It has been brought to my attention that a certain group of member of our cricket club needed their own section on our “unofficial blog”. So fearing for my life I have without hesitation set up a new section……!!! (I know which side my breads buttered!!)
The tabloids describe the loved ones of footballers and cricketers as WAG’s, so why can’t we?!! I of course use the term WAG as a term of endearment!!!
To those of you who have no idea what WAG stands for (broadsheet readers probably), this section is for the beloved wives and girlfriends (and fiancee in the case of Lawro’s young lady) of our players, to join in with the going’s on of our club.
I apologise for excluding you up to this point, I just didn’t realise there was any interest?! Also just because you have your own section it doesn’t mean you have an excuse for not joining in elsewhere too!!! I expect you to be adding your own post’s in due course….
You are the most important members of our club, after all you’re the people who decide if your other halves can play cricket, thus affecting the sides we put out at the weekend!!
You are of course as welcome on our blog as you have always been down at the club…..
Welcome to you all,
just like to leave a comment on the other half. As he drives over 40000 miles a year he’s not bad on direction so we set off on Saturday to Barkby – how come we ended up at Mount Sorrell Cricket Club? The reply was he just thought he’d take us on a tour of Leicstershire! and we would know where to come when playing Mount Sorrell.
Well I assume your other half at least knows his left from his right unlike someone I could mention…..
Thank you Stuart for letting us join the throng! Whether that’s a good idea or not will remain to be seen!
Having been through the site just to see what’s what and bring myself up to speed I have noticed a couple of things.
1. Does anybody ever do any work???
2. I am astounded by the amount of philosophical prose on this site – didn’t know you had it in you guys. Or is there a lot of googling going on pre-blogging?
3. I have decided not to do a search for ‘Lee Rastall’ I don’t think I want to know what I’ll find.
and finally, on a cricket related subject does anybody else think it’s completely ridiculous that rain and bad light means it is now incredibly likely that we will draw the first test!!!!! In what other game can you play so well and still not win???
Let the flood gates open….
Mwoh ha ha ha ha ha (meniacal laugh!)
You have unleashed the beast and there will be no caging it now. The ladies are loose and free to talk at will about shoes, handbags, the apprentice, Brad Pitt’s bottom and anything else we might care to gossip about…….!
Ohhh No What Have We Done??????
Leggie, may I remind you that you are not a WAG (I think?).
However, this now leaves me in a predicament
Jess – Those of you lucky enough to be around after one of the second XI matches last season (see practical jokes thread) also have Mono’s bottom to gossip about! (ask Bready)
Talking about bottoms there were a few flashing about at Barkby CC on Sat. The opposition have started a new practice of coming out of the changing rooms to get changed – good job my mum can’t see that well!
PS It wasn’t only bottoms!!
After viewing that Yorkie old j realises after 20 odd years of married how lucky she has been
Firstly, thank you for letting us join in, it’s about time! I’ve heard nothing but Blog this and Blog that.
Secondly, men just don’t understand do they?! They come home from cricket late, your’re cooking their dinner, then they shout for you to ‘come and read the Blog, there’s WAGS corner now!’
I know we can multi-task but surely we can’t be expected to do it in two different rooms?! Or am I missing a trick here?
PS Next time anyone’s playing at Barkby let me know!
Did anyone see a programme called “Embarassing illnesses” last week? They had a rugby team on and they were flashing more than bottoms as they had a doctor teaching them to check themselves properly for testicular cancer. Very informative.
Like to see that kind of session at Ashby Road!!
Now when I say “like”, I mean more in terms of response from the COMBs (Cricket Obsessed Men and Boys!) rather than enjoyment of us WAGs!
Jess – Surely you of all people would appreciate the inherent dangers associated with performing your newly proposed testicular ‘haka’ as part of the pre-match warm up at Stapleton. All those crane flies!
Also, if you want to watch us milling around a field playing with our balls, then nets on a Monday night is more than adequate.
Sarah – there’s no restriction, you can do it in as many rooms as you like. Just don’t disturb the neighbours.
Also, before you all dash off to Barkby please remember that you are expecting…
http://adage.com/images/random/absoluthunk_big.jpg
You’ll see…
http://hinckleyamateurs.files.wordpress.com/2007/03/imag2.jpg
Now don’t say you weren’t warned.
Yay we’re going to Prague! Has anyone been – I’d like some tips. We’re going for 3 nights in Aug.
(Just thought I’d use this blog for something useful!)
Not that the boys cricket stuff isn’t usefull of course!
Sorry – wasn’t insulting the blog!
Actually, why am I apologising? This is WAG’s corner, I’m sure the boys don’t stumble over heer anyway!
Do you?!
Sorry, here.
Oh dear. I give up. I don’t think I was ever meant to be a blogger!
Excuse my lurking in the WAG’s area again, but, yes, I’ve been to Prague.
