Rob Reed 📅 🏏
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Relative Age Effects, Underdog Hypothesis, Maturation & Training Age in sport, mainly 🏏.
🍏s &🍏s NOT🍏s &🍐s
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🍏s &🍏s NOT🍏s &🍐s
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Well done to Gary Mason and Simon Aldis posting such a good piece in The Cricket Files.
It builds and echoes on what I wrote about in The Cricketer in April 2025.
ECB is uber cautious on access to windfalls, in reality selling at a P/E of 7.5x is hardly that.
www.linkedin.com/posts/fanos-...
It builds and echoes on what I wrote about in The Cricketer in April 2025.
ECB is uber cautious on access to windfalls, in reality selling at a P/E of 7.5x is hardly that.
www.linkedin.com/posts/fanos-...
#cricket #economicsofsport | Fanos H.
This is an excellent piece by Gary Mason and Simon Aldis from The Cricket Files.
It mirrors my own views and what I published in The Cricketer in April 2025. It was so obvious that whilst the back sl...
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February 13, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Well done to Gary Mason and Simon Aldis posting such a good piece in The Cricket Files.
It builds and echoes on what I wrote about in The Cricketer in April 2025.
ECB is uber cautious on access to windfalls, in reality selling at a P/E of 7.5x is hardly that.
www.linkedin.com/posts/fanos-...
It builds and echoes on what I wrote about in The Cricketer in April 2025.
ECB is uber cautious on access to windfalls, in reality selling at a P/E of 7.5x is hardly that.
www.linkedin.com/posts/fanos-...
ECB to fund a PhD into 'Addressing Selection Bias & Injury Risk in Youth Cricket: A Growth & Maturation Research Programme'... FINALLY!!!
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ECB to fund a PhD to investigate ‘Addressing Selection Bias and Injury Risk in English Youth Cricket: A Growth and Maturation Research Programme’ FINALLY!!! | One More Summer
While this is incredibly welcome, it’s also long overdue. After reading the full project description some interesting points come out:
It’s not specific that both girls and boys Academies will be inv...
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February 12, 2026 at 3:41 PM
ECB to fund a PhD into 'Addressing Selection Bias & Injury Risk in Youth Cricket: A Growth & Maturation Research Programme'... FINALLY!!!
onemoresummer.co.uk/post/ecb-to-...
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Have a read of this. It is a fascinating & well researched look at the finances of the Hundred non-host counties. It is very bleak.
‘The windfall makes Non-Host counties solvent. It does not make them competitive. It is a lifeline, not a launchpad.’
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‘The windfall makes Non-Host counties solvent. It does not make them competitive. It is a lifeline, not a launchpad.’
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The County Cricket Financial Settlement
Written by Gary Mason and Simon Aldis
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February 11, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Have a read of this. It is a fascinating & well researched look at the finances of the Hundred non-host counties. It is very bleak.
‘The windfall makes Non-Host counties solvent. It does not make them competitive. It is a lifeline, not a launchpad.’
substack.com/home/post/p-...
‘The windfall makes Non-Host counties solvent. It does not make them competitive. It is a lifeline, not a launchpad.’
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Do Professional County Academies seek out critical feedback? 🏏
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Do Professional County Academies seek out critical feedback? | One More Summer
Six years ago, in January 2020, I provided the following constructive feedback to a Professional County, Somerset CCC, on how their development environment could improve, after I had experienced it fo...
onemoresummer.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Do Professional County Academies seek out critical feedback? 🏏
onemoresummer.co.uk/post/do-prof...
onemoresummer.co.uk/post/do-prof...
Calling all cricket coaches: Do you use ANY of these techniques in promoting LEARNING? 🏏
youtu.be/GMsmB2CMrtE?...
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Why You Should Fail 15% of the Time
YouTube video by David Epstein
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February 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Calling all cricket coaches: Do you use ANY of these techniques in promoting LEARNING? 🏏
youtu.be/GMsmB2CMrtE?...
youtu.be/GMsmB2CMrtE?...
Similar to the senior side in the Ashes, only 1 State School player in the men's England U19 World Cup final team. #U19WorldCup #U19WorldCup2026 #U19WorldCupFinal
February 6, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Similar to the senior side in the Ashes, only 1 State School player in the men's England U19 World Cup final team. #U19WorldCup #U19WorldCup2026 #U19WorldCupFinal
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A review of Ian Renshaw & Stephen Rollnick's Dynamic Coaching - a playbook for cricket coaches.
