvin Rice - usually when somebody made a fielding error.