It was a busy week for Derbyshire with plenty happening. Blair Tickner was twice man of the match against England, which really couldn't happen to a nicer guy, while I have had plenty of messages asking who I would like to see as bowling coach.
Honestly, I don't know, because I have no idea who might be available for such a role. I saw that former England all rounder Craig White had left his role as bowling coach at Lancashire, but I have no idea if that was because he had an offer from elsewhere, or simply wanted a change. There will be plenty of interest in the Derbyshire job, as I wrote the other day, and they might want to re-work it to allow for specialist input on a consultancy basis, perhaps bringing in the likes of Steffan Jones and Graeme Swann for different groups. It is a blank canvas and they will be free to use it as they see fit.
No other news from me today, apart from that I am going to be clearing out some of my accumulated memorabilia from over 60 years. I think it is the time to do it and anything Derbyshire-related I will publicise here.
First up is a lovely miniature cricket bat in near-pristine condition, signed by the Derbyshire side of 1990, which won the Refuge Assurance League. Autographed by the likes of Kim Barnett, John Morris, Chris Adams, Devon Malcolm, Ian Bishop and Adrian Kuiper, it is a chance to own a little bit of Derbyshire cricket history.
There is a little wrinkling to the club sticker at the top, but this does not detract from an excellent item.
The bat is on eBay here and it would be good to see it go to a fellow Derbyshire fan!
Finally, I will be doing the sponsors draw for the cricket books in the next 24 hours. Anyone who wants to let me know their preference has until this evening to email me accordingly.
Until next week - or as soon as more news breaks!
