A note to introduce the John Goodman Cup and Plate.
As most of you will know, until his death in November 2019, John Goodman was Fixtures Secretary of the HCPCL since its inception and was also Fixtures Secretary of the Thames Valley Cricket League for many years. But he was far more than that. Cricket was not simply an interest or a hobby to him. It was his life, his social life and his passion. He scored for many teams over the years, both here and abroad. Though not a member of the MCC (and goodness knows, he would have merited it more than many), when he died, the flag over the Pavilion at Lords was flown at half mast, which is a reflection of the esteem in which he was held. So given the events of this year and a different kind of competition, it seemed fitting that we should introduce a Cup and a Plate that commemorated him and these will be awarded on Saturday to the the winning finalists. These trophies are not, however, just for this year or just for this year’s competition. They will be awarded at the discretion of the Chairman of the HCPCL, assisted by the Committee, to clubs or individuals who merit an award in particular year and individuals may include not only players but also officials and administrators whose efforts often go unnoticed and, if not undervalued, then unrecognised. We think John would have appreciated awards on that wider basis given his keenness to mark achievements by officials. Michael Roberts HCPCL Secretary
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