That reply might make uncomfortable reading for a club who have made a habit of collecting trophies in the professional era, establishing a unique culture in the process.

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Few of the problems would be selected for mention in print, but each correspondent would get a reply that was designed not to make things worse.

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In reply, Rogers went on to make his highest Championship score since June but his was the high point among more poor batting as Derbyshire perished to Udal's spin and Collins' pace.

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