#coaching
#CricketCoaching
#BookReview
#coaching
#CricketCoaching
#BookReview
REVIEW: Dynamic Coaching — A Playbook for Cricket Coaches
I have very much enjoyed reading Dynamic Coaching — A Playbook for Cricket Coaches by Ian Renshaw assisted by Stephen Rollnick. Ian Renshaw’s presentations to the ECB Coaches Association Conference in 2017 were one of my earliest practical introductions to the constraints-led approach, and provided a justification of my own preference for games-based learning. I have been waiting for this book since then!
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January 20, 2026 at 5:44 PM
A review of Ian Renshaw & Stephen Rollnick's Dynamic Coaching - a playbook for cricket coaches.
#coaching
#CricketCoaching
#BookReview
#coaching
#CricketCoaching
#BookReview
Do better results at men's England U19 World Cups lead to those players playing more for the Senior team? 🤔
February 3, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Do better results at men's England U19 World Cups lead to those players playing more for the Senior team? 🤔
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I see the proportion of Somerset Women games away from the County Ground will increase slightly
In 2025, 3 of Somerset's 15 home games were at outgrounds (20%, 2 at Taunton Vale, 1 at Exmouth)
In 2026, 4 of 14 home games will be at outgrounds (29%, 2 at Vale, 2 at Exmouth)
1/7
In 2025, 3 of Somerset's 15 home games were at outgrounds (20%, 2 at Taunton Vale, 1 at Exmouth)
In 2026, 4 of 14 home games will be at outgrounds (29%, 2 at Vale, 2 at Exmouth)
1/7
🙌 We can today announce a number of updates to the 2026 fixture list.
🗓 March 27: Pre-season vs Glamorgan
🗓 May 11: T20 vs Devon
🗓 July 3: 50-over vs Cornwall
💪 Strengthening ties with our National County partners.
Details via the news section on our website, link in bio 🔗
#YouAreSomerset
🗓 March 27: Pre-season vs Glamorgan
🗓 May 11: T20 vs Devon
🗓 July 3: 50-over vs Cornwall
💪 Strengthening ties with our National County partners.
Details via the news section on our website, link in bio 🔗
#YouAreSomerset
February 2, 2026 at 6:25 PM
I see the proportion of Somerset Women games away from the County Ground will increase slightly
In 2025, 3 of Somerset's 15 home games were at outgrounds (20%, 2 at Taunton Vale, 1 at Exmouth)
In 2026, 4 of 14 home games will be at outgrounds (29%, 2 at Vale, 2 at Exmouth)
1/7
In 2025, 3 of Somerset's 15 home games were at outgrounds (20%, 2 at Taunton Vale, 1 at Exmouth)
In 2026, 4 of 14 home games will be at outgrounds (29%, 2 at Vale, 2 at Exmouth)
1/7
#RelativeAgeEffects in men's England U19 World Cup Squads have increased since 2020 📅🏏🏆
January 29, 2026 at 9:01 PM
#RelativeAgeEffects in men's England U19 World Cup Squads have increased since 2020 📅🏏🏆
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Forget the Ashes, here's the real quiz...
Glamorgan’s return to Division One proves that leadership, culture, and perseverance can overcome the unique challenges of Welsh cricket.
First published in Wisden Cricket Monthly.
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Glamorgan’s return to Division One proves that leadership, culture, and perseverance can overcome the unique challenges of Welsh cricket.
First published in Wisden Cricket Monthly.
open.substack.com/pub/jeffthom...
The Sleeping Dragon Awakes
Two decades after crashing out of Division One, Glamorgan have finally returned to county cricket’s top table. I investigate the club’s revival and the distinct culture that has underpinned it
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January 14, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Forget the Ashes, here's the real quiz...
Glamorgan’s return to Division One proves that leadership, culture, and perseverance can overcome the unique challenges of Welsh cricket.
First published in Wisden Cricket Monthly.
open.substack.com/pub/jeffthom...
Glamorgan’s return to Division One proves that leadership, culture, and perseverance can overcome the unique challenges of Welsh cricket.
First published in Wisden Cricket Monthly.
open.substack.com/pub/jeffthom...
