“Following the very poor weather that prevailed throughout most of the 2007 season in what turned out to be one of the UK's wettest summers on record, players and supporters alike are hoping for a significant improvement in playing conditions this year,” comments Meller Braggins' Director, Graham Pike.
“Under these very difficult circumstances, clubs made strenuous efforts to keep the fixture list on track and are to be complimented on having been generally successful in this. As sponsors we were very conscious of the huge efforts being made to meet the league's obligations and offer our congratulations to all who helped to secure this goal.
I have no doubt that, as in previous years, we shall once again face the challenge of attracting sufficient numbers of new young players into the game at a time when there are so many other interests and activities competing for their attention. A warm, dry summer and the prospect of some exciting cricket could be just the impetus needed to boost recruitment across the league.
Whatever the season holds, I am delighted to join with Directors and Staff at Meller Braggins in wishing the clubs many enjoyable months of cricket ahead,” said Graham.
Graham Pike
Meller Braggins Director
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