Two wins for three will be enough, says Rose

SOMERSET'S director of cricket Brian Rose believes two wins from the remaining three zonal matches will be enough for Somerset to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Friends Provident Trophy.

Spearman ton scuppers Somerset

A BRILLIANT century from Kiwi Craig Spearman saw Somerset crash by six wickets away to rivals Gloucestershire in the Friend's Provident Trophy on Sunday.

Somerset eye Lord's but Rose issues warning

DIRECTOR of cricket Brian Rose has warned Somerset they can only afford to lose one more Friends Provident Trophy game if they are to keep their Lord's dream alive - and he is all too aware of the threat Gloucestershire will pose when the sides meet on Sunday.

Somerset's 'kick up the backside'

SOMERSET captain Justin Langer admitted their first defeat of the season on Sunday may have been the "kick in the backside" the Cidermen needed.

Somerset refuse to rotate

SOMERSET'S director of cricket Brian Rose has said the club will not rotate players to keep their large squad happy.

	King's pair break national record
	THE record books were re-written last Saturday after a sensational performance from King's College, Taunton, in their opening cricket match of the season against King's Bruton.

Cidermen face old team-mate

SOMERSET hope to continue their charge towards the quarter-finals of the 50-over Friends Provident Trophy on Sunday when they travel to take on Worcestershire.

New back problem for Caddick

SOMERSET fast bowler Andy Caddick has suffered a setback on his return to fitness.

Richard Walsh's Third Man column: Hildy signs new deal

THERE was great news for all Cidermen fans this week when Somerset announced that James Hildreth, one of the most exciting young batting talents in the country, had signed a three-year extension to his contract.

Blackie fires Somerset to victory in opener

A TRADEMARK explosive knock from Ian Blackwell helped Somerset get their season off to a winning start as they defeated Hampshire by six wickets in the Friends Provident Trophy at the County Ground on Sunday.

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