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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
