Posted by Brian Sanderson,
The third day of the Roses match started cloudy but a lot warmer than yesterday.Spent all morning with William Roberts listing some of the Horice Fisher memorabilia.When I came out of the Long