What a game of cricket

I have to be completely honest and say I have no idea what to put in this report. I have been very fortunate over my years at Bexleyheath to manage some amazing players but I don't think I have ever managed and coached a team with a better character or more commitment, and that includes last year's unbeatables. Quite a statement but having witnessed and been part of tonight's match I stand by it. The tension tonight was palpable.

We were playing a very good Dartford team and I fully believe this was one of the best Colts matches I have ever been involved in. Defending a relatively small target our bowling and fielding had to be of the highest quality and the lads responded superbly.

Normally I pick out the highlights and individual performances in each game, but I feel that would be unfair tonight.

This was a complete team performance, playing at a very high standard with a great team spirit and a will to win that I have never seen before.

Every person contributed, batting, bowling and fielding were a pleasure to watch and made me extremely proud. I will just mention one player in my report and that is Captain Freddie, his maturity and will to win were amazing, and his decisions, I repeat his decisions, proved to be match-winning. Great work Fred.

I have to mention our support to, everyone there tonight created an amazing atmosphere and it was so supportive. Thank you so much.

Lads you need to be very proud of yourselves and I am sure you will get to see my report, congratulations, the ultimate in team performances.