241 results returned for search: "" category "Opinion Writer" author Clay Smith
Cup Match, the best of the best . . . In order for this to be true, my hope is that Janeiro Tucker and Dion Stovell both make themselves available for selection for the Somerset Cup Match team.
As we all have been reading, there is far too much star...
DATE: Jul 20, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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Clay Smith
It is Cup Match month and the focus in St. George's should be the classic, but the turmoil surrounding their football programme has created a distraction.
A club that should be a pinnacle for other clubs to emulate is far behind the eight ball in bo...
DATE: Jul 13, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
This week our Under-18 squad will be travelling to play in the America’s Under-18 Match Play Tournament in Fort Lauderdale. Bermuda youngsters will play USA and Canada’s youth teams in a double round-robin tournament, which means playing each team tw...
DATE: Jul 06, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
This past weekend I had the privilege to watch Bermuda’s most prolific batsman in action (Mr Bailey’s Bay) Stephen Outerbridge.
His game winning knock of 133 not out was classy, timely, skillful, and poised, something out of the Noel Gibbons reperto...
DATE: Jun 29, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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Clay Smith
The cricket season has almost reached the halfway point and I figured we should take a brief look to see what players are making a push for a spot in Cup Match.
Currently, there are only a handful of players that have performed at a high standard, b...
DATE: Jun 22, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
As much as I try to encourage positive thoughts about our national sport, it is impossible to advocate for more support when only three out of seven games were played last weekend.
Player unavailability and a shortage of umpires is a condition that ...
DATE: Jun 15, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
Over the past month of playing cricket locally it is quite apparent that the fan base has dwindled to an alarming low level.
Is this solely because of the standard of cricket, the atmosphere, or lack thereof?
It is no secret that the calibre of cri...
DATE: Jun 08, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
This week’s article is a follow-up to last week on what it takes to be a successful batsman. As I discuss shot selection, batting with a plan, mental toughness, building partnerships and valuing your wicket, my hope is to assist players to build a so...
DATE: Jun 01, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
As predicted there was plenty of excitement last weekend in the Belco Cup. A few strengths, but more evident were the weaknesses highlighted.
When it comes to batting it seems as though a game plan is lacking individually. What is demonstrated more a...
DATE: May 26, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
The Belco Cup is upon us and vying to win that first piece of silverware are Devonshire Recreation, Willow Cuts, Bailey’s Bay and St. David’s County Cricket Club.
One thing we can be guaranteed is that there will be a new champion as last year’s win...
DATE: May 18, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
