Staffordshire face batting decisions for Trophy clash with Lincs
Staffordshire captain James Kettleborough admits he’s been mulling over whether to restore order to his side this weekend. There’s no issues in the county camp – merely the fact Kettleborough, head coach Chris Milward and assistant Pete Wilshaw have to decide the make-up of their batting order. Openers Sam Kelsall and Matt Morris appeared to […]
Coach Milward looking for Staffs to deliver final knockout blow
Staffordshire face a knockout contest this weekend – but head coach Chris Milward says his players are well-versed in that particular scenario. Staffs welcome Lincolnshire to Bignall End on Sunday for the final instalment of their NCCA NV Play Trophy Group Two campaign. And the stakes couldn’t be higher. With Norfolk having already clinched one […]
‘We know we’re a good side, it’s just a case of proving it’
Tom Brett insists Staffordshire proved a point in their NCCA NV Play Trophy win at Bedfordshire. Staffs picked up their first win of the 50-over competition with a 34-run success on Bank Holiday Monday’s trip to Ampthill Town. It was a much-needed success after Staffordshire had been beaten in their opening Group Two encounter by […]
Staffordshire falter on the Trophy start line
Staffordshire slumped to an emphatic 105-run defeat at the hands of Norfolk in their opening NCCA NV Play One-Day Trophy match of the season. Staffs had started the day brightly enough at West Bromwich Dartmouth’s Sandwell Park ground by reducing the East Anglians to 52-3 in the eighth over after asking them to bat. But […]
‘Attitude and desire are key ingredients for Staffordshire’
Richard Harvey says eyes and ears are trained on all corners of Staffordshire ahead of the new season. Harvey, chairman of the county club’s cricket committee, has outlined how Staffs have formulated their playing plans for the upcoming summer challenges. Head coach Chris Milward and assistant Pete Wilshaw have welcomed new signings into the group, […]
Medal man Dan is eager to make Staffordshire impact
New Staffordshire signing Dan Lincoln is determined to use his vast experience to drive the county’s youngsters forward – while also adding more silverware to his collection. The 30-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has agreed an initial two-year deal with Staffordshire after ending his long association with Berkshire. Lincoln enjoyed huge success with Berkshire and has picked up […]
Staffordshire legend takes over as county club president
Steve Dean has been elected as Staffordshire’s new president at the county club’s annual meeting. He takes over the role from Nick Archer, who has served his permitted two three-year terms. Dean is Staffordshire’s all-time leading run scorer, having made 10,163 Championship runs during a county career which spanned from 1982 until 2003. He also […]
Staffordshire announce new coaching team
Staffordshire have confirmed their new coaching set-up ahead of the 2026 National Counties Cricket Association season. Chris Milward, who is Staffordshire Cricket’s head of performance, has been named as the new head coach. He will be assisted by former Staffs batsman Pete Wilshaw. The duo are no strangers to coaching after helping with the county’s […]
Andy Carr steps down as Staffordshire head coach
Andy Carr says he has been “honoured” to lead Staffordshire after stepping down as the county’s head coach. Carr has been undergoing cancer treatment and has now made the decision to relinquish his role with the county club. The 51-year-old was appointed head coach prior to the 2023 season – and guided Staffordshire to success […]
Vital ingredients have to be part of Staffs’ away-day recipe, says coach Chris Milward
Chris Milward says he wants to see some key Staffordshire habits on display once again in this weekend’s NCCA Championship game at Suffolk. Staffs make the long trip to Copdock for the second instalment of their Division One East campaign having opened their title defence with a seven-wicket victory over Lincolnshire at Checkley. However, Staffordshire […]