LIFE gets busier. Two smashing soccer matches, a speaking engagement, a race night and the publication of the discussion document giving the framework for the future of first class cricket has kept me almost as busy as Mrs Light.

Wrexham first. Tuesday's game was a compelling draw. It was a fine stadium with splendid facilities. In the press box I had an individual light, plenty of electric points and a spacious desk for all the electrical devices there are in such places these days.

The playing surface was very wet making the bounce of the ball irregular. Congratulations are due to both sets of players for providing a game of such quality. Congratulations also to coach driver Ken Boulton who dealt with traffic jams and road closures skilfully. Nonetheless it was a late night and although I did not arrive home until 1.45am, my whisky was ready.

At the joyous race night on Friday evening, news swept the room of FGR’s determined effort to appeal against the early-season three-point deduction. SNJ Ash’s scoop met with a mixed reaction – 80 per cent being in favour, with 20 per cent against. I am in the former camp – watch this space.

The race night news is that Mrs Light finished well ahead and I did not, but more importantly £1,100 was raised by the supporters club.

There were eight goals, two penalties but more importantly three points for FGR on Saturday against Southport. All Rovers’ goals were crackers and very well received by a noisy crowd.

Captain Marcus Kelly scored with a delicious free kick and made another goal with a perceptive and accurate cross. All are delighted he has extended his contract with the club.

A fine new defensive pairing at the New Lawn, Charlie Clough and Aarran Racine, are both determined and decisive in both penalty areas.

They will need to add discipline on Saturday when Rovers play at Barnet. Big striker John Akinde is very good at drawing fouls and riling opponents. Red cards must be avoided. Whatever happens a play-off run-in is now very likely. I hope not to miss a kick.

I enjoyed the photos of the pancake races that looked so exciting when published in this newspaper. My attention has been subsequently drawn to the children racing at South Cerney. There in the background is the vicar David Bowers. He is urging the children on, looking every inch the prop forward he used to be. A genuine rugby man, David is very busy in his lively parish. I hope he still gets time to visit The Shed.

Discussion is now the name of the game in England cricket as our national team slips from embarrassing to wretched. New ECB chairman Colin Graves has ordered a review of the English game from top to bottom. Apart from two obvious improvements, one of which is to make me chairman of selectors, the other being to let any school timetabler construct the fixture list, there is much to discuss.

Main items include the future of the county championship. It could revert to one division with everyone playing each other. Matches would be of three days duration with 110 overs in a day. Now it is 96. This would mean livelier wickets which sharpen up both batting and bowling techniques.

The bland plasticine wickets we saw too much of last season produce boring cricket. A premium T20 competition is suggested and the necessity for floodlights is mentioned as essential. I hope the Bristol planners take note.

In my years of being on the ECB board, letters from the public were always taken very seriously so if you have strong views do not hesitate to write. Local clubs and associations should do the same. The ECB, Lord's Cricket Ground, St John’s Wood, London NW8 is the address. Do not miss the opportunity.

Has anyone else come across the RAU Sporting Sunday pub crawl? A group of students pick a sport, dress appropriately and visit a number of Cirencester pubs. My relationship with the students there has always been one of hate/hate. This dates back to when I was an impecunious sixth-former and they nicked all the pretty girls, but encountering them on Sunday at the excellent Oddfellows it was obvious they were no longer arrogant upper class loafers but were gracious and charming.

I end with a question. Recently Swindon Town lost at home to Crawley – which Cirencester Town player turned out for Crawley?