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Tasmania’s two most senior cricket administrators, Tasmanian Cricket Association Chairman Denis Rogers and Deputy Chairman Brent Palfreyman have been awarded life membership of the Association.

Tasmanian Cricket Association30-Aug-2002Tasmania’s two most senior cricket administrators, Tasmanian Cricket Association Chairman Denis Rogers and Deputy Chairman Brent Palfreyman have been awarded life membership of the Association.The Life Memberships were endorsed by members at the TCA’s 136th Annual General Meeting on Monday, 26 August 2002 following a recommendation from the TCA Board.These are the first Life Memberships awarded by the TCA since the honour was bestowed on Mr Bert Brownlow some 26 years ago, in 1976. There have only been 25 Life Memberships awarded by the TCA since its inception in 1867.DENIS ROGERS AODenis Rogers AO was appointed to the TCA Committee of Management/Board of Directors in June 1986 and elected Chairman in July 1986. He became a delegate to the Tasmanian Cricket Council in 1986 and was Pennant Committee Chairman from 1986-1990; Ground Committee Chairman from 1986-1990; he serves on the Finance Committee and is Chairman of the Executive Committee since 1991.Denis was elected as Tasmania’s representative on the Australian Cricket Board from 1989 and will retire at the next AGM in September 2002. He served with distinction as Chairman of the Australian Cricket Board (ACB) for two three-year terms from 1996 to 2002.He is a recognised national leader in sporting administration and has made a significant contribution to the advancement of world cricket. He has:Provided dynamic administrative leadership for cricket, not only in Tasmania but nationally and internationally; andAt the national level, overseen the restructure of Australian cricket administration, provided the support structure to take the Australian cricket team to a position of world leadership, pioneered national junior development and coaching programs and the advancement of Aboriginal participation in the sport.Along with these achievements, he also:Was instrumental in the restructuring of Tasmanian cricket in 1991 with the emergence of the Tasmanian Cricket Association as the State’s governing cricket body. His efforts at ACB level were mainly responsible for the programming of international cricket at Bellerive Oval and he was actively involved in securing Tasmania’s first Test Match in December 1989.He was instrumental in securing the Commonwealth and State Government funding support to enable the $18 million redevelopment of the Bellerive Oval, that will ensure its future as an international cricket venue and also provide Tasmania with a high standard multi-purpose sporting facility.On the international front, Denis was Australia’s representative on the International Cricket Council (ICC) and a member of the Executive Board of the ICC. He was a member of the international committee that investigated the conduct of a World Championship of Test Cricket and on behalf of the ICC, directed the task of taking the sport of cricket into China and other Asian regions. He was a member of the ICC Executive, directing the investigation into cricket corruption and enjoys the respect of cricket administrators and leading players from all cricket playing nations.On being awarded Life Membership, Denis Rogers said he was truly honoured.He said that he was a life member of many cricket clubs and associations around the world, but none were as important or as prestigious as the honour that had now been bestowed on him by his home Association.BRENT PALFREYMANBrent Palfreyman was appointed to the TCA Committee of Management/Board of Directors in June 1986; Deputy Chairman in July 1986; and a delegate to the Tasmanian Cricket Council in the same month. Brent served as Pennant Committee Chairman from 1986-1990 and has been Chairman of the Finance Committee since 1987. Always vitally concerned with the future of cricket, he was Chairman of the TCA Youth Council from 1989 to 1995. He was appointed to the Executive Committee in 1991 and was Tasmania’s delegate to the ACB Development Committee from 1992-2001.Brent, as well as having high administrative prowess, has been a very successful sportsman. In cricket, he began his first grade career at 16 in the 1960-61 season and continued until 1978-79. He played for the Sandy Bay Club and captained the team for many years. In his student days, he also played three years with the University Club and was recognised for his ability by being awarded the TCA Player of the Year Medal in the 1977-78 season.Brent went on to represent Tasmania where he played six first-class and two limited overs matches.Brent is an Accountant by profession and he has applied his professional skills to the administration of the TCA in an exemplary manner since its inception as the State body in 1986. He has carried out his duties willingly, skilfully and tirelessly. His contribution in this area, together with his contribution to the general administration of the TCA, has been outstanding.On being awarded Life Membership, Brent Palfreyman said he was thrilled that his peers in the Association had seen fit to award him such a great honour.He said cricket had played a big part in his life and he was pleased that he had been able to put something back into the sport and particularly to assist young players to develop in the game.Both Messrs Rogers and Palfreyman have advanced the status of cricket in Tasmania by having:Championed the unification of Tasmanian cricket;Achieved the development of a first class international cricket ground at Bellerive and is now overseeing the $18 million upgrade to Tasmania’s premier sporting venue;Seen the Cascade Tasmanian Tigers cricket team established as a highly competitive unit in the national Pura Cup (formerly Sheffield Shield) Competition;Attracted international cricket, including the playing of Test Matches to Tasmania;Established comprehensive cricket coaching and development programs for young Tasmanians in all areas of the State;A members’ cocktail reception to present Life Membership badges to Denis and Brent has been arranged for Wednesday, 6 November 2002. All TCA Members are invited to attend, to witness the presentation and to join a guided tour of the redeveloped facilities at Bellerive Oval.

