I Lovett as chairman of Middlesex chaired the meeting. Chris Lowe (not wearing tie) has stepped down. He introduced panel. Vinny Shaggy (Raptourous applause) Toby (Muted applause).

He started saying that his mother having sense of humour with surname Lovett, his initial being I. He then told a joke about a bungled bank robbery.

Rather than the Embers prolonged style of describing season Ian summarised it in order as "Poor- Fantastic- Poor- Very Good".

Before questions the recently demised Jay Bailey (RIP) was remembered and a short silence was held in his memory.

Was agreed needed and looking for one, availability difficult. We are also looking for a fast bowler. Nannes will not return.

(This was my question. I hesitated at first due to shock of being asked. Then I inadvertently referred to Champs league as ICL). Shaggy said he will get all prize money. (LOL) Antigua-$100,000 for going.$180,000 for beating Trinidad India-$500,00 for going. 1st place $2 1/2 mill. Last place$200,000 No idea where playing in India. All prize money invested in club Squad announced. Shaun Udal (c), Neil Carter, Neil Dexter, Steven Finn, Billy Godleman, Tyron Henderson, Ed Joyce, Murali Kartik, Dawid Malan, Eoin Morgan, Tim Murtagh, David Nash ( applause), Alan Richardson, Ben Scott, Andrew Strauss. The announcement of signings of Dexter, Carter mentioned

Fixtures not out yet but less games at Lords due to 20/20 World Cup/ Ashes. Last year Southgate asked for too much rent and couldn’t offer successive weeks. Currently trying to come to an arrangement 2012 for Olympics will probably need Southgate/ Uxbridge.

Nice ground but is a royal park- so restrictions for charging Looked at other venues but not big enough Also will wickets be up to standard?

We have a good top 6 who should be doing better. Problem swing bowlers early on. Eg Woakes, Van de Wath. Need to address With youngsters we will be a top side in 4 years to come. Malan/ Morgan learning 4 day game will get better. Morgan over using reverse sweep in longer form highlighted

Some in favour of sport psychologists others not. Shaggy thinks good performance comes from within.

Hendo back for 1-dayers next year. No more 2010 maybe problem with new legislation

Shaggy says difference between him an Ed one has 2 good legs other hasn’tEd won’t be captain next year as needed change.

Compo?

Out of contract. Non committal on his future

Silverwood?

At first injury believed not serious, but floating bone operated onWinter rehab for next season

Northern Rock?

Looking for new sponsors. Lehman Bros was suggested

Played for 2nds last year. Difficult to move on this due to work permit

ED Joyce?

Will be in Antigua and India. He is looking for new challenges. Don’t be surprised if he leaves