Hello there.

I'm Patrick Nash, Dan's uncle and a mate of Melvyn Wilks who arranged for Daniel to go to your club.

I think the web site is fantastic especially the match reports which keeps us fully up to date with everything that is happening, even the post match drinking sessions (at the Sun Inn)

Of course its great to be able to see how Dan (and Nicole) is going as soon as Monday or Tuesday after the matches.

Anyway, keep up the good work.

I'll be a regular viewer of the site every week.

Good luck to all for a great season.

Patrick Nash. 

 

 

 

 

Some little known facts about DNash

 

- has won the air guitar world championship an unprecedented 7 years in a row

 

- has the best public golf swing in Australia

 

- loves Brit Pop 

 

Attached is a photo of Daniel and friend during one of his 'collection periods'.

 

 

Mark Occhiuto

 

 

Welcome to the DNash Fan Club

 

We at Thoresby CCC had no idea we were in the presence of such a huge celebrity!

We’ve had emails literally trickling in from all over Australia telling us about the exploits of one, DNash.

Are you a friend? Relative? Or maybe an honest member of the public but with some very juicy info about Daniel? What about those photos tucked away in the bottom of the old cricket bag alongside the festering jockstrap? ALL should be sent to us here at thoresbycc@freeuk.com

 

Edwinstowe, and the world, need to know.

 

 

Dnash tells Mark Occhiuto “Take the sign right back where you found it, you rabscallion!”

 

D Nash is a great, great man!

‘Age’

 

 

Greetings from downunder.

 

I must say that I am now a regular at your website in the hunt for information on one 'Daniel Nash'.

 

D Nash is something of a legend in these parts. It didn't surprise me at all to read of his encounter with the speed camera. He is notorious for it in this part of the world.

 

D Nash is the world's biggest Midnight Oil fan (as you by now are probably aware) and is renowned down here for his exploits in a "mosh pit".

 

Has he showed off his Fitzroy jumper yet? Fitzroy "was" an Australian Rules team in the Australian Football League and D Nash was their biggest fan. Unfortunately in the 90s Fitzroy was no longer, as the club went broke, and D Nash was a shattered man. Why don't you get him to sing the Fitzroy club song one night in front of the lads?

 

Perhaps you could also ask him about the night he took to a man who was taking a snooze across the bonnet of Nicole's car outside a wedding reception? D Nash had no hesitation in picking up and throwing him into some very thick fernery.

 

Just as D Nash has a skill in cricket, Nicole is something of a star in basketball. If her ability as a cricketer is half of that of her basketball performaces I would suggest the ladies will be in for a good season.

 

Keep up the good work on the website. We are enjoying reading about your club and the infamous D Nash.

 

Roger Le Grand

Ballarat

Victoria

Australia

 

 

Photo's of Dnash last Melbourne outing.

Your 'Rock and Roller' description of the great man is correct. I’m not sure if the scanner picked this up but one of the photos shows Dnash …….. giving it some quality air guitar. He has no shame.

Dnash must continue with 'Operation disdain'. He is in the UK to treat every bowler and batsmen with utter disdain. He must sledge more than Glenn McGrath and drink more than Boonie.

Dnash- 2 wickets off 2 balls. We question the standards of this league. He is a pie chucker!

 

Jonno Price

 

Hello

 

We’re the in-laws of one DNash who, of course, is something of a legend in these parts of the world and we would like to share a story with you about him.

 

It was Boxing Day and the Boxing Day Test Cricket was on at the MCG, but due to inclement weather DNash didn’t make it to the cricket, instead he spent the day in the pub across the road from the MCG with his mates.

Girlfriend Nicole (our daughter) got the call to pick DNash up, but to our surprise not only did she bring DNash home, but without knowing she also brought DNash’s imaginary friend Timmie home.  Timmie had been at the pub too apparently.  Well DNash and Timmie proceeded to sit (slump) at the kitchen bench whilst Nicole cooked dinner for DNash as she thought, but as she served it to Daniel she was confronted by him for failing to cook anything for Timmie.  Daniel was adamant that poor Timmie needed at least a sandwich to tide him over, and nothing would appease him until imaginary Timmie, who Danil was conversing quite freely with was also fed.  Nicole then had to cook an imaginary dinner for Timmie and DNash then proceeded to feed his imaginary friend Timmie his dinner.

