ALAN LAMB - England cricketing legend.

Alan 'Lambie' and I first met in auspicious circumstances. England v Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 1987 when England won the match, the series and the Ashes within 3 days. In the post match excitement I managed to get into the England dressing room to personally congratulate the whole team which I thought they would appreciate. Having been told to pack my bags by David Gower I then bumped into Elton John on the way out so it was quite a moment. 

This fascinating 50 minute chat takes us around the world looking at Lambie's cricketing career, characters he has met and how he has since moved into the world of sport, food and wine travel. It's a tough job but someone has to do it and who better than Lambie. 

With current Covid restrictions however, the sports travel market has completely dried up.  There isn't much optimism for live events taking place in 2021 with spectators - most disappointingly for rugby fans the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour that looks like it will be played in empty stadia. Pity - there would be no-one better than SA native Lambie to take a group of sports aficionados around his home country of South Africa.

Looking further ahead we look at his plans for the Rugby World Cup in France 2023 as tickets have recently gone on sale and hotels are beginning to fill up on the key weekends. For those interested in more information please contact Lambie via info@lambassociates.co.uk

So it has been 40 years of a stellar cricket career with 2 World Cup Finals and a steely reputation at the crease forged from his ability to cope with the fearsome West Indies fast bowling attack back in the 80s. Lambie has a room named after him at the Northampton County Cricket Ground and you will enjoy his story of discovering this in a rather unique manner. Since hanging up his cricketing whites Lambie has continued to travel the world and re-visit many of the places that he was fortunate enough to represent England in. Some would say that he played international/professional cricket at a perfect time. Players may not have been as well remunerated as they are now but at least back then they were able to mix playing for their country with the opportunity to see some of their hosts' countries as well. Enjoy listening to Lambie and apologies for some early technical and connection issues!