Swansea City Starter

Tony Cottey began his career as a professional footballer with Swansea City, but it was only when he was released by them that his cricket career took off. He soon established himself in the Glamorgan side and for several seasons he was one of their most dependable batsmen, with a reputation of being a skilful player of spin.

Tony Cottey Sunday League Win

He was part of the side that won the Sunday League in 1993, the county’s first title in 24 years. There was singing in the valleys that night and chants of “there are only two Tony Cotteys” were ringing round Canterbury; when he struck the winning runs against Kent to take Glamorgan to the Sunday League title. Just four years later Glamorgan went one better winning the county cricket championship (1997). This was a fantastic achievement for such a small county even though they had signed the great Viv Richards.

Move To Sussex

At the end of the 1998 season Tony Cottey moved on to Sussex. Where he was a regular in the first team; going on again to win the 2003 county cricket championship with the club.

Tony Cottey Autobiography

His autobiography was published in 2008 ‘There’s Only 2 Tony Cotteys’ a great insight into life as a regular sportsman; with it’s up and downs, fears and self-doubts. In 2004 Tony retired having made a total of 15,000 first class runs and in five seasons (1992-1996). He had a better first class average than Mike Atherton, Alec Stewart and Nasser Hussain. In his modesty, he never claims to have been a better player than those guys

County Cricket Club

Tony Cottey has stayed in the game as Corporate relationship manager with Sussex county cricket club, where he manages a team dedicated to looking after the sponsorship & events side of the organisation. He also is in strong demand for his after dinner speaking & hosting with hilarious stories of batting with Viv Richards and Alan Butcher’s fear of hitting motorway cones.