The basis of the team selected was not only on ability but desire and passion to represent the County. These were Jon Lee, Simon Bonham, Chris Harris, Andy Knights and John Pearce.
On the first day we played Middlesex who had a solid team. After some very tight matches we walked away losing 4-1 on what could have been easily a 4-1 win the other way- frustrating.
On the second day against Warwickshire we were 1 match all and a set and a break up in the third when the heavens opened and did not stop, making the day a wash out. Even more frustration as now the division was so tight we could be playing for promotion or relegation as no results from today stood. Staffordshire had already beaten Warwickshire so no result but a win would be good enough. Fortunately everyone played well and we secured a 4-1 win leaving us second in division 3. Considering how our luck had gone this was an acceptable result.
The teams spirit throughout was strong, supportive and committed. I must thank the team for the way they supported each other making my job easier. Thank you also to Simon Bonham and John Pearce’s partners for support and Simons parents on the last day. .Also a big thank you to Steve Walters and his family for great support over the 3 days.
We will build on this year for next and hope to make promotion, but we have been given a tough group. I am sure if I continue to see commitment like this year then success will come.
Finally I would like to thank all those companies and individuals who have directly supported the team, in particular, tennis 2000, Tennis Management.Co.UK and Michael Baggs.
Jon Lee
Over 35’s Captain