Not the Spin aims to be entertaining and to tackle real issues that concern members and supporters
In April 2018 we released the first edition of our fanzine 'Not the Spin'. It quickly became widely respected on the County circuit and after our first edition sold 300 copies our 4th edition released in April 2019 attained a readership of many thousands. In April 2021 we released our 8th issue with sales despite the grounds being empty until May reaching several hundred in just 2 weeks.
We have assembled an array of top class writers who contribute to our critically acclaimed fanzine writing on issues that affect Lancashire fans and indeed across the whole county circuit.
Executive editor and founder member of the Action Group. Ian was dismayed with the redevelopment of the ground and started a petition to improve members facilities. He was banned from Old Trafford the day after the Club received a copy of Not the Spin. "Being only able to see the back of a sight screen from the pavilion used to be the hi
Executive editor and founder member of the Action Group. Ian was dismayed with the redevelopment of the ground and started a petition to improve members facilities. He was banned from Old Trafford the day after the Club received a copy of Not the Spin. "Being only able to see the back of a sight screen from the pavilion used to be the highlight of my time at Old Trafford" but life goes on says Ian.
Roy Cavanagh MBE
Roy Cavanagh MBE
Roy Cavanagh MBE
Part of our editorial team Roy has written prolifically on cricket over the past 30 years. His titles include Cyril Washbrook for ACS, 'Heads or Tails' Lancs captains 1864/1992 and 'Lancashire CCC wicket keepers The Victorian Era'. Roy has also spoke at 22 cricket societies and has been a Lancashire member since 1975. Roy was awarded
Part of our editorial team Roy has written prolifically on cricket over the past 30 years. His titles include Cyril Washbrook for ACS, 'Heads or Tails' Lancs captains 1864/1992 and 'Lancashire CCC wicket keepers The Victorian Era'. Roy has also spoke at 22 cricket societies and has been a Lancashire member since 1975. Roy was awarded the MBE for his services to construction and helping apprenticeships in 2010.
Stuart Brodkin
Roy Cavanagh MBE
Stuart Brodkin
A respected journalist of over 40 years editing a number of Daily newspapers including the Daily Express. Stuart is a lifelong Lancashire fan and has also written books on Lancashire legends Jonny Briggs and A.N.Hornby.
Paul Fitzpatrick
Paul Fitzpatrick
Paul Fitzpatrick
Paul wrote on football and cricket for the Guardian for over ten years and we are honoured and delighted he has agreed to write regular articles for Not the Spin.
Garry Clarke
Paul Fitzpatrick
Paul Fitzpatrick
Garry has contributed to numerous sports fanzines on cricket, football & Rugby League including the Lancashire fanzines "366 and all that" & "the name of the rose". He first watched Lancashire in 1972, becoming a member in 1980 and a Life member in 1982.
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