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Cockspur Cup final - the players

Kibworth take on Malden Wanderers in the 2008 final of the Cockspur Cup at Lord's on September 9 - here are profiles of the players from both sides.

Kibworth spurred on by final hurt

Russell Staves

Kibworth skipper Andy Smith says the pain of losing last year's Cockspur Cup final is all the incentive they need ahead of tomorrow's showdown with Malden Wanderers.

Not a dry eye in the house

Russell Staves

Malden Wanderers chairman Jonathan Marks expects tears of joy should his side lift the Cockspur Cup at Lord's on Tuesday.

Kibworth return to Lord's to meet Malden Wanderers

Patrick Mahony

Kibworth, last year's beaten Cockspur Cup finalists, will return to Lord's for their third visit in five seasons to take on Malden Wanderers following a semi-final victory at Sandiacre Town.

Waltham edge Bromley in thriller

Waltham sneaked into the semi-finals of the Cockspur Cup with a two-wicket win over Bromley.

Kibworth eye Lord's return

Kibworth, last year's losing finalists, are through to the semi-finals once again after being Northern by five wickets. They were joined by Malden Wanderers and Sandiacre.

Last eight promise quality quarters

The battle for the 2008 Cockspur Cup is hotting up, with an extremely strong line-up through to the quarter-finals.

Renshaw shines again

Former Hampshire seamer Simon Renshaw showed his worth as last year's beaten finalists Kibworth beat Walmley to reach the Group 8 Final.

2006 winners go well on TV

Cockspur Cup champions from 2006, South Northumberland, had the Sky TV cameras on hand as they won their third round match at Sunderland.

Renshaw proves his worth

Simon Renshaw was Kibworth's hero as his side snatched a dramatic victory in the final over against Godmanchester. The bowler claimed a wicket with two balls remaining as Kibworth won by virtue of losing fewer wickets.