Heaney, Al - charismatic, enigmatic, club captain, one of the first to come through the John Rose Colts Academy and has made it to the highest honour. His leadership, together with his batting and bowling qualities have been a key part of the first team success this year.

Nickname: Halex

Nicholls, Dave - joined the club in 1992 as a bit part performer, who couldn't bat, bowl or keep. Nowadays (admittedly on his good days) he can do all three, highlighted in last years Chipperfield game when he took 2 stumpings, 2 wickets, and scored 34 runs. He vice-captains the 1st XI league, favours the pull shot being the only one he has), and has got progressively better and balder with age.

Nickname: Flopsy

Williams, Howard - thrust into the second XI captaincy this year, this popular cricketer has been part of the Compton scene for a long time. His long spells of bowling are legendary, even in his advancing years and girth. His Friday nights are even more legendary, but we won't go there.

Nickname: H (original, eh?)

Corbishley, Graeme - has now retired to the old peoples home called Kent where he is undergoing special training for those with learning difficulties. His appearances for Compton are now limited to tour matches and special invitations. Still suffering from Ginger-ness.

Nickname: Horse

Frame, Carl - fast developing into a Star performer at Southgate Compton, Carl took a hat-trick in adult cricket and hasn't looked back since. Mainly as they're still chasing him. His bowling is harder to get away than a Lunn Poly holiday deal, an his batting will only shoot up when he does. Does more impressions than Rory Bremner, and has more followers than Buddha. Hair cut always a little odd, but forgivable given his age.

Nickname: Slag

Fahey, Richard - shorter, blonder and cooler than his brother, Richard is currently in the middle of the best season of his so far short career. He opens the batting for the 2nd eleven League, and is so far their leading run scorer. He is also becoming a useful spinner, after deciding to give up on the head high full tosses he used to bowl. He's also the record holder as the youngest ever 1st eleven captain, when taking over a tour game in 2003, and has scored two 50's already this year. Watch out for when he grows.

Nickname: Cool, TCMITW, Lucille

Bannerman, Michael - as fast as a whippet, and almost as thin, Bannerman has the kind of cult following that others can only dream of. Dogged with humourous injuries over the last couple of years, and suffering from severe haircut disorder, he can still produce devastating displays of just about everything. Bowls all sorts of unplayable swingers, catches everything that comes his way, and occasionally bats like a man possessed. Legends don't come much thinner.

Nickname: Banana-man

Willis, Mark - as dangerous on the cricket pitch as he is at the tea table, Willo has leapt to the forefront of the 1st eleven this year. Not only has he recorded his debut 5 wicket haul, he averages close to 40, with clever shot and position selection. Be warned though, as a first eleven containing him, Graeme Corbishley and Stefan Shamlian strikes fear into the hearts of tea ladies everywhere.

Nickname: Willow

Frame, Liam - One of the Potters Bar clan of crickers Liam is now the 1st XI opening bowler and is a fearsome opponent. His performances on tour with the bat were a revalation and seems set to make him a leading all-rounder for the club.

Nickname: Spanky

Frame, Adam - oldest of the Frame clan, Adam is a thoughful spin bowler and useful batsmen who has starred in the first team since the days of Alex Heaney.

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Shamlian, Stefan - professional goalkeeper for Melchester Rovers and big buddy of Roy Race. Played in the Stefan is a useful wicket-keeper and rebel rouser for the team. Batting has also improved significantly and he is a talented all-rounder in the making.

Nickname: Shamalangadingdong, Chunky Wonder

Fahey, Steve - after a sucessful year in the 2nds was promoted to the ones and is now their regular opening bat. Steady and phlegmatic, he is now the "Jim Grocott" of the team, except he doesn't drink like a fish nor talk complete twaddle.

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Owen, Al - thought to be the mysterious love-child of Ronnie Masters, Al Owen is called spaceman since his mind is often on a different planet. He is a demon spin bowler who loves a curry. Legendary for his aimiable idiocy (such as turning up a day late for the annual dinner).

Nickname: Spaceman

Baddiley, Bryan - a legend in his own lunchtime, Bryan has been playing for the club since 1758 and started his Compton career as a lance corporal when things were a bit rough. A good club man, he can always be relied upon to turn up (unless Spurs are playing in a meaningless game on Al Jazeera).

Nickname: Badders

Rhodes, Dave - making his second career with Compton after he declared himself dead for tax reasons, Dave is one of those rare animals - a house husband. Unfortunately he can't cook, clean, or look after the kids!

Nickname: Roman

Shah, Aaron - brought back to the first XI for nappy duty, after an absence of many years, Aaron used to be one of the Compton main batemen (along with the ledegary James Lumley). Aaron adds much to the first XI, despite being over 90.

Nickname: Norm

Shah, Sahil - no relation to Aaron, only his brother. Sahil is a blossoming all-rounder of some talent.

Nickname: Sars, Muscles

Day, Ian - started his career as a 6ft five wicket keeper batsman, but has now shrunk to 3ft 9". Still making regular appearances for the 2nd XI and still making valuable runs. He also bowls wily spin which has been known to snare top-order batsmen (the most famous of which was Ashley in a Presidents game a couple of years ago).

He is also President of the club, which means he organises the Presidents XI and can order the club to invade Iraq, South Korea, or Cockfosters.

Nickname: Inky

Pierson, Geoff - Geoff would be the first to admit he's not the most exciting batsman, but he will certainly stay in the middle (until he's out). Showed his complete versatility at this years VPs luncheon by donning an apron, and cooking a four course meal in under 20 minutes.

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Anderson, Dave - explosive cricketer (especially after a curry), Dave has hit the big time with a spot in the first team for the latter part of the season. His fame spread when he scored a historic century in the dark last year for the second XI. When Dave hits the ball...it stays hit.

Nickname: Matrix

Fahey, Pete - better known for his special deliveres than his batting these days, Pete was a flashing blade in his younger days, althouh he rolled back the years (and the decades) as he stroked his way to a match winning 69 in a recent vets game.

Nickname: Silver Fox, Pidge

Masters, Ronnie - a Southgate Compton legend, Ronnie now confines his activities to the occaisional vets game, re-wiring the scorebox, making guest appearances on University Challenge (the challenge being to spell university), umpiring and playing crib on tour. Ronnie took millions of wickets, including all ten for the 2nd XI, and scored every single of his classic runs over cow shot. It's not only McDonalds who have a clown named Ronald......

Nickname: Oi You!!, Ron Dutch, Crazy Frog

Berry, Les - confines his appearances to the odd vets game, Test matches played in Cockfosters, and email wars. Some will remember the flashing cover drives...some the flighted leg spin....but not many!

Nickname: Chuck

Morris, Pete - new recruit who joined us last season. A hard hitting batsman, he has already scored a half-century and adds significant weight to the batting line up of any side he plays in. He is one of the growing number of London cabbies in the Compton ranks, so he pays a match fee plus a 10% tip. Is currently teaching Al Owen "the knowledge", and Al can now navigate the entire length of Chalk Lane, Cockfosters!!

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Grayson, Andrew - transferred under the Bosman ruling from Cockfosters, Andy has settled into the club well and made a significant impact for the second XI with some nice scores recently. He is off to Nottingham University soon to read Physics and blanket stitching.

Nickname: Boris (Johnson), Larry

Choudhury, Jay - young tearaway bowler who is as keen as mustard. He is fast! Already taken some wickets for the club and is good at cleaning up the tail! Should be a useful addition to our league sides next year.

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