Bears/Pears/Domestic Cricket Thread

[Villan For Life]

Ryan Sidebottom is the next through the revolving dressing room door.

I know that he has been blighted by injuries but unless there’s some strategic recruitment master plan underway then we are down to the bare bones. It all seems a bit strange, particularly when you consider that Farbrace is off too.

[Steve67]

Calling Gareth to the thread.  So, Gidman has gone, we get our wish.  Who comes in next? Will it make a difference if we continue toi lose the talent of the likes of Barnard? I don't count Moeen as he has hardly stretched himself to bother over the last couple of years.  Gidman going has to be good news?

[Gareth]

Calling Gareth to the thread.  So, Gidman has gone, we get our wish.  Who comes in next? Will it make a difference if we continue toi lose the talent of the likes of Barnard? I don't count Moeen as he has hardly stretched himself to bother over the last couple of years.  Gidman going has to be good news?

It can’t be bad news, Mr Pink & Fluffy gone :-)
As for who is next not sure, guess there is the question of appointing a a director of cricket first, there was talk of Giles a few weeks back but he might have bigger options.

Spot on, losing Barnard is big, hopefully Hose and Waite won’t be end of recruitment and getting Azhar back & Tongue fit will help.  Need promotion next season or can see Haynes & Pennington being next two picked off.

[Villan For Life]

The Bears have signed Chris Rushworth from Durham

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/63373966

[dcdavecollett]

Sounds like a good signing if his fitness record is good (well we are signing him...)

[Villa Lew]

Alan Richardson appointed Worcester head coach.

[tomd2103]

The Bears have signed Chris Rushworth from Durham

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/63373966

Been a good county pro for many years, but at 36 it's not exactly an inspiring signing. 

Considering we apparently wouldn't offer Keith Barker a two year deal a few years ago because he was over 30, it's a bit of an about turn. 

[Steve67]

Alan Richardson appointed Worcester head coach.

Calling Gareth again.  Is this a sensible appointment or the cheap option? 

[Gareth]

Alan Richardson appointed Worcester head coach.

Calling Gareth again.  Is this a sensible appointment or the cheap option?

It looks the cheap option but I guess we’ll have to wait and see whether the last couple of years have been all Gidman or partly Richo….let’s hope he has his own ideas.  Hopefully a good quality DoC is next

[Steve67]

Alan Richardson appointed Worcester head coach.

Calling Gareth again.  Is this a sensible appointment or the cheap option?

It looks the cheap option but I guess we’ll have to wait and see whether the last couple of years have been all Gidman or partly Richo….let’s hope he has his own ideas.  Hopefully a good quality DoC is next

Any idea who you'd like?  Must be honest, I am disappointed with the appointment.

[Gareth]

Alan Richardson appointed Worcester head coach.

Calling Gareth again.  Is this a sensible appointment or the cheap option?

It looks the cheap option but I guess we’ll have to wait and see whether the last couple of years have been all Gidman or partly Richo….let’s hope he has his own ideas.  Hopefully a good quality DoC is next

Any idea who you'd like?  Must be honest, I am disappointed with the appointment.

Don’t know, saw Giles mentioned early on but not heard anything since. 

It doesn’t feel like a new start type change does it?

[KNVillan]

Laurie Evans look’s to be in a little spot of bother

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/63708240

He has also had his Big Bash League contract cancelled

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/63712776

[Villan For Life]

Hassan Ali joining the Bears for part of next season:

https://edgbaston.com/news/boom-explosive-pace-bowler-hassan-ali-sign-for-bears/

[PGW]

https://edgbaston.com/news/woakes-shuns-ipl-for-county-championship-start/?utm_campaign=13688883_Warwickshire%20Members%20Newsletter%20%2822.12%29&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=DotDigital&dm_i=1AFS,85EER,8II51G,XE133,1

[Villan For Life]

Let's hope he stays fit.