2007 Team

Rob Watkins "Beef"

Has been on his usual winter diet (Jack Daniels and Coke) and is finely marinated. Has been working hard on his bowling and now produces ‘Harmison-balls' only every OTHER delivery. He will provide a fine example to the youngsters in the team and will ensure that they are up to speed as Chiang Mai "virgins" as soon as possible.

Dan Jones "Junior Beef"

May have to be renamed! Some exceptional work has produced a finely rounded figure!! Looking forward to remembering some of the trip this year – may even play some cricket! Has lost some of the "spring" of his youth and will look to turn twos and threes into ‘Chiang Mai singles'.

Neil Hutchinson "Biff"

Officially the grumpiest man in the world ("you and your weapon".) Had to give up drinking prematurely last year when he became inexplicably attracted to an Orangutan! Recently competed in Paris/Dakar rally and survived by scaring the natives. Our most experienced tourist – knows all the places to be (and most of the ones where he shouldn't be as well!)

Kevin Antonio "Mr Angry"

Normally a peaceable, affable sort of chap but has been known to "let go" on occasion. Spouse has threatened he may have to miss next year so he will have to drink for two years on this trip. Oh dear!
A very able bowler who can move the ball both ways – in the same delivery!

Ian Antonio

No nickname yet. A young Armadillo being groomed for future stardom. Fast taking after his father in all things drink and mayhem related. An excellent batsman/fielder. Bowls like John Dunn (what, you mean talking at the same time? – ed.). 

Simon Cook "Cookie"

Another Chiang Mai virgin. Simon is a naïve impressionable young lad (at least for the first day!) who may be initially overawed by mixing with his superstar Armadillo team-mates but we're sure he'll relax after a couple of "Bombay blitzes". Very good batsman/bowler.

Pete Watson "Old Git"

Non-playing piss artist. He was a 60s rock star but he can't remember that nowadays (has trouble remembering his name sometimes). Will be going out early to acclimatise and ‘see the sights' (Spotlight, Sugar Shack etc)! Still talks of bowling a maiden over!

Glenn Marriot  “Mutant”

A Chiang Mai virgin and needed two pints before being persuaded to join the team on tour.  A lover of fine wines and generally anything that contains alcohol, has some cricketing ability although nobody has yet witnessed it.  Recently won an international texting competition.