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Historical MAD Numerical List | Tributes

Current Player Profiles
(Updated to end of Season
2025)
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“A”
A | B | C | D | E | H | J | L | M | N | P | R | S | T | V | W
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#114
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Lee Grant
Ainsworth
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Nickname:
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Moaner, Chunter,
Swear Hotline,
Whores
Entail
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Birthplace:
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The bowels of the John Radcliffe Hospital
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Debut:
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2011
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Match:
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220
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DOB:
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10 / 06 / 81
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Height:
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5’ 11”
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Type:
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LH bat, Right-arm medium, Keeper
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#1 Single:
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Adam & The Ants
– “Stand and Deliver”
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Profile: Cynical, downbeat and
eternally grumpy, Lee finally made good on his word to leave his League
frustrations behind and concentrate on winning The MAD POTS award for 2016,
and in doing so beating someone else to the prize who deserved it more.
Technically gifted with both bat and ball, despite being left-handed, he’s every
inch that dependable name on the team sheet. He’s also no slouch in the
field either, with a wonderful cricketing nous and a supreme gift for
moaning. Scarcely a minute passes by without some barbed or disparaging comment
concerning blinkered fielding positions or shitty bowling changes.
Form: A solid season by his own
solid standards with both bat and ball, Lee’s only black mark would be his paucity
of appearances for Team MAD due to the complexities of life and a myriad of
other distractions. It is worth noting he performed admirably on Tour amongst
all the drinking and swearing despite having to juggle the responsibility of
his little son (Blake).
Fantasy
Credentials: Always
subject to popular interest in the Fantasy competition, Lee’s place in your
team could be compromised by his volume of appearances (or lack thereof).
It really is a case of hmm….
Pithy Remark:
Controversially,
some say Lee bitches and moans more than Howarth.
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Batting
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M
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I
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NO
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R
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Avg
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HS
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BF
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SR
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4
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6
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0
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50
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100
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T20
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41
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34
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13
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759
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36.14
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64
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748
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101.47
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89
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9
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-
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1
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-
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35 ovs
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32
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30
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9
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956
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45.52
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72*
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1261
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75.81
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101
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7
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1
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7
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-
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40 ovs
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18
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18
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3
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522
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34.80
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83
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828
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63.04
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50
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5
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-
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4
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-
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Timed
|
1
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1
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0
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51
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51.00
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51
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64
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79.69
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9
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-
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-
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1
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-
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Other
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10
|
10
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4
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274
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45.67
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64*
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316
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86.71
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27
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-
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1
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3
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-
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Totals
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102
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93
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29
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2562
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40.03
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83
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3217
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79.64
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276
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21
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2
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16
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0
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Bowling
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M
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O
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M
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R
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W
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Best
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Avg
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Econ
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SR
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5wi
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Ct
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St
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RO
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T20
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41
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63
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4
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327
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22
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3-7
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14.86
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5.19
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17.18
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-
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11
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-
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-
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35 ovs
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32
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78.3
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2
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336
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19
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4-31
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17.68
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4.28
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24.79
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-
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11
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2
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8
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40 ovs
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18
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37
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10
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124
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9
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3-16
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13.78
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3.35
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24.67
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-
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6
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-
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1
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Timed
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1
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2.1
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0
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17
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1
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1-17
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17.00
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7.85
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13.00
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Other
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10
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25
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1
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139
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7
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4-27
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19.86
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5.56
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21.43
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-
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4
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-
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2
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Totals
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102
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205.4
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17
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943
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58
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4-27
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16.26
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4.59
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21.28
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0
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32
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2
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11
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“B”
A | B | C | D | E | H | J | L | M | N | P | R | S | T | V | W
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#165
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Paul
Alexander John Bagot
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Nickname:
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Bilbo, Banjal Adanax
Oglethorpe, Adah
Gearbox Jannel Pluto
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Birthplace:
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Dundee. Scotland.
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Debut:
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2024
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Match:
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595
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DOB:
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10 / 06 / 1981
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Height:
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5’ 11”
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Type:
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LH bat, Right-arm
medium
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#1 Single:
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Adam and the Ants –
“Stand and Deliver”
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Profile: Currently
The MAD’s sole north of the border representative (no, he’s not Canadian),
Paul literally has a tartan carpet in his office. Unusually cheerful for a
MAD player – fielding between him and Lee or Spam is like being trapped in
the middle of a mood spectrum – presumably a few more seasons should knock
the optimism out of him. Paul is likely the only MAD player who works with
radioactive material so should in theory be able to handle anything thrown
at him. As a bonus, he actually knows how to play golf, so should probably
be unleashed against Isis at some point.
Form: Thus far Paul’s few batting
opportunities have largely come in gathering darkness when The MAD have
needed 95 to win off 8 balls and the oppo have just brought back on their
terrifying fast bowler. After snaffling a crafty 3-fer at Ewelme in 2024,
Paul somehow found himself 2nd in the 2024 bowling averages – just behind
Joe ‘Dwayne’ Cartwright. Appears able to catch a cricket ball, which
automatically marks him out as one to watch.
Fantasy
Credentials: Dark
Scottish Horse.
Pithy Remark:
“You’ll have had your tea then?”
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Batting
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M
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I
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NO
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R
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Avg
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HS
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BF
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SR
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4
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6
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0
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50
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100
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T20
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7
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5
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3
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10
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5.00
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6*
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31
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32.26
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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35 ovs
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1
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1
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-
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1
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1.00
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1
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8
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12.50
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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40 ovs
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0
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Timed
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0
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Other
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1
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0
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Totals
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9
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6
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3
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11
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3.67
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6*
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39
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28.21
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0
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0
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1
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0
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0
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Bowling
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M
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O
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M
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R
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W
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Best
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Avg
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Econ
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SR
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5wi
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Ct
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St
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RO
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T20
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7
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11.4
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-
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92
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2
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1-6
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46.00
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7.89
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35.00
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-
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1
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-
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-
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35 ovs
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1
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6
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-
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32
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3
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3-32
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10.67
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5.33
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12.00
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-
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-
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-
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-
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40 ovs
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0
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Timed
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0
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Other
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1
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0
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-
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-
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-
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Totals
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9
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17.4
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0
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124
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5
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3-32
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24.80
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7.02
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21.20
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0
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1
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0
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0
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#162
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J____ C__________
B______
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Nickname:
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Digger, M___
B____ J__
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Birthplace:
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Wootton, Oxford.
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Debut:
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2021
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Match:
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541
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DOB:
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12 / 12 / 1994
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Height:
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6’ 3”
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Type:
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RH bat, Right-arm medium
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#1 Single:
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East 17 – “Stay
Another Day”
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Profile: J____
quickly established himself as a permanent fixture in the team after the [then]
skipper discovered he lived nearby and could drive [him to matches]. He
could also bat, bowl, field, drink, have his dad sponsor the club and bring
the average age of the team down quite considerably. A stellar season in
2022 was then overshadowed by his ridiculous and utterly selfish decision
to relocate Down Under – I mean seriously, WTF???
Form: After travelling around the
globe cap-in-hand, James enlisted himself for The MAD Tour to Somerset in
2024, where he rekindled people’s memories of a chap who can definitely
play cricket. He didn’t set the world alight, but there were most certainly
glimpses.
Fantasy
Credentials: Please
see the above. Will he return for Tour 2026 and prove a bargain buy? Hmm….
Pithy Remark:
J___ still has a really nice Aussie mullet, maaaaaaaaaaaaatttte.
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Batting
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M
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I
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NO
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R
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Avg
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HS
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BF
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SR
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4
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6
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0
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50
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100
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T20
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18
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18
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7
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310
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28.18
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48*
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310
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100.00
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43
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2
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1
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-
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-
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35 ovs
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14
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13
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2
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307
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27.91
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59
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438
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70.01
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42
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-
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-
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1
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-
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40 ovs
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4
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4
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1
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205
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68.33
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106*
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297
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69.02
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22
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3
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-
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1
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1
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Timed
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0
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|
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|
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Other
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1
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1
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0
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25
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25.00
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25
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16
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156.25
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4
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Totals
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37
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36
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10
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847
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32.58
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106*
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1061
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79.83
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111
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5
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1
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2
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1
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Bowling
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M
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O
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M
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R
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W
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Best
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Avg
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Econ
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SR
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5wi
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Ct
|
St
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RO
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T20
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18
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18
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1
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91
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6
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2-17
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15.17
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5.06
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18.00
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-
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4
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-
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1
|
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35 ovs
|
14
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19
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1
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101
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7
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4-13
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14.43
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5.32
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16.28
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-
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5
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-
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1
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40 ovs
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4
|
6
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0
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61
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0
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0-24
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-
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10.17
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-
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-
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1
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-
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1
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Timed
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0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Other
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1
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2
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0
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25
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0
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0-25
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-
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12.50
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-
|
-
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-
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-
|
-
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Totals
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37
|
45
|
2
|
278
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13
|
4-13
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21.38
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6.18
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20.77
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0
|
10
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0
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3
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#18
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Matt
Bullock
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Nickname:
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Warnie, Beermatt,
Totem Bullwhack
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Birthplace:
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Solihull,
Warwickshire
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Debut:
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1998
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Match:
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004
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DOB:
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28 / 01 / 71
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Height:
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5’ 10”
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Type:
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Keeper, RH bat, Right-arm
leg spin
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#1 Single:
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Clive Dunn –
“Grandad”
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Profile: Being the oldest serving
member of the Far from the MCC, Matt’s seen the lot. As the years have
ebbed by, he’s witnessed denims and doc martens replaced by whites and
shiny spikes. He’s seen the club rise from the dead, move home, rebrand,
move home and rebrand again. He’s experienced the tumultuous highs and the
soul-destroying lows. He’s captained the team, toured the UK with the team
and chaired over two decades of AGMs for the team. He’s filed the
scorebooks, updated the records and written onto paper things ineffaceable.
Moreover, Matt has had countless banter with nearly all of the 170 other lads and lasses who have at one time or another stood in a field with him on a Sunday or
some dreamy summer evening. In short, Matthew is The MAD. Intelligent,
oracular and quick witted in equal measure, the team have always eschewed a
more rounded and wholesome feel with his presence, especially at the bar.
Form: Matt’s current form is relatively
easy to establish, as he saves himself primarily for Tour and divides his
time between drinking, organising drinking, stats and playing a few games.
Fantasy
Credentials: See
the above. Matt could be that bargaintacious
investment that might just tip things your way, with his handy runs down
the order and smart work behind the sticks.
Pithy Remark:
Matt is to
beer what Beermatt.
