tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378717335386669022.post965234088516390225..comments2014-05-24T19:12:11.809+01:00Comments on A Woman In The Pavilion: The (Obvious) Way to My HeartRowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10727475905818162472noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378717335386669022.post-28946933020828465032013-03-07T05:58:43.855+00:002013-03-07T05:58:43.855+00:00that is pretty interesting and I see why I do not ...that is pretty interesting and I see why I do not understand women haha, nothing against you, I think my problem is my work, I work as a <a href="http://www.hostpph.com/pay-per-head/bookie.aspx" rel="nofollow">pay per head bookie</a> and it takes most of my time and I cannot spend so much time with my special someone :(MichaelWalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04619211486010925064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378717335386669022.post-42321493678031428322012-05-09T05:15:37.493+01:002012-05-09T05:15:37.493+01:00I sneaked into the dressing room in Madras as a li...I sneaked into the dressing room in Madras as a little kid and was mostly ignored. I was trying my best not to look goggle eyed and nervously plonked my ass down on a chair. Kumble managed to give me a smile as the physio worked on his back. Dravid was so sweet. Spent a couple of minutes chatting with me before posing for a photo. Venkatesh Prasad was an absolute tosser though. He rudely told me to get out and start shouting at me as I stared back speechless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378717335386669022.post-30753271380290366902012-04-13T20:20:17.871+01:002012-04-13T20:20:17.871+01:00I know. How dare I reveal that they're just a ...I know. How dare I reveal that they're just a bunch of nice lads?! Shocking!Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10727475905818162472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378717335386669022.post-82752907913750025922012-04-13T16:09:15.840+01:002012-04-13T16:09:15.840+01:00This is a shocking blog undermining the erstwhile ...This is a shocking blog undermining the erstwhile poor reputation of the Surrey team! More seriously liking your writing on the blog and very glad to hear they treat your little fella so well at the Oval.Sussex Rohannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378717335386669022.post-81775687862625455702012-04-12T13:41:25.303+01:002012-04-12T13:41:25.303+01:00I'm a big fan of ink etc anyway, and I get jud...I'm a big fan of ink etc anyway, and I get judged on my own. Got quite a few funny looks during the summer, sitting in the Pavilion with my tattoos showing! I think it's also that Dernbach was a bit full-on in his first few England games but he seems to have been judged on that, not his behaviour since.<br /><br />The Surrey boys are lovely, really nice bunch.Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10727475905818162472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378717335386669022.post-91132549382219463192012-04-12T00:05:19.704+01:002012-04-12T00:05:19.704+01:00Nice piece, I think the Surrey boys are just down ...Nice piece, I think the Surrey boys are just down to earth, good guys contrary to some people's perception of them. Just because Dernbach has tattoos doesn't mean he's a rude guy or whatever, unfortunately a lot of traditionists seem to think this is the case. Don't judje a book by its cover eh!Bennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378717335386669022.post-20341939292564645902012-04-11T23:36:14.920+01:002012-04-11T23:36:14.920+01:00He likes dinosaurs, Kung Fu Panda and food!He likes dinosaurs, Kung Fu Panda and food!Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10727475905818162472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378717335386669022.post-65793770675849517022012-04-09T17:39:54.457+01:002012-04-09T17:39:54.457+01:00Does he like colouring and / or Hello Kitty? If so...Does he like colouring and / or Hello Kitty? If so, he'll be well in there...carioca500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378717335386669022.post-63653795662661489542012-04-09T17:20:37.551+01:002012-04-09T17:20:37.551+01:00Members can have non-member guests in the Pavilion...Members can have non-member guests in the Pavilion during the first-class games no problem. I'm not sure about the CB40s but definitely not during the t20s. Come up to the Oval for a champtionship day some time. MSF is a terrible flirt, I'll warn you now!Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10727475905818162472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378717335386669022.post-56538938311490652572012-04-09T16:13:53.849+01:002012-04-09T16:13:53.849+01:00I'm desperate for my 6 year old girl to get in...I'm desperate for my 6 year old girl to get into cricket - taking her to day 3 of the Windies test, but maybe we can come to the Oval later in the summer and MSF can explain what's going on? Do they let non-members into the pavilion seating? Or maybe the T20 v Surrey game at Beckenham on 17th June?carioca500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378717335386669022.post-3996432803330655062012-04-09T10:40:29.872+01:002012-04-09T10:40:29.872+01:00Thank you. I never gave half a damn about cricket ...Thank you. I never gave half a damn about cricket as a kid - my parents weren't into sport at all. When I read MSF's school books at parents' evening, his weekend reports almost all start "we went to the cricket" or "we went to cricket coaching"! <br /><br />It IS sensible on the club's behalf, being nice to the kids. If it goes on, the only reason MSF might not be a member in 10 years time is because he's on the squad.Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10727475905818162472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378717335386669022.post-20069779249130351472012-04-09T10:35:14.823+01:002012-04-09T10:35:14.823+01:00Fair play if you don't like Dernback as a cric...Fair play if you don't like Dernback as a cricketer, so long as - like you said - it's because of his cricket. I know that some people's view is very much influenced by the ink and the swagger. I'm quite a fan of ink anyway, but that's not why I like him on the pitch!<br /><br />Surrey lads are all fabulous with MSF. It's really lovely to see.Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10727475905818162472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378717335386669022.post-31666467749352674202012-04-09T10:31:32.161+01:002012-04-09T10:31:32.161+01:00What a lovely, lovely, piece. Cricket was divisive...What a lovely, lovely, piece. Cricket was divisive in our household; seen simply as something that took Daddy away from the family at weekends, whether I was going to watch Kent play or, much more often, playing for my club. My eldest loved it and opened the batting for his school until he was 15 (and discovered the things most 15 year olds discover) but the youngest two have never loved any sport but especially not cricket. <br /><br />To see the joy on MSF's face at the treatment from all involved at the club must be great for you as a parent. Kudos to Surrey for creating a positive environment for the next generation to flourish.Sean Aylinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00188352571177001798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378717335386669022.post-49639945313820255822012-04-09T10:31:26.114+01:002012-04-09T10:31:26.114+01:00We've been so lucky with Surrey - I don't ...We've been so lucky with Surrey - I don't think any of them have ever been off with MSF in the smallest way. <br /><br />To be fair, it's not just the Surrey guys who've been great with him - Swanny was fab at his book signing, Claude Henderson let him have a second go throwing the ball back onto the pitch, Nigel Llong let him hold the old ball in the England/India Test... He's very lucky!Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10727475905818162472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378717335386669022.post-68067930998356611402012-04-09T10:28:48.906+01:002012-04-09T10:28:48.906+01:00It really is the tiny things that matter to MSF an...It really is the tiny things that matter to MSF and to me. Just that bit of eye contact and a wave - it makes a small child feel part of the experience.Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10727475905818162472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378717335386669022.post-4865523212713099362012-04-09T09:56:56.376+01:002012-04-09T09:56:56.376+01:00If only more fans, and some scribes, could make th...If only more fans, and some scribes, could make the quantum leap to understand that playing ability and personality are not linked - some of the greatest players in the game would turn their back on their mothers, and vice-versa. I'm not a huge fan of Jade Dernbach as a cricketer (and it's not because of the bling and ink) but what he did for MSF resonates with me in a big way. <br /><br />It's great to hear that the Surrey lads understand they are bastions for their county, and that they do it unprompted is fantastic. <br /><br />As for the cap - MSF will always have one more first class cap than the stats gurus at cricinfo will record, and may they be numerous...A cricketing Buddhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352955196214172264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378717335386669022.post-80758214764126110662012-04-09T09:42:53.103+01:002012-04-09T09:42:53.103+01:00that's very classy of them - not quite enough ...that's very classy of them - not quite enough for me to switch allegiance from Kent, but impressive nonetheless. Still remember asking players & umpires for autographs in the early 80s, and which ones were tossers (umpires, Eddie "form an orderly queue" Hemmings), and which ones had time for a joke (Derek Randall taking the piss out of my brother who was wearing lederhosen and completely deserved it).carioca500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378717335386669022.post-69400813389077660022012-04-09T04:24:35.413+01:002012-04-09T04:24:35.413+01:00Great piece. Although not a father I am a brother ...Great piece. Although not a father I am a brother of a much younger brother who used to tag along with me to rugby and cricket in Gloucester. It really does make the day of a little lad if one of these guys do take a few moments out of their day to sign something or even just say "hi".Steve Georgenoreply@blogger.com