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Leicestershire County Cricket Club

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Vicki Vixen

Vicki Vixen

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Why would we lose our first class status? Glamorgan were awful for years as were Durham when they first joined. Agreed we are a bit of a shambles at present but so were LCFC and there is ALWAYS light at the end of. Changes need to be made but money is a huge factor at present. As we always say, Keep the Faith. :chant:

There is only light at the end of the tunnel if there is a willingness to fundamentally change the direction and attitude within the club, and for that a complete overhaul of non-playing staff is needed.

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Corky

Corky

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How can the coach remain in charge? Two seasons, 32 games, without a Championship win is a disgusting record.

 

The players can't be that bad, some go to Notts, Buck is wanted by Lancs and Sussex. Even Derbyshire, for so long the wooden spoonists are more appealing than LCCC.

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Corky

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Agree mate, we could be really competitive again but there is just so much stuff going on that fails to improve our fortunes.

 

 

We could be one of very few cities to have top division sides in football, rugby (either code) and cricket should City do well and the county get promoted. It would be something to be genuinely proud of.

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RizLCFC

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Leicestershire CCC optimistic talks will lead to couple of new signings.

Leicestershire are hopeful they will be in a position to strengthen their ranks for next season before the current campaign ends later this month.

Director of cricket Phil Whitticase said he has been in negotiations with a couple of players and is “optimistic” about the outcome of talks.

“They are good quality players who would make a difference to us,” he said.

“One of them is an overseas player. I’ve spoken to the players and their representatives.

“Those discussions are on-going but I’m optimistic we could have something by the end of the month.”

In the wake of Shiv Thakor’s move to Derbyshire and speculation linking pace bowler Nathan Buck with Lancashire, County supporters will want to know sooner rather than later what the prospects are of a stronger side lining up next season.

Josh Cobb, Ned Eckersley and Greg Smith have also been offered new deals at the club and, while they have yet to commit, there is the real danger that County could be left with more holes to fill in their squad.

One of the keys, then, is for the club to sign a high-calibre overseas player as quickly as they can. County thought they had that in Ramnaresh Sarwan and his first season, 2012, was a productive one.

However, international and Caribbean Premier League calls saw his influence reduced in 2013 and this season has been ravaged by injury to such a degree that the West Indian figured in just five Championship matches with a paltry aggregate of 184 runs.

Simply, County need more from whoever slots into the overseas berth.

“It is massive to get in an overseas player who will be a good man in the changing room but will also lead by the level of his performance on the field,” said Whitticase.

“If they go out and perform on the field then they will get the respect, and I felt that happened with Ramnaresh in his first season with us.

“Because of West Indies calls, which we didn’t anticipate, and injuries we haven’t had that since.”

If Whitticase can bring in the right face, coupled with another experienced hand, it would be a major step forward and would put just a touch of gloss on what has been another difficult year at Grace Road.

Source: Leicester Mercury

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FrankieWorthoYaggedMyWife

FrankieWorthoYaggedMyWife

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Apparently he's top quality!

 

We need 2 batsmen who will get over 1000 runs, a spinner who can contribute in all 3 formats and a proper seamer. Ideally all in there prime. The losing culture that has set in is reminiscent of Wolves a few years ago.They have forgotten how to win games and have neither the ability or desire to dig in when things get tough.

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Mark 'expert' Lawrenson

Mark 'expert' Lawrenson

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We have the 4th highest bonus points total in the division and have played a game less than a few, yet we have lost 8 out of 13 games, this would support the above post that we have forgotten how to win games, we crumble on days 3 and 4 when games are there to be won or drawn. Bottlers maybe or just tactically poor.

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The People's Hero

The People's Hero

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These rumoured changes need to be massive because we are proper ffffffff'd if not.

 

The only players showing any real promise this season are either being let go as we 'can't afford them' or walking away to bigger clubs (like Northants/Derbs)

 

I might just apply for that chief exec position...

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