Merrow's double title push

Merrow will be watching the Old Hamptonians result only slightly less keenly than Wickman. A club going places, Merrow's 1s have won 1stxi Division II this year and their 2s currently lie 12 points behind The Wick in 2ndxi Division II.

The 2s all enjoyed our half game with Merrow this year (if you remember it was ended by a deluge). They play the game the way we do, with a bit of banter and chirp rather than the homicidal mania of Old Sluts or the 'oh my god I will end it all after the game'-ness of Basilmere and checking out their website and facebook page you can see that the same buzz which has infected The Wick has got them going too.

It really shows what is necessary to get a club out of The Fullers, whichever division. Passion, commitment, enthusiasm and an infectious desire to improve. Oh and they can play cricket too, obviously. It's also Merrow's 150th anniversary this year. What a tribute to the club that they've revitalised the cricket side in this auspicious year...

In line with the elephant trap scenarios, they could even be champions of both divisions if we slip up. They are at home to Ewhurst, so, weather permitting, you would expect them to gain 20 points against a side that has lost more games this year than the eventual champions will win. To remind you we need a minimum of 9 points to stop them.

Good luck in your game boys. And let's hope we see you next year... because if we don't one of us will have found themselves in an elephant trap...