Leeds United are set for a major boost as exciting news emerges about Thorp Arch and about the club increasing the capacity at Elland Road.

What’s the story?

After Angus Kinnear initially revealed plans for the expansion of Elland Road back in October 2019 when Marcelo Bielsa’s side were celebrating their centenary year, it appears the Whites may finally get to see some significant improvements on their stadium capacity.

Leeds had originally planned to expand the capacity of Elland Road to 50,000 whilst also relocating the Thorp Arch academy to a former high school site close to the site of their stadium.

However, Leeds have now changed these plans as they look to expand Elland Road into a 55,000 seater stadium by expanding into the space at the Fullerton Park site next to the stadium.

This means that the Thorp Arch academy will remain in its current location and a community sports hub will now be built at the high school site.

A report from LCC’s director of city development to the council’s executive board said: “Following the promotion of LUFC to the Premier League and the club securing investment from the San Francisco 49ers’, the club have reviewed their stadium development ambitions and want to preserve their ability to deliver an expanded 55,000-seater stadium at Elland Road, as opposed to a 50,000 seat capacity previously agreed.”

Meanwhile, LCC leader councillor James Lewis added: “The fantastic return of Leeds United to the Premier League has proved to be a great boost to not just fans, but also the city as a whole.

“We remain committed to working with the club constructively in terms of any ambitions they might have in terms of increasing the capacity of Elland Road in the future, which is why following discussions, we agreed to look at what options could be available to move the proposed Parklife project from Fullerton Park to another location.”

Fans will be buzzing

At its current capacity of 37,792, Leeds have the 11th largest stadium in the Premier League, behind the likes of Everton and Aston Villa.

But the proposed increase at Elland Road to something around 55,000 would see them shoot right up that table, and virtually into the top-five, with Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium currently seating about 55,017 fans.

A bigger stadium doesn’t necessarily mean, or translate into success, but what it does do is send a major statement that the club mean business and are looking forward to establishing themselves as a real force.

It would be an indication that Leeds are serious about breaking up the Premier League’s ‘big six’ and getting into Europe, and that their ambitions on the pitch are being matched by their efforts off it.

Not only will Leeds fans have an even bigger opportunity to go see their team play given the increased capacity, but it would also prove to them that those at the club are doing everything in their power to take Leeds forward.

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Whites fans will surely be absolutely buzzing at the latest development that the Thorp Arch academy won’t be moving and that there will be more seats in the expanded stadium instead.

