Births galore

Congratulations to Robin Crumby on the birth of Jake on December 7. "I managed to sneak out to watch Match of the day during the middle of labour which was a bit surreal," said the 4th XI stalwart. "Having spent nearly three days in a medieval torture chamber (or Labour Ward for short) I'm ready for some fresh air and rest on the hockey field." Also congrats to Simon Tann on the birth of Alfie on December 2. Stan informs us that the poor little blighter looks like dad. In both instances the players' wives are believed to have had some inout to the process.