Talented Sporting Youngsters Feature - Elliot Midgley

 

Elliot MidgleyNo 6 - Elliot Midgley
Aged 13


Elliott is an avid sports fan who is doing so well in cricket that he is a regular in the Hundleton senior team, and he also plays rugby and football as well. He hails from a family who all love their active involvement and are all playing the game, and is someone who is keen to learn so is sure to do very well in the future.

He is also a modest and pleasant young man and we at PembrokeshireSport.co.uk wish him every success in the future!
 


Clubs:
Lamphey Juniors CC
Hundleton Seniors CC
Cricket Wales West Regionals for the last two seasons.





Elliot Midgley - with silverwarePeople who’ve helped me:
Kelly and Stuart, my parents, and sister Ava, who really encourages me
Nick Shelmerdine - Lamphey juniors coach
Simon Williams - regional coach
Jonny ‘Bap’ Lewis - regional coach
Jonathan ‘Taffy’ Williams - Hundleton
All these people have helped develop me as a player

All round player:
Medium pace seam bowler
Top order batsman


Best moments:
Winning 5th division in my first senior season, where I started playing at the age of 11.

Being in three senior finals and winning the Ken Morris Cup just a few weeks ago, where I bowled in both innings.


Elliot Midgley - battingFavourite local player:
Leighton O’ Connor  - for his enthusiasm of the game and his willingness to share his knowledge and experience.


Favourite famous sportsman
Joe Root for his technique (he’s great to watch)  and leadership


Other sports played:
Football:

I’ve played for Pennar Robins since the age of 6 and now in the under 14s
I’m captain of the team and play centre half but I can also play in goal when needed.

Elliot Midgley - all ready to playRugby:
I’ve played for Pembroke RFC as hooker since the age of 6 and I’m now in the under 14s


Ambitions:
To continue playing cricket as much as I can.

Hopefully one day I’ll be playing in the Harrison-Allen Bowl Final.

I enjoy all my sport:
Sport has allowed me to travel far and make new friends that I wouldn’t have met otherwise.