Cornwall v Devon (3)

Disappointing, well only partially as the side had performed exceptionally well in their matches and the plan had been at the start of the season to remain in this division with a hope that the promising 15s could combine in 2004 with this year’s sixteen’s and try and gain promotion. Safety was achieved and with older age group cricket uncertain and at the current whim of the ECB this may have been the last county game for many of this squad. If so each and everyone have been a credit. Superbly lead by Nick Watkin, full of talent, well coached by David and James Gibson and the greatest complement of all – the scorer said it would be very sad if this was the last game together as they were a very very good bunch – praise indeed.

The return journey brought without doubt the biggest WHOW! of the year as a particularly fit young blond passed by, the music became tolerable amazing what autumn melancholy and the last match of the season does to the aged. Charlie walked off his feet by an anonymous Cornishman, the dogs very happy with their presents and the cake resulted in a speechless response. News filtered through of Piemans first county hundred and the defeat of Suffolk in the C&G and another great result for Devon. ALL IN ALL ANOTHER GREAT YEAR - THANK YOU EVERYONE.

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