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For me, the question that arises after reading the Report is “OK, where’s the beef?” (Remember that). The Report itself is just (electronic) paper. The ECB itself, and by their silence the Government, have made it clear that they have no intention of doing anything that dilutes the ECB’s monopoly, and I doubt much effort will be expended on instituting change. A good “heartfelt” apology should do - is their attitude.
It remains to be seen what the actual impact of the Report will be on cricket in Essex (my county), but I have to hope that things will change. One only has to look back at the positive impact widening access had on professional football (and the pain caused in the process) to see that things can change - if there is a will.
For me a points deduction is a non starter.You would be punishing players who had little or nothing to do with the crime For me a fitting punishment would be to stop ALL International fixtures at the ground for 3 years This would reduce revenue streams - not just ticket sales - and would be a clear message to The Members and others that this is what your actions have down to our club
As a county Historian I am asking (myself and others) what can I do to respond positively to the Report, using the past (recent and far away) to enhance the need for what it calls 'equity'. I think for Historians it must be around REPRESENTATION - what we, at Hampshire, display, write, share with everyone. I think we made a start some years ago but there is always much more to do. I have to hope - and work - but I note, with thanks and concerns, everything you have written.
IMO making everyone aware of history is critical. It shows how we got here and what we must do to create a different path. It also shows the stories told to create and maintain the status quo
For me, the question that arises after reading the Report is “OK, where’s the beef?” (Remember that). The Report itself is just (electronic) paper. The ECB itself, and by their silence the Government, have made it clear that they have no intention of doing anything that dilutes the ECB’s monopoly, and I doubt much effort will be expended on instituting change. A good “heartfelt” apology should do - is their attitude.
It remains to be seen what the actual impact of the Report will be on cricket in Essex (my county), but I have to hope that things will change. One only has to look back at the positive impact widening access had on professional football (and the pain caused in the process) to see that things can change - if there is a will.
YCCC Punishment
For me a points deduction is a non starter.You would be punishing players who had little or nothing to do with the crime For me a fitting punishment would be to stop ALL International fixtures at the ground for 3 years This would reduce revenue streams - not just ticket sales - and would be a clear message to The Members and others that this is what your actions have down to our club
As a county Historian I am asking (myself and others) what can I do to respond positively to the Report, using the past (recent and far away) to enhance the need for what it calls 'equity'. I think for Historians it must be around REPRESENTATION - what we, at Hampshire, display, write, share with everyone. I think we made a start some years ago but there is always much more to do. I have to hope - and work - but I note, with thanks and concerns, everything you have written.
IMO making everyone aware of history is critical. It shows how we got here and what we must do to create a different path. It also shows the stories told to create and maintain the status quo