Talk About Loneliness

I am half way through watching ‘The Last Dance’ for the second time. I’m sure many of you have watched this incredible documentary on the all conquering 1990s Chicago Bulls. For all the great content, I was waiting for the scene in episode seven...
Here I am, 2090 days on

Here I am, 2090 days on

Starting writing anything around addiction and my experience is something I find really hard to do. It used to be because I wasn’t sure about being so open and was very worried about what people would think. Thats less so the case now, although I do still get nervous...
Alcohol, Sport and Life

Alcohol, Sport and Life

Bob Woolmer`s opinion on alcohol was pretty simple, mainly that it shouldn’t be over indulged – Whilst he saw the part that played in everyday life, he was also a clear advocate on the issues that arise through over consumption. Personally I don’t think what I did...
Following On- Ed’s Story

Following On- Ed’s Story

This is how it feels to be lonely For those of you who are fans of the Manchester music scene, you will recognise the title of this blog aslyrics from the Inspiral Carpets. And it was listening to this song (and actually paying attention to the lyrics)whilst on my...
The Pain Of Losing Max

The Pain Of Losing Max

Growing up in rival Primary Schools in next door villages we were both, unknowing of each other at this point, dominating our year group in most sports by year 6. Then a quiet shy winger joined the village under 11s side I captained, put in a few decent crosses for me...
Losing Mum

Losing Mum

Since I was last featured on the Opening Up Cricket website last September it has undoubtedly been a life changing time for my entire family. The week before Christmas 2020, I lost my beloved mother Hazel Davies, who introduced me to Cricket in 1991, aged 77 due to...