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BBC News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Smeed on a 'different level' - Kohler-Cadmore
Somerset batter Will Smeed has progressed to a "different level" this season, team-mate Tom Kohler-Cadmore says. Smeed is the T20 Blast's leading run-scorer this season with 428, adding another 32 runs to his total as Somerset beat Essex in the T20 Blast to secure their spot in the hit 90 off 39 balls during the victory, dominating stands of 88 and 55 with Smeed and Tom Abell in his highest T20 score for Somerset."Smeedy's gone to a different level this year, he's adding and adding to his game and his consistency this year has been great to see," he told BBC Radio Bristol. Smeed is playing in all formats of the game this season, having been on a white-ball only contract with Somerset in 2023 and has played in all 11 Blast matches for Somerset, with a batting average of 47.55 and strike rate of 147.07, and has also hit 15 sixes, including two on Tuesday night at the County Ground."It's always fun batting with him because I know the bowlers are under so much pressure when he's on strike that it almost seems that they give me some easier balls," Kohler-Cadmore said."Also I feel like he's adapted to be able to rotate as well, I think we've seen that in some of his previous knocks - Gloucester away - he's really maturing and taking the game deep and winning us matches so batting with him is always fun." 'Real team performance' Kolher-Cadmore also praised Abell for also being "outstanding" during the Essex win as Somerset extended their lead at the top of the South Group table, 12 points clear of Surrey who have played two games fewer."That's one thing that we look at as a team is how well we're actually contributing," he said. "It's not always an individual having a great night it's how do I contribute and get that guy on strike, or keep the team going forward, and I felt his [Abell's] knock was just as crucial."Somerset won the 2023 Blast title but were beaten in the final last season by neighbours Gloucestershire. They have three group matches remaining away to Kent and Surrey on 11 and 13 July, and then at home to Gloucestershire on 18 July before a break until the quarter-finals in the first week of September."If we perform anything like we can, we can beat any team in this division and in this competition," Kohler-Cadmore."It's making sure we keep putting our performances in and keep building towards the back end of the tournament."
BBC News
21-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Essex County Cricket Club pictures show match 100 years ago
Century-old pictures that show Essex County Cricket Club's first match at their ground in Chelmsford are being shared for the images have been retrieved from the club's archive to mark 100 years since the side took on Oxford University at the County Ground on 20 June to the stadium opening, fixtures were played in Brentwood and later taken on tour across Essex and east executive Dan Feist said the ground gave fans and players alike a "unique feeling of closeness" to the action. The club formed in 1876 as a result of a meeting held at the Shire Hall in Chelmsford on 14 it was not until 49 years later that Essex found a permanent home in the county has gone on to make plenty of history since. Graham Napier rewrote the record books by hitting 16 sixes in a T20 innings in 2008, smashing his way to 152 not out, off just 58 deliveries.A 20-year-old Alastair Cook scored 214 for Essex against Australia in Chelmsford in crowds were able to witness an iconic performance by Simon Harmer in 2017, taking 14 wickets against Middlesex as Essex charged towards winning the County have also been tear-jerking moments, including when legendary run-scorer Graham Gooch retired in 1997. Mr Feist said: "Every club, player, member, spectator and staff member need a focal point."Over the years, Chelmsford has become exactly that for so many."He said those involved with the club could not forget its "nomadic existence" prior to playing at the County Ground. "As many players have said over the years, Chelmsford may not be Lord's, but it is their home," Mr Feist added. "Each section of the ground fosters lasting memories of aspiration, enjoyment and enduring friendships."Quite simply, it is a ground at the very heart of the communities it serves." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
13-06-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Swindon Town FC County Ground redevelopment is rejected by trust
Members of a supporters' trust have blocked the redevelopment of Swindon's Nigel Eady County club had requested consent for the introduction of executive boxes and hospitality facilities in the Don Rogers STFC jointly owns the ground with the club, with each holding a 50% stake. Whilst the vote achieved the required percentage of members participating, it only received 478 votes in favour, falling far short of the 717 votes trust said it was "disappointing" improvements "cannot proceed at this time" after "years of neglect" of the ground. A statement added the "result of the vote was not unsurprising, given the consultation feedback".The primary concerns raised by members included a lack of trust in the club's ownership, lack of clarification over funding, concerns over a "risky" business plan and the design and the lack of an overall masterplan."With this in mind, the trust board are committed to working with the club to find solutions to the issues highlighted above," the trust added."As we have said repeatedly, restoring good governance and meaningful dialogue will lead to greater trust in the ownership of the club."The vote was undertaken earlier in consent to be granted, at least 50% of eligible members were required to cast a vote, with at least 75% of those having to vote in favour of granting 1,263 trust members were eligible to participate in the vote, with 955, representing 76% of the membership, eventually with only 478 votes in favour of the proposal, consent for the club's request was club has yet to respond to the vote result.
BBC News
11-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Swindon sign defender Mabete from Wolves
Swindon Town have signed central defender Filozofe Mabete following the expiry of his contract at Wolverhampton 20-year-old made 15 appearances for Wolves' under-21 side last season and moves to the County Ground on a two-year deal."When I spoke to Ian Holloway, he made my decision so easy, I knew from that first conversation, Swindon was my next home," Mabete told Swindon's club website., externalMabete has represented England and DR Congo at youth level and becomes Swindon's fifth signing of the summer transfer window.
BBC News
31-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Forward Glatzel signs new two-year Swindon deal
Forward Paul Glatzel has signed a new two-year contract with Swindon Liverpool youth product, who has represented both England and Germany at youth level, joined the Robins in January 2024 after spending two seasons on loan at Tranmere 24-year-old has scored 12 goals in 65 appearances for Swindon since arriving at the County Liverpool-born player captained the under-18s at Anfield but was released without making a first-team appearance. "I'm looking forward to building on the second half of the season and hopefully we start next season like we finished [2024-25] and we can keep going," Glatzel told BBC Radio Wiltshire."He knows I can play a few different positions, the last few games I played on that out wide right position and I was enjoying myself there, I was getting the minutes in, I was creating chances, getting assists and scoring a few goals. "I think he just wants to see more of that, he wants to see me express myself and get on the ball and show everyone what I'm capable of. That's what I need to do and that's what I'm looking forward to doing."
