The Saturday Boy

So has Dawson been dropped or is he injured? He was named in the original 13 man squad. I think picking Vince over Dawson is the right decision. He looks to be a far better batsman with a touch of class about him.

Pardew's agent has heard nothing from Celtic - http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11700_6094915,00.html

Link - http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2010/04/15/alan-pardew-is-shock-contender-for-celtic-hotseat-86908-22187215/

47/0 off 15 overs. They seem to be moving up through the gears now as the last over went for 10 runs.

Essex now 137/5 and have a lead of 128.

I agree with that, and considering we have the likes of Dimi, Lumb, Cork, Herath and Vince not playing, the squad looks very strong, especially if Jones makes it back and finds some form.

The reserves played this afternoon at Salisbury City and won 6-0. Details here - http://www.sport4salisbury.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2660:todays-teams&catid=35:totesportcom-combination-league&Itemid=270

Fixtures announced - http://thefa.com/England/News/2010/UEFA-2012-Fixtures

I don't know what order they are doing it in then as mine appeared on account at 8.26am yesterday. I presume, anyone who has applied for a ticket has got one then.

I've done three aways this season, so you should get one no problem.

They have started to allocate the tickets. I checked my order history yesterday lunchtime and I had been allocated a ticket.

I checked my order history online at lunchtime yesterday and I have been allocated a ticket. So I would check your order history if you can.

Same here, well I sent back my letter saying I was attending but have had nothing back yet. I will probably have to give them a ring. I have that Monday off, so will go down a bit earlier and brave the elements and watch some of the friendly against Surrey on the Nursery Ground.

The rest of the development appears to be coming along nicely - http://www.rosebowlplc.com/news/ground-development/

No idea if there is a specific reason for it, but there are a few T20 matches on Friday nights and a few of the County Championship games have play on a Saturday too.

Also, I notice that all of this season's replica (apart from the home shirt) and training kit is now being sold at 50% off.

Npower taking over sponsorship of the football league from next season - http://www.football-league.co.uk/footballleaguenews/20100316/npower-set-to-light-up-the-football-league_2246528_1995751

Good news. Any word on the new overseas signing? Thought there was meant to be some sort of announcement at the end of last week.

They hope to bring around 2,000 fans - http://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/page/AwayTickets/0,,10341~1953961,00.html

It would be rather cringeworthy but I wouldn't rule it out as the club do seem to be going a bit OTT on it all - http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~1989015,00.html

Abdul Razzaq set to sign for the T20's and the spinner to be added by end of the week - http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/5048373.Hants_set_to_sign_Razzaq/

Katich would be a very handy signing. I'm not so sure about relying on Briggs and Dawson as the main spin options though. Briggs looks a very capable spinner, but must have only have played a handful of games and from what Dawson's bowling, it stills need a lot of work. Anyone have any idea about the other T20 signing? Unless, he has already been snapped up by someone, how about Shane Bond?

That's pretty much what they have said on their website too - http://www.southwesttrains.co.uk/johnstones%20paint%20trophy%20final.aspx

Just over 800 available and postal application for tickets - http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~1982736,00.html

Blog about last night and the promotion situation - http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/paulfletcher/2010/03/who_is_going_up_from_league_on.html