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As the cricket season winds down with only two weeks to go a bit of controversy has reared its head.
The topic of conversation in essence has been a focal point for many players from the very beginning of this season.
The bonus system introduced by...
DATE: Sep 09, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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Clay Smith
It is no secret that English Premiership football is massive in Bermuda and has many followers. With the season merely a few weeks in you can already get a sense of what lies ahead.
The transfer deadline ended on Wednesday night so teams can now foc...
DATE: Sep 02, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
While we sit and discuss who will be the Bermuda Cricket Board's next president and vice president in my opinion more importantly we also have to think about what the future holds for our sportsmen.
Two issues this week caught my interest, one about...
DATE: Aug 26, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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Clay Smith
Appalled, disrespected, and offended, are all words I could use to describe my initial feelings last week when I saw that the Bermuda national football team’s training squad did not include one St George’s player.
How long are we in St George’s goin...
DATE: Aug 19, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
Last week I sat and read Dale Butler’s article pertaining to Bermuda cricket. While reading the article several things came to mind. Like Mr. Butler, I too ask myself this question: with Bermuda having invested so much in our youth program, a woman’s...
DATE: Aug 12, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
This week we take a quick look back at Cup Match while also discussing what could be the game of the season between St George’s and St David’s. The Smith family has been waiting for this game all season, as Wendell and I go head to head as coaches fo...
DATE: Aug 05, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
Cup Match is a game that brings out the best in some players. However, there are some that have not had the best experiences, and if I dare to say the magnitude of Cup Match causes some players to retreat into a shell, humbling the best of players.
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DATE: Jul 27, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
It is Cup Match time in Bermuda and this week I want to focus on the two captains Oronde Bascome and Jekon Edness. The captain is often called the “Maestro”, or the “Tactician”. The captain's role is to outsmart the opposition, and to be one step ahe...
DATE: Jul 22, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
Cup Match is Bermuda’s biggest sporting event and for many, the most enjoyable holiday, but spectators are longing for a solution to end the draws and have a guaranteed winner. This week, I look at the extenuating facts as to why we have had so many ...
DATE: Jul 15, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
Last week the focus was on Somerset’s Cup Match team, and this week the focus will be on St.George’s. How are the champions doing in their build-up to the Cup Match classic?
They have already had one trial match, another scheduled for tomorrow again...
DATE: Jul 08, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
