SBT AUDIO #Laurence Elphick confesses to being Sid the Shark...once
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Having supported Sussex as a boy, my love for the Club really blossomed when a previous career allowed me to meet and interview some of the great players to represent our fine County, from former Captain, Chris Adams and legendary spinner Mushtaq Ahmed to players that represent England today, namely Chris Jordan,Jofra ArcherandPhil Salt.
However,my adoration for the Sharks shifted to a different level backin 2018, when I was asked to be the Club’s mascot Sid the Shark. Having previously enjoyed stints dressed up as Marvin the Monkey and the Easter Bunny, I jumped at the chance.Having pictures taken with supporters young and old, being there in the middle with both Captains for the coin toss AND being on Sky TV was a dream come true!
After getting my instructions before each game about how I was expected to be perform, I donned my costume and stepped out to mingle with the masses.Shortly into my debut, an extremely pleasant child decided it would be hilarious to punch me in the proverbials!Cue a hurried order on Amazonforaprotective ‘box
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