A motley crew of drunks, idiots and ne'er-do-wells. And that's just the ladies!
It has been said that Armadillos are flea-ridden, smelly, vermin (overheard in the bar). But they are also cuddly, gregarious, fun-loving individuals.
We are a mixed-ability , equal-opportunity team.
Diversity is a given: we have old-gits, young upstarts, excellent cricketers and those who would struggle to get a game for Stuffed Beavers!
However above all we enjoy ourselves😁
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Connor Cousens
Too young to have a Dillos nickname yet and a Chiang Mai virgin (ahem). The fruit of Pc's loins - we think! But a better bowler and batting technique than his dad. He has received intensive personal coaching from previous OG on running and especially turning two's into ones ( reference his dad's comments above). Part of the Dillos youth policy. We are looking to cut out dead wood and players past their best ( King prawn, Beef, Blikkies!).
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Gary Derbyshire aka Gaz
Favourite film? The Graduate. Favourite song? Mrs Robinson. Has been known to hibernate mid-tour but that's all in the past. Now just falls asleep at the bar. As long as it's not a glass-topped bar! One of The Brenford Mafia on tour. There's no one left at Griffin Park!
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Graham Doggett aka Dog
The Dog is back and off his leash! Chiang Mai beware. He may be older but definitely not more mature or sensible. We hope that age may have tightened his line and length; and his bowling.
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Josh Wilson
Another youngster and Chiang Mai virgin. A fledgling wicketkeeper and batting biffer. He was coached in his formative years by PC !! and has a similar batting technique? Will no doubt look to his elder Armadillos to guide him and give advice on the nuances of nightlife in Chiang Mai.
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Kevin Antonio
What can you say about the King Prawn? A Git of the old variety? Yes. Talented cricketer? No. A true leader of the Armadillos (in his own mind) he rules with an iron fist.... and knee and hip etc. ) Has had more injuries than the six million dollar man. Has been (and a Has been) similarly called The 6 Baht man by the Dillos. A couple of autumn injuries may have slowed him down somewhat! But he'll still be there leading from the back and drinking in the atmosphere (and anything else).
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Neil Hutchison aka Biff
Another year older, another year grumpier. An elder statesman of the team , he is eager to share his wisdom and experience with youngsters and virgins alike. Especially his knowledge of orangutans and their mating habits.
Specialises in downing shots; especially tequila
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Paul Cousens aka PC (Plod)
Has been working hard all winter on measuring exactly how long a cricket pitch is and building up his stamina so that he can run 2 FULL runs in one go!
The mullet is luxuriant and in good nick. The wallet is fully charged ready for the watch sellers.
If you see him during daylight hours he will probably be asleep or on his high protein diet (McDonald's)
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Shaun Cousens
A promising young all-rounder who only just made it through the Dillos stringent selection procedures. Somehow he has a decent bowling action and batting technique despite being another product of the PC loins! Although those very same skills have called into question his true parentage. ( Shaun did you have your milk delivered?).
It has been 11 years since his first appearance in Chiang Mai. Is this a record?