When will there be 50% extra training to state school kids on talent pathways? The recent Equity in Cricket (2025) report describes this as 'a notable area of progress' but its currently not for all age groups, not necessarily 50%, and possibly not yet at all pro counties...
November 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
When will there be 50% extra training to state school kids on talent pathways? The recent Equity in Cricket (2025) report describes this as 'a notable area of progress' but its currently not for all age groups, not necessarily 50%, and possibly not yet at all pro counties...
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On the CRICKETher Weekly:
* Syd gets on board the WBBL Cane Train
* The importance of the ICC’s Emerging Nations Trophy
* Why can’t England play in-swing?
* Who will make their England debut in the next 12 months?
* Raf reviews the ECB’s latest Equity Report
* Syd gets on board the WBBL Cane Train
* The importance of the ICC’s Emerging Nations Trophy
* Why can’t England play in-swing?
* Who will make their England debut in the next 12 months?
* Raf reviews the ECB’s latest Equity Report
The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 295: Hurricanes Top WBBL; England's Next Gen; ECB Equity Update
YouTube video by CRICKETher
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November 16, 2025 at 10:19 AM
On the CRICKETher Weekly:
* Syd gets on board the WBBL Cane Train
* The importance of the ICC’s Emerging Nations Trophy
* Why can’t England play in-swing?
* Who will make their England debut in the next 12 months?
* Raf reviews the ECB’s latest Equity Report
* Syd gets on board the WBBL Cane Train
* The importance of the ICC’s Emerging Nations Trophy
* Why can’t England play in-swing?
* Who will make their England debut in the next 12 months?
* Raf reviews the ECB’s latest Equity Report
ECB Equity in Cricket report & the MCCF Hub programme show little progress since ICEC. 🏏
70% more hubs yet ONLY *6* more players on England & Wales talent pathways!
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70% more hubs yet ONLY *6* more players on England & Wales talent pathways!
onemoresummer.co.uk/post/the-ecb...
The ECB ducks & weaves State School delivery. | One More Summer
Today’s England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) State of Equity Report 2025 shows fewer state school girls in County Age Groups than last year and a lower percentage in Emerging Player Programmes for both...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
ECB Equity in Cricket report & the MCCF Hub programme show little progress since ICEC. 🏏
70% more hubs yet ONLY *6* more players on England & Wales talent pathways!
onemoresummer.co.uk/post/the-ecb...
70% more hubs yet ONLY *6* more players on England & Wales talent pathways!
onemoresummer.co.uk/post/the-ecb...
ECB State of Equity in Cricket 2025
Since last year there are LESS state school girls at CAG & EPP level, fewer boys at EPP but a 25% increase in state schooled boys in Academies (now 40%). At professional level no change. 👀
www.ecb.co.uk/news/4400947
Since last year there are LESS state school girls at CAG & EPP level, fewer boys at EPP but a 25% increase in state schooled boys in Academies (now 40%). At professional level no change. 👀
www.ecb.co.uk/news/4400947
ECB publishes State of Equity in Cricket Report 2025
The report provides an update on progress happening across cricket to make it more accessible and inclusive.
www.ecb.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
ECB State of Equity in Cricket 2025
Since last year there are LESS state school girls at CAG & EPP level, fewer boys at EPP but a 25% increase in state schooled boys in Academies (now 40%). At professional level no change. 👀
www.ecb.co.uk/news/4400947
Since last year there are LESS state school girls at CAG & EPP level, fewer boys at EPP but a 25% increase in state schooled boys in Academies (now 40%). At professional level no change. 👀
www.ecb.co.uk/news/4400947
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This, from Loren Anderson via Substack, perfectly encapsulates why I believe in the #EcologicalDynamics approach in #coaching #sportscoaching
You Can’t Fix a Living System, Part I
The Machine in the Gym
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November 8, 2025 at 8:49 AM
This, from Loren Anderson via Substack, perfectly encapsulates why I believe in the #EcologicalDynamics approach in #coaching #sportscoaching
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France has done this, too. Brilliant idea
Meanwhile, in South Korea: "Starting at the end of November, public parking lots with more than 80 spaces will be required to install solar power generation facilities. This obligation applies not only to newly constructed parking lots but also to existing ones."
