Friday Feature - James Askew

So Jimmy, last year was one of the best years in recent history for Littlehampton, what were your thoughts on last season?

Last season was great for the club. To win the league on the final day in dramatic fashion made it even better. Then to top it off with the t20 cup being retained really put the icing on the cake. I felt we played a lot tougher cricket last season and the results showed.

Last year wasn't just about the 1st team further across the club we saw more colts coming through the ranks progressing from 4s up to the 2s. We saw some younger colts even make senior debuts in the 4xi.

Off the field was great for the club as well with the new bar being up and running. Bringing extra funds into the club and allowing a few more club events to take place was great over the course of last season.

Now looking to this coming season, what are the 1st teams aims?

For the first team this year it's all about progression. Last year was promotion now in a higher division we have to set the target of consolidating taking each game at a time and who knows if we play cricket like we did last year I don't see any reason why we can't possibly look to have another successful season.

What’s the team looking like for this year?

Should be the same as last year. Louis Paul should be fit to play some part this season having missed the second half of last season due to injury.

Who do you expect to be the stand out players this year?

I expect it to be very much like last year where no one stood out but everyone will chip in with the bat and ball.

And one last question, sent in by the fans, will Mac Cox finally be given the opportunity to open the batting?

Short answer is No Mac won't open the batting. (Editors Note - BOOOOOO)