Despite the weather everything shone brightly at The New Lawn on Saturday.

The team looked resplendent in their new kit and manager Mark Cooper also sported a smart new haircut.

The pre-match lasagne was pretty tasty as well. Brightest of all was the performance of the team.

A rugged Crawley were first matched then dominated.

We were not dominated, but stood firm and fair.

The defence was outstanding. Taking control of the game in the second half Rovers looked a complete team.

Not many matches will be lost this season. Yes, chances were missed but this is not an occasion to criticise rather one to praise a determined and unbeaten side.

Praise is also due to Charlie Griffin's Cirencester Town who had a convincing FA cup win, beating Binley 3-0.Keep going gentlemen.

This is a competition of dreams.

Meanwhile, The September storms are reducing the end of the cricket season to a farce.

This surprises no-one apart from the ECB fixture makers.

What did surprise and sadden me was the news that bowler Craig Miles is leaving for Warwickshire.

I do not blame Craig. It is up to our County to provide an environment where cricketers can flourish and develop.

Described by the three wise Johns - Bracewell, Lewis and Light as the best English bowler under 20, Craig is seeking pastures new for understandable reasons.

I have high hopes of him becoming the first England cricketer to come from Purton.