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Batting
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M
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I
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NO
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R
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Avg
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HS
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BF
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SR
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4
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6
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0
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50
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100
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T20
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78
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68
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4
|
496
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7.75
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30
|
826
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60.05
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60
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1
|
9
|
-
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-
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35 ovs
|
105
|
88
|
15
|
667
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9.14
|
35
|
1427
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46.74
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62
|
-
|
15
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-
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-
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40 ovs
|
54
|
45
|
8
|
396
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10.70
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31
|
738
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53.66
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46
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1
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6
|
-
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-
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Timed
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8
|
8
|
2
|
81
|
13.50
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41*
|
83
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97.59
|
6
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
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Other
|
22
|
18
|
3
|
127
|
9.07
|
39
|
182
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69.78
|
13
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
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267
|
227
|
32
|
1767
|
9.06
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41*
|
3256
|
54.27
|
187
|
2
|
38
|
0
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0
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Bowling
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M
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O
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M
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R
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W
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Best
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Avg
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Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
78
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35.2
|
0
|
287
|
13
|
2-14
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22.08
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8.12
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16.31
|
-
|
11
|
4
|
5
|
|
35 ovs
|
105
|
40
|
1
|
261
|
14
|
3-12
|
18.64
|
6.53
|
17.14
|
-
|
44
|
18
|
5
|
|
40 ovs
|
54
|
11.3
|
0
|
76
|
3
|
2-27
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25.33
|
6.61
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23.00
|
-
|
20
|
3
|
2
|
|
Timed
|
8
|
1
|
0
|
10
|
1
|
1-10
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10.00
|
10.00
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6.00
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
21
|
12.5
|
0
|
62
|
3
|
3-22
|
20.67
|
4.83
|
25.67
|
-
|
5
|
3
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
267
|
100.4
|
1
|
696
|
34
|
3-12
|
20.67
|
6.91
|
17.76
|
0
|
83
|
28
|
12
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“C”
A | B | C | D | E | H | J | L | M | N | P | R | S | T | V | W
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#89
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Geoff (The
Legend) Carter
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Nickname:
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Wood Boy, George or
any Christian name beginning with ‘G’, Farce Forget
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Birthplace:
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Oxford
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Debut:
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2005
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Match:
|
109
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DOB:
|
01 / 05 / 60
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Height:
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6’ 0”
|
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Type:
|
Keeper, RH bat, Right-arm
lobbers
|
#1 Single:
|
Anthony Newley – “Do
You Mind”
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|
 
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Profile: Quirky, affable, jocular
and increasingly schizophrenic, Geoff has been in and around the team’s
edges for close to two decades and is now regarded as a club institution/legend.
In fact, such is Geoff’s standing, he has been the focal point of nearly
all the match rambles to have claimed The MAD Booker prize in recent years.
A carpenter by trade, he enjoys splitting his time between being retired
and watching Oxford United FC lose most weekends. Out on the field, he is
both a celebrated opener and tailender, and knows
no other positions in the batting order. He can also keep wicket or at
least he can stand behind the stumps with some pads on. Sometimes he just
stands there, bewildered, looking like he’s wandered out of a retirement
home.
Form: …is of course temporary and
class is of course permanent. Geoff has neither, though he did take his
first wicket in just over a decade.
Fantasy
Credentials: None,
but he’ll be as cheap as a discounted end-of-line item in Home Bargains.
Pithy Remark:
Anything that
can go wrong is most definitely Geoff’s fault.
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Batting
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M
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I
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NO
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R
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Avg
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HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
96
|
60
|
14
|
240
|
5.22
|
30*
|
549
|
43.72
|
21
|
-
|
14
|
-
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
85
|
64
|
7
|
327
|
5.74
|
28
|
988
|
33.10
|
32
|
-
|
17
|
-
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
42
|
38
|
5
|
405
|
12.27
|
39
|
1050
|
38.57
|
43
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
|
Timed
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
1.00
|
1
|
20
|
5.00
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
19
|
13
|
3
|
33
|
3.30
|
14*
|
111
|
29.73
|
1
|
1
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
243
|
176
|
29
|
1006
|
6.84
|
39
|
2718
|
37.01
|
97
|
1
|
40
|
0
|
0
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
96
|
16
|
0
|
152
|
1
|
1-25
|
152.00
|
9.50
|
96.00
|
-
|
12
|
3
|
11
|
|
35 ovs
|
85
|
3
|
0
|
30
|
0
|
0-9
|
-
|
10.00
|
-
|
-
|
11
|
3
|
6
|
|
40 ovs
|
42
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7
|
7
|
3
|
|
Timed
|
1
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
19
|
3.4
|
-
|
29
|
1
|
1-16
|
-
|
7.91
|
22.00
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
|
Totals
|
243
|
22.4
|
0
|
211
|
2
|
1-16
|
105.50
|
9.31
|
68.00
|
0
|
30
|
13
|
22
|
|
|
|
#146
|
Joseph
Albert Cartwright
|
|
Nickname:
|
Old Joe, Dwayne, Project Raw Thighs
|
Birthplace:
|
Cardiff
|
|
Debut:
|
2018
|
Match:
|
450
|
DOB:
|
06 / 02 / 59
|
Height:
|
5’ 9” (ish)
|
|
Type:
|
RH bat, RH slow
|
#1 Single:
|
The Platters – “Sun Gets
in Your Eyes”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
Profile: Understated, sage like,
warm and engaging, Joe made his debut in 2018 after turning up to a pub
dressed in whites, yet it feels like he’s been around forever, so maybe he
has been, and nobody really noticed. A product of The MAD’s burgeoning
Youth Academy, the sprightly Joseph has already proven his quality with the
blade, looking overtly studious before unfurling straight drives over the
bowler’s head to leave his audience agog. He’s definitely played at much
higher levels in his past, exuding an aura at the crease akin to someone who
has definitely played at higher levels in the past. It was probably in
South Wales or somewhere Wales-like, because all those league teams definitely
play at higher levels.
Form: A steady if unspectacular
return for Joe last year, with several little cameos that never fleshed out
into something more… well, fleshy.
Fantasy
Credentials: Could
Joe be like a fine wine in getting better with age? Maybe. So, will you
take a punt on him with your Fantasy shekels to get a few cheeky runs and
wickets next term? Hmm….
Pithy Remark:
Joe can sing
and boy can Joe sing.
|
|
Batting
|
M
|
I
|
NO
|
R
|
Avg
|
HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
33
|
26
|
11
|
228
|
15.20
|
37*
|
275
|
82.91
|
25
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
30
|
24
|
4
|
338
|
16.90
|
59*
|
642
|
52.65
|
39
|
1
|
4
|
1
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
4
|
4
|
0
|
18
|
4.50
|
6
|
43
|
41.86
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Timed
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
3.00
|
3
|
15
|
20.00
|
0
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
8
|
6
|
1
|
107
|
21.40
|
40
|
152
|
70.39
|
14
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
76
|
61
|
16
|
694
|
15.42
|
59*
|
1127
|
61.58
|
79
|
1
|
6
|
1
|
0
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
33
|
26
|
0
|
163
|
7
|
2-18
|
23.29
|
6.27
|
22.29
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
2
|
|
35 ovs
|
30
|
11.2
|
0
|
93
|
4
|
3-23
|
23.25
|
8.21
|
17.00
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
1
|
|
40 ovs
|
4
|
2.1
|
1
|
6
|
1
|
1-6
|
6.00
|
2.77
|
13.00
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Timed
|
1
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
8
|
4
|
-
|
29
|
3
|
2-7
|
9.67
|
7.25
|
8.00
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
76
|
43.3
|
1
|
291
|
15
|
3-23
|
19.40
|
6.69
|
17.40
|
0
|
9
|
0
|
3
|
|
“D”
A | B | C | D | E | H | J | L | M | N | P | R | S | T | V | W
|
|
#98
|
Andrew John
Darley
|
|
Nickname:
|
Del Boy, Salvador, Butthead,
Mo,
Warren
Deadly, Darned
Lawyer
|
Birthplace:
|
Oxford
|
|
Debut:
|
2008
|
Match:
|
152
|
DOB:
|
04 / 02 / 75
|
Height:
|
6’ 3”
|
|
Type:
|
RH bat, Right-arm medium
fast
|
#1 Single:
|
Pilot – “January”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
Profile: Enigmatic and gregariously
upbeat, Andrew is one of those bubbly, larger-than-life characters who just
begs your attention. Whether it be smashing stumps at absurd velocity or
smashing sixes into adjoining solar systems, it’s all about IMPACT and
SENSATIONALISM. A former OU officer back in the day, he is generous and
eternally exuberant about everything and anything, with The MAD team sheet
always looking more robust with Mr Darley’s name inked in CAPITALS on it – or
– preferably his son, Morgan.
Form: Andy bowled beautifully
whenever he played, so much so he was anointed as Most Improved at the 2025
end of season AGM. His batting never reached those heights, but he did
clobber some MAD shit about whilst playing as Judas on Tour.
Fantasy
Credentials: A
conundrum for all Fantasy punters year in year out, as nobody ever really
knows how good or shit Andy is going to be (including himself). He could be
a diamond purchase, but he could also be a fugazi. His number of
appearances is also a worry.
Pithy Remark: Darley loves setting a
wonderful example to children on how to manage your temper.
|
|
Batting
|
M
|
I
|
NO
|
R
|
Avg
|
HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
29
|
22
|
3
|
171
|
9.00
|
35*
|
175
|
97.71
|
26
|
3
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
59
|
45
|
7
|
463
|
12.18
|
53*
|
585
|
79.15
|
56
|
11
|
7
|
2
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
29
|
22
|
2
|
228
|
11.40
|
52
|
291
|
78.35
|
25
|
5
|
3
|
1
|
-
|
|
Timed
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0.00
|
0
|
3
|
0.00
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
10
|
9
|
2
|
57
|
8.14
|
20
|
80
|
71.25
|
8
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
129
|
100
|
14
|
919
|
10.69
|
53*
|
1134
|
81.04
|
115
|
19
|
20
|
3
|
0
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
29
|
85
|
6
|
478
|
16
|
2-2
|
29.88
|
5.62
|
31.88
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
1
|
|
35 ovs
|
59
|
349.1
|
37
|
1317
|
54
|
3-14
|
24.39
|
3.77
|
38.80
|
-
|
18
|
-
|
2
|
|
40 ovs
|
29
|
175.3
|
25
|
651
|
23
|
4-20
|
28.30
|
3.71
|
45.78
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
|
Timed
|
2
|
11
|
0
|
44
|
2
|
1-9
|
22.00
|
4.00
|
33.00
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
10
|
24
|
0
|
138
|
5
|
1-15
|
27.60
|
5.75
|
28.80
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
1
|
|
Totals
|
129
|
644.4
|
68
|
2628
|
100
|
4-20
|
26.28
|
4.08
|
38.68
|
0
|
31
|
0
|
4
|
|
“E”
A | B | C | D | E | H | J | L | M | N | P | R | S | T | V | W
|
|
#105
|
David
(not Dave) Emerson
|
|
Nickname:
|
Wonky, Diamond,
Emo, Varied Demons,
Mended
Saviour
|
Birthplace:
|
Invercargill,
Wellington. NZ
|
|
Debut:
|
2008
|
Match:
|
167
|
DOB:
|
09 / 04 / 76
|
Height:
|
6’ 2”
|
|
Type:
|
RH bat, Right-arm
medium
|
#1 Single:
|
Brotherhood of Man –
“Save Your Kisses For Me”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
Profile: Engaging, knowledgeable, deeply
amusing, flawed and talented in equal measure, Kiwi Dave joined the FFTMCC
back in the late noughties, juggling permanent intoxication with a rash of
ducks and a swathe of match winning bowling performances. The thing is, he
was actually a batsman, he always
was, but nobody ever asked him, or did we? A calculator of energy use and a
boot boy for the Labour militants, David’s MAD career has peaked and
troughed over the years, but never been dull. Back-to-back
POTS were accrued once upon a time before his body collapsed under the
strain of putting some effort in. Of course, it was [then] Skipper
Westmoreland’s fault, flogging him like some unloved Muriwai Beach horse or
at least that was his agent’s mantra….
