Where Are They Now ? - Kevin Lyons

Tell us what you think of this episodeKevin has had almost 60 years involvement in the game of cricket in Wales that has ranged across playing in the first class game, coaching and umpiring.Born in Cardiff, his first taste of cricket was at school and then later at St. Fagans Cricket Club.  He describes how he followed Glamorgan and talks about some of the players he remembers watching including, Gilbert Parkhouse, Bernard Hedges, Don Shepherd, Alan Watkins, Peter Walker and Ossie Wheatley.Phil Clift was the coach of Glamorgan at the time and Kevin was invited to go to nets in Cardiff and Neath.  Kevin talks about his experiences in the Glamorgan 'Club and Ground Team'.  He also mentions his experiences on the Lords Grounds staff.  He talks fondly of his experiences as a young cricketer on the fringes of the Glamorgan side and reflects on almost making it as a professional.Kevin talks about his time as a coach, first with Glamorgan and in South Africa and then, later with Cardiff MCCU and his umpiring.