Needless to say both DNash and Timmie were sent to bed in disgust by Nicole. 

 

We love you DNash, you are growing in legendary status with each day.

 

From Julie, John, Michael, Chris & Carly O’Halloran

“The In-laws”

 

 

A DEDICATION TO DNash FROM PERTH WA

 

A web site dedicated to DNash. Why am i not suprised? I have been sitting back here in my office in Perth, Western Australia for the last few weeks enjoying everyone spilling the beans on the notorious antics of a one DNASH. I couldn't help myself... and now it is my turn.

 

My name is Brian "bono" Morris. I lived with DNash in Sydney for a few years while we were studying podiatry. I am also writing on behalf of the Fellas from Perth, who along with myself, idolise the man and frequently recall the 2 funny incidents that will go down in Fellas folklaw.

 

INCIDENT 1 (The Paul Roos Incident)

 

It was September 1998 and DNash's beloved Paul Roo's was playing in a final for Sydney against Adelaide.  (For you poms - Roo's used to play for the defunct Fitzroy). It was an elimination and Roo's was due to retire after the season.  We were in Sydney at the local Leauges club watching the match and drinking cheap beer at the same time. It became evident during the 4th quarter that Roo's and Sydney's career/season was well on its way to being over. It also become evident at this time that DNash was become very quiet and slighty emotional!!! We just thought he was messing around as he was drunk as a parrot by this stage. Siren went, Roo's carried off the ground and DNash was standing on his chair holding a pint in the middle of a packed lounge area bawling his eyes out and sucking phrases out loud such as... ROOS, ROOS, I LOVE YOU and ROOS OH ROOS DONT LEAVE ME, YOU GAVE ME SOME GREAT MEMORIES etc.  By the next morning everyone on campus was able to belt out a full rendition of the Fitzroy club song.  

 

INCIDENT 2 (The Pole Licking Incident)

 

It was June 1999 and DNash flew to Perth for my 21st for a week of drinking etc. He got off the plane already tanked on scotch, but that was just the start of it. We proceeded to the Hip-e Club in Leederville (60's, 70's 80's music, right up his alley). Upon arrival DNash was immediately excited. Air-guitar, head banging etc. The night was going well until the Fellas lost sight of DNash. Picture this, he was up on the blocks by himself, swinging around a black/rusted/coarse pole, licking the full length of it with the full face of his tongue in front of an adoring/gob smacked bunch of locals.... for a least a couple of songs. What the fellas had failed to tell DNash was that he was in the filthiest establishment in Perth. I wouldn't even take a pee at this place and I bring my own pint glass when I go!!!! Talk about "hair of the dog" the next morning.

 

Well done Nashy

 

All the best in England, keep the average above Tuggers.

 

BMorris, MMccrory, JCharles, JCarey, BWard, TWeir, MDunn, KRoffman, SHedges

 

From Mel Wilks – without doubt the main instigator in bringing the legend that is Dnash to Thoresby

 

Oh dear oh dear oh dear. What have I done?

All through a totally innocent friendship with some sarcastic, minimally witty Australian chap called Patrick Nash, it would appear that I am in some way responsible for the arrival of Dnash into the Thoresby folklore.

Well, Mr Birkett, you did ask for an overseas player from Australia who could bat and bowl a bit. I have to say I did have slight reservations on recommending Dnash to Thoresby, bearing in mind that his uncle, Patrick Nash, was the one who recommended him to me.

 Now Patrick Nash may well like to beat pommies day after day with verbal insults, but I admit to having concerns over his sick sense of humour, visions of Dnash being another G Strang (another story!!!) flashed past my eyes when he asked that I maybe find his nephew Daniel a club.

Well, I did, via Nige Birkett, and the rest as they say is history...............a legend, or is that leg-end, is born in Thoresby, looks like the Australian import CAN actually play cricket, much to everyone’s relief.

There is a rumour around too that I owe Dnash's uncle Pat a few quid...............believe none of it Daniel, when I turn up to watch a game in the coming weeks, I OWE HIM NOTHING.

As for the flashing lights of the Mansfield speed cams, well, I could think of many worse things to be caught on camera for!!! Will see you all soon at Thoresby, mine's a pint of lager top!!!

