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| Full name | Colin Peter Metson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 2 July 1963 (age 57) Goff's Oak, Hertfordshire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Colin Peter Metson (born 2 July 1963 in Goff's Oak, Hertfordshire) is a former English cricketer.
He was described by Dickie Bird as "the best wicketkeeper I have seen in England since Alan Knott".[1]
Metson started his career at Middlesex where he was an understudy to Paul Downton, appearing only when Downton was on international duty from 1981 until 1986. He joined Glamorgan in 1987 to get more game time and soon became their first choice wicketkeeper.
Personal
Metson studied Economic History at Durham University, graduating in 1985.[2] He was the Managing Director of Cricket of Glamorgan County Cricket Club (2010–2012) and was appointed Community and Cricket Development manager on 14 February 2012.
References
- ^ a b Colin Metson at ESPNcricinfo
- ^ "Results of Final Examinations, June 1985". Durham University Gazette 1984/85: 97. 1985.
External links
- Colin Metson at ESPNcricinfo
- Colin Metson at CricketArchive (subscription required)
- Colin Metson, an ex-county wicketkeeper and current committee member, is set to head Glamorgan's coaching staff.
- Colin Metson appointed Community and Cricket Development manager - BBC 14 February 2012