Go West

Last night and an opportunity to see Ingatestone v Great Baddow in Twenty 20 action. Weatherwise a very strange evening where the sun shone and the rain fell simultaneously. A couple of beers at the ground, and Graham captaining the team. Ingatestone amassed 200 an excellent score, and Graham chipped in with 30, made up principally and drives and nudges into th gaps. Unlike most batsmen at this level, Graham prefers the off side, obviously the opposing captain didn't work his out for a hile as he had a ring of fielders protecting the leg side boundary.
The light and weather deteriorated and he had to leave before Baddow's reply but I later discovered that Baddow made 170 for 4. The victory ensured by Graham having a ring of fielders guarding the boundary. Without doubt evening T20 cricket is now one of the pleasures of summer.

It might not be the biggest news story of the day but Thierry Henry has signed to play for New York Red Bulls in the MLS. Thierry has had an astonishing footballing career in Europe both at Arsenal , Barcelona and from France, now he decides to see out the remaining years of his career in the USA. Thierry's image may have taken a few knocks after France's controversial victory over Ireland in the World Cup but there is little doubt that he will market football well in NYC.

The reception he received when he returned to Arsenal last season as a spectator and player showed the affection in which he is held by Gooners.