Born in the Year of Our Lord, 1587, Simmo is known as the Godfather of Cheddar CC. Playing in the good old days, when having a car meant immediate selection. When he eventually hung up his bat Brian turned to Umpiring using his now best two attributes, poor eyesight and poor hearing to full advantage. Known for his financial astuteness, which I am told he inherited from his great great grandfather Jacob Sims. Not many of you will be aware Jacob Sims was involved in a libel case with a famous Victorian writer.
The case was settled out of court with Mr Dickens changing the name to Jacob Marley. Held with great affection throughout the Club, we have this legend to thank for where Cheddar CC is today.

Date Of Birth: 19/02/29

Role: Bit of everything

Highest Score: 94no vs Midsomer Norton, 1955

Best Bowling Return: 7-27 vs Winscombe, (ahhhhhhhhh), 1954

Nickname(s): Simmo

Favourite Ground(s): Sharpham Road

Cricketing Superstitions: None

Favourite International Player: Keith Miller

Favourite Sporting Moment: Jim Laker, ten for 56, Old Trafford 1956

Motto: Always look on the bright side of life

Favourite Film: The Magnificent Seven

Favourite Food: Steak

Favourite Drink: Bitter

Favourite Band(s) – Music: Abba, Tina Turner

Lucky Number: 7

Other Sports Followed: Rugby Union and Rugby League

Favourite Fictional Character: Desperate Dan

Most Prized Possession: Family

Fly on the wall: Somerset vs Lancs at Old Trafford in the 70’s – Viv Richards was out LBW for a duck and then proceeded to try and trash the dressing room. Only one window was broken!