FELIX ON THE MOVE

From Ann Boulton

If my memory serves me correctly, Felix Holt went to play for Hibaldstow and took lots of wickets. We have met Brian Clifton a few times recently at the Grimsby Town Knock Out.

Nigel Fisher adds: We used to enjoy a chat and a pint with Felix on Saturday nights in the Black Bull at Brigg. Facing him as a batsman was a bit daunting, as he had a very useful yorker. Best to keep your toes out the way. He was pretty rapid by our standards, in the lower end of the Lincs League. I remember surviving against him for some time at Brigg Rec, when we made a very low score one Sunday, by batting three yards out the crease. The tactic didn't result in many runs but at least it was possible to keep his deliveries away from the stumps. That would have been a Lindsey League encounter but I can't recall if he was playing for Hibaldstow or Kirton.