da bet vitoria: Glamorgan remain on top of Division One of the Norwich UnionLeague after this week`s latest round of games
Andrew Hignell19-Aug-2002Glamorgan remain on top of Division One of the Norwich UnionLeague after this week`s latest round of games.The Welsh county`s thrilling three wicket win last Wednesday under thefloodlights at Chester-le-Street saw them go to top of the table, andalso improve their net run rate. Then on Sunday, Yorkshire`s 5 wicketdefeat by Leicestershire has also dented their challenge for the title.With five games to play, Glamorgan have an all-important 2 point lead overWorcestershire, and an 8 point lead over Kent, Warwickshire, Yorkshireand Leicestershire.”Every game from now is going to be a massive one, “said coach John Derrick,”but all of the other sides in contention also have to play each other and thiscould work in our favour.”Glamorgan captain Steve James also believes that it`s too early to talk aboutwinning the title. “There are still five games to go and that’s quitea long way really. It’s an old cliche, but we are going to take it onegame at a time. But we are a confident side, and are playing pretty well at themoment. The big thing is that we are winning games.”Glamorgan`s next match in the League is against Nottinghamshire at Colwyn Bay,starting at 1.00pm on Bank Holiday Monday, 26th August. Glamorgan Memberswill be admitted free of charge, while the admission price fornon-members is : £12 for adults and £6 for juniors (16 or under) and seniorcitizens. Tickets can be purchased on the gate on the day, and with a large crowdis expected. There will also be a complete ban on alcohol being brought intothe ground.