Form: After years of self-pity
and hypochondria, David returned to some pomp and ceremony at Nettlebed for
2024’s finale. Striding to the wicket, chest puffed out, he was castled
first ball.
Fantasy
Credentials: Absence
makes the heart grow fonder, and conversely it can also make your Fantasy
valuation nosedive. There are always rumours of an Emerson comeback and a
dynamic appearance around the corner, so would you take that outside punt?
Hmm….
Pithy Remark: David tows his static home
to Thailand most winters.
|
|
Batting
|
M
|
I
|
NO
|
R
|
Avg
|
HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
68
|
58
|
11
|
886
|
18.85
|
44*
|
736
|
120.38
|
109
|
4
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
47
|
41
|
4
|
434
|
11.73
|
47
|
562
|
77.22
|
43
|
2
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
80
|
65
|
8
|
839
|
14.72
|
95
|
923
|
90.90
|
120
|
4
|
11
|
2
|
-
|
|
Timed
|
4
|
3
|
2
|
20
|
20.00
|
14*
|
30
|
66.67
|
0
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
4
|
4
|
0
|
46
|
11.50
|
24
|
41
|
112.20
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
203
|
171
|
25
|
2225
|
15.24
|
95
|
2292
|
97.12
|
280
|
10
|
23
|
2
|
0
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
68
|
133.1
|
8
|
689
|
36
|
3-20
|
19.14
|
5.17
|
22.19
|
-
|
8
|
-
|
2
|
|
35 ovs
|
47
|
174
|
25
|
702
|
19
|
2-14
|
36.95
|
4.03
|
54.95
|
-
|
16
|
-
|
2
|
|
40 ovs
|
80
|
468.5
|
75
|
1690
|
91
|
5-25
|
18.57
|
3.60
|
30.91
|
2
|
13
|
-
|
1
|
|
Timed
|
4
|
34
|
4
|
121
|
5
|
2-17
|
24.20
|
3.56
|
40.80
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
4
|
9
|
0
|
59
|
1
|
1-38
|
-
|
6.56
|
54.00
|
-
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
203
|
819
|
112
|
3261
|
152
|
5-25
|
21.45
|
3.98
|
32.33
|
2
|
40
|
1
|
5
|
|
“H”
A | B | C | D | E | H | J | L | M | N | P | R | S | T | V | W
|
|
#50
|
Richard
John Bingham (Thurston) Hadfield
|
|
Nickname:
|
Lord Lucan, Diehard Filchard
|
Birthplace:
|
Balham, London
|
|
Debut:
|
2000
|
Match:
|
033
|
DOB:
|
01 / 07 / 70
|
Height:
|
5’ 8 & 1/2”
|
|
Type:
|
RH bat
|
#1 Single:
|
Mungo Jerry – “In
The Summertime”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
Profile: Whimsical, intelligent and
purely fictional, the enchanting Mr R. J. B (or is it R. J. T) Hadfield
doesn’t really exist, he was a cheeky character invented at the turn of the
millennium who hit a flamboyant 72 on debut. Thereafter forgotten at the
pub like so many transient ideas are, the mysterious embodiment was
reawakened some six years later when someone played under the name and
bagged a duck. Whomever it was, they may not have stolen any headlines, but
the unsolved sighting threw up the amusing nickname of Lord Lucan. Now fashionable
with the pseudo intellectuals of the village cricketing commonality, talented
and vertically challenged cricketers with no real club or association choose
to play under the name of Hadfield whenever The MAD are short. Other
requisites are wearing glasses, being glib and feigning a myriad of
injuries.
Form: The individuals to play under
the moniker of Hadfield were thin on the ground last year, mostly failing
or complaining about injuries and the smell of dead nannies. However, one
guy did bat all day reminding the team this mystery team selection
sometimes pays dividends.
Fantasy
Credentials: After
becoming an increasingly popular pick, Richard’s Fantasy popularity might
suffer due to a paucity of game time in 2025 (and a propensity for getting
himself injured). His valuation will be of keen interest to many. Hmm….
Pithy Remark: Hadfield enjoys leaving
his team in the plop and turning out for the Bodleian.
|
|
Batting
|
M
|
I
|
NO
|
R
|
Avg
|
HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
44
|
44
|
14
|
843
|
28.10
|
44*
|
958
|
88.00
|
100
|
4
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
42
|
40
|
7
|
1100
|
33.33
|
88
|
1622
|
67.82
|
136
|
1
|
2
|
7
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
20
|
20
|
3
|
500
|
29.41
|
65*
|
749
|
66.76
|
68
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
-
|
|
Timed
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
18
|
9.00
|
11
|
36
|
50.00
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
5
|
4
|
1
|
72
|
24.00
|
59*
|
110
|
65.45
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
113
|
110
|
25
|
2533
|
29.80
|
88
|
3475
|
72.89
|
314
|
8
|
7
|
11
|
0
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
44
|
2
|
0
|
15
|
0
|
0-15
|
-
|
7.50
|
-
|
-
|
9
|
-
|
2
|
|
35 ovs
|
42
|
3
|
0
|
23
|
1
|
1-23
|
23.00
|
7.67
|
18.00
|
-
|
12
|
-
|
1
|
|
40 ovs
|
20
|
2
|
0
|
10
|
1
|
1-10
|
10.00
|
5.00
|
12.00
|
-
|
9
|
-
|
1
|
|
Timed
|
2
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
5
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
113
|
7.0
|
0
|
48
|
2
|
1-10
|
24.00
|
6.86
|
21.00
|
0
|
32
|
0
|
4
|
|
|
|
#74
|
John
Harris
|
|
Nickname:
|
Calypso, J. Rah’s Rhino
|
Birthplace:
|
Birmingham
|
|
Debut:
|
2003
|
Match:
|
063
|
DOB:
|
20 / 05 / 79
|
Height:
|
6’ 0” ish
|
|
Type:
|
RH bat, Right-arm
spin
|
#1 Single:
|
Art Garfunkel –
“Bright Eyes”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
Profile: A keen footballer, John
joined The MAD back in 2003 along with a clutch of new faces, mostly from
behemoth Vodafone. He immediately fitted into the team with his laid-back
and affable nature, and a perceptive and sharp wit on tap whenever
required. Stylish and West Indian with the bat (hence the nickname), Mr
Harris will always be remembered for taking the quite ridiculous figures of
7 for 5 against another crap pub team. A club record to this day, he even
had the audacity to add a direct run out to that tally, so not a bad day
out then. A half dozen years later, he was gone…. Fast forward to the
future and a chance meeting in The Jude Obscure pub between lockdowns, John
was badgered into dusting down his cobweb riddled kitbag and ending his
twelve-year exile from the club. His welcome return at Horspath CC
shattered Hadfield’s record for time elapsing between matches and it took
him no time at all to realise the team he remembered (and held close to his
heart) were still pretty shit.
Form: Since his return to the big
time, John has become progressively more assured with both bat and ball,
becoming integral to the team as someone who can most definitely influence
a match. So much so, he won the 2024 POTS award for just that.
Fantasy
Credentials: With
the trappings of being POTS comes a higher Fantasy valuation, so would you
choose to take a punt on John for 2026? He’s certainly become one of the
more reliable names on the team sheet in recent times. Hmmm….
Pithy Remark: John likes Geoff to umpire
at square leg when he nears a fifty.
|
|
Batting
|
M
|
I
|
NO
|
R
|
Avg
|
HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
27
|
22
|
12
|
257
|
25.70
|
37*
|
342
|
75.15
|
26
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
51
|
41
|
9
|
647
|
20.22
|
56*
|
1064
|
60.81
|
77
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
15
|
12
|
3
|
121
|
13.44
|
33
|
262
|
46.18
|
16
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
|
Timed
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
4
|
4.00
|
4
|
6
|
66.67
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
7
|
4
|
1
|
67
|
22.33
|
36
|
74
|
90.54
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
101
|
80
|
25
|
1096
|
19.93
|
56*
|
1748
|
62.70
|
127
|
2
|
6
|
2
|
0
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
27
|
71
|
1
|
506
|
18
|
5-23
|
28.11
|
7.13
|
23.67
|
1
|
3
|
-
|
3
|
|
35 ovs
|
51
|
206
|
10
|
1182
|
59
|
7-5
|
20.03
|
5.74
|
20.95
|
1
|
16
|
-
|
4
|
|
40 ovs
|
15
|
80
|
8
|
425
|
17
|
5-23
|
25.00
|
5.31
|
28.24
|
1
|
9
|
-
|
2
|
|
Timed
|
1
|
4
|
0
|
14
|
2
|
2-14
|
7.00
|
3.50
|
12.00
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
7
|
24
|
2
|
153
|
12
|
4-41
|
12.75
|
6.38
|
12.00
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
101
|
385
|
21
|
2280
|
108
|
7-5
|
21.11
|
5.92
|
21.39
|
3
|
31
|
0
|
9
|
|
|
|
#27
|
James
Dunne Hoskins
|
|
Nickname:
|
JMO, Stan
(James),
Pugwash, Uncle Albert, Odds On, Hoskers, Jim(my), ESP,
Sham Jokiness, Shanks
Emojis
|
Birthplace:
|
Home
|
|
Debut:
|
1999
|
Match:
|
011
|
DOB:
|
04 / 04 / 69
|
Height:
|
5’ 9”
|
|
Type:
|
RH bat, Right-arm varied
|
#1 Single:
|
Marvin Gaye – “I
Heard It Through the Grapevine”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
Profile: JMO is a MAD institution,
second only to Geoff Carter and some of the other guys who are more
institutionalised. He has devoted over a third of his life to this Club and
has never once asked for anything in return, which is just as well as he can
bugger off. Irritatingly overly positive, energetic and fantastically
eccentric, Hoskins has seen and done it all, after first being talent-spotted
by a boundary drinking Stella Artois all those years ago. Since then, that passionate
nature has seen him Skipper the team, organise Tours, design a wonderful
Fantasy Competition, kickstart a pizza empire and spend any remaining time
redesigning a house from the ground up. It’s not always been plain sailing
for James, however. We remember him leaving his teammates in the shit a few
years ago to go on some ridiculous, life-affirming sabbatical around the
globe. I mean he took some photos and met some bird in his selfish pursuit
of inner harmony, but sod that, village cricket must come first.
Form: James largely slipped under
the radar last year, turning up on a handful of occasions to do something
nobody can quite remember. He took the odd few wickets here and there,
bashed some toilet in Aston Tirrold, but was largely anonymous in the field
throughout.
Fantasy
Credentials: Would
you ignore Hoskins from your Fantasy computations, though? He has a very
handy knack of producing a purple patch when you least expect it, and his
cost might be most enticing. Hmm….
