Bob Szpadt

Tell us what you think of this episodeThis week we chat to ex club cricketer and longstanding umpire in the South Wales leagues Bob Szpadt.We talk about his early cricketing experiences as well as his club cricket with Ebbw Vale.  There were six sixes and a 9 for along the way but Bob's abiding memories of his playing days are the friendships he made and the experiences he had.We talk about his transition to being an umpire and his work not only as an umpire but as appountments officer for the Association of Cricket Officials in South Wales.Bob's dedication to the game of cricket and officiating in particular was recently rewarded with the opportunity to officiate at the Home of Cricket, Lords, when the MCC played a Wales XI.As well as talking about that, Bob talks about other highlights including the Wales v Australia Seniors game at which he umpired and the Welsh Cup and Village Cup games he has been involved in.Bob is another of the great unsung heroes of the game of cricket in Wales.  His love of the game shines through in the chat and there are a few laughs along the way !