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Phil O’Rourke

@philorourke.bsky.social
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Huge Gloucestershire Cricket fan. Did Mastermind once. Co-host of the #BeingGlorious Podcast. Occasional commentator.

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Phil O’Rourke @philorourke.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Hello again, @martycricket.bsky.social its Gordano, pronounced Gor-day-no. A common error for non locals. Petroc Trelawney of BBC radio 3 made the same error. Best regards and up the Shire.
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Phil O’Rourke @philorourke.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
@martycricket.bsky.social that’s Gordano rugby club.
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Phil O’Rourke @philorourke.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
@kevinhowells.bsky.social Nice to hear Mr. Cricket commentating with Mr Gloucestershire Cricket (Ed), on the Derbyshire v Durham match. Very odd hearing Ed commentate without him mentioning a Gloucestershire player or three. #metrobank #onedaycup #BBCCricket
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Phil O’Rourke @philorourke.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
@norcrosscricket.bsky.social that would be Alfred the Gorilla, Mr. Norcross. (Glos mascot).
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Phil O’Rourke @philorourke.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Glad you’re in the shaded part of the ground @kevinhowells.bsky.social. I was at the sun-trap that is Bristol today, watching Gloucestershire broil in the sun. 36°C in the Mark Alleyne stand. Glamorgan as relentless as the heat, and ran out winners by 50 runs. Blimey, it was hot. All best! 👍🏼
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Phil O’Rourke @philorourke.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
@tmsproducer.bsky.social be like ✌️peace and love to all!
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Phil O’Rourke @philorourke.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Blimey @mrjamesob.bsky.social, it was Ted Heath!
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Phil O’Rourke @philorourke.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
@radders1962.bsky.social lost the feed on BBC sounds.
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Phil O’Rourke @philorourke.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
@radders1962.bsky.social Morning Radders & Ed. Thoroughly enjoying the Day 3 commentary, but the Glos batting less so. Ed called right as, “…very disappointing”. Was hoping for some sensible batting this morning to get past the follow-on target. Oh, well. But all hail a batting point!
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Adit RS @aditrs.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
@kingcricket.co.uk with the best take on this, I would've quote tweeted but I had to include all three posts
Alex Bowden aka King Cricket on the latest England nightclub incident:

"England truly are the most punchable cricket team. This is, unfortunately, just a fact now. Nightclub patrons and employees throughout the world agree on this."
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Phil O’Rourke @philorourke.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
@martycricket.bsky.social @radders1962.bsky.social listening from cool, wet, and windy Bristol. Forecast good for Glos v Pears tomorrow. Think Northants may not have enough to win, but a very effective bowling side nevertheless. Loving the commentary and enjoying the cricket as a neutral.
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Phil O’Rourke @philorourke.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
A brilliant interview with Joe Root, @kevinhowells.bsky.social. I saw him play for Yorkshire a couple of years ago at Bristol and he didn’t refuse a photo or autograph. Sir James Anderson was the same. I spent the weekend at Bristol watching Gloucestershire lose to Northants. A frustration.
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Phil O’Rourke @philorourke.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Tuning in to BBC Sports Xtra for the final day of the latest round of the County Championship. My county, @gloscricket.bsky.social have their feet up for a well earned rest. Plenty going on, especially at Taunton and Canterbury. Crikey, don’t @kentcricket.co.uk need a win? @kevinhowells.bsky.social
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Phil O’Rourke @philorourke.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
@derbyshirecricket.bsky.social 166/7 following on and still 51 runs behind @gloscricket.bsky.social Gloucestershire’s marauding attack have taken 4 wickets this morning, and pushing for victory. Come on Glos! @kevinhowells.bsky.social
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Phil O’Rourke @philorourke.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Looking forward to a day listening to the @derbyshirecricket.bsky.social v @gloscricket.bsky.social matchstream on the BBC today. Hoping Glos heroes Miles Hammond and Ed Middleton continue to accrue as they did so watchfully in yesterday’s final session. Come on Glos! @kevinhowells.bsky.social
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Phil O’Rourke @philorourke.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
@martycricket.bsky.social Dear Martin & Ed, The office where I work has a fax machine as part of a larger photocopier machine. Not sure about paper availability, Martin. I fear, with the Bracey dismissal that Gloucestershire will shortly subside. Whats for tea, chaps?
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Phil O’Rourke @philorourke.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
@martycricket.bsky.social Dear Martin & Ed, RE: Paris - Roubaix today, who do fancy to win it? I’m going with one of Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Pogaçar or Tom Pidcock. Chaps, what say you?
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Phil O’Rourke @philorourke.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Memories of Day One of the 2026 Cricket Season. Middlesex v @gloscricket.bsky.social at Lords. A fabulous day.
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