Pithy Remark: James likes creating
tailbacks on the Abingdon Road whilst negotiating his pizza van into
Brasenose College Sports ground.
|
|
Batting
|
M
|
I
|
NO
|
R
|
Avg
|
HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
91
|
70
|
12
|
485
|
8.36
|
35*
|
611
|
79.38
|
51
|
2
|
17
|
-
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
160
|
113
|
22
|
736
|
8.09
|
46
|
1191
|
61.80
|
85
|
1
|
22
|
-
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
97
|
75
|
16
|
455
|
7.71
|
50
|
847
|
53.72
|
51
|
1
|
17
|
1
|
-
|
|
Timed
|
12
|
9
|
4
|
23
|
4.60
|
10*
|
71
|
32.39
|
2
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
30
|
23
|
2
|
140
|
6.67
|
19
|
191
|
73.30
|
11
|
1
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
390
|
290
|
56
|
1839
|
7.86
|
50
|
2911
|
63.17
|
200
|
6
|
61
|
1
|
0
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
91
|
249.2
|
6
|
1657
|
77
|
3-9
|
21.52
|
6.65
|
19.43
|
-
|
23
|
-
|
9
|
|
35 ovs
|
160
|
822.2
|
71
|
3609
|
159
|
4-22
|
22.70
|
4.39
|
31.03
|
-
|
43
|
1
|
8
|
|
40 ovs
|
97
|
596.2
|
55
|
2615
|
110
|
4-15
|
23.77
|
4.39
|
32.53
|
-
|
23
|
-
|
3
|
|
Timed
|
12
|
72
|
4
|
313
|
7
|
3-60
|
44.71
|
4.35
|
61.71
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
30
|
85.3
|
4
|
509
|
29
|
3-5
|
17.55
|
5.95
|
17.69
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
2
|
|
Totals
|
390
|
1825.3
|
140
|
8703
|
382
|
4-15
|
22.78
|
4.77
|
28.67
|
0
|
93
|
1
|
22
|
|
|
|
#47
|
Jake
Charles William Hotson
|
|
Nickname:
|
Judge Dredd, Tea Time, Gumbo,
Joke Ashton, Jonah
Tokes
|
Birthplace:
|
Wales
|
|
Debut:
|
2000
|
Match:
|
025
|
DOB:
|
Tuesday
|
Height:
|
6’ 0”
|
|
Type:
|
RH bat, Right-arm
yips
|
#1 Single:
|
Slade – “Merry Xmas
Everybody”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
Profile: Dry, acerbic and resolutely
anti-establishment, Jake’s debut for The MAD can be traced right back to
the millennium, where he was unlucky enough to play in the club’s first
official Cup game – a resolute tonking against Stokenchurch CC. In crushing
defeat, he immediately embraced the sarcastic, disjointed pissheads
masquerading as teammates and signed up for some more. He’s still here of
course after some 400 matches, salivating for more year on year, albeit in
slightly more talented company. A deeply intelligent soul, Mr Hotson likes
nothing better than advanced compound algebraic calculations, deeply coded
web design, zany music compilations and directing tirades of abuse at 21st
century society and Tory politicians.
Form: Reliable behind the sticks
with the gloves, Jake has had a pleasing availability throughout most
recent seasons. Not so assured with the bat, he can still stick around long
enough to watch his teammates make an arse of themselves.
Fantasy
Credentials: Another
in the category of “might be an excellent cheap option” for 2026, until you
realise JMO’s Fantasy computations have made Jake more expensive than an upcoming
IPL star….
Pithy Remark: Jake is a keen advocate of
WhatsApp and enjoys fighting with boiling kettles.
|
|
Batting
|
M
|
I
|
NO
|
R
|
Avg
|
HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
130
|
93
|
21
|
455
|
6.32
|
26
|
784
|
58.04
|
37
|
-
|
21
|
-
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
156
|
114
|
22
|
488
|
5.30
|
24
|
1665
|
29.31
|
31
|
-
|
22
|
-
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
81
|
68
|
14
|
336
|
6.22
|
24*
|
1160
|
28.97
|
19
|
-
|
15
|
-
|
-
|
|
Timed
|
8
|
7
|
2
|
8
|
1.60
|
3
|
36
|
22.22
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
26
|
15
|
1
|
70
|
5.00
|
13
|
148
|
47.30
|
5
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
401
|
297
|
60
|
1357
|
5.73
|
26
|
3793
|
35.78
|
92
|
0
|
63
|
0
|
0
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
130
|
25
|
0
|
211
|
6
|
1-6
|
35.17
|
8.44
|
25.00
|
-
|
23
|
14
|
9
|
|
35 ovs
|
156
|
46
|
3
|
241
|
12
|
5-28
|
20.08
|
5.24
|
23.00
|
1
|
41
|
10
|
3
|
|
40 ovs
|
81
|
8
|
0
|
83
|
1
|
1-40
|
83.00
|
10.38
|
48.00
|
-
|
15
|
5
|
1
|
|
Timed
|
8
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
1
|
-
|
|
Other
|
26
|
9
|
0
|
86
|
1
|
1-6
|
86.00
|
9.56
|
54.00
|
-
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
|
Totals
|
401
|
88.0
|
3
|
621
|
20
|
5-28
|
31.05
|
7.06
|
26.40
|
1
|
82
|
32
|
15
|
|
|
|
#77
|
Ian
Howarth
|
|
Nickname:
|
Spam, Tiny,
Scotch, George, Flake,
Hanoi Wrath, Noah
Wraith
|
Birthplace:
|
Oldham,
Lancashire
|
|
Debut:
|
2003
|
Match:
|
067
|
DOB:
|
09 / 03 / 71
|
Height:
|
5’ 9 & 1/2”
|
|
Type:
|
RH bat, Right-arm
medium
|
#1 Single:
|
Mungo Jerry – “Baby
Jump”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
Profile: Where to start? Fixture
sorting junkie, cider slurping tart, cob tossing, sweary, flaming ball of
whinging rage, Spam is MAD made flesh. Sarcastic to the point where his own
fielding has become ironic, along with Lee Ainsworth, Spam is one of the
club’s great moaners. He claims to play bowling based ‘on length’ but given
this would imply he actually bothers to watch the ball this is a suspect
contention. Joking aside, Spam is approaching 10,000 runs for the club, but was much more concerned about twatting 100
sixes for the club, which kind of explains his approach to batting and life
in general. This very website is the Ulysses of amateur
cricket, truly labyrinthine in style and scope; The MAD have truly been
blessed by Spam’s OCD tendencies. There are many good reasons why this
wonderful club has kept going for over 25 years, and Spam is very much one
of them.
Form: After grossly
underperforming in recent seasons, Ian suddenly clicked in 2025 (at least
with the bat). Nobody is or was quite sure as to the why (including him),
so maybe he suffered a bang on the head at some point, and the
haemorrhaging reset his cricketing nous in some way? Very odd and how very
welcome.
Fantasy
Credentials: After
last season’s obvious overachievement, Spam’s Fantasy value will have
ballooned as a result – BUT – does lightning ever strike twice? Does it or
even can it? Hmm….
Pithy Remark: Always a pleasant surprise
to everyone when Spam makes it back home safely.
|
|
Batting
|
M
|
I
|
NO
|
R
|
Avg
|
HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
147
|
125
|
47
|
2173
|
27.86
|
59*
|
2030
|
107.04
|
268
|
29
|
6
|
4
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
175
|
158
|
30
|
4258
|
33.27
|
112
|
4752
|
89.60
|
577
|
39
|
12
|
28
|
1
|
|
40 ovs
|
118
|
113
|
7
|
2768
|
26.11
|
109*
|
3368
|
82.19
|
387
|
25
|
10
|
17
|
1
|
|
Timed
|
10
|
11
|
0
|
324
|
29.45
|
58
|
426
|
76.06
|
47
|
3
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
|
Other
|
28
|
20
|
6
|
410
|
29.29
|
51*
|
406
|
100.99
|
50
|
5
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
478
|
427
|
90
|
9933
|
29.47
|
112
|
10982
|
90.45
|
1329
|
101
|
29
|
52
|
2
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
147
|
322.4
|
10
|
1912
|
87
|
5-5
|
21.98
|
5.93
|
22.25
|
1
|
16
|
-
|
14
|
|
35 ovs
|
175
|
410
|
35
|
2077
|
87
|
4-17
|
23.87
|
5.07
|
28.28
|
-
|
39
|
-
|
12
|
|
40 ovs
|
118
|
260.4
|
16
|
1300
|
63
|
4-16
|
20.63
|
4.99
|
24.83
|
-
|
32
|
-
|
8
|
|
Timed
|
10
|
19
|
3
|
98
|
4
|
2-18
|
24.50
|
5.16
|
28.50
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
28
|
74.4
|
3
|
486
|
14
|
2-2
|
34.71
|
6.51
|
32.00
|
-
|
8
|
-
|
1
|
|
Totals
|
478
|
1087
|
67
|
5873
|
255
|
5-5
|
23.03
|
5.40
|
25.58
|
1
|
100
|
0
|
35
|
|
“M”
A | B | C | D | E | H | J | L | M | N | P | R | S | T | V | W
|
|
#110
|
Patrick
Anthony Seymour Mellor
|
|
Nickname:
|
KFC, Paddy,
Mortal Prickle,
Triple
Armlock
|
Birthplace:
|
London
|
|
Debut:
|
2010
|
Match:
|
199
|
DOB:
|
08 / 04 / 78
|
Height:
|
6’ 2”
|
|
Type:
|
RH bat, Right-arm
military gloop
|
#1 Single:
|
Brian & Michael
– “Matchstalk Men & Matchstalk Cats & Dogs”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
Profile: Gratifyingly charismatic
and comedic, Paddy’s engaging humour has rubbed off on many of his teammates
over the years. On signing up, he was immediately popular with the hardened
pissheads at the Club, where many enticing layers were to be discovered
under that glitzy pink golf visor of his… not least his ability to eat an
entire roast dinner pre-match using just his fingers (see nickname). Forever
synonymous with organising THAT doomed Tour to f______ T______, Mr Mellor
has at one point or another turned his hand to
most things, other than running between the wickets with any haste. His
burgeoning MAD portfolio is underscored with a childlike enthusiasm he has
thrown at being Social Secretary, Tour Secretary, Audley Ducks Fixture
Secretary, non-forthcoming Tour Coach Organiser and Bastard Fines Chairman.
Form: In recent times there has
been a complete paucity of cricketing appearances due to relocation, job
changes and life changes, with his last six MAD innings resulting in scores
of 0, 0, 0, 0, 0* and, erm… 0. But form is temporary as you know, just ask
Geoff.
Fantasy
Credentials: Paddy
will be cheap. He’ll always be real cheap.
But how cheap is cheap? Over to you, JMO….
Pithy Remark: Paddy still rejoices in
the Tour story of clobbering David Emerson all over Weston-Super-Mare and
breaking his soul.
|
|
Batting
|
M
|
I
|
NO
|
R
|
Avg
|
HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
30
|
30
|
1
|
241
|
8.31
|
34
|
364
|
66.21
|
26
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
8
|
8
|
1
|
85
|
12.14
|
41
|
150
|
56.67
|
7
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
24
|
22
|
0
|
105
|
4.77
|
17
|
298
|
35.23
|
10
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
|
Timed
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
5
|
5.00
|
5
|
25
|
20.00
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
4
|
4
|
1
|
16
|
5.33
|
9
|
32
|
50.00
|
1
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
67
|
65
|
3
|
452
|
7.29
|
41
|
869
|
52.01
|
44
|
0
|
15
|
0
|
0
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
30
|
13.1
|
0
|
122
|
5
|
2-13
|
24.40
|
9.27
|
15.80
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
2
|
|
35 ovs
|
8
|
2
|
0
|
12
|
1
|
1-7
|
12.00
|
6.00
|
12.00
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
24
|
2
|
0
|
23
|
0
|
0-23
|
-
|
11.50
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
-
|
1
|
|
Timed
|
1
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
4
|
3
|
0
|
23
|
1
|
1-23
|
23.00
|
7.67
|
18.00
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
67
|
20.1
|
0
|
180
|
7
|
2-13
|
25.71
|
8.93
|
17.29
|
0
|
12
|
0
|
3
|
|
“N”
A | B | C | D | E | H | J | L | M | N | P | R | S | T | V | W
|
|
#167
|
Joe E.