Meanwhile, Leeds United are eyeing a move for a new Stuart Dallas…

Many stars of the England women’s cricket team will play for their clubsthis Saturday 7th September at King’s College, Taunton, in the ECB Women’sClub Cup Final

ECB Media Release06-Sep-2002Many stars of the England women’s cricket team will play for their clubsthis Saturday 7th September at King’s College, Taunton, in the ECB Women’sClub Cup Final. In a re-run of last year’s final, which saw a narrowvictory for Wakefield WCC, they will take on Brighton & Hove WCC.England skipper Clare Connor will captain Brighton & Hove and the teamincludes fellow international batsman Caroline Atkins. Kate Oakenfold andAlexia Walker, who played in the successful England Under-21 team which wonthe European Cup earlier this year, will also play for the Sussex side aswill New Zealander and World Cup winner Haidee Tiffen.Wakefield WCC includes the England seam bowler Clare Taylor, who became thefirst Englishwoman to take 100 international wickets this summer, as well asKathryn Leng (batsmen) and a rising star of the women’s game Kathryn Doherty(fast bowler) who has spent this summer training with the Yorkshire CricketAcademy.The match is 40-overs per side, and will begin at 1pm. Admission is free.

Southampton’s hopes of signing Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong this summer have been given a huge boost after the Championship side reportedly lowered their asking price.

According to The Daily Mail, Tony Mowbray’s side will demand just £8m for the former Newcastle United man, with Southampton and Norwich City currently leading the race to sign him.

Previous reports have suggested that he could cost as much as £15m this summer but with the 24-year-old’s contract at Ewood Park set to expire at the end of next season, it seems as if the Lancashire side are keen to cash in rather than potentially losing him for nothing next summer.

The English striker enjoyed a superb campaign in the Championship last season, contributing 28 goals and five assists in 40 appearances in the second tier, averaging an excellent 7.15 rating from WhoScored for his performances.

Considering this was more than Che Adams and Danny Ings would manage combined in the Premier League last season, you could definitely argue that Ralph Hasenhuttl needs to add a player of his firepower up front next season if he wants his side to avoid another relegation battle.

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The Austrian suggested earlier this year that Southampton would target players under £10m this summer and now that Armstrong’s asking price has seemingly been reduced, there is no excuse for Martin Semmens not to bring him to St Mary’s.

Mowbray was full of praise for Armstrong last season, saying:

“He’s a boy really, but his explosive pace at the top end of the pitch allows you to play both ways, to not be overly concerned if you’re pinned back around the edge of your box because one pass releases pressure to someone like (Harvey) Elliott to play the pass that he can hit just leaving it in the space for the speed and dynamic movement of Armstrong – it’s a devastating effect for the team.”

This certainly marks him out as the sort of striker Hasenhuttl would favour in his 4-2-2-2 system at Southampton next season, so now that he is available at such a cut-price, there seems little reason why he couldn’t end up at St Mary’s this summer.

And, in other news… Tom Leach confirms major Southampton transfer news, Saints fans will be buzzing

Western Australian cricket selectors, in conjunction with the Australian Cricket Board, today confirmed the ACB Chairman’s XI to play England at Lilac Hill next Tuesday.

Western Australia Cricket Association15-Oct-2002WESTERN Australian cricket selectors, in conjunction with the Australian Cricket Board, today confirmed the ACB Chairman’s XI to play England at Lilac Hill next Tuesday.The match officially launches England’s Orange Test series tour of Australia for the 2002-2003 season.Former Test stars Kim Hughes, David Hookes and Wayne Clark have accepted invitations to play.The team is:Ryan Campbell, Michael Clark, Kade Harvey, Brad Hogg, Michael Hussey, Scott Meuleman, Matthew Nicholson, Marcus North, Callum Thorp, Paul Wilson, Kim Hughes, David Hookes and Wayne Clark.A captain and vice-captain for the team will be named before the match.Former Test bowler Paul Wilson, 30, and Callum Thorp, 27, will be making their first appearances with a representative team since joining the Western Warriors senior squad.Wilson moved from South Australia for the new season. Thorp has been a prolific wicket-taker on the WACA club scene for several seasons.

Aston Villa certainly don’t appear to be strapped for cash this summer even without selling Jack Grealish, and with the calibre of players they have been linked with already, former Newcastle United defender Steve Howey isn’t sure if Will Hughes would start under Dean Smith.

Hughes has spent three seasons in the Premier League with Watford in the past and he failed to ever set the league alight with his highest WhoScored rating in the top-flight being 6.74, not something that screams European football.

