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Bumble blogs on County Cricket structure and Accrington's European dreams

By David Lloyd

Friday 17 May 2013 05:19, UK

Graeme Swann of Nottinghamshire bowls in the nets at The County Ground
Image: Swann: Bumble says spinner looks trim and ready

Does anyone think it would be a better idea to play cricket in summer?

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But New Zealand are far better than their position in the ICC rankings suggests and I'm looking for an increased performance from England. It should be two good matches, weather permitting. Don't take this lot lightly.

King James?

Earlier this week I went up to Accrington for an appointment, but I was a bit early so I thought I'd pop into the football club and make myself a brew. You can do that at Stanley (well, I can anyway...) When I stumbled in I found the place full of cameras and journalists because they were unveiling our new manager James Beattie. I've not met him before, so I shook his hand and wished him all the best. I was thrilled. He's new into management and it will be a terrific adventure for him to cut his teeth at Accrington Stanley. Maybe he'll follow in the traditions of Sir Alex Ferguson and hang around for 26 years or follow the example of Wigan Athletic who were a non-league team in a similar position to Accrington Stanley a few years ago and are now FA Cup winners. In fact, I fully expect to interview James Beattie in 26 years' time prior to us playing Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League Final...

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