Recall of most of it is a little bit hazy, apart from the bit of sight seeing that we did at the special clock in some square or other, and walked across a famous bridge.
The other part that I can recall is not for general discussion, as I was there for my stag weekend. Other people who could possibly furnish you with information are Messrs Lawro and Pottsy. Pottsy I’m sure will be able to tell you about how pleasant it is sleeping in the hotel security office or something like that.
One other tip. If very sozzled and a ‘girl of the night’ comes up to you (the Czech Republic seems very liberal!) and offers you something for 20 units of their fine currency, make sure that she doesn’t nick your mobile phone, as happened to the best man. For the record, he did not take her up on the offer, and he did not retrieve his phone!
p.s. were you trying to set a record for posting every minute, or just excited!!
I hope you’re not going on a weekend – he’s got cricket!
Don’t forget nets on Mondays and the Thursday matches.
Fine point well made. I am not sure Matt has time for a holiday!
i did stress the importance of my availabilty to the club so the very lovely jessica has allowed me to play and arranged the flight for a sunday, we all know who’s boss.
Wag’s Tops!
Following a discussion between myself, Sarah, Lorro and Potts on Sunday at Ratyby, it became clear that there is something missing from the club kit, and with the love we are feeling from the club presently (See end of Stuarts note 22nd May re: “Making the WAGs a bigger part of the club” (!) etc, etc,) we have decided to take action. So feedback on wording and style for the new “WAGS tops” is welcome!
Wording suggested so far is “WAG of…” on the front and the lesser half’s name on the back. ie “Matt” (or is it Pat these days?!), “Leggie”, etc. I know Germaine Greer would have a word or 2 to say about this blatant “Woman as man’s possession” statement but it’s kind of fun and I’m secure enough in my knowledge of who is the boss (See Pat’sprevious note!) to pull it off (ooer missus!).
Sarah – the below link is for vest tops at Dotty Ps. I’ve had them before and they last well and are a nice shape. Not sure what the diff between “Cross over” And “V neck” are as they appear to be the same. Think they look quite nice. Don’t mind what colour. I like the pink, white, blue, green. Any apart from the lime really! And 3 for £12 quite good too.
http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=20552&storeId=12552&categoryId=49417&parent_category_rn=49415&productId=306878&langId=-1
Hope link works!
Sounds like a plan to me!!!
Just need to make sure they’re stretchy, having a small addition to accommodate and all that!! No preference on the colour though, but white does go with everything!!!
Bread – it’s an opportunity for you to get extra wording on!
We could put the blog address across the front – or maybe the Sponsor logo????
Surely these should be in the same poof blue that the new caps come in?
Probably a good job about the extra room what with Jim having the longest nickname ever!
PS, so long as we don’t have maroon I don’t really mind about colour!
defo no maroon!!!!! I’d feel like I was back at school.
Bready, may I suggest you pick a colour that doesn’t show baby vomit stains too much!
What colour would you suggest then? Or would something in plastic be more preferable!
P.S. Anyway, my child will be clean – I don’t do ick!!
Depends what you feed your baby – something milk coloured for the first few months is probably a good idea!. PVC would be good!!!!!!!
Also on the DP website (I won’t bother with the link – you can reach them from the previous link) there is the option of the V Neck vest in halter neck, or as short sleeved T shirt, or a boob tube.
Daddyearthworm – the colours available are aqua, blue or turquoise. No “Poof Blue” I’m afraid!
No PVC either?
‘Fraid not Stanny. Maybe your “Girl of the night” contact from prague could point us in point us in the right direction…?
Or in the direction of the best man’s mobile phone!
If we have to wear poof blue, then you should show some solidarity – perhaps it’s cheaper to have your names printed on the back of some Coventry City shirts (did we not think about that?).
I am not convinced that you were actually in Prague Stanny. The haziness and the sole recollection of a clock tower indicates that you were in the centre of Leicester. And this PVC clad lady of ill repute and flexible morals..?
http://www.mistressemerald.co.uk – does she look familiar? She not based far from the airport!
When I first started this blog I never imagined that PVC boob tubes would be at the forefront of discussion, actually on second thoughts!!!?
Daddyearthworm – I’ve had to have a word with others about foul and abusive language on this blog (play-cricket) and now it appears I must have a word with you too!! The words “Coventry City” shall not be used on this blog again!!! And to suggest that the WAG’s should be wearing their shirts is about as distasteful as it’s gets. Have some respect will you!!!?
Just realised Ive gone and posted in the girly section!!
I apologise for that uncalled for use of foul and abusive language. I appreciate that I may have caused offense to some, and feel sure that those amongst the readership who have been hurt by the reference will write to the committee and complain.
In the meantime, if you want a hug to make you feel better, then drop me an email and arrange an appointment (some appointments may be carried out by my locum, Dasher).
