The Yakkian

Club humor, legendary quotes, and the lighter side of life at BICC.

Hall of Shame

Moments we wish we could forget, immortalized forever.

What's the craic, lads?
What's the craic, lads?
Umi caught napping for #@%
Umi caught napping for #@%
Sweet Memories of Menorca
Sweet Memories of Menorca
Wrong Island.
Wrong Island.
The Morning After...
The Morning After...
Accepting Defeat
Accepting Defeat
Classic Tour Antics
Classic Tour Antics
Questionable Umpiring
Questionable Umpiring
Post-Match Analysis
Post-Match Analysis
Missing in Action
Missing in Action
A Drop to Remember
A Drop to Remember

Awards Nobody Wants

The Hangover Award
Prestigious Award

The Hangover Award

Fredrik (Stag Do 2024)

"Awarded for showing up to the match looking like a ghost after the legendary stag do. Somehow still fielded at slip without complaining."

The Prestigious Wooden Spoon
Prestigious Award

The Prestigious Wooden Spoon

2023 Prize Ceremony

"Given to the player who tried the hardest with the least success. A true mark of character and resilience (and terrible batting averages)."

Out of Context

Quote

The Oracle of Montjuïc

"I didn't drop the catch, I was just testing the gravitational pull of the ball."

Anonymous BICC Legend
Club Secret

Selection Logic

Selection for the Menorca tour is strictly based on performance. Specifically, performance at the post-match BBQ.

The Committee
Legend

The Golden Bat

Some say he hasn't scored a run since the 90s. Others say he's just waiting for the right ball. We call him 'The Anchor'.

Team Scribe
Fact

Definition: Cricket

A game where 22 men in white spend 8 hours in the sun so they can justify spending 4 hours in the pub.

Wisdom
Truth

Match Reports

Every BICC match report follows the same structure: 1. We played well. 2. We lost. 3. The beer was cold.

BICC Media
Observation

The All-Rounder

A player who can't bat, can't bowl, but has the most expensive kit in the club.

Sarcastic Teammate