Kent and their players (Page 1 of 2)

Maybe Kent and Surrey should merge. Become Curry and play in the IPL. Would save rory the hassle of developing his batting skills for 4 day cricket.

joe denly looks an interesting option, good youngster who we could improve and all that.

Key maybe wishing he didn't turn down Surrey.  Not that a contract will stop Surrey going back.  What the hell has happened to Kent, how has is come to letting anyone go if they please? 

I don't wanna jump on their throats but Denly could be an interesting signing.  Oh, I've done it anyway, sorry Kent.

http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/8356841 … ng_Sussex/

That would make sense with Joyce reverting to three. Ironic if we sign Surrey's first choice as captain, the man who knocked them back. He needn't bring his sandpaper though.

If Key, Van Jaarsveld or Stevens leave Kent it will be for Surrey. I know they are after the last two.

Denly would be a good signing given his age.  This isn't that surprising.  I have a friend who is a Kent Member and for a few years now I've said to him that Kent remind me of Sussex's committee circa and pre-1997.  They haven't been able to hold on to good players and have dealt with them badly much as Sussex did with Alan Wells.  The hotel being bungled has really hit them as well.  They have a healthy support and you would think someone with a bit of money could come in and sort out their problems.  I think they need a committee revolution.  It is sad and I hope they can recover from this.

Hi Sussex people.
      Being a Kent supporter, I feel I've aged about 10yrs in the last 2 seasons! The Club is in a sorry state financially. We have not offered a contract to Amjad as we cannot afford him! A comment from a local Journo writing in a Kent sports paper is wondering where that leaves Key and Van Jarre? We paid a high price to keep them away from Surrey's clutches last year. I have felt since the start of the season that we could be the first county to go into administration. Finances have not been healthy for 2-3 yrs now. We sold a painting to get us out of debt and "secure our future" 2 seasons ago. Now we are £800,000 + in debt. Our T20 takings were down and were not what they were expected to be(Mind you I'm not surprised at £25 a match!)
All very sad. I really hope it doesn't happen to the second best county in the South of England. You seem to have got over any "off field problems" a few years ago. I may be seeing more of Sussex next year! Hope all goes well with your promotion into Div 1. I hope we won't be coming in the opposirte direction as I miss the Kent V Sussex fixture at Tun Wells!

thanks longleg for a very informative and generous post - i think we can all sympathise with your plight with a bit of "there but for the grace of god, go I" thrown in

Last edited by Sweatysock (28-08-2010 21:30:18)

DVLangford I totally agree!  £20 a day is ridiculous! Kent felt that was the best way of getting finances in! A friend of mine was at Kent V Warks at start of season. He saw a carful of Warks supporters do an about turn when they were going to be charged £90 for 1 days Championship cricket!
I received a great message from Amjad earlier and in it he pointed out it was not his decision to leave. So, I really hope you guys sign him(I believe in healthy rivalry, as long as we beat the "Northern lot" & Surrey!)  For those worrying about his injuries this year, he is back and bowling really well. He's been rested by Kent a lot this year as he is our only quality strike bowler! He would be a good signing and I'm sure he would do the Bizz for you!

I have no problem with Kent either as our magnificent captain, chief exec and me were all born there! Sussex and Kent certainly have more in common than our grotesque neighbours, in terms of values and also history. I thought it was great when Rob Key and Van Jarsveld both rejected Slurrey, proving that there is still some integrity left in the game.