Over the past few months whenever anyone asked me what I planned to do in retirement, I have responded with I aim to become a professional cricket watcher. There's no doubt I've watched more this season than in previous years, in spite of somewhat indifferent weather.
It's been a joy to watch Surrey progress and the opportunity to go to games at the Oval and fortunately experience becoming an "away supporter" has been an added bonus. The performances of Jason Roy, Steven Davies and Matt Spreigel have all been memorable. During August we've been to Hove on a couple of occasions, and also went to Northampton for the first time. Northampton would not be everyone first chose for a break but the cricket was excellent, the Club very hospitable and the Travelodge at £10 for the night unbeatable. Hove is a great experience, the sea,the cafes and bars, the ground has an excellent feel. As an added bonus we went to visit local photographer Tony Bowall and were able to select some prints. All in all Hove has been a delight this summer.
On the bonuses of being a Surrey member is to be able to buy tickets for the Oval test match. England came into the Oval test match 3-0 up in the test series against India and as newly crowned World No1 test nation. However the Oval test showed that this England side has a ruthless streak and as a result the Oval was able to witness an excellent century from KP, a double century from Ian Bell and a match winning spell of bowling from Graeme Swann. Five days in SE11, now that's a summer holiday.
It's been a joy to watch Surrey progress and the opportunity to go to games at the Oval and fortunately experience becoming an "away supporter" has been an added bonus. The performances of Jason Roy, Steven Davies and Matt Spreigel have all been memorable. During August we've been to Hove on a couple of occasions, and also went to Northampton for the first time. Northampton would not be everyone first chose for a break but the cricket was excellent, the Club very hospitable and the Travelodge at £10 for the night unbeatable. Hove is a great experience, the sea,the cafes and bars, the ground has an excellent feel. As an added bonus we went to visit local photographer Tony Bowall and were able to select some prints. All in all Hove has been a delight this summer.
On the bonuses of being a Surrey member is to be able to buy tickets for the Oval test match. England came into the Oval test match 3-0 up in the test series against India and as newly crowned World No1 test nation. However the Oval test showed that this England side has a ruthless streak and as a result the Oval was able to witness an excellent century from KP, a double century from Ian Bell and a match winning spell of bowling from Graeme Swann. Five days in SE11, now that's a summer holiday.
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