Five Trophies and a Funeral

The Rise and Fall of Durham County Cricket Club

Stuart Rayner

• Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
• eBook ISBN:
  9781785315152
• Year: 2019

A fairy tale turned cautionary story: the story of Durham County Cricket Club.

Five Trophies and a Funeral examines the captivating journey of Durham County Cricket Club, from its ambitious beginnings to its unprecedented success and subsequent financial struggles. This book delves into the heart of English cricket, exploring the team's dynamics, key figures, and the challenges they faced.

Discover:

• The vision and determination that propelled Durham to the top.
• The financial decisions that led to near extinction.
• The stories of local heroes and their impact on the club.

Perfect for cricket enthusiasts, sports historians, and anyone intrigued by the complexities of team management and sporting ambition.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Foreword by Paul Collingwood
• Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• Upgrading to First Class
• Cooking Up a Team
• A Good Scriptwriter
• Nice Stadium, Shame About the Team
• The Production Line
• Boon Then Bust?
• Outside Influences
• Full Steam Ahead
• Playing the Numbers Game
• ‘We Didn’t Want That Journey to End’
• Unbeatable
• Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
• Climbing the Mountain
• Life’s a Breese
• Failing the Tests
• ‘We Just Can’t Keep on Pushing Water Uphill’
• The Wider Wake
• Minus 48
• One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
• Recreating the Magic
• Select Bibliography
• Photos