The 2016 SPOON CHAMPIONS return to defend their crown with a savagely reduced squad - no Burgess, no Coombes, no Gall - and have had to raid the ranks of their comedy off-shoot the Saturday Night Beavers to cobble a squad together. Expect this year to be a return to the core Beaver values of laughing, libating and losing.....
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Adam "Jose" Barnett
Dessert Spoon. 7th Tour. President 2012-13. BOTY 2009. He of the tattooed right buttock. Last year's tour had many highlights but few compare with the recurring sight of Lord Barnett dropping trou at the slightest hint of an invitation. The left buttock is as yet untainted and available to the highest bidder (so to speak). Proceeds to charity.
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Andy "Nutter" Nutkins
Runcible Spoon. 2nd tour. PLAYER OF THE DAY, FRIDAY 8th APRIL 2016. Yes, you read that right. A Stuffed Beaver won PLAYER OF THE DAY. Admittedly, the opposition were the Saturday Night Beavers but who cares: 3 wickets in an over make him a worthy recipient. He's been dining out on it since. Quite right too.
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Bart "Hose B" Simpson
Ladle. 8th Tour. As round as Ramos only less dangerous. Don't be deceived by the warrior-like tattoos - he's a softie at heart and always first to the rescue at a time of crisis - ask Mego. Naturally risk averse (as befits the SBCC Health & Safety Officer) he's gambling this year by introducing the lovely Helen to the delights of the Sixes.
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Chas "Beggers" Begley
Absinthe Spoon. 11th Tour. Another year, another comeback. The most winningest captain in the history of the Club has been foiled in his attempt to quit at the top and will once again drag his crumbling body into the line of fire. Managed to avoid taking guard at all last year and we wonder if that was a major factor in the Beavers' triumphant campaign?
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Mark "Marky-Mark, Mark 1" Sayers
Demitasse Spoon. 5th tour. BOTY 2014. Aka Bagpuss (falls asleep at the drop a hat). One of the few Beavers still allowed in Europe and probably the least Stuffed of all the Beavers on this year's tour. Least likely to need a barber as well. Chief Pedant with special responsibility for apostrophe's....
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Mark "Marky-Mark, Mark 2" Robinson
Anointing Spoon. 3rd Tour. Our very own King of Bling and co-host of the legendary Beaver Pool Party. Demon swing bowler and a safe pair of hands in the deep. Is already immortalised in Beaver history for kissing Morto's bails in last year's final.
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Nigel "Gurners" Gurney
Wooden Spoon. 11th Tour. President 2014-15. BOTY 2016. Bizarrely restored to the captaincy despite the SBCC's 100% success rate in his absence. Continues to amaze with his bowling variations: 2nd slip and leg gully tend to be kept busy when Nige comes on to bowl. Recently had a lovely day in Cardiff with umpires Hagar Jones and Chris Felton.
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Simon "App Man" Williams
M1926 Spoon. 3rd Tour. Stands a good chance of being the most injured Beaver since Bart2012 having just returned from a week's skiing on a broken ankle. Never knowingly under-gadgeted and can generally be relied upon to come up with a technological solution to a problem we didn't know we had....
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Ariya Begley
Salt Spoon. 5th Tour. Conditioning coach. Ariya has been steeped in cricket since birth. She loves attending live matches at the Sixes but is not so keen on the televised game especially during Peppa Pig hour. Dangerous with bat in hand
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Connor Begley
Caddy Spoon. 2nd Tour. FBC (Future Beaver Captain). Was reduced to tears watching the Beavers win the Spoon last year. This year it is more likely to be tears of sorrow.....
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Daniel Chinnery
Caviar Spoon. Many tours. A year with his feet up after some sterling performances on the pitch last year. If he thinks this means less liver abuse, he could be badly mistaken....
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Ella Begley
Egg Spoon. 6th Tour. Skills coach. Her attendance at the Sixes may be constrained by her academic commitments this year, but we still expect a no-nonsense critique of the day’s play when she is able to attend. She is particularly looking forward to the annual visit to the Duck Ladies and lounging in the hammocks while her father toils in the field.
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Helen Allday
Apostle Spoon. Debut Tour. Captain of the Rickmansworth Ladies Hockey Club, she's decided it's high time to see whether anything Bart has told her about the Sixes is true.
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Louise Sayers
Bouillon Spoon. Debut Tour. FGB (Future Granny Beaver). Primary responsibility for keeping Mark awake and stopping him singing.
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Rachel "Jonesy" Begley-Begley
BonBon Spoon. 10th Tour. The club matriarch. Will cheer to the end and bop 'till she drops. No change there then....
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Rosie Sayers and Joe Sayers
Salad Spoons. Debut Tours. Strong family interest in this tour with both Dad Mark and Uncle Chas to cheer on.
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Steve "Ball-by-Ball" Harris
Bar Spoon. Many tours. Who needs cricinfo when have the black-shirted Steve Harris? Keep an eye on the SBCC Facebook page for regular updates.
