Bryn Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 (edited) As an aside to this thread, and not really relevant to "Years gone By" I can certainly put forward TWO candidates for the SHORTEST serving team captain and BOTH rode for Oxford in this year's Conference League! Our regular skipper Chris Schramm was unavailable for our last home meeting, a double header against firstly Carmarthen and then Buxton. Ben Barker was appointed skipper for the Carmarthen match, lost the toss for gate positions and so, in my managerial role, I sacked him on the spot on the basis that he was a "useless to**er!" Craig Branney was thus handed the job for the Buxton match and yes, you've guesed it, promptly lost the gate toss - result? Instant dismissal! Edited November 10, 2004 by Bryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 You're a hard man, Bryn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 You're a hard man, Bryn. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Aren't I just! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Also Kev do you remember Mrs Poynter (ran the coach co for our tour buses) she phoned Dad the other night. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I certainly remember the name Shazz - I can't put a face to the name though. Are Poynters' Coaches still going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Spooky that one Kev not seen a "Poynters" coach for years and bugga me if there wasn't one at Cherry Tree Avenue in Dover this morning on the way to taking the kids to school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Spooky that one Kev not seen a "Poynters" coach for years and bugga me if there wasn't one at Cherry Tree Avenue in Dover this morning on the way to taking the kids to school <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well bugga me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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duncrusadin Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 When Barney looks in maybe he could let us know how many years it was. Did he take over from Ross Gilbertson? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think your Uncle Ted may have some input here!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Derrrrrrr never thought of that will nip out and see him this afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncrusadin Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Derrrrrrr never thought of that will nip out and see him this afternoon <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good idea - I think he'll know EXACTLY who followed Ross as captain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Duncrusadin when exactly did Barney take over and for how long was he Captain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncrusadin Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Looking through the old progs last night, it looks as though Ted succeeded Ross as skipper in '73. I'll have to do a more thorough check but I think Les Rumsey followed Ted and then Barney took over around '75 or '76. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 So was Captain for about 9 or 10 years then as he stopped riding round about 85 didn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 (edited) 1984 Edited November 18, 2004 by norbold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncrusadin Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 I'm sitting here surrounded by Canterbury programmes and I think I can give you the definitive answer. Ted became captain in 1973 when Ross Gilbertson threw a sickie and then signed for Eastbourne (much to JSH's chagrin, I seem to remember). Ted retained the captaincy until he left for Hackney at the end of 1974. Les Rumsey was skipper in 1975 and Barney succeeded him the following year, 1976, and held the post until the end of the 1980 season. Mike Ferreira took over for 1981 (Barney skippered the side for a few matches towards the end of the season) and Denzil Kent had a go in 1982. Barney was back at the helm in '83 and 84. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Awwwwww thanks for that Duncrusadin, was nice to see a few names there from the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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