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| Colin Brassett (front), Fakenham CC's first director of cricket, with chairman Martin Turner. |
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4 January 2008
A bold double target of challenging for the East Anglian Premier League title and bringing through a new breed of rising stars has been set by Fakenham Cricket Club as it enters a new era.
For the first time in the club's history it has appointed a director of cricket - and officials hope Colin Brassett can help push the set up to new heights.
Brassett is the West Norfolk cricket development officer based in King's Lynn and has also started a successful youth set-up at Stow.
He has great hopes for at Fakenham and “aims to get the club to achieve its potential.”
And club chairman Martin Turner believes Brassett can be the catalyst to ensure Fakenham's ambitions are realised.
“The club has big ambitions, and having a director of cricket is something we have looked at for two to three years, and we made a conscious decision this year to find the person.,” he said. “We want to bridge the gap between youth and seniors and we want to be the focus club for north Norfolk.”
Turner said challenging for the EAPL title was one aim, along with seeing the other teams gain promotion through the leagues.
“Colin has a proven track record. He wants to set up an academy and bring through talented players and groom them for better things,” he said.
Brassett said: “It is a big club and my job is to get it to reach its potential.
“There are big gaps between the first team and second team and then the third and fourth teams. My job is to close the gaps and it is an exciting challenge.”
Players get the chance to meet Brassett at an extraordinary general meeting tomorrow at the Highfield Lawn clubhouse, 7.30pm.
As well as the EAPL team, Fakenham has three other senior teams plus youth sides - and an estimated 170 players involved.
Overseas player South African Michael Smith will be returning this year.
As well as the appointment of Brassett, Fakenham is also looking forward to having four outdoor artificial nets at Highfield Lawn.
Nets start on February 3, and anyone wanting more information on the club can ring Turner on 01328 863380, e-mail info@fakenhamgardencentre.co.uk or visit the club website: www.fakenhamcricketclub.co.uk
