There were public opinions that we couldn't do things first class.

We had a series of initiatives that fell short. Memphis had an inferiority complex because they had pursued an NFL franchise, and of course, that didn't come to fruition.

People have got lots of opinions and when you're losing those opinions come out even more.

Equally, though, there are guys who play England Under 19 who don't even play First Class cricket. It is a watershed in the careers in many ways.

Class Day is a terrible name for a day when you don't have to go to any class.

I talk, watch TV, spout opinions, schmooze, negotiate, talk some more, play games, and have a little cocktail.