That is likely going to be the aim for Villa next season but with Hughes being linked with a move, he would surely only be good enough for a rotation or cup game role, something that would not make sense for either club or player.

After being an integral part of Watford’s side earning promotion back into the Premier League, it would be a bizarre move to see Hughes throw away first-team football for a spot on Villa’s bench, as he would be unlikely be a regular starter, according to Howey who spoke exclusively to Football FanCast:

“I think he’s a decent player but is he going to go in there and be in the starting XI? I’m not too sure given the players that are in and around their midfield.”

Hughes has always been a constant performer for Watford in both the Premier League and Championship and he appears settled but with just one year left on his contract, the Hornets may look to sell him on and generate some funds for this summer.

At the moment, Villa can boast options such as John McGinn and Douglas Luiz but if they manage to bring in James Ward-Prowse, there is surely no chance Hughes starts ahead of any of those options.

Declan Rice has reportedly rejected two contract offers with West Ham, with both offers being below the weekly wage of Andriy Yarmolenko, according to ExWHUemployee. 

This update comes after The Telegraph’s Matt Law reported that the West Ham midfielder has turned down two contract offers from the club.

Rice was an important member of David Moyes’ squad in the 2020/21 season, with the 22-year-old making 32 league starts from his 38 appearances in the Premier League.

West Ham finished sixth in the top-flight standings last term, and will be keen to build on that strong campaign heading into the new season, which gets underway on Sunday 15th August against Newcastle United at St James’ Park.

Rice has had interest from Chelsea in recent months, whilst Liverpool are also believed to be keen on landing his signature this summer, after this recent update on his future with West Ham.

The midfielder was labelled as ‘top drawer’ by Wolves’ all-time top goalscorer Steve Bull in an exclusive interview with Football Transfer Tavern.

Plenty of West Ham supporters took to social media after this update, with the majority being hugely frustrated.

Take a look at the best of the reaction from Twitter below….

“Wait so the “big bumper contract” that we’ve offered him is less than £100k a week. We’re run by clowns.”

Credit: @ninkjones02

“We’re an absolute joke of a club. Good luck to him deserves more and better than this club. Would love to see him and go on and win titles.”

Credit: @DannyP2795

“Insulting. Should be the best paid player at the club. We’ve shaved about £600k a week off the wage bill last few years.”

Credit: @irons85858585

“Get rid of Yarmalenko and Anderson that’s 200k per week saved and make Rice the highest earner. Simple solution. Get it done WHU.”

Credit: @Lord_Irons

“Disgrace, its as if they almost want to upset him so he asks for a move. He should be the highest paid player at the club no question about it If they value him at £100 million pay then pay him accordingly.”

Credit: @RichardGSBOUT

“Offer him what he wants.”

Credit: @consmith26

“Then good for him. Deserves to be our highest-paid player. Should be building a team round him.”

Credit: @GameRiotArmy

“Bit insulting that he has been offered lower than both of those players!”

Credit: @IanWebber78

“That’s fair enough imo. So pay him more.”

Credit: @____DeclanRice

PERTH, Oct 28 AAP – Western Australia had made a solid start in its first innings at lunch on day one of a three-day cricket tour match against England at WACA ground today.

AAP28-Oct-2002PERTH, Oct 28 AAP – Western Australia had made a solid start in its first innings at lunch on day one of a three-day cricket tour match against England at WACA ground today.The home team lost Test opener Justin Langer in a rain-shortened opening session to be 1-48 with Scott Meuleman (21no) and Chris Rogers (4no) at the crease.England captain Nasser Hussain won the toss and sent the Warriors into bat on a pitch with a little bit of life in it.The WA openers safely negotiated the home team to 0-21 before a 45-minute rain delay.But shortly after resuming the innings captain Justin Langer was dismissed after a sharp catch in close by John Crawley.Veteran quick Andy Caddick (1-16) looked like he had found his line and length on the bouncy WACA pitch and was rewarded with Langer’s dismissal.He managed to move the ball back into the left-hander and the ball squeezed off an inside edge quickly to Crawley’s right.

