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Profile January 2001 - Tony
"Bar-B" Skewes |
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Skewsy first joined
Lindow way back in 1983 and is
now one of the Club's Senior
Pro's. He started out primarily
as an "Athertonesque"
opening bat, and to date has
amassed over 7,500 runs for the
Club. Not renowned as the most
free scoring batsman, he has none
the less a strong array of shots
that allow him to play all round
the wicket. His highest
score remains 96 not out against
the then Champions, Prestbury, in
the 1999 season. Asked if he felt
this was his best innings for the
Club Skewsy replied; "Yes,
that was a very enjoyable knock,
but it ultimately counted for
nothing as we didn't win. My best
innings was at Sandbach in 1990
on a dreadful track. The ball was
doing all sorts, but I managed to
score 80 out of 160 odd for nine,
and we won by 105 runs".
To
date Skewsy has scored 45 fifties
in his career, and topped the 2nd
XI League batting averages in
2000 with an average of 58.00. He
has also taken over 100 catches
in nearly 350 League appearances.
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Bowling department, Skewsy didn't
really start until the late 80's,
but has progressed to such an
extent that he is now a genuine
All Rounder. To date he has taken
over 260 wickets, with a best of
7 - 22 at Alvanley in 1989. He
even managed to top the First XI
averages in 1991. Last season was
probably his best with 40 League
wickets, including a match ending
hat trick against Offerton.
Skewsy has also done his fair
share of Captaincy, having lead
the One's for a season in 1991,
and the Two's on five occasions. Not shy of
having a few beers post match,
Skewsy can normally be found
inthe Bar at the Club, mulling
over the day's play with his team
mates. His Veteran Colleagues
will no doubt vouch for his
healthy thirst, and regalle you
with many tales down the years,
with Offerton in 1999 top of the
list, when Skewsy arrived
straight from a Old mates reunion
in Bolton, to play at Offerton
while still well oiled from the
recently finished party.
Marvellous entertainment.
So
there you have it. January's
Player Profile. Old soak Skewsy.
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