Nickel
|
|
Nickname:
|
Average Joe, Coney, Wizbit, Ninety
Eel In
Jock, Elk John Spice, Johns Epic Elk
|
Birthplace:
|
Burton-on-Trent
|
|
Debut:
|
2025
|
Match:
|
641
|
DOB:
|
- / - / -
|
Height:
|
5’ 8”
|
|
Type:
|
RH bat, Right-arm
medium
|
#1 Single:
|
n/a
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
Profile: Much like the best coffee,
Joseph Nickel is intense, rich, and tends to lead you towards
hyperactivity. Favoured with one of the loudest laughs known to mankind,
Joe is serious about his cricket and banter in equal measure. A medium
roast bowler of nagging length, he has the ability to pick up regular wickets
and build a solid innings in the middle to lower order. A former
stockbroker (apparently) from the Big City (allegedly), he has played for a
number of teams since his departure from both Oxford and the esteemed
position of University Offices Captain, in around 2009. Having moved back
to Oxfordshire in 2024, he now manages projects with gusto, whether at work
or organising top-up players for other teams. Since discovering many of his
former Offices teammates had found salvation in The MAD ranks, Joe naturally
felt in dire need of the same spiritual nourishment.
Form: Trusted with the new ball
on several occasions, Joe repaid his skippers in his debut season with some
handy wickets. It augurs well and he can certainly bat given a bit of luck.
Fantasy
Credentials: Joe
is going to be one of those intriguing Fantasy picks that might well glue
your little team together. He’ll certainly play a few games unless injured
or suffering from a tenth dose of Covid. Depends on the cost. Hmm….
Pithy Remark: It is impossible for Joe
to balance a book on his head.
|
|
Batting
|
M
|
I
|
NO
|
R
|
Avg
|
HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
3
|
2
|
2
|
33
|
-
|
21*
|
28
|
117.86
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
8
|
8
|
3
|
45
|
9.00
|
16
|
77
|
58.44
|
5
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Timed
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Totals
|
11
|
10
|
5
|
78
|
15.60
|
21*
|
105
|
74.29
|
9
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
3
|
9
|
1
|
55
|
3
|
1-15
|
18.33
|
6.11
|
18.00
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
8
|
51
|
7
|
246
|
7
|
2-17
|
35.14
|
4.82
|
43.71
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Timed
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Totals
|
11
|
60
|
8
|
301
|
10
|
2-17
|
30.10
|
5.02
|
36.00
|
-
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
|
“P”
A | B | C | D | E | H | J | L | M | N | P | R | S | T | V | W
|
|
#107
|
James
William Pearson
|
|
Nickname:
|
Fattori, Fats,
JP, Josser Apeman,
Eamon
Jaspers
|
Birthplace:
|
Bath
|
|
Debut:
|
2010
|
Match:
|
192
|
DOB:
|
06 / 07 / 79
|
Height:
|
5’ 9 & 1/2”
|
|
Type:
|
RH bat, Right-arm
medium
|
#1 Single:
|
Tubeway Army – “Are
Friends Electric”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
Profile: Astute, droll and eternally
smug, James can mostly be found in a dreamlike, sedentary state around the
team’s edges. When he isn’t sick or comatose or in a catatonic torpor, he’s
diligently surveying proceedings through those Daniel Vettori spectacles of
his, eschewing his dulcet witticisms before heading out to bat to save the
team’s blushes. Since impressing his new teammates with 0 not out on debut,
Corporal Pearson abseiled up The MAD batting order to win the prestigious
‘Performance’ Trophy in 2014… with an unbeaten ton against perennial rivals
Isis CC. But to bracket James as purely a seasoned opener would to do a
disservice to him, particularly when he’s awake. He’s also more than useful
in the field and his many wickets almost always go unnoticed, apart from
recently because nobody else really takes any.
Form: Having firmly established himself
as a dependable run machine and general all-rounder, James selfishly
decided on starting a family a few years ago. Against this backdrop of
other demands, he still found time in 2025 to demonstrate his
dependableness, make wry moany commentary and park his car on the
groundsman’s front lawn.
Fantasy
Credentials: With
his spare time now at a premium, it would be easy to look past James as
that bargain Fantasy gem. That might well be to your detriment… but, of
course, it all depends on what he might cost? So, over to you JMO….
Pithy Remark: James keeps a deckchair in
his kit bag.
|
|
Batting
|
M
|
I
|
NO
|
R
|
Avg
|
HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
92
|
81
|
28
|
1163
|
21.94
|
42
|
1273
|
91.36
|
135
|
13
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
73
|
72
|
9
|
1886
|
29.94
|
84
|
2713
|
69.54
|
220
|
11
|
7
|
13
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
58
|
56
|
8
|
1201
|
25.02
|
113*
|
2153
|
55.78
|
124
|
10
|
9
|
9
|
1
|
|
Timed
|
4
|
3
|
-
|
15
|
5.00
|
7
|
50
|
30.00
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
11
|
11
|
2
|
248
|
27.56
|
78*
|
282
|
87.94
|
30
|
-
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
238
|
223
|
47
|
4513
|
25.64
|
113*
|
6470
|
69.75
|
510
|
34
|
22
|
23
|
1
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
92
|
207
|
3
|
1157
|
60
|
4-16
|
19.28
|
5.59
|
20.70
|
-
|
15
|
1
|
8
|
|
35 ovs
|
73
|
185
|
18
|
832
|
37
|
3-23
|
22.49
|
4.50
|
30.00
|
-
|
24
|
-
|
11
|
|
40 ovs
|
58
|
209.1
|
28
|
831
|
50
|
5-20
|
16.62
|
3.97
|
25.10
|
1
|
26
|
-
|
4
|
|
Timed
|
4
|
16
|
2
|
77
|
5
|
3-27
|
15.40
|
4.81
|
19.20
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
1
|
|
Other
|
11
|
29
|
0
|
176
|
5
|
1-4
|
35.20
|
6.07
|
34.80
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
2
|
|
Totals
|
238
|
646.1
|
51
|
3073
|
157
|
5-20
|
19.57
|
4.76
|
24.69
|
1
|
73
|
1
|
26
|
|
|
|
#166
|
John
Stephen Pyrah
|
|
Nickname:
|
Pyrotechnic, Big Tuna, Phat Herpes Johnny, Hash Prophet Jenny
|
Birthplace:
|
Leicester
|
|
Debut:
|
2024
|
Match:
|
617
|
DOB:
|
25 / 07 / 82
|
Height:
|
6’ 2”
|
|
Type:
|
RH bat, Right-arm
medium
|
#1 Single:
|
Dexys Midnight
Runners – “Come on Eileen”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
Profile: John is a relative newcomer
The MAD, arriving to no great fanfare from Leicester City in a move
brokered by Mike Ashley and his deputy Anders Darlson. Whilst being
obviously proficient at football, he would seem to be no mug when it comes
to cricket. Being handy with both bat with ball, he at the very least looks
a few levels above the surfeit of crap around him. Insouciant, wry and very
easy company, Mr Pyrah has fitted easily into the club ethics from Day 1.
So much so, he’s even blooded his young lad, Toby, who it must be said,
already looks several skillsets above his dad.
Form: Having ably demonstrated
his all-round capabilities; John seemed to struggle to click into gear in
2025. He bowled with aplomb, but never found his
stride with a bat in his hand. He’ll come good, he’s too good not to.
Fantasy
Credentials: Given
Mr Pyrah Snr’s struggle with the willow last year, it might be he becomes a
very enticing Fantasy pick in 2026 due to a moderate valuation for an
obvious talent. A very BIG hmm with this fella….
Pithy Remark: Being a mate of Darley, he
naturally adheres to suffering bouts of mental oblivion.
|
|
Batting
|
M
|
I
|
NO
|
R
|
Avg
|
HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
10
|
8
|
2
|
93
|
15.50
|
32
|
121
|
76.86
|
13
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
7
|
7
|
-
|
50
|
7.14
|
41
|
94
|
53.19
|
4
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Timed
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
2
|
2
|
-
|
29
|
14.50
|
14
|
47
|
61.70
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
19
|
17
|
2
|
172
|
11.47
|
41
|
175
|
65.65
|
19
|
0
|
5
|
0
|
0
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
10
|
21
|
-
|
126
|
5
|
2-14
|
25.20
|
6.00
|
25.20
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
7
|
27
|
3
|
84
|
3
|
1-12
|
28.00
|
3.11
|
54.00
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
1
|
|
40 ovs
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Timed
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
2
|
1
|
-
|
9
|
-
|
0-9
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
19
|
49
|
3
|
219
|
8
|
1-12
|
27.38
|
4.47
|
36.75
|
0
|
7
|
0
|
1
|
|
“R”
A | B | C | D | E | H | J | L | M | N | P | R | S | T | V | W
|
|
#93
|
Michael
Keith Reeves
|
|
Nickname:
|
Cloughie, Ol’ Big Head, Reevsie,
Seamer
Vehicle
|
Birthplace:
|
Chatham,
Kent
|
|
Debut:
|
2006
|
Match:
|
119
|
DOB:
|
04 / 10 / 68
|
Height:
|
5’ 9 & 1/2”
|
|
Type:
|
LH bat, Left-arm
medium
|
#1 Single:
|
Mary Hopkins –
“Those Were The Days”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
Profile: Intelligent, tenebrous and
astringent, Mike is the numerically proficient Club Bean Counter. He also
doesn’t give a shit what your predicament is or when you sadly lost your dead end job… just pay your subs or bugger off. He
joined the Far from the MCC back in the middle noughties when his former
pub team no longer had a pub and actually had no players either. Reevsie
immediately fitted in, enjoying a tipple or three and being richly imbued
in cynicism and sarcasm. Talented in all cricketing departments, Ol’ Big
Head has proved himself reminiscent of a fine wine in recent years,
seemingly getting better with age. He received recognition of this fact in 2024,
by scooping the Performance award having completed a famous run chase
against bitter rivals Isis CC.
Form: Was season 2025 the outlier
for Mr Reliable? For whatever reason, Mike never hit his straps until the
team went on Tour to Somerset, whereby the old Reevsie returned to whack
some leather about. An odd year, where even the ball avoided him most of
the time.
