Player Profiles

Here are some player profiles, they'll soon have piccies and some more players so come back again soon.

Nathan Searle AKA ‘Duvet’
An international man of mystery – can usually be found in South Africa. A professional ball peddler – most say he really knows his balls!

Andrew Tamblyn AKA ‘Tam’
A legend in his own lunchtime (and team bachelor) Tam is one of the original team members of St Neot Taverners, topping the ‘most matches’ and ‘most catches’ tables, but never the ‘best fielder’. A good batsman with a ‘unique’ batting style he is also known to on occasion to ‘ave a bowl’ with ‘varying lengths’, his fielding to be fair is a bit rubbish. Will undoubtedly be found in the pub for post match ‘debrief’ sessions; his dulcet tones can be heard recounting matches ball by ball from the car park of the Colliford Tavern. Although happy for team members to stay (on occasion) at ‘casa del tam’ don’t expect breakfast, cup of tea or even any milk though you may (if lucky) find a stray jaffa cake. Roll up ladies!

David Brice AKA ‘Bricey’
Bricey is as much at home on a hockey field as a cricket field, a fair (in more ways than one) all rounder, his talents (and cans for £1.50 a go) bring an added dimension to Saturday afternoons. A dedicated family man, the club will have to see the impact the arrival of little one number 2 on his availability; lets hope he starts negotiations early!

Stephen Rowe AKA ‘Rower’
One of the original team members when St Neot Taverners first ‘sashayed’ it’s way into the Cornwall Cricket League, he’s renowned for his passionate and rather flamboyant ‘owzatttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt!!!!!’ appeals. A good all rounder and only 2nd to Tam in the number of matches played, he’s hoping Tam may succumb to an unfortunate ‘incident’ during the season so he can catch up. With a mistimed arrival of first born due mid season, needless to say negotiations with the lovely Rachel started very early……….. bloomin flower festival.

Spencer Ham AKA ‘Spenny’
With an infectious laugh Spenny is relatively new to the St Neot Taverners, probably has the best phone contract in the world – he’s a very chatty man. With his first season ahead as first team captain that call plan will come in handy! What he lacks in stature he makes up for in personality (and hats), it looks set to be a jolly season – if not he’s probably got a manual to tell him how to fix it (well he’s got lots of manuals to fix old knackered things).

Andrew Kent AKA ‘AK’
The eldest member of the Kent contingent – but don’t let that fool you. Both on and off the field AK is a good all round player.  AK has a taste for the post match pint(s). AK has recently stepped down from 1st team captainship and is looking forward to a more relaxing season this year.

Graham Kent AKA ‘GK’
Brother to AK a steady member of the club and the man in charge of the money. GK Enjoys his role as 2nd team wicket keeper, not always the jolliest but would you be spending your Saturday afternoon looking at the arses of the opposing team getting ready to bat?

Jack Kent AKA ‘JK’
The next generation of the Kent family (son of AK) to play cricket for the St Neot Taverners he has an unusual line in hair – fortunately he looks set to avoid the traditional St Neot hairline. JK is expected to really find his form this season. A thoroughly pleasant young man!

Jonathan Tamblyn AKA Johnno
The ‘silver fox’ of the team, with a twinkle and a smile Johnno can charm on and off the field. A good bowler with steady form – not related to his younger name sake Andrew Tamblyn, who would do well to emulate the ‘silver fox twinkle’, in his quest for a woman. 

Rory File AKA Fireworks File
This season sees Rory’s first year as 2nd team captain. He has given some of the older players heart that the ‘youngsters’ are ready to take on some club responsibility. Rory has a steady head on young shoulders; except when bowling when we really get to see some fireworks. A thoroughly pleasant young man!

Chris Arthur AKA Arfur
His arrival is usually heralded by the sound of an exhaust with holes in whichever lowered, modified jalopy he is currently driving or a chorus of Arrrrfurrr! from the other players. A jolly lad who never seems to have any money; despite his off field potato selling activities.  That aside, a thoroughly pleasant young man!

Dave Masters AKA Egg
Has taken on captaincy of the evening league team for a few seasons; giving the ‘oldies’ some heart that the ‘youngsters’ are ready and willing to take on club responsibilities. Another one with no money (what is it with these youngsters). A thoroughly pleasant albeit eggy young man!

Dave Watts AKA Wattsy
The phantom wicket mower of the St Neot Taverners Cricket Club. Not an all rounder though he is a good bowler who can bat. A regular trophy winner at the end of season awards.

Andy Searle AKA Papa Searle
The club President and keen sportsman, he has had a couple of bad seasons but all hope and have their fingers crossed he will be back on form this season – banned by his own team from playing at Holsworthy. Mrs Searle does a great line in cakes.

Chris Burns – AKA Burnsy
Ginger

Gary Rogers AKA Chucky
Earned his nickname after an unfortunate vomiting incident on tour.  Chucky is great at turning out at short notice; particularly when it’s ‘too wet to garden’. Best avoided when drunk - particularly on trains.

Liam Jones AKA Jonesy
A bit of a card this one, has the capability to be brilliant but batting can lurch from the ridiculous to the sublime. A good fielder, who hopefully will be able to get a bit of consistency in his game this season, Liam appears to spend his winters building igloos and changing mini engines. A thoroughly pleasant albeit bloody irritatingly cheeky young(ish) man!

Rick AKA Random Rick
A new signing to the St Neot Taverners – he’s called Rick and he’s a bit random.  

Les Harrison AKA Les
1st team wicket keeper, make sure captains you get the match fees upfront! Probably doesn’t like playing at Newquay anymore.

Leon Farrow AKA Leon
When not on the cricket field Leon can be found in Homebase buying cutlery. A good all rounder and (it has to be said) one of the more athletic club members. Off season Leon can be found with a stick in his hand hurtling after hard balls.

Keith Marks AKA Keith
Always very well turned out on the field – we think starch may be involved. He’s built like a whippet and is from Polbathic – but he’s still allowed to play for St Neot so he must be ‘quite good’.

Mark Bunt AKA Bunter
Also known as ‘Mr Chair’ seems to have some sort of ‘arrangement’ with Ann Curtis but not for Pasties!! Another original team member and consistent first team player, a talented all rounder with many ‘Best All Rounder’ trophies under his belt.  The local land agent he’s very good at spotting gates and hedges.