Newport Cricket Club and Rodney Parade

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We interview Mike Knight who, with his brother Dave, recieved a British Empire Medal in the New Years Honours list.  He talks to us about the illustrious history of Newport Cricket Club and its old ground at Rodney Parade.  We hear how W G Grace and Wally Hammond played at the ground as well as its original links in the 19th Century with the local Athletic Club.  Mike shares his stories of putting together a comprehensive history of cricket at Rodney Parade and how important the history of a club is to all that are involved with it.