With the period of bidding for the items in this months unique Junior Sabres fund raising auction half way through the website has received several enquiries regarding the bids that have been made for some of the items

SOMERSET17-Nov-2002With the period of bidding for the items in this months unique Junior Sabres fund raising auction half way through the website has received several enquiries regarding the bids that have been made for some of the items.In response to these requests, and to perhaps even encourage some more bids and raise additional funds for the Junior Sabres the highest bid received so far for each of the items is listed below.Don’t miss out – send in your bids todayLot 1 – A pair of Marcus Trescothick’s Sunday League pads – £20Lot 2- Somerset C.C.C. team cricket bag, black with Somerset team logo – £25Lot 3- A pair of Robert Turner’s Sunday League wicket keeping pads – £15Lot 4 -A pair of Graham Rose’s Sunday League pads – large – £40Lot 5 – A pair of Steffan Jones’s training shoes – grey / yellow (Size 11) – £25Lot 6 – 2002 players woollen team jumper with current sponsors name. This is a brand new jumper still in its wrapper with all of the badges and logos and is large size. – £15Lot 7 – A pair of Pete Trego’s Sunday League pads – £10Lot 8 – The pair of pads, from which a pad was made to support Marcus Trescothick’s thumb injury during the vital Cheltenham & Gloucester Quarter Final at Taunton. – £15Lot 9 – MIke Burns Gunn and Moore bat that he used during the 2002 season and in the C and G Final at Lord’s. – £40Please remember all items are genuine and in years to come will become serious collectors items and every penny raised from the auction will go to the Junior Sabres:-To take part in the auction please E-mail your bid to [email protected] stating your name and address, the lot number and the amount that you wish to bid.Don’t miss out on an item that you will never have the chance to purchase again- send in your bids today.

Steve Cooper is interested in taking over as Fulham’s new manager at Craven Cottage this summer.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to The Sun journalist Alan Nixon, who claimed in a recent post on Twitter that the only thing holding up Fulham’s move to appoint Cooper is the compensation fee the Cottagers would have to pay Swansea City, a figure believed to be around £3m.

It was previously suggested that Shahid Khan was not willing to shell out this amount in order to land the 41-year-old, however, with Scott Parker’s departure from Fulham now being confirmed, the west London club’s owner faces a rather big decision on the matter.

When asked by a fan whether Cooper was interested in the job, as well as if Fulham would be willing to pay the fee for the Swans boss, Nixon said: “It’s down to the figure… that simple.”

Fans should be delighted

While it remains to be seen whether or not Khan will indeed go on to pay the £3m fee in order to appoint the Welshman as the club’s next manager, the fact that Cooper appears to be interested in taking over from Scott Parker at Craven Cottage is something that should delight the Cottagers fan base.

While Parker is a young and progressive coach in his own right, as well as having what would seem to be a bright future ahead of him in management, the argument could easily be made that the current Swansea gaffer is actually a step up from the 40-year-old.

Having developed as a coach in the Liverpool academy set up, before taking over the England U17 side and leading them to victory in the U17 World Cup back in 2017, Cooper has proven in his relatively short time at Swansea that he is more than capable of being a success in adult football too.

Indeed, the 41-year-old has rather remarkably guided a largely unfancied Swansea side to back to back top-six finishes in the Championship since taking over from Graham Potter at the Liberty Stadium back in 2019, on both occasions being unfortunate to meet Thomas Frank’s Brentford in the play-off semi-final and final respectively.

However, what makes this feat all the more impressive is that the Welshman achieved this with the sixth-youngest squad in the second-tier, demonstrating both his faith in and success with fielding youth prospects.

As such, if given the opportunity to take over a squad that boasts a considerable amount of Premier League experience, as well as a side that has a history of developing their own extremely talented home-grown academy products, the sky would appear to very much be the limit if Cooper were to be given a chance at Fulham.

In other news: Khan must ruthlessly axe “unbelievable” £21k-p/w flop, he’s let Fulham down for years