First Principles of The Vagabonds Cricket Club


1. That the team be of a social disposition with a keen interest in the
sport but without parochial ties to village, work, town or village.

2. The membership be limited to 50 players, although guests may be
invited to play at the discretion of the Captain of the day.

3. Only 'Wets' may play for the V.C.C.. Teetotalers can expect to be discriminated against.

4. That wives, girlfriends, relations and other lesser mortals are fully
conversant with the club's male chauvinistic code of conduct and are
totally committed to supporting the activities of their menfolk.

5. That fixtures be arranged where possible against known social
sides and preferably against weaker opposition so that we may all enjoy good averages.

6. That the phrase "It's not cricket" be observed, understood, and
practiced : gamesmanship will be deeply frowned upon unless, of
course it helps us win, or avoid losing a match.

7. Failure to comply with these principles could lead to a member
being fined, the currency for the fines being pints of ale, the quantity
being determined by the severity of the misdemeanor : at the end
of the season the accumulated points to be drunk by the committee.


(These principles were scribed by Barrie Walshe in a pub in 1980)