[Cricket] Yardy joins Sussex coaching team

[Gwylan]

Yet another old boy joins the team - Yards is going to be in charge of the U17s

Still no batting coach - one for Prior?

That's four ex-players on the coaching team plus Cottey in promotions. Is Neil Lenham still there?

 

[The Birdman]

Yet another old boy joins the team - Yards is going to be in charge of the U17s

Still no batting coach - one for Prior?

That's four ex-players on the coaching team plus Cottey in promotions. Is Neil Lenham still there?

matts going to coach them how throw your bat in the changing room without smashing the windows.

 

[vegster]

Yet another old boy joins the team - Yards is going to be in charge of the U17s

Still no batting coach - one for Prior?

That's four ex-players on the coaching team plus Cottey in promotions. Is Neil Lenham still there?

I think Matty is more interested in cycling these days.

 

[dazzer6666]

More jobs for the boys.........underwhelmed.

 

[Gwylan]

More jobs for the boys

I'm currently on a Level 2 coaching course with none other than James Kirtley. So, don't be surprised to see him on the coaching staff at some point in the future (and he's a thoroughly nice bloke BTW - no Billy Big Bollocks from him at all)

 

[vegster]

I have no problem with ex players doing some coaching at their old county as after all, what else can old cricketers do to stay close to the game ?however, at the top of the tree, the numero uno should be someone with a bit of genuine class who can really inspire and get the many levels of county cricketers playing a distinctive style.

 

[vegster]

I'm currently on a Level 2 coaching course with none other than James Kirtley. So, don't be surprised to see him on the coaching staff at some point in the future (and he's a thoroughly nice bloke BTW - no Billy Big Bollocks from him at all)

I always thought Kirt's career never really quite took off for him, pity.

 

[Postman Pat]

I have no problem with ex players doing some coaching at their old county as after all, what else can old cricketers do to stay close to the game ?however, at the top of the tree, the numero uno should be someone with a bit of genuine class who can really inspire and get the many levels of county cricketers playing a distinctive style.

Yep, like Duncan Fletcher, Paul Farbrace, Trevor Bayliss, Mike Hesson, Dav Whatmore, John Buchanan, Clive Woodward, Jose Mourinho, Arsne Wenger.......

 

[Gwylan]

I always thought Kirt's career never really quite took off for him, pity.

Yep, like Duncan Fletcher, Paul Farbrace, Trevor Bayliss, Mike Hesson, Dav Whatmore, John Buchanan, Clive Woodward, Jose Mourinho, Arsne Wenger.......

Kirtley, Fletcher and Woodward all played internationally - you can't get to a much higher level than that

EDI: As did Whatmore

 

[Postman Pat]

Kirtley, Fletcher and Woodward all played internationally - you can't get to a much higher level than that

EDI: As did Whatmore

I'll give you Woodward, but Fletcher only played 6 ODI's and never played test cricket, but was one of the best coaches England have had in recent years.

 

[DJ NOBO]

I always thought Kirt's career never really quite took off for him, pity.

nonsense

 

[Gwylan]

I'll give you Woodward, but Fletcher only played 6 ODI's and never played test cricket, but was one of the best coaches England have had in recent years.

Of course he didn't: he retired 12 years before Zimbabwe gained test status and only just after they'd started playing international cricket. He'd undoubtedly had played more if he'd been born 15 years later

 

[Postman Pat]

Of course he didn't: he retired 12 years before Zimbabwe gained test status and only just after they'd started playing international cricket. He'd undoubtedly had played more if he'd been born 15 years later

But the implication was that someone had to have "genuine class" to get the top job. Fletcher was a decent player, but not genuine class, a batting average of 23, and bowling average of 28, 5 fifers in 111 games.

He likely would have played test cricket if Zimbabwe were accepted, but nothing in his career suggests he would have been considered one of the greats.

The fact remains that the best coaches in most sports have not been considered the greatest exponents of their sports, but manage to inspire the players they manage and coach.

 

[Pavilionaire]

Yardy will teach the young'uns how to block. Great appointment.

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

Do you really need to have played at the top, to coach at the top?

Sure you'll be better equipped on the mental side, but what are the other benefits?

My view is good players, don't always make good coaches ....