I am thinking that we can do better with the slogans…
Wag of on the front is good, but for the back…
“Mine ate all the pies”?
“Fine legs”?
We must be able to come up with a good cricketing version of http://www.tshirts365.com/sportshop/productpage/1,17576,9975_,00.html?productid=275565 surely!
Wow! I really should look at this more often! Jess and I only talked bout this yesterday and there’s already pages of posts!
I like the cami’s and the boob tubes, and the cross overs!
I think we need a good selection, a girl needs a top to match the mood!
And is is not a womans perogative to change her mind?
I’d like to suggest our names/nicknames somewhere on the tops. Afterall, the lads have their names on things!!
Hey Earthworm, are those two suggestions for the back pointed at anybody in particular?
Ok then kids have a look at these couple of sites. You could probably print anything you liked. Instead of having your names on your tops, why not a photo of yourselves and your other halves on the back or front!!!
Depending on your own preferences of course!!!
The top one (spreadshirt) looks to have more choice, although I didn’t look at cost……
http://www.spreadshirt.net
http://www.tshirtstudio.com/personalised/youdesign.asp
Yes Mr Woodhead, are they??!! Dono’t make me get nasty with you!
Yes Mr Woodhead, are they??!! Don’t make me get nasty with you!
You see, I’m so enraged I posted twice!
I think we need some idea of cost on printing/embroidering. I wouldn’t mind a couple – might be cheaper to get a few done anyway. Economies of scale and all that!
I know – I am a loss to the UN!
For the sake of clarity I would like to confirm that the sentiment behind slogan one is intended to be ‘My COMB ate all the pies’. I know that my WAG can’t tell what colour her pants are without taking them off at the moment – but I understand that this has little to do with the consumption of chips and Cadburys Dairy Milk.
Slogan 2 – I have suggested on many occasions that we create WAG teams to wear hot-pants and stand behind the bowlers arm while any HACC team is fielding. This is merely an affirmation of a clever tactical decision.
Both slogans are intended as an affirmation of WAG-hood, not as a derogatory statement. If our loved club was unfortunate enough to have WAG’s as rough looking as the young thing that appeared where I was playing on Saturday (I am leaving the location out of this post as an anti tyre-slashing device) then I would be suggesting that you each had a bike printed on the front, and the words ‘this way up’ printed on the back.
Jess, if I want someone to get ‘nasty’ with me, then I am sure that Stanny’s friend ‘Mistress Emerald’ is more than capable – and I believe she does Nectar points, so that’s a win-win.
Now, where is that club equality officer application form?
Who the hell is Mistress Emerald? If you’re referring to the Czech lady of the night, I am afraid that I do not know her name as I personally didn’t get to chat to her. My only recollection of some content of her name included “hooker……….phone………thieving………….!@?*(?!?@?” Maybe she was called Mistress Nokia or something, I really don’t know.
I definitely was in Prague – there’s a photo of me in existence (I”I’m sure there is” I hear you all say”) sitting in the cockpit of the Easyjet EMA to Prague plane after having five or six pints and a couple of Bloody Mary’s (the flight unfortunately sold out of tomato juice just after we crossed into Nottinghamshire!!!!. There is also a photo of me wearing fairy wings and one of a mate wearing an upturned plantpot on his head with sticks of asparagus sticking out of the bottom. Prague is such a cultured place!!!!
Stanny I’m not sure that you wearing fairy wings and your mate with a plant pot on his head means you’re in Prague!!!!?
As for a photo of you in a cock pit, is that what you call your operating theatre!??
Plus you will obviously have to prove this photo of yourself with fairy wings by publishing it on the blog of course!!
Wow! They do thongs on the second link Stuart posted!
I’m not saying a word
Thongs could be handy for the “distracting the opposition” tactics!
Also, having injured himself at Ratby on Saturday, Matt has been off work and in pain Monday and Tuesday and taking anti-inflamatories from the doctor. So when I asked him, upon his return to work how he was feeling, I was surprised to hear his tone less than overjoyed when he answered “Yeah, fine”. “oh”, I responded, “You sound disappointed”. To which he replied “Yeah, I am”!! Talk about no pleasing them – he was miserable Saturday because he was in pain and wasn’t sure he’d be able to play this weekend, but now he’s feeling better he’s disappointed! (I must be giving such high quality TLC?!)
And they say women are fickle!
Of course he was disappointed – he was back at work.
Finally found the infamous blog! Ask has never heard of Raz, but Google has. Like the shirt idea. However, I think my WAG (if I dare call her that) would prefer, no insist on, ‘WAG’ being replaced with ‘BOSS’.
WAG……BOSS……same thing isn’t it?
Of course you are right, but my BOSS just wants to make it clear to everyone!!
