Simon
'Backdoor' Pipe (also known as Casper)
Debut: 1998 Appearances: 141 Player No: 039
Right hand bat, Right arm fast medium bowler
Made
his debut for the club in 1998 having impressed during winter
nets. He came with a reputation as a batsman but has developed
into a talented all rounder. Although he claims season after
season to be a better batsman than bowler - and vice versa
when he bowls better than he bats. Has a multitude of nicknames
including Unigate for developing the 'milk delivery' fielding
stop. Picked up the new nickname of 'backdoor' in 2004 after
having been dismissed time and again - bowled behind his legs.
Also known as Casper for his ghostly white legs. In 2003 he
broke the club record when he took 53 wickets in the season
and he became the first player to have scored 2000 runs and
taken 200 wickets during the 2004 season. He is still searching
for his first century for the Club, having been twice dismissed
for 95. Always one to watch in the fashion stakes, not to
follow, but to laugh at! Supports Chelsea FC