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Mandatory Installation of Solar Panels in Public Parking Lots to Apply Retroactively to Existing Facilities
Starting at the end of November this year, public parking lots with more than 80 spaces will be required to install solar power generation facilities. ...
cm.asiae.co.kr
November 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
France has done this, too. Brilliant idea
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Jewish figures across the globe call on UN and world leaders to sanction Israel
Jewish figures across the globe call on UN and world leaders to sanction Israel
Exclusive: In an open letter, Israeli ex-officials, artists and intellectuals say ‘unconscionable’ actions in Gaza amount to genocide
Prominent Jewish figures around the world are calling on the United Nations and world leaders to impose sanctions on Israel over what they describe as “unconscionable” actions amounting to genocide in Gaza.
460 signatories, including former Israeli officials, Oscar winners, authors and intellectuals have signed an open letter demanding accountability over Israel’s conduct in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. The letter’s release comes as EU leaders meet in Brussels on Thursday amid reports they plan to shelve proposals for sanctions over human rights violations. Continue reading...
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October 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Jewish figures across the globe call on UN and world leaders to sanction Israel
Do Counties publish County Pathway Demographic Data? 🏏🏴 i.e. are we are on track improving state school representation?
Afaik* only 1 Professional county, Sussex, and 1 National county, Wiltshire, have published this data for 2024 & 2025. Credit to them!
...
Afaik* only 1 Professional county, Sussex, and 1 National county, Wiltshire, have published this data for 2024 & 2025. Credit to them!
...
October 20, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Do Counties publish County Pathway Demographic Data? 🏏🏴 i.e. are we are on track improving state school representation?
Afaik* only 1 Professional county, Sussex, and 1 National county, Wiltshire, have published this data for 2024 & 2025. Credit to them!
...
Afaik* only 1 Professional county, Sussex, and 1 National county, Wiltshire, have published this data for 2024 & 2025. Credit to them!
...
61% of these players are born Sep-Nov*
#RelativeAgeEffects
Every year these selections are heavily biased towards early born players.
* 11 of 19. 1 date of birth unknown.
#RelativeAgeEffects
Every year these selections are heavily biased towards early born players.
* 11 of 19. 1 date of birth unknown.
Next Generation 2025: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs
Next Generation 2025: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs
We pick the best youngsters at each club born between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009, an age band known as first-year scholars
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
61% of these players are born Sep-Nov*
#RelativeAgeEffects
Every year these selections are heavily biased towards early born players.
* 11 of 19. 1 date of birth unknown.
#RelativeAgeEffects
Every year these selections are heavily biased towards early born players.
* 11 of 19. 1 date of birth unknown.
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I see England have avoided a shock defeat to Bangladesh in the World Cup thanks to a typically gritty and determined partnership between Heather Knight and the third umpire. #CWC25 🏏
October 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I see England have avoided a shock defeat to Bangladesh in the World Cup thanks to a typically gritty and determined partnership between Heather Knight and the third umpire. #CWC25 🏏
In the 🏴🏏 men’s current Player Pathway you are 3x more likely to be selected if born in Sep-Oct (Q1) than Jun-Aug (Q4) & 40 of the 51 players attended an independent school.
*Based on U19s, Lions & Ashes Test squads n=51.
#RelativeAgeEffects
*Based on U19s, Lions & Ashes Test squads n=51.
#RelativeAgeEffects
October 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
In the 🏴🏏 men’s current Player Pathway you are 3x more likely to be selected if born in Sep-Oct (Q1) than Jun-Aug (Q4) & 40 of the 51 players attended an independent school.
*Based on U19s, Lions & Ashes Test squads n=51.
#RelativeAgeEffects
*Based on U19s, Lions & Ashes Test squads n=51.
#RelativeAgeEffects
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Portland is war-torn only if you tear it with war
September 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Portland is war-torn only if you tear it with war
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September 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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🚨 This is serious. Ex Reform UK leader in Wales, Nathan Gill, 52, pleads guilty to accepting bribes in exchange for making pro-Russia statements in the European Parliament when serving as a UKIP MEP.
Ex-Reform leader pleads guilty to Pro-Russia bribery charges
The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has pleaded guilty to numerous bribery charges relating to pro-Russian statements.
caerphilly.observer
September 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🚨 This is serious. Ex Reform UK leader in Wales, Nathan Gill, 52, pleads guilty to accepting bribes in exchange for making pro-Russia statements in the European Parliament when serving as a UKIP MEP.