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Brian Halford
Brian covers Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Walsall FC for the Birmingham Post.
Tragedy of a Warwickshire player who inspired a literary icon
Economic Development
PG Wodehouse loved cricket and no cricket lover could resist the charms of Cheltenham and its College Ground at festival time
Time to stem the flood of international cricket
Economic Development
It will be interesting to see how the ultimate “event” cricket, the Ashes, fares under the pressure of back-to-back series later this year.
Edgbaston ready to play host to the world’s stage
Economic Development
Edgbaston has been allocated some of the most attractive matches in The ICC Champions Trophy.
Big names turn out for great cricketing causes
Economic Development
Arrangements are well underway for two big charity cricket events to take place in Birmingham this summer.
Rebirth of Rikki Clarke talent vindicates Bears decision
Economic Development
WHEN Warwickshire signed Rikki Clarke late in the 2008 season the move had plenty of doubters.
What a racket as cricket meets chimps' tea party
Economic Development
WELL bowled mate', 'Lovely bowling', 'Wooaaaar, he's going nowhere matey, great bowling'.
Deloitte enjoy bright start in the sunshine
Economic Development
This year's Warwickshire Taverners Trophy started in bright sunshine - in stark contrast to last year when the first fixture was played in biting cold and near darkness.
Dougie Brown is delighted with Rikki Clarke's long-term deal
Economic Development
Dougie Brown has warmly welcomed Rikki Clarke's decision to commit his long-term future to Warwickshire.
Boyd Rankin giving all for Warwickshire Bears
Economic Development
Fast-bowler Boyd Rankin is back to fitness and keen to get back among the wickets for Warwickshire, thereby forcing himself back into the England picture.
Payment holiday part of long-term plan - Colin Povey
Economic Development
Colin Povey is confident that Warwickshire will continue to defy the doubters and make a success of their Pavilion End development after activating a 'repayment holiday' clause in their £20million loan from Birmingham City Council.
Dougie Brown leads Warwickshire CCC into a season of challenges
Economic Development
When Dougie Brown succeeded Ashley Giles as Warwickshire's director of cricket this winter, the challenge facing him could be interpreted one of two ways.
Jim Troughton confident in Warwickshire Bears strength in depth
Economic Development
Captain Jim Troughton is confident that Warwickshire have sufficient squad-depth to cope with the injuries that have cropped up as they approach the start of new season.
Warwickshire off to a flyer with victory over MCC in Abu Dhabi
Economic Development
Captain Jim Troughton reflected on a “very satisfying” start after Warwickshire opened the 2013 season with a thumping win over MCC – and made a little bit of history in the process.
Warwickshire chase one-day success as well as retaining County Championship
Economic Development
Dougie Brown insists that his ambition for this year is no less than to see Warwickshire retain the championship in his first season as director of cricket.
Aston Villa striker Andreas Weimann hailed as an 'inspiration'
Economic Development
Ron Vlaar has hailed striker Andreas Weimann as the “inspiration” which could banish Aston Villa’s relegation fears once and for all.
Warwickshire's Darren Maddy has a soft spot for Argentina
Economic Development
At the back end of July this year, Darren Maddy’s focus will be very much upon Warwickshire and their attempts to thrive in the Twenty20.
Injury nightmare continues for Warwickshire spinner Chris Metters
Economic Development
Warwickshire spin-bowler Chris Metters has suffered more rotten luck after it emerged that surgery on his injured shoulder last year has not corrected the problem.
Hannon-Dalby inspired to join Warwickshire by Chris Wright's progress
Economic Development
Oliver Hannon-Dalby has cited Chris Wright’s rapid development as a bowler since joining Warwickshire as a “big inspiration” and a major factor in his decision to move to Edgbaston.
Jim Troughton still hungry to lead Warwickshire to more success
Economic Development
Jim Troughton admits he is “really excited” about the prospect of leading Warwickshire in their defence of the championship title this year.
Yacouba Sylla savouring prospect of playing at Villa Park
Economic Development
New signing Yacouba Sylla can’t wait for Sunday to arrive so that he can get his first experience of match-day at Villa Park.
Expectation high at Warwickshire as Dougie Brown starts new role
Economic Development
It was against Surrey at Guildford in 1994 that Douglas Robert Brown first walked out to bat in a championship match for Warwickshire.
Dougie Brown appointed as Warwickshire director of cricket
Economic Development
Warwickshire have announced that Dougie Brown has stepped up to become director of cricket at Edgbaston.
Warwickshire skipper Jim Troughton untroubled by hectic pre-season schedule
Economic Development
Jim Troughton believes that Warwickshire’s busy pre-season schedule – more than three weeks in Barbados and the United Arab Emirates with just one night at Birmingham in between – will have not have an adverse effect when they come to open their championship title defence.
Boyd Rankin injury fear for Warwickshire
Economic Development
Warwickshire’s first fitness concern of the year has arisen with Boyd Rankin ordered to rest for two or three weeks due to a foot injury.
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