More missing men

There has been a lot of interest in the 'missing men', with many suggestions for profiles of former players.
It would be fair to say that we seem to have a lot more former players than current ones, which is it bit worrying.
Anyway here are the first of many, thanks to Northy for the details.

Derek Taylor aka Spud
One third of the famous Taylor brothers, along with Nigel & Gary. Spud is an ex-wicketkeeper, unorthodox stroke making batsman and Muralitharan style front of the hand wrist spinner. A regular player in the late 80's and early 90's, he then succumbed to that sad and lonely recreation 'golf'. The last known siting for Bathford resident Spud, is in the Rugby club most saturday nights, where he is often asked to play cricket but consistently declines.
Any chance of game Spud?, your team needs you.

Malcolm Buck aka Buckie
Buckie, what can you say about this excellent club man and former second team captain, that hasn't already been said. Malcolm is a uniquely individual individual who valued his wicket extremly highly, and often managed to grind his way through the entire 40 overs in the NSWL, a bit like an extravagantly coiffurred curly ginger version of Mike Noel, but with fewer attacking shots.
A great enthusiast for the game, Malcolm made solitary appearances as a guest for many other local clubs, where he demonstrated the same adhesive qualities.
Although no longer an active player, Macolm has retained his cricketing links as secretary to the NSWL.

Rodney Bradshaw aka Lardy
A useful bowler, batsman and fielder, he was much more agile than his girth would predict, and had bucket like hands.
Rodney is much missed by the Bathford card school, to whom he frequently lost all his money.

• Most likely to say 'lend me a fiver'.
• Least likely to say 'I'll sub you a fiver'.

Richard Holmes aka BA, Rich
Northy reckons he is the one who got away. Had immense potential as a batsman, but lacked a certain amount of commitment, and was a useful if somewhat indisciplined bowler. Currently living in exile in Fairfield Park.

Jon Newcombe aka Slingo
Jon was starting to develop into a useful batsman and deceptive 'round arm' bowler (in the style of W. G. Grace), when the call of University took him and he never came back.
He has subsequently found fame as a sports commentator, principally horse racing.
Last known siting was, god help him, 'married and living in in Leeds'.

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