Pat’s in the chair for a second season

11:02am Thursday 30th November 2006

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POPULAR umpire Pat Baker, pictured, has been re-appointed as chairman of Monmouth Cricket Club, writes Ian Morgan.

The former player was the unanimous choice of club members at last week's annual general meeting in the pavilion at Chippenham Sports Ground.

Baker is looking forward to his second year at the helm, and will once again be backed up by Jon Despontin (vice-chairman), Mike Roberts (secretary) and David Williams (treasurer).

Dan Head was re-elected as first team captain, and will be supported in the new season by David Teague, who replaces Jonathan Roberts as first team vice-captain.

Martin Newell re-mains as second team captain and will again be supported by Despon-tin, who is also the youth development officer and Worc-estershire County League representative.

Rick Parkes has been voted in as Sunday team captain, and will be joined by Chris Brooks, as Sunday team vice-captain. Tony Sully has been re-elected as the promotions officer, while the club is now looking to fill the new membership secretary's post.

Monmouth's treasurer Wil-liams reported that the club's finances were in a healthy position and former player John Wigmore was re-elected as club president.

Pat Baker and Mike Roberts have also been chosen as the cricket club's representatives on the Monmouth Sports Association.

Anyone wanting more information about Monmouth Cricket Club can contact chairman Pat Baker, by telephoning him on 01600 713748.

* Full list of officers elected: President, John Wigmore; Chairman, Pat Baker; Vice-chairman, Jon Despontin; Treasurer, David Williams; Secretary, Mike Roberts; Welfare officer, Gordon Grey; 1st team captain, Dan Head; 1st team vice-captain, David Teague.

Second team captain, Martin Newell; Second team vice-captain, Jon Despontin; Sunday team captain, Rick Parkes; Sunday team vice-captain, Chris Brooks.

Worcestershire County League rep, Jon Despontin; Promotions officer, Tony Sully; Press officer, Ian Morgan; Youth development officer, Jon Despontin; Ex-officio committee members, Paddy Field, Aled Jones and Trevor Slocombe; Sports Association reps, Pat Baker and Mike Roberts.