A Tribute to

KEITH ROSCOE

by Brian Manning

[RCC Wicket Keeping Record Holder]

My first sighting of the legendary "Kes" was when he started playing in

the 1stX1 at Bacup many years ago. Then he was only a gangling but confident

youth with obvious potential. He soon saw the errors of his ways and moved to

play for R.C.C.

I always enjoyed keeping to him and we had untold victims between us.Kes has

become one of the very few excellent left arm spinners who have graced the League game.

He must have the highest number of professional victims amongst all amateur bowlers.

He developed a wicked 'arm ball' which he has used to deadly effect.I always encouraged him

to 'loop the loop' - to use his slow bowling skills to develope flight & dip which invariably

brings success.

Kes has a great sense of humour and a ready wit. He has a very individual style with the bat

(including a record number of not outs) and his eccentric fielding skills have endeared him

to players and spectators alike.

There is always regret when someone of his capabilities hangs up his boots.His achievement

in joining the exclusive club of bowlers who have taken 1000+ wickets will stand forever

as a major tribute to this great bowler and character,as he retires from the game at the

end of the 2008 season.

B.A,M.

(Peter Hanson's tribute)