Mikkyk, I did point out that the majority of batting is from here as opposed to outside signings but it all depends on if my letter is published. Bosworth Bear, The letter was sent in by Chris Grant, Harold Wood, not sure if the 2nd name refers to a place or name. Either way, he does appear to rant like most supporters of non-Test counties. Probably a Somerset supporter, if so maybe he should tell his bowlers not to let lightning strike twice in the same game (v Yorks, Hill and Bess big partnerships 1st and 2nd innings) rather than blame money.

The usual bullshit from a big know-all in The Cricketer November edition appearing to say we 'Bought' the title and stupidly, it's the 'Letter of the Month'. Again, it doesn't matter what we do, no one can give us any credit when we win the title and we have to hear all this tosh about 'Waving the Chequebook', didn't Durham do that and were relegated because of it. The usual talk of recruiting players from other counties was raised but we have never gone out of our way to 'Collect' superstars. How many on here actually rolled their eyes when we signed OHD, I certainly did as I couldn't think how he was going to take wickets but after a few seasons, he found his feet and became a top player. Barnard and Bamber were just regarded as 'Good county pro's' and not often talked about, exactly the same as the 'Not really going anywhere' players we signed in the past who became better players once they got here, Chopra, Evans, Rankin, Ambrose, Clarke, Wright, Sibley, Rhodes, etc. I have emailed the magazine and hope others feel the same way, enough to look at this 'Letter of the Month' with the disdain it deserves.

On Facebook, there is a slow motion replay of Will Young's catch in the 2nd innings. The camera pans around slowly and manages to get several views of the spectators behind and there I am with a pink shirt on with my mouth open and my hands raised. I will not be sending out autographs because of this sudden fame.

Never liked 'My Way' or Sinatra but if that ever gets heard by me, I will think of that piece of film. So pleased to be there for all the days. That 2nd day was special, Sam with his 'I am staying here as long as possible and as long as I am here, we will be well ahead of the game' innings and a good day then, meant we would win at some stage. I filmed it on my camcorder (Yes, I still have one and still miles better for quality and editing) and got loads of photos as well.

I always remember that spell either side of tea v Somerset in 2021 when we sealed the title. It was timed perfectly and I hope during his retirement, he can look back on it and say how much he enjoyed his time here.

Y'know what, I can't read you but then again it is Friday.

ITE7376 - I know what you mean, I was fed up with hearing about Chris Gayle and his double hundred in a 50-over World Cup v Zimbabwe, especially after seeing it. He barely got one 6 off the middle of the bat, the ground was small, the bowling was no better than club level and it was a really ugly innings full of swipes from a strong individual.

And amen to that.

I wonder if as has been said, a lot of counties saw their attendances drop this year. I don't have figures but our crowds were disappointing.

Thank you Bos, as you might imagine, my memory is the one thing that rarely lets me down. I remember things from years ago and in great detail and although it's useful, it does really irritate some people who can't even remember what they had for breakfast.

Yes Gerry, I think there was a copy of that in the old members bar. I would like to think that it is somewhere in the ground, who knows, it might be in the museum.

Going back to people being critical and writing like morons about our various title wins, it goes back to 1911 as well when Kent moaned that we had won but seeing as teams arranged their own fixtures and you could decide who you didn't want to play. Guess which side Kent didn't want to play because they felt it was beneath them, yes but once the season was over, they were the ones beneath us in the table. In 1972, certain journo's felt we'd bought the title because we had 4 overseas West Indians in the team. In 1994, it was Lara (But someone had to take Donald's wickets) in 1995 it was Donald (But someone had to make Lara's runs), in 2004, we won 5 and lost none and Kent had a moan but lost 3 anyway. Not our fault, the points system is the same for everyone, we were never bowled out for less than 265 and maybe we were lucky to win the toss so often and bat big (400+ 10 innings in a row world record) but maybe if sides hadn't also got big runs to condemn the games to draws, they might have beaten us, no harm in declaring behind and maybe getting a total to chase. We established such a big lead, why would we have wanted to throw it away because sides didn't like how we played. 2012, not sure anyone moaned about tour title but how could they, we won with a game to go. Even the 2021 title was bemoaned because of the circumstances, sorry but we didn't start Covid, the rules were the same for everyone. Maybe someday people we see we won titles because we are/were the best team.

Mr Suthar, please come back every season.

There's now a piece on the BBC Cricket site where they discuss Warwickshire's various titles.

Andy Lloyd won a trophy first year in charge 1989, Dermot Reeve also in 1993, Neil Smith 1997 and now Ed.

David Willey has never been one to keep quiet about things unlike his father who was the 'Strong, silent type' during his career. During the T20 final when they beat Surrey, he was very happy to smash Dernbach all over Edgbaston (Many have done it) and said afterwards how much he wasn't a fan of his, "...I just don't like him".

17 trophies since 1989 (I haven't included the Bob Willis trophy as it's a 2 team event) says it all and hearing some saying that the last 2 opponents weren't even trying is such a joke. Another one mentioned that we had the easiest run-in at the end but no reply when I pointed out that the 3 aways wins, we lost the toss in all 3, we don't decide who we play or when we play them. Perhaps all those 'Non-PC' 1970's sketches about village idiots is true down that there Somerset way. Not taking wickets 7-10 v Yorkshire, not once but twice didn't help, talk about lightning striking twice in the same place. Somerset think they have a right to the title and that everyone wants to see them do it and maybe a lot is that Middlesex v Yorkshire game in 2016 but their fans do appear to think they're great characters who deserve a title. David Willey pointed out that Northants in the T20 final were very inspired by Somerset appearing to think, in his words, "...That they had already won it at the halfway stage", they didn't need anything more to spur them on.

Not sure what he is actually doing at a club like ours, his record in all formats is poor, first-class bowling 2 wickets per game at 37, T20 less than a wicket per game and economy rate over 9 and list A less than a wicket per game and an economy of 6.3. ????????

Interesting, I know very little about him apart from the stats I have just looked at on Cricinfo.

I have a very retentive memory, I can go back years. I can remember the day when Frank Foster came running in from the pavilion end and.......... Only kidding about the last bit.