Fantasy
Credentials: After
an ignominious season last time out, Mike’s Fantasy valuation might prompt
a considerable percentage of the team into backing him in 2026 due to a rapidly
shrinking valuation. Hmm……
Pithy Remark: Mike’s regularly holidays
to America to witness gun massacres.
|
|
Batting
|
M
|
I
|
NO
|
R
|
Avg
|
HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
138
|
115
|
42
|
1378
|
18.88
|
54*
|
1487
|
92.67
|
174
|
16
|
12
|
2
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
134
|
104
|
25
|
1257
|
15.91
|
52
|
1774
|
70.86
|
158
|
13
|
12
|
2
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
93
|
78
|
17
|
1244
|
20.39
|
85
|
1807
|
68.84
|
169
|
7
|
5
|
3
|
-
|
|
Timed
|
5
|
5
|
0
|
58
|
11.60
|
19
|
102
|
56.86
|
9
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
25
|
16
|
7
|
126
|
14.00
|
32*
|
153
|
82.35
|
15
|
4
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
395
|
318
|
91
|
4063
|
17.90
|
85
|
5323
|
76.33
|
525
|
40
|
32
|
7
|
0
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
138
|
370.4
|
15
|
1957
|
95
|
4-14
|
20.60
|
5.28
|
23.41
|
-
|
34
|
-
|
11
|
|
35 ovs
|
134
|
671.2
|
69
|
2932
|
117
|
5-29
|
25.06
|
4.37
|
34.43
|
1
|
52
|
-
|
5
|
|
40 ovs
|
93
|
447
|
38
|
1883
|
79
|
5-12
|
23.84
|
4.21
|
33.95
|
2
|
25
|
-
|
5
|
|
Timed
|
5
|
31.4
|
7
|
86
|
8
|
5-28
|
10.75
|
2.72
|
23.75
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
25
|
72.1
|
3
|
400
|
18
|
2-3
|
22.22
|
5.54
|
24.06
|
-
|
8
|
-
|
2
|
|
Totals
|
395
|
1592.5
|
132
|
7258
|
317
|
5-12
|
22.90
|
4.56
|
30.15
|
4
|
120
|
0
|
23
|
|
|
|
#109
|
Christopher
David Roberts
|
|
Nickname:
|
Tall Bob, Lennie, Christs Rober,
Brothers
Rectorship
|
Birthplace:
|
Oxford
|
|
Debut:
|
2010
|
Match:
|
195
|
DOB:
|
03 / 07 / 75
|
Height:
|
6’ 5 & 1/2”
|
|
Type:
|
RH bat, Right-arm
medium
|
#1 Single:
|
10CC – “I’m Not In
Love”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
Profile: An amiable and genial
giant, the congruent Mr Roberts is much akin to a loveable Great Dane –
quietly and obediently performing whatever role he’s given. Unperturbed by
results, tantrums and the hysteria that surrounds him, this cordial and
happy chappy just enjoys getting on with his sport with a smile on his
face. Truth be told, if we could bottle his DNA and sell it on to the discordant
Middle East we would. Problem solved. In recent times, Bob has experienced
a metamorphosis from hobbyist Kennel Club entrant to Crufts Best of Breed.
He’s always been useful in the field with that howitzer of an arm, but his
bowling has come on exponentially seeing him morph into that towering
threat we always knew he could be. If there could be a criticism, it is he
can sometimes have his head in the clouds [sic].
Form: After his infamous
head-injury on Tour to Brighton in 2021, Bob has slowly assimilated back
into MAD ranks and now offers an excellent counselling service for any
teammates who tread the tightrope between life and death. A bits and pieces
season last time out, with the occasional flourish with the bat.
Fantasy
Credentials: Bob’s
generally a hard one to quantify, as he can suddenly come into focus with a
clutch of quick wickets, catches or runs. JMO generally has his work out
pricing Mr Roberts. Hmm….
Pithy Remark: Bob loves cancelling or
cutting short Tour due to a myriad of reasons out of his control.
|
|
Batting
|
M
|
I
|
NO
|
R
|
Avg
|
HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
120
|
86
|
12
|
383
|
5.18
|
32*
|
527
|
72.68
|
42
|
3
|
21
|
-
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
78
|
44
|
16
|
266
|
9.50
|
20*
|
296
|
89.86
|
39
|
-
|
12
|
-
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
66
|
43
|
14
|
138
|
4.76
|
13*
|
251
|
54.98
|
15
|
-
|
8
|
-
|
-
|
|
Timed
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
0
|
0.00
|
0
|
3
|
0.00
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
13
|
8
|
2
|
38
|
6.33
|
8*
|
54
|
70.37
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
278
|
182
|
44
|
825
|
5.98
|
32*
|
1131
|
72.94
|
99
|
3
|
42
|
0
|
0
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
120
|
335
|
8
|
2095
|
63
|
4-26
|
33.25
|
6.25
|
31.90
|
-
|
19
|
-
|
7
|
|
35 ovs
|
78
|
412.4
|
23
|
2053
|
58
|
3-32
|
35.40
|
4.97
|
42.69
|
-
|
13
|
-
|
9
|
|
40 ovs
|
66
|
339.1
|
19
|
1638
|
59
|
3-9
|
27.76
|
4.83
|
34.49
|
-
|
15
|
-
|
4
|
|
Timed
|
1
|
5
|
0
|
28
|
1
|
1-28
|
28.00
|
5.60
|
30.00
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
13
|
52
|
3
|
333
|
7
|
2-18
|
47.57
|
6.40
|
44.57
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
2
|
|
Totals
|
278
|
1143.5
|
53
|
6147
|
188
|
4-26
|
32.70
|
5.37
|
36.51
|
0
|
49
|
0
|
22
|
|
|
|
#117
|
Mark
Simon Rundle
|
|
Nickname:
|
Psycho, Pyscho (original misspelling),
Drunk Lamer, Klan
Murder
|
Birthplace:
|
Oxford
|
|
Debut:
|
2010
|
Match:
|
223
|
DOB:
|
27 / 01 / 68
|
Height:
|
6’ 0”
|
|
Type:
|
RH bat, Right-arm
trundler
|
#1 Single:
|
Georgie Fame – “The
Ballad of Bonnie And Clyde”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
Profile: Cerebral and acidic, Mr
Rundle brought a thoroughly intimidating nickname to The MAD at the start
of the last decade. On first impression, he seems unexpectedly
mild-mannered, basking in an aura of calm and quiet understanding. But like
all classically misaligned nutjobs, do not underestimate the calculating,
malevolent wanker who lurks underneath. A peripheral figure in the
beginnings, Psycho has slowly become a recognised name on the team sheet,
simply playing when and where he wants… and if you don’t like it, you can just…
well, you know. Mark has suffered in recent years from a myriad of aches
and pains, but went one better in 2022 by managing
to die on the field. Thankfully for him (and us) there were angels in the
vicinity, so he lived to bag a duck another day.
Form: Having arisen from the
grave, Mark resumed his mastery of sauntering in to deliver that
indescribable shite that bags him a whole bunch of wickets. Last year was
entirely predictable in that he suffered a usual smorgasbord of injuries, but still recovered in time to bag
the most MAD wickets. As is his want.
Fantasy
Credentials: Psycho
will be an interesting purchase if the price is right, but then that could
be said for everybody else, right? His value for Fantasy yuan is correlated
to his fitness and being free from injuries and the morgue. Hmm….
Pithy Remark: Psycho considers Bob’s near-fatal
head injury a light scratch.
|
|
Batting
|
M
|
I
|
NO
|
R
|
Avg
|
HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
68
|
44
|
16
|
304
|
10.86
|
32*
|
542
|
56.09
|
28
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
81
|
50
|
18
|
292
|
9.13
|
19
|
711
|
41.07
|
30
|
-
|
9
|
-
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
35
|
21
|
8
|
104
|
8.00
|
20*
|
282
|
36.88
|
11
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
|
Timed
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
5
|
5.00
|
5
|
12
|
41.67
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
18
|
10
|
4
|
113
|
18.83
|
31*
|
119
|
94.96
|
12
|
3
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
203
|
126
|
46
|
818
|
10.23
|
32*
|
1666
|
49.10
|
82
|
3
|
17
|
0
|
0
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
68
|
202
|
7
|
1195
|
41
|
3-5
|
29.15
|
5.92
|
29.56
|
-
|
9
|
-
|
1
|
|
35 ovs
|
81
|
443.4
|
46
|
2014
|
88
|
4-19
|
22.89
|
4.54
|
30.25
|
-
|
18
|
-
|
3
|
|
40 ovs
|
35
|
175.2
|
23
|
733
|
31
|
3-12
|
23.65
|
4.18
|
33.94
|
-
|
9
|
-
|
1
|
|
Timed
|
1
|
6
|
2
|
10
|
0
|
0-10
|
-
|
1.67
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
18
|
58
|
6
|
309
|
5
|
1-12
|
61.80
|
5.33
|
69.60
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
203
|
885
|
84
|
4261
|
165
|
4-19
|
25.82
|
4.81
|
32.18
|
0
|
38
|
0
|
5
|
|
“S”
A | B | C | D | E | H | J | L | M | N | P | R | S | T | V | W
|
|
#96
|
Dave
Shorten
|
|
Nickname:
|
Lego, Hang Time, Bertie, Short Invaded,
Divas
Throned
|
Birthplace:
|
Poringland,
Norfolk
|
|
Debut:
|
2006
|
Match:
|
130
|
DOB:
|
19 / 09 / 71
|
Height:
|
5’ 10”
|
|
Type:
|
RH bat, Right-arm
medium
|
#1 Single:
|
The Tams – “Hey Girl
Don’t Bother Me”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
Profile: One of life’s true good
guys, apart from when he isn’t berating his teammates for being shit. Lego,
as he’s affectionately known, is the only MAD member to own their own wood
and holds the record for both the longest and shortest time taken to write
a Match Ramble. Dave’s colourful contributions to FFTMCC folklore also
include enlisting his teammates in a doomed 5-a-side competition,
organising a winter fitness regime with the army, a successful climb of
Mount Everest in his underpants and the launch of his own book ‘A Winner’s
Guide to Poker’. In short, Mr Shorten is an archetypal example of that
perfectly eccentric, amicable, and loyal English gentleman who makes us all
feel a little bit better about ourselves. Aside from doing the earthy
things in life, like eating real honey, holding wood clearing parties and
appearing on BBC TV reality programs, Dave’s infectious enthusiasm is
integral to Team MAD.
Form: Still a pivotal player
within the team, David has the ability to change the dynamic of a match
with both bat and ball. Some wonderful slogs knocks
in recent years have been complemented by great spells with the ball to
further underscore his importance. He also catches a ball unlike the
majority of his teammates.
Fantasy
Credentials: Being
one of the club’s more talented players when he isn’t being crap, Lego will
always cost a good few a few fantasy dollars, so punters need to carefully
do their maths. We naturally await the JMO valuation with a keen eye….
