Frank Woolley Quotes & Sayings

“I cannot let this opportunity pass without placing on record how much I have enjoyed my cricket with Kent.”

“Still, I believe it is only a passing phase and cricket will one day produce an abundance of great players.”

“I don't think I ever worked harder at any match during my career to get runs as I did then, nor did I ever have to face in one game such consistently fast bowlers as the Australian pair, Gregory and McDonald.”

“I was not depressed when they got me out. I have always taken my dismissals as part of the game.”

“In the old days we were probably educated in cricket in a far more serious way than now.”

“It was never a policy of the Kent team that the pitch must be occupied all day after winning the toss.”

“Lots of times I was out through forcing the game.”

“We always had to play the game and play for the team. It is a Kent tradition.”

“It is amazing how the public steadfastly refuse to attend the third day of a match when so often the last day produces the best and most exciting cricket.”

“Those were the great days when plenty of amateurs could spare time for cricket.”