We met on the cricket field, Robert, both playing for Cowbridge 3rd XI at Welsh St Donats. This was over 30 years ago. Your remarkable (and distinctive) cricket exploits are well-documented by HICCs et al. However, the Awali Camels hold a special memory of you coming into the Bahraini touring team at the last minute and winning the match for us against Cowbridge CC. Your 5 wickets, all clean bowled, still stand as the best analysis for the Camels in 28 years of tours and over 200 matches!

In addition, proof-reading a number of your many books was one of the greatest privileges ever afforded me.

Thanks Robert, my friend.

Guy