Pithy Remark: David enjoys pushing Spam
out the way to take his simple outfield catches.
|
|
Batting
|
M
|
I
|
NO
|
R
|
Avg
|
HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
127
|
118
|
31
|
1745
|
20.06
|
73*
|
1437
|
121.43
|
226
|
48
|
13
|
1
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
86
|
73
|
11
|
1074
|
17.32
|
71*
|
1319
|
81.43
|
146
|
15
|
8
|
2
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
53
|
47
|
8
|
823
|
21.10
|
103*
|
1056
|
77.94
|
100
|
20
|
4
|
1
|
1
|
|
Timed
|
3
|
3
|
0
|
25
|
8.33
|
16
|
61
|
40.98
|
3
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
21
|
17
|
3
|
223
|
15.93
|
47
|
219
|
101.83
|
28
|
9
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
290
|
258
|
53
|
3890
|
18.98
|
103*
|
4092
|
95.06
|
503
|
92
|
30
|
4
|
1
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
127
|
318.4
|
19
|
1693
|
83
|
4-4
|
20.40
|
5.31
|
23.04
|
-
|
40
|
1
|
19
|
|
35 ovs
|
86
|
420.2
|
62
|
1542
|
73
|
4-7
|
21.12
|
3.67
|
34.55
|
-
|
34
|
-
|
9
|
|
40 ovs
|
53
|
316.2
|
46
|
1161
|
47
|
4-14
|
24.70
|
3.67
|
40.38
|
-
|
12
|
-
|
2
|
|
Timed
|
3
|
14
|
1
|
60
|
1
|
1-28
|
60.00
|
4.29
|
84.00
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
21
|
60
|
1
|
271
|
8
|
2-6
|
33.88
|
4.52
|
45.00
|
-
|
6
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
290
|
1129.2
|
129
|
4727
|
212
|
4-4
|
22.30
|
4.19
|
31.96
|
0
|
93
|
1
|
30
|
|
“T”
A | B | C | D | E | H | J | L | M | N | P | R | S | T | V | W
|
|
#112
|
Gareth
John Timms
|
|
Nickname:
|
Noah, Anatidaephobe, Gazza,
Gary Oakey,
Grimmest
Hat, Gemma
Thirst
|
Birthplace:
|
Bristol
|
|
Debut:
|
2010
|
Match:
|
211
|
DOB:
|
15 / 12 / 81
|
Height:
|
5’ 8 & 1/2”
|
|
Type:
|
RH bat, Right-arm
leg spin
|
#1 Single:
|
Human League –
“Don’t You Want Me”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
Profile: Perceptive, enthusiastic
and highly convivial, Gary was immediately recognised as having the
necessary qualities for leadership, particularly in lieu of the clowns who
led before him. To the uninitiated, a casually sarcastic and insouciant
character belied a notable IQ and rich appreciation of this often-bewildering
sport. He made an instant splash as T20 Supremo following an undemocratic
coup to remove Mr Hotson, and his rapid ascent of seniority continued
unabated to become The Captain of The MAD ship for many many
years (until he wasn’t). His commitment always been unwavering, making
himself available for pretty much every game unless he’s on holiday or at
Glastonbury, so maybe his commitment isn’t that great after all? Happy to
stand in the cricketing mud in freezing wind and rain, he’s also happy to
stand in the pub, outside the pub or simply lie unconscious on a beach or a
park bench.
Form: Gary enjoyed a pretty
decent season last time out, hitting his first MAD fifty and securing the
second largest of haul of wickets with the ball. He also refused to moan
and grumble despite his company.
Fantasy
Credentials: Always
an alluring Fantasy proposition, but one whose popularity is rather
governed by the Aussie dollars involved in his purchase. Now confident with
the bat, always nabs wickets, even with shite. Hmm….
Pithy Remark: Gary likes taking twenty
years to pass his driving test, and a further twenty to buy a car.
|
|
Batting
|
M
|
I
|
NO
|
R
|
Avg
|
HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
142
|
107
|
28
|
712
|
9.01
|
35*
|
946
|
75.26
|
88
|
2
|
23
|
-
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
111
|
81
|
22
|
673
|
11.41
|
54*
|
996
|
67.57
|
73
|
1
|
14
|
1
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
64
|
51
|
13
|
352
|
9.26
|
45
|
483
|
72.88
|
45
|
-
|
8
|
-
|
-
|
|
Timed
|
3
|
3
|
0
|
3
|
1.00
|
3
|
9
|
33.33
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
15
|
12
|
4
|
112
|
14.00
|
27*
|
132
|
84.85
|
12
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
335
|
254
|
67
|
1852
|
9.90
|
54*
|
2566
|
72.17
|
198
|
3
|
47
|
1
|
0
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
142
|
386.4
|
14
|
2478
|
109
|
5-4
|
22.73
|
6.41
|
21.28
|
1
|
16
|
-
|
13
|
|
35 ovs
|
111
|
531.2
|
29
|
3128
|
108
|
4-29
|
28.96
|
5.89
|
29.52
|
-
|
22
|
-
|
6
|
|
40 ovs
|
64
|
344.2
|
16
|
1662
|
77
|
4-17
|
21.58
|
4.83
|
26.83
|
-
|
17
|
-
|
5
|
|
Timed
|
3
|
16.3
|
2
|
56
|
4
|
2-18
|
14.00
|
3.39
|
24.75
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
15
|
39
|
1
|
339
|
5
|
2-40
|
67.80
|
8.69
|
46.80
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
1
|
|
Totals
|
335
|
1317.5
|
62
|
7663
|
303
|
5-4
|
25.29
|
5.81
|
26.10
|
1
|
59
|
0
|
25
|
|
|
|
#122
|
Russell
Paul Turner
|
|
Nickname:
|
Homer, Mystic Meg, Mike Ashley,
Runlets
Rulers, Sells
Nurturer
|
Birthplace:
|
Maidenhead
|
|
Debut:
|
2012
|
Match:
|
258
|
DOB:
|
17 / 10 / 65
|
Height:
|
5’ 9 & 1/2”
|
|
Type:
|
RH bat, Right-arm
pies
|
#1 Single:
|
Ken Dodd – “Tears”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
Profile: Current Skipper and supreme
Club Man, Russ Turner has also never been seen in the same room as Mike
Ashley. Or Homer Simpson. Russ is an unfailingly cheerful and generous
bloke, but definitely tactically suspect as, despite overwhelmingly strong
mathematical evidence showing that the FFTMCC win more when they bat first,
Russ’s preferred tactic, particularly on baking hot days against youthful
opposition, is always to take to the field regardless and get an absolute
hammering. He also has an unusual approach to team motivation. One recent
season saw an unusually lengthy (even for The MAD) run of losses and Russ
shrewdly offered to buy the team a drink if we managed to win the next one.
We didn’t, but Russ did anyway, sending a beautifully mixed message.
Form: One of the few opponents
W&B fear at the between innings break. Russ is one the great
trenchermen of cricket teas – at this level, he’s a class above.
Fantasy
Credentials: An
adhesive and selfless top order bat, Russ is a pretty safe pick who tends
to play a lot of games. Also, a very occasional purveyor of some of the
most succulent pies seen since Sweeney Todd was active, and occasionally a
handy ‘keeper to boot.
Pithy Remark: Mr Timms took less time in
passing his driving test than Russ has taken to move and settle into his
new home.
|
|
Batting
|
M
|
I
|
NO
|
R
|
Avg
|
HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
135
|
115
|
42
|
1640
|
22.47
|
52*
|
2292
|
71.55
|
147
|
1
|
8
|
1
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
118
|
107
|
13
|
1514
|
16.11
|
63
|
3011
|
50.28
|
140
|
-
|
10
|
2
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
58
|
57
|
4
|
962
|
18.15
|
71
|
1791
|
53.71
|
93
|
1
|
5
|
4
|
-
|
|
Timed
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
18
|
18.00
|
18
|
36
|
50.00
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
21
|
19
|
8
|
220
|
20.00
|
32*
|
411
|
53.53
|
11
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
333
|
299
|
67
|
4354
|
18.77
|
71
|
7541
|
57.74
|
393
|
3
|
23
|
7
|
0
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
135
|
57.5
|
-
|
508
|
14
|
2-9
|
36.29
|
8.78
|
24.79
|
-
|
34
|
1
|
7
|
|
35 ovs
|
118
|
37.5
|
-
|
257
|
8
|
1-10
|
32.13
|
6.79
|
28.38
|
-
|
28
|
1
|
8
|
|
40 ovs
|
58
|
5
|
-
|
31
|
2
|
2-31
|
15.50
|
6.20
|
15.00
|
-
|
15
|
-
|
2
|
|
Timed
|
1
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
21
|
9
|
-
|
52
|
-
|
0-15
|
-
|
5.78
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
1
|
|
Totals
|
333
|
109.4
|
0
|
848
|
24
|
2-9
|
30.71
|
7.73
|
27.42
|
0
|
80
|
2
|
18
|
|
“V”
A | B | C | D | E | H | J | L | M | N | P | R | S | T | V | W
|
|
#141
|
Cornelius Johannes Vermaak
|
|
Nickname:
|
Corne, Kolpak,
Uncover Malarkies,
Cavernous
Armlike
|
Birthplace:
|
Witbank,
South Africa
|
|
Debut:
|
2017
|
Match:
|
421
|
DOB:
|
02 / 12 / 79
|
Height:
|
6’ 0”
|
|
Type:
|
RH bat, Right-arm
medium
|
#1 Single:
|
Dr Hook – “When
You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
Profile: Upbeat and jovially
enthusiastic, Cornelius’ debut for The MAD really was a baptism of fire. Answering a plea for players for
a double weekender in June, he found himself dropped behind alcoholic lines
to fend off a touring Battisford team. He equipped himself well, showcasing
a willingness to bowl as a total of 300 loomed, and a willingness to bat as
if the target needed chasing in less than ten overs. Actually, subsequent
visits to the crease suggest that is how he plays anyway…. Mr Vermaak is
now an integral part of Team MAD, especially when he makes himself
available. He’s most welcome too, as he seems at odds with our country’s
view that there aren’t any nice South Africans. Corne is definitely nice,
maybe too nice, all a façade to
hide the real him, the man who fled his homeland following a spate of
serial killings in the Highveld of Mpumalanga?
Form: Only a handful of
appearances or so last term would make it difficult to substantiate the
form of Mr Vermaak. When he did play, he bowled with the usual purpose
after that ten-minute delay between deliveries. He also batted to prove he
can’t.
Fantasy
Credentials: Another
of those cheap Fantasy acquisitions who could tip things your way, especially
when he produces one of those excellent spells of bowling, we all know he’s
(more than) capable of. Over to you, JMO….
Pithy Remark: Corne gets angry when his
teammates give him directions to fictional grounds.
|
|
Batting
|
M
|
I
|
NO
|
R
|
Avg
|
HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
26
|
12
|
1
|
37
|
3.36
|
18
|
72
|
51.39
|
2
|
1
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
37
|
16
|
5
|
76
|
6.91
|
19*
|
125
|
60.80
|
9
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
8
|
7
|
1
|
9
|
1.50
|
7
|
23
|
39.13
|
1
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
|
Timed
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
1
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Totals
|
72
|
35
|
7
|
122
|
4.36
|
19*
|
220
|
55.45
|
12
|
2
|
9
|
0
|
0
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
26
|
72
|
1
|
492
|
10
|
1-11
|
49.20
|
6.83
|
43.20
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
4
|
|
35 ovs
|
37
|
197.4
|
21
|
898
|
28
|
4-15
|
32.07
|
4.54
|
42.36
|
-
|
8
|
-
|
2
|
|
40 ovs
|
8
|
23.2
|
0
|
109
|
3
|
2-17
|
36.33
|
4.67
|
46.67
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Timed
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
1
|
6
|
0
|
21
|
1
|
1-21
|
21.00
|
3.50
|
36.00
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
|
Totals
|
72
|
299
|
22
|
1520
|
42
|
4-15
|
36.19
|
5.08
|
42.71
|
0
|
10
|
0
|
7
|
|
“W”
A | B | C | D | E | H | J | L | M | N | P | R | S | T | V | W
|
|
#123
|
Johannes van den Grootschnyke Webster
|
|
Nickname:
|
Jan, Tulip,
The MAD Dutchman,
Western
Jab, Jews
Banter
|
Birthplace:
|
Maidenhead
|
|
Debut:
|
2012
|
Match:
|
259
|
DOB:
|
31 / 12 / 71
|
Height:
|
6’ 2”
|
|
Type:
|
RH bat, Right-arm
anything
|
#1 Single:
|
Benny Hill – “Ernie,
the Fastest Milkman in The West”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
Profile: Leftfield, sarcastic and
sublimely eccentric, the socially joyous Mr Webster also has the longest
name of anyone born outside of Sri Lanka. Since debuting over a decade ago,
this University Publishing Lifer has entertained all with his unpredictably
zany character both on and off the field. Acutely clever and well-studied,
The MAD’s maverick Danish Dutchman is a genius with the pen… detailing in
absurd detail the highs and lows of a cricket match in Booker detail,
whilst sometimes starring in the leading role. Irreverent and enthralling
to the casual observer, Jan just demands your attention, particularly when
running between the wickets. How can a simple 22-yard dash be so
incalculable to a man of such obvious intellect? As a footnote, he is a
gifted cricketer when the stars are aligned.
