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Hi 2015!

So there is a positive start to the year in the fact that we lost our Chief Exec at the back end of last year. There has been an EGM called to do with asset sales. No overseas player but there will apparently be no budget cuts to the playing staff at least.

Only time will tell.

all the best to your side this year BN..

cricketfan90 wrote:all the best to your side this year BN..

Thanks cf! You too!

Kleinveldt is overseas and Levi is Kolpak. Both for the season.

Kleinveldt is a great signing. Don't Northants overseas players usually all get made unavailable before the season starts though?

Arthur Crabtree wrote:Kleinveldt is a great signing. Don't Northants overseas players usually all get made unavailable before the season starts though?

Yes, Kleinveldt is one of those who were pulled out last season. Should be a decent signing if he plays though.

I think this is third time lucky for him as he has pulled out two years in a row. Cross your fingers all Northants sympathists! Levi should just add something to the batting line up too so fairly happy about the pair.

So is Levi available for the whole season, then? I think I assumed that he would be a T20 player

Durhamfootman wrote:So is Levi available for the whole season, then? I think I assumed that he would be a T20 player

Yes he will be a Kolpak across all formats.

Not sure why anyone would give the ball biter a job

Durhamfootman wrote:Not sure why anyone would give the ball biter a job

Nor am I. That doesn't sit well with me. Still the rather dull Northants wickets will benefit from a spot of dancing.

DiligentDefence wrote:

Durhamfootman wrote:Not sure why anyone would give the ball biter a job

Nor am I. That doesn't sit well with me. Still the rather dull Northants wickets will benefit from a spot of dancing.

I wonder if big name signings have a significant impact on the crowd numbers? Afridi has star quality but will he and other similar types be well known enough outside the circle of regular cricket followers to attract lots of new fans? I have my doubts.

Coetzer doesn't seem happy about being let out today!
@MeerGoose11: Disappointed not to get a look in today's game but well played @Rossington17 & @david_willey now wickets and catches 2moro please #fit&ready

how on does Coezter not make their starting 11...?!?! #headsgone

Am I right in thinking that we wanted him to leave?