"Sluggo, Don't Go!"

That was the open, unabashed plea of several ladies of the Somerset Cricket to the burley Dwayne 'Sluggo' Leverock at the prize presentation buffet the club laid on for its members and Cup Match Team.

The delightful buffet had some sentimental moments with 'Sluggo' being prevailed upon to change his mind, having earlier declared that after 15 consecutive years his 2010 Cup Match would be his last.

That was coupled with a "so-long, see-you-later" speech by long-serving SCC president Richard Scott. He's giving up his presidency to reside in the Southern US with his Bermudian wife and family.

Mr. Scott said he and his management team were gratified by the post-Cup Match accolades they had received for pertaining to the sometimes contentious new initiatives they had taken out of regard for the security and comfort for the Cup Match patrons.

And he was high in praise of the good spirit engrossing his team.

The attitudes they displayed in the Cup Match could impact their futures lives after their playing days were over.

Maintaining good "line and length" and having "sight" in the game was just as important in their going forward. But with "sight" he commended them to couple it with "vision".

Mr. Scott personally congratulated each member of the team, presenting them with their special prizes, plus a distinctive medal and an autographed copy of the book "CHAMP: The One and Only Alma Hunt."