Form: Excellent with the pen,
less so on the field, but that’s probably because he buggered off abroad
all season and left his mates in the turd. Always the complete enigma, will
Jan come to party in 2026?
Fantasy
Credentials: Always
a conundrum, Jan could be a Fantasy bargain or a hole in your wallet where
you’re left scratching your head. How will the returning Webster shape up in
the JMO valuations? Hmm….
Pithy Remark: Jan is simply quite
brilliant when judging quick singles.
|
|
Batting
|
M
|
I
|
NO
|
R
|
Avg
|
HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
52
|
43
|
10
|
526
|
15.94
|
37*
|
711
|
73.98
|
50
|
2
|
6
|
-
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
35
|
32
|
5
|
405
|
15.00
|
72*
|
867
|
46.71
|
38
|
-
|
6
|
1
|
-
|
|
40 ovs
|
10
|
9
|
1
|
44
|
5.50
|
9
|
121
|
36.36
|
3
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
|
Timed
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
3.00
|
3
|
23
|
13.04
|
0
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
9
|
7
|
1
|
109
|
18.17
|
30
|
176
|
61.93
|
13
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
107
|
92
|
17
|
1087
|
14.49
|
72*
|
1898
|
57.27
|
104
|
2
|
13
|
1
|
0
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
52
|
49.1
|
0
|
317
|
12
|
2-13
|
26.42
|
6.45
|
24.58
|
-
|
12
|
-
|
2
|
|
35 ovs
|
35
|
26.2
|
0
|
198
|
5
|
2-24
|
39.60
|
7.52
|
31.60
|
-
|
12
|
-
|
1
|
|
40 ovs
|
10
|
24
|
1
|
92
|
2
|
2-19
|
46.00
|
3.83
|
72.00
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Timed
|
1
|
3.4
|
0
|
27
|
0
|
0-27
|
-
|
7.36
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Other
|
9
|
6.5
|
0
|
52
|
2
|
2-14
|
26.00
|
7.61
|
20.50
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
107
|
110
|
1
|
686
|
21
|
2-13
|
33.00
|
6.14
|
32.26
|
0
|
27
|
0
|
3
|
|
|
|
#144
|
Christopher Trevor John Williams
|
|
Nickname:
|
Pops, Renon,
Nuno, Islamic Whirls,
Lili
Scrimshaw
|
Birthplace:
|
Oxford
born and inbred
|
|
Debut:
|
2017
|
Match:
|
428
|
DOB:
|
18 / 03 / 1978
|
Height:
|
5’ 11”
|
|
Type:
|
RH bat, Right-arm
medium
|
#1 Single:
|
Kate Bush –
“Wuthering Heights”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
Profile: Laid back to the point
where it isn’t always clear as to whether he is just quite calm or actually
asleep, Nuno scored The MAD’s all time highest individual score (138*) and
in full flow with the bat is one of The MAD’s great get-the-popcorn sights.
He also has to his credit, and in the same season, what must surely be (and
against some pretty strong opposition) the Most Drunken Dropped Tour Catch
in all FFTMCC history on the Isle of Wight. Even when mostly incapacitated
he is more capable than most. Nuno has contributed more than most to The MAD
Youth Policy, in the shape of both Taiga and Kaito. As with the
Westmoreland boys, they tend to make the rest of us look like Betamax tapes
in a streaming world.
Form: Nuno had a solid if
unspectacular season last time out, particularly for one of the team’s most
talented bats. He still managed to bag more runs that almost everyone else,
and he threw some absolute toilet down to boot.
Fantasy
Credentials: Chris
is always a popular and reliable pick amongst the Fantasy conglomerate,
despite his obviously pricey valuation. Will season 2026 be any different?
Over to you, JMO. Hmm…………….
Pithy Remark: “Argle Plinth Farggg!!!” vs Newport, August 2022.
|
|
Batting
|
M
|
I
|
NO
|
R
|
Avg
|
HS
|
BF
|
SR
|
4
|
6
|
0
|
50
|
100
|
|
T20
|
59
|
56
|
15
|
950
|
23.17
|
46*
|
804
|
118.16
|
131
|
10
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
|
35 ovs
|
80
|
79
|
8
|
2875
|
40.49
|
138*
|
2763
|
104.05
|
428
|
21
|
1
|
18
|
3
|
|
40 ovs
|
11
|
11
|
0
|
210
|
19.09
|
43
|
278
|
75.54
|
29
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
|
Timed
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
9
|
9
|
1
|
230
|
28.75
|
65
|
208
|
110.58
|
33
|
3
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
159
|
155
|
24
|
4265
|
32.56
|
138*
|
4053
|
105.23
|
621
|
34
|
7
|
20
|
3
|
|
Bowling
|
M
|
O
|
M
|
R
|
W
|
Best
|
Avg
|
Econ
|
SR
|
5wi
|
Ct
|
St
|
RO
|
|
T20
|
59
|
78.5
|
2
|
549
|
18
|
4-11
|
30.50
|
6.96
|
26.28
|
-
|
12
|
-
|
2
|
|
35 ovs
|
80
|
85.2
|
7
|
484
|
20
|
4-21
|
24.20
|
5.67
|
25.60
|
-
|
25
|
-
|
7
|
|
40 ovs
|
11
|
15
|
3
|
68
|
3
|
3-15
|
22.67
|
4.53
|
30.00
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
1
|
|
Timed
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
9
|
7
|
0
|
71
|
0
|
0-23
|
-
|
10.14
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
|
Totals
|
159
|
186.1
|
12
|
1172
|
41
|
4-11
|
28.59
|
6.30
|
27.24
|
0
|
41
|
0
|
10
|
|
|
|
#157
|
Taiga James Kawada-Williams
|
|
Nickname:
|
Tiger, Adam Wagtail Saki Wail,
Adam
Awaits Alkali Wig,
AKA
Malawi Sid Wagtail
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Birthplace:
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Oxford
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Debut:
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2020
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Match:
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518
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DOB:
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19 / 11 / 2003
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Height:
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5’ 9”
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Type:
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RH bat, Right-arm slow/medium/fast
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#1 Single:
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Kylie Minogue – “Slow”
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Profile: Infinitely more intelligent
than his dad, Taiga guests for The MAD when he isn’t studying the
biochemistry of the universe and discovering the intricate layers of Oxford
University’s much lauded, venerable city. Jocular, with a keen sense of wit,
it is hoped this dysfunctional Sunday outfit can become enough of a lure
over the years for him to succumb to parking his arse in a deckchair,
quaffing beers and making derisory comments about all on show.
Form: Just a solitary match in
2025, but enough to demonstrate his skills with the bat and remind the team
of years gone by with his athleticism in the field.
Fantasy
Credentials: Very
much dependent on how many appearances the young man makes and of course
that all important Fantasy valuation. Hmm….
Pithy Remark:
Taiga really
enjoys doing all the team’s running for them in the outfield.
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Batting
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M
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I
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NO
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R
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Avg
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HS
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BF
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SR
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4
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6
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0
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50
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100
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T20
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2
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1
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-
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36
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36.00
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36
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36
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100.00
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4
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-
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-
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-
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-
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35 ovs
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3
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2
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-
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12
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6.00
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4
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22
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54.55
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1
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-
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-
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-
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-
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40 ovs
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1
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1
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-
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0
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0.00
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0
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1
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0.00
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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Timed
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0
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Other
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0
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Totals
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6
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4
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0
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48
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12.00
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36
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59
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81.36
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5
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0
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1
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0
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0
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Bowling
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M
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O
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M
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R
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W
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Best
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Avg
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Econ
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SR
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5wi
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Ct
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St
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RO
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T20
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2
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6
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0
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46
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0
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-
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7.67
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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35 ovs
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3
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6
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0
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34
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3
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3-34
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5.67
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11.33
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12.00
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-
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-
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-
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-
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40 ovs
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1
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2
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0
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11
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0
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-
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5.50
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Timed
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0
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Other
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0
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Totals
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6
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14
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0
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91
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3
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3-34
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30.33
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6.50
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28.00
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0
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0
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0
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0
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#158
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Kaito Archie Kawada-Williams
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Nickname:
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Bolt, Alt Kiwi
Somali,
Malawi
Awaits Kid Kola
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Birthplace:
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Oxford
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Debut:
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2020
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Match:
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523
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DOB:
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19 / 05 / 2006
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Height:
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5’ 8”
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Type:
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RH bat, Right-arm
medium
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#1 Single:
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Gnarls Barkley – “Crazy”
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Profile: The younger of the Williams
boys, Kaito is of course likewise already vastly more intelligent than his
dad, now studying in the Big Apple to be a star of the future in
architecture. Cheeky and fun to be around, he found it easy to slip into
The MAD Tour of Ipswich, delighting in the failure of those who really show
know better whilst amply carrying his own.
Form: Just a singular appearance
in 2024 from young Kaito, displaying all that natural enthusiasm and a
complete disregard for the skills of any bowler. Like his brother, he ends
up doing all the running about in the outfield whilst the rest of the
team’s ageing loafers look on.
Fantasy
Credentials: As
per the above, it depends on his MAD appearances as to whether you get your
Fantasy value for money. But how many games will he play… and, erm what is his valuation anyway? Erm… over to
JMO…?
Pithy Remark:
Kaito outpaces
his sprinting teammates whilst walking.
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Batting
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M
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I
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NO
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R
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Avg
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HS
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BF
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SR
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4
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6
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0
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50
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100
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T20
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4
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4
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2
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10
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5.00
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7*
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31
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32.26
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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35 ovs
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7
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6
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1
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29
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5.80
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8
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33
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87.88
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4
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-
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1
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-
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-
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40 ovs
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1
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1
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0
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0
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0.00
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0
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3
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0.00
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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Timed
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0
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Other
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2
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1
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0
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2
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2.00
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2
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8
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25.00
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Totals
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14
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12
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3
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41
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4.56
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8
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75
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54.67
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4
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0
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3
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0
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0
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Bowling
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M
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O
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M
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R
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W
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Best
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Avg
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Econ
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SR
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5wi
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Ct
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St
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RO
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T20
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4
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5.1
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0
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51
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1
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1-9
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51.00
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9.87
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31.00
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-
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1
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-
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-
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35 ovs
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7
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9
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1
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64
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2
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1-32
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32.00
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7.11
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27.00
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-
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-
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-
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1
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40 ovs
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1
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0
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Timed
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0
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Other
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2
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6.1
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0
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37
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2
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2-25
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18.50
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6.00
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18.50
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Totals
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14
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20.2
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1
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152
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5
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2-25
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30.40
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7.48
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24.40
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0
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1
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0
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1
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