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Tony Inman died after a long illness on Monday, 26th April 2010. He was one of the Founder Members of the Worcestershire Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association and over the years, he was, in turn, a Committee Member, our Training Officer, Vice-Chairman and Chairman. With his analytical mind, he represented our Association in the Jarvis Cup and acted as Quiz Master and Question Setter for our contests with our friends and rivals from Gloucestershire.
When we took our first exam in April 1971, Tony came out top even though he was not available to take the course, gaining a Second Class Pass. Returning to the exam room the following year, he was one of many who gained a First Class Pass.
This qualified him to umpire the County 2nd XI which he did for several years with great distinction and when the Mini World Cup was held in this country, he umpired the Final at Lord’s.
His main interest in umpiring and more latterly in scoring was with Worcester Nomads for whom he played many years. He was also interested in examining umpires and he was, for a time, the Regional Examinations Officer for the West Midland Region of the Association of Cricket Umpires and Scorers, helping many members to become qualified.
His dedication to
Cricket, Umpiring and Scoring brought him many friends and the standing
of our Association is a memorial to his achievements over the years.