Late night for me tonight after a pleasant evening's entertainment and I'm glad I had a last look at the Internet as the club site reveals John Sadler has signed a new one-year deal with the club.
In much the same way as Steffan Jones, Sadler's new role sees him become the Second XI skipper, although he will be available for the first team as and when required.
It is another piece of the 2010 jigsaw and again shows the thought that has gone into next season. Sadler is a decent county professional who will no doubt teach some good habits to the youngsters who will make up the majority of the Second XI. We need these players to progress and follow the likes of Redfern, Borrington and Clare into the first team and having a reliable man on the pitch will do them no harm at all.
It also confirms what has appeared likely for some time, that the top six next season is going to be Rogers, Madsen, Park, Smith, Redfern and Borrington. It is a relatively young and inexperienced line up but one that offers considerable hope for the future.
Morris' squad is now taking shape. There'll no doubt be a few comments about this on the message boards this weekend, but I'm happy enough with it at this stage.
Now its time for bed!
It doesn't look a bad role for Sads. It may be seen as the best option open to Morris to afford the player greater status and responsibility in lieu of regular first team duties.
ReplyDeleteThis news still leaves it rather unclear whether Morris will continue to look for one more batsman or not. Cover from Sadler/Slater/Hughes (with penalty) may be seen as sufficient, but only the first listed has any real experience.
Morris may yet have a further dip or two into the player market to complete his team building.
MASTERVILLAIN