Cheers, and good luck for the rest of the season

 

…………… and a riposte from Patrick Nash…..

 

Well Lads,

Regarding Mr. Wilks' little contribution to the D.Nash fan club, let me put things straight.

At this point in time, he owes me 28 quid from bets on the Ashes series.

By the time Wimbledon and the Rugby World Cup are finished he will owe me a lot more (I hope - go Hewitt, go Australia)

But in the meantime, when he eventually lobs in Edwinstowe to view his charge making runs and taking wickets (I hope again) I will donate the 28 quid he currently owes me to be put on the bar for a few pints of whatever for the players.

So make sure you hold him to that and make sure this goes on the site so that he knows his obligations.

And if he doesn't ever turn up at the club after he reads it, then I will be assured that he is the piker that I have often accused him of being.

My only regret is that I can't be there to partake of a pint with you all.

Cheers!!!

Patrick Nash

P.S. all in good fun - but serious about the 28 quid donation !!!

 

 

A TOP story from Tom Nugent

 

Greetings,

The website is superb, match reports are very informative and timely. Good work.

DNash is reknowned in Australia (and the world) for the following:

- his love of Fitzroy Football Club (R.I.P)

- his love of Australian rock: The Celibate Rifles, Radio Birdman, Cosmic

Psychos...

- a full bullfrog on stage during a Head Injuries concert ('Midnight Oil'

cover band)

and the following expression:

"Take the pie I'm eating, you've got the lot"

DNash often talks about himself in the third person when inebriated:

For eg.

"DNash can't play legspin"

"DNash can't walk down stairs".

 

A treasured memory of time spent with DNash (there are many):

Trip to Sydney to see DNash play cricket (when he was based in Sydney). I flew from Melbourne to Sydney early on Saturday morning, hired a rental car, picked up a mate and head out to the game with esky packed.

Pleasantly surprised to see two former Australian cricketers, Greg Matthews and Anthony Stuart in the opposition team - both of whom became quite friendly with the outer as the day wore on. DNash unfortunately did not deliver on the field, but as expected delivered off the field. DNash drove the rental car from the ground in such a fashion that I knew we were in for

a good night.

DNash was set upon by Sydneysiders with onstage antics, culminated with refreshing swim at Coogee beach at 3:24 am on Sunday morning on the way back to hotel.

A quiet Sunday was anticipated with my flight at 12:30pm to Melbourne.

Australia were playing in a ODI at Tassie and DNash thought he would come out to the airport to see me off. Quality bloke. We entered the QANTAS complimentary lounge at 10:37 am. DNash decided we would drink Vodka & Orange - unusual selection. At 12:13pm, flight ready to take off, DNash suggested getting a later flight. Done, negotiated 3:10pm. At about 2:45pm we had finished 12 Vodka & Oranges each and DNash was setting the lounge on fire. Second quick visit to the desk and I am now on the 4:45pm

flight to Melbourne.

At about 3:30pm, the barman informed DNash that he was going to serve doubles from now on, so that we would be able to relax in front of the widescreen - with Ricky Ponting in full flight. DNash was very receptive, and the bar man was immediately nominated for a Service Award - to everybody in the general vicinity of the airport. The doubles however did not seem to break the frequency of visits to the bar. Third visit to the desk, I am now on the 6:30pm flight to Melbourne.

At DNash's request, QANTAS have implemented personal flight updates and reminders over the P.A, addressed to the gentlemen watching the cricket. Meanwhile, DNash is out the back to see if the kitchen can knock together

some meatballs for us. At 6:10pm, in the waiting bay as I am boarding / rolling on to the plane, DNash breaks into Fitzroy Football Club theme song, Powderworks by Midnight Oil and the National Anthem. People boarding the plane are loving the entertainment -

I was in tears. DNash = 3 votes.

NOTE: The lounge now only serves complimentary alcohol after 3:00pm each day.

By the way, we are establishing a fund for the World Air Guitar Championships in Sweden next year. All investors are guaranteed to share in a 1000% return. DNash is a moral to win, and we need $5,000 (Aus) to get

him over there. The prize money is $50,000, of which we will split this evenly.

We currently have $37.50.

Big hello to the lovely Nic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Timmie