Asda do vest type tops (with a back though so like a v neck t shirt without sleeves. If you see what I mean!) for £3. Not that we are getting very far with actually buying any! But I noticed them today so thought I’d let you all know!
I’ll be buying the DP one’s i think…….once pay day comes. Are we all wearing the same style and colour?
I’m still not sure how we are actually getting them printed/embroidered. I know Lorro said he’d sort it if we sourced the tops but not quite sure what “Sorting it” means! I don’t mind at all about colour but for style the sleevless ones that have backs (as opposed to strappy vests) might be easier as more room to print/embroider on the back. That said I don’t really mind.
Hi All
my husband just started playing for ashby road in 3rd and 2nds a few time and i noticed you were talking about getting T shirts/Tops well as we have both been involved with many sports clubs we have arranged simlar things and have got around 10 maybe 15 various sizes black ladies tshirts that would be perfect for printing on back or front also we know a few printers if you wanted to let us know what you wanted then we could get a price for you, i think all andy would want is what he paid on t shirts so could as him how much each or lot if you wanted…..
just thought it might help …… hope to meet you all soon Jess (sorry jess its another jess ha ha maybe have to call me biff ha ha )
sorry HACC not ashby rd, just had telling off from hubby hope i havnt offended any1
Great – first post and you get the club name wrong. Here comes another letter from the committee.
Is this a breach of club rules or our corporate guidelines?
Actually Stuey – are we blogging in the right font?
How about extending the T-Shirt thing to include kids? At least then I can get something complimentary printed on the T-shirt. How about ‘My dad is the greatest player ever’ or ‘My dad should be palying for England’ – the list of untruths I could use is endless.
Would they then be known as WAGAK’s?
Nice moves. However, if I have any T-shirts printed it would be good if I could spell – ‘playing’ and not ‘palying’!!
Personally, I am all for this suggestion, especially as I was presented on the morning of Fathers day (because I feel I qualify in spirit) with a baby grow, upon which had been printed…
‘My Dad takes lots of wickets for…’ on the front and ‘Hinckley Amateur CC’ on the back.
By now, those who have heard your children review your batting performances ToomanykidsHarvey know that ‘My dad is the greatest player ever’ is not likely to pass their lips. Would we be better served providing them with score cards, thereby enabling them to rate your performances for ‘Style and panache’, ‘Proximity to something they consider to be a good score’, ‘Prepardness to wander off the field mid innings so that they can have their packed tea’.
It’s a sure fire winner!
I think a better saying would be ‘Ponting – Harvey there is no difference’. A man can dream! Nice moves on the baby grow. Perhaps you should have a reciprecal T-shirt saying ‘My Son/Daughter does lots of poo’ on the front and ‘for me’ on the back? I should add in response to your comments above that after my landmark half century last season Sim was puzzled as to why my name was not found in every newspaper (nationals included) since he found the write up in Hinckley Times.
I am beginning to wonder who’s corner of the Blog this is!
Not enough talk from the girls so felt I should keep it going along with Earthworm..
pat lobster earth worm and now harvey all in the WAGS corner this cross dressing must be down to the weather i blame you ladies !!!! ho then there’s Dr knife but he can be excused on medical grounds i surpose ??????
handbags, shoes, lip gloss, hair straighteners, bikini waxes!
Just thought I’d bring some girl subjects back to the fore!
Oh an if anyone sees Lorro please can they find out what we need to do to get these blessed tops printed/embroidered?! Then I could actually buy one! (Not that the chances of actually getting any cricket again this season are looking very hopeful. Maybe we chould go for the bikini option afterall as it appears Ashby Road is fast turning into a swimming pool!)
handbags, shoes, lip gloss, hair straighteners, bikini waxes!
Just thought I’d bring some girl subjects back to the fore!
Oh and if anyone sees Lorro please can they find out what we need to do to get these blessed tops printed/embroidered?! Then I could actually buy one! (Not that the chances of actually getting any cricket again this season are looking very hopeful. Maybe we chould go for the bikini option afterall as it appears Ashby Road is fast turning into a swimming pool!)
How do I manage to keep doing that?
I have no idea Jess, you must have clicky fingers!
Now the lads have a social section so us WAGS must keep up.
We need a girly thing to do!
Any suggestions?
Well hello there !!!
Pots missus to help increase the female numbers on here !!!
What about a WAG dinner paid for by boyfriends to thank us for the support we show them (letting them play, endless hours of cricket talk etc) & then hit the town !! Up to us then if we allow them to join us for drinks…. lots & lots of drinks (paid also by boyfriends hahaha)
Hope you had a nice hol Sarah – are you v brown? This is v girly – will you do my eye lashes?! Need to book a slot with you some time over next 2 weeks!
Yes I’m feeling the need for a night out but judging by how well we managed to organise the WAGs tops…..!
so this is the famous WAGs corner!!!!!!!!!