**Official** New Zealand Domestic Season 2013/2014

[Bahnz]

Really irritates me sometimes that the collection of in-jokes and acronyms over the years has built up such a barricade that there's no sign of a new Kippax beginning to post, with some sort of bed-ridden problem that has him availing me of match wraps.

 

[Prince EWS]

He's saying that the NZ domestic thread has become so insular that there aren't going to be any new members join up interested in taking over part or all of his current role as the go-to guy for relaying match reports, press releases and footage.

 

[Athlai]

He's saying that the NZ domestic thread has become so insular that there aren't going to be any new members join up interested in taking over part or all of his current role as the go-to guy for relaying match reports, press releases and footage.

You don't understand New Zealanders.Everybody knows what he intends to mean. We just don't know what he said.

 

[Flem274*]

I also think he's trying to say he feels overworked and wants a raise/wants a sub.

 

[Kippax]

Yeah I just wonder if that may be an idea for CW to look at in the future, just a completely no-nonsense SeamUp sort of NZ domestic thread, solely for news, videos and new entrant posters to respond to those.

There's no need to feel guilty if you really hate the bugs and hassles of the vault and would like a simple ball-by-ball innings of someone to be upped, they're very easily done.

 

[Athlai]

How do you feel about Devon Smith?

 

[Athlai]

How do you feel about Devon Smith?

To be more specific, do you think he is in the top 467 players in the world?

 

[Flem274*]

Yeah I just wonder if that may be an idea for CW to look at in the future, just a completely no-nonsense SeamUp sort of NZ domestic thread, solely for news, videos and new entrant posters to respond to those.

There's no need to feel guilty if you really hate the bugs and hassles of the vault and would like a simple ball-by-ball innings of someone to be upped, they're very easily done.

if i was still a mod i'd just update the OP of this thread to include all your video links.

 

[Kippax]

if i was still a mod i'd just update the OP of this thread to include all your video links.

Yeah, obvs we could also just have a national governing body that doesn't let Sky dominate it so severely at contract time, to the point it can't actually legally provide fans with the best or quirky bits of action the video guys have seen (like say the ECB does).

 

[Flem274*]

Yeah, obvs we could also just have a national governing body that doesn't let Sky dominate it so severely at contract time, to the point it can't actually legally provide fans with the best or quirky bits of action the video guys have seen (like say the ECB does).

just the first step on the way to rigor, doully and macca being our new selectors with a modified WASP to guide them.

 

[_Ed_]

Cricket: Johnson resigns from Otago Cricket - Sport - NZ Herald News

 

[BackFootPunch]

That really doesn't sound good, does it? Seems he's been in a pretty bad place for a while now.

 

[hendrix]

sounds like a gambling addiction or something similar. Pretty bloody brutal.

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

Smudge to comment?

 

[Hurricane]

Cricket: Johnson resigns from Otago Cricket - Sport - NZ Herald News

Terrible news. Sounds like he is racked with guilt and he has now ****ed his employment chances and the stress was overwhelming.

I have met him and he was a decent bloke. Made everyone wear a white shirt to practice.

 

[Bahnz]

sounds like a gambling addiction or something similar. Pretty bloody brutal.

Given that Johnson was very well known amongst several TAB employees that I've spoken to, I would say that's a very good guess.

 

[Slippaah]

Yeah Immenso was hot about that with O'Donnell. Turned out he was on an OE in the UK for a year.

Kippax also found out about the Hong Kong U19 kid Mark Chapman at the same time; recovering from a serious knee injury.

Seems like Chapman has recovered . Back to back 50's at the ICC T20 WC this week.

Joy of six for Amjad | England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) - The Official Website of the ECB

Hong Kong topple Zimbabwe | England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) - The Official Website of the ECB

Mark Chapman scored a match-winning 53 | Photo | World T20 | ESPN Cricinfo

Heard he played in Auckland. But as invisible on Auckland Cricket/NZ radar as MH370 .

 

[Smudge]

Smudge to comment?

I will say there will eventually be more to come out on this...

 

[Kippax]

'I have let down Otago cricket': Johnson | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News

Coach Vaughn Johnson has resigned from Otago amid allegations over an unpaid debt, believed to be in excess of $100,000.

Johnson (53) took stress leave early this month. He has been staying at Wakari Hospital since about March 5, The New Zealand Herald is reporting.

The Herald understands a large sum of money, which formed a business deal between a Dunedin businessman and Johnson, has not been repaid. It is understood to be about $150,000.

A misconduct hearing is likely to follow.

Otago Cricket Association chief executive Ross Dykes last night said the nature of the complaint represented a serious breach of trust.

''The association was made aware of an allegation involving Mr Johnson and raised it with him. It has since accepted his resignation,'' Dykes said.

''This has been a very sad and disappointing episode for all concerned.''

Dykes would not comment further on the nature of the misconduct.

''We've . . . said as much as we can and, until such time that things fall into place, there is not a lot more we can say.''

Dykes was ''confident'' Johnson would not face criminal charges. He would not comment on the sums of money involved.

Asked how Johnson was faring, Dykes said: ''It is a delicate subject when it comes to health, but he has to spend a bit of time recuperating and recovering.

''He certainly has some good personal support and he will get the support from Otago cricket in the way we can help.''

Dykes spoke to Johnson yesterday morning and accepted the coach's resignation.

Johnson apologised in a statement for his conduct.

''I have made some very bad decisions around my personal finances which have compounded to a point where I have let down Otago cricket and myself,'' Johnson said.

''I sincerely regret my actions and must now concentrate on restoring my health so I can do my best to make amends.''

Johnson, a seam bowler who took 64 wickets in 27 first-class games for Otago and played 20 one-day games for the province, joined Otago as head coach in June 2011.

He replaced Mike Hesson, who is now New Zealand coach. Last April, Johnson's contract was lengthened by another two years.

This was Johnson's second stint as Otago coach, after first having the role from 1995 to 1997.

Johnson guided Otago to the HRV Cup domestic twenty20 title in 2012-13, and took the Volts to the Champions League tournament in India late last year.

Johnson had previously been Wellington's coach, from 2000 to 2006. He was regarded warmly for his work with the players at that time and at Otago.

Johnson had become a respected bowling coach, and had positions at New Zealand Cricket, including that of a specialist fast bowling coach role from 2007 to 2010.

Johnson's job as Otago head coach has been filled temporarily by Nathan King from early this month. There are four rounds of the 50-over Ford Trophy and finals to round off the domestic season.

New Zealand Cricket did not want to comment on the matter last night.

 

[Kippax]

Cricket: Butler set for return to Volts | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News