Sellsy's Monday Supplement

After the doom and gloom over last weeks heavy defeat, Over Stowey's 1st XI bounced back in style with their first victory of the campaign, beating Morebath at the weekend by some 100 runs.

Not to be out done, the 2nd XI also won at the weekend, beating Crowcombe, with Nick Rich doing the damage with bat and ball.

The only down side to it all was that I was unable to see and celebrate these victories, as my hay fever had got the better of me. In fact if I did make it to the ground to watch I wouldn't of been able to see it as my eyes were so puffed up.

Stowey's under-11's started the ball rolling at the weekend, with victory on Friday night away at Wiveliscombe. Now these under 11's are the most successful side to represent Over Stowey so far this season.

So keeping the success theme going, what went wrong with Stuart Broad on Sunday? What was that all about? Absolute carnage and victory for England in the first Test at Lord's. Just goes to show what can be done when a wicket is prepared that has "something in it" you get an exciting game of Test cricket. None of this bat first, score 600, then the other side bats they score 550, and the game is then destined for a draw.

Somerset's victory over Middlesex on Sunday in the YB40 trophy eased the pain somewhat of the defeat against the same county in the County Championship. After five games in the County Chmpionship, the trophy that nearly all Somerset supporters want to win, they are yet to register a victory. I know they have come close a few times, especially against Warwickshire, unfortunately close is not a win.

However there are positives you can from the latest match and the most obvious one is the bowling performance of Jamie Overton who took seven wickets in the match, six which was in the first innings.

Oh well, Sussex next, and they look strong batting, so should be enthralling to watch, but unfortunately I will not be travelling down to Horsham.

Anyway, 5.57, time for a Thatchers or two in The Cottage.