Monsters of Cricket - what they said

The Monsters of Cricket was one of the most talked about events for years in local cricket. These are some of the most memorable comments heard over the last few weeks.

Kevin Flint (Tibshelf) 28th May 2003
"What about a heavyweight X1 from the county league. Any offers?"

Andy Mitchell (South Wingfield) 28th May 2003
"28 years of cricket and this is my first representative match"

Danny Parkin (Marehay) 29th May 2003
"We could do it for charity? This is what local cricket is all about."

Chris Higginbottom (League secretary) 30th May 2003
"As the 'Monsters of Rock' is no longer with us at Donington, could this game be titled 'Monsters of Cricket'?"

Jamie Rowley (Eastwood Town) 31st May 2003
"For once in my life I'm gutted I'm not FAT! I want to be FAT!"

Andy Mitchell (South Wingfield) 1st June 2003
"How sad am I looking at players for a potential FAT X1"

Alison (Alfie's mum) 3rd June 2003
"Thank you to everyone who has offered to help us in our plight. I'm sure it will be a brilliant day."

Colston Crawford (Derby Evening Telegraph) 17th June 2003
"It started as a joke on an internet chat site - and has become one of the biggest one-off charity events of the summer."

Danny Parkin (Marehay) 20th July 2003
"I would just like to say a massive thanks to all of you for turning out today and making Alfie's wish come true."

Andy Mitchell (South Wingfield) 20th July 2003
Pleasure to have been involved with such a project. It has been a great effort from people in the local Derbyshire cricket scene.

Kevin Flint (Tibshelf) 20th July 2003
"Let's not forget what today is about. Let's make today a MONSTER hit".

Alan Rowley (Sting In The Tail) 20th July 2003
"You guys are a credit to local cricket. I'm proud to have been a part of this momentous event."

Andy Mitchell (South Wingfield) 20th July 2003
"How good did that feel today? I have been involved in a lot of charity events over the years, but I feel that topped it today."

Adam Harchuk (Stapleford Town) 20th July 2003
"It was a privlidge to play in. It's only when you sit there and see it all happening when you realise how much organisation was required so it was a credit to you all. Here's for next year."

Jamie Rowley (Eastwood Town) 21st July 2003
"That was the best cricket event I have ever been too, it was amazing seeing all those people there from all-over, players from Notts, Derbyshire and even Manchester, the TV cameras were rolling as was the beer, and the whole day was perfect. What a day."

David Adams (Chesterfield) 21st July 2003
"Me and my family enjoyed the whole day very much indeed and yes it did feel good to do something worthy."

Danny Parkin (Marehay) 21st July 2003
"You have helped bring something out in me that I only thought I had, now I know."

Alan Rowley (Sting In The Tail) 21st July 2003
"Yesterday was an incredible day which brought a lump to my throat on several occasions. I kept thinking it was all a dream, but it was a dream that I didn't wake up from. I'm proud to have played my part in a day that will be remembered for years to come. It is certainly one of the high points of my life and probably for one or two others too."

Jamie Selby 21st July 2003
"What you guys did was amazing, a fantastic day for a fantastic cause, absolutey superb."

Alex Burnham (Belper Amateurs) 21st July 2003
"The added bonus for me of the Monsters Game has been making so many new friends, and restoring my faith in the Derbyshire Cricket Community and society as whole. An absolutely brilliant day"

Chris Higginbottom (League secretary) 21st July 2003
"It just proves that, off the field at least, rival teams and people can work together and produce something that can do lasting good. If you feel you can go through it all again, here's to 2004!"

Nigel Mallender (Morton) 21st July 2003
"A massive "well done" for yesterday! It was a great day out and fantastic to see so many people turn up in support of the event / Alfie."

Kevin Flint (Tibshelf) 21st July 2003
"Meeting Alfie for the first time gave me a great feeling of satisfaction knowing what we were doing was for a super kid."

And the final comment from Central Television on 21st July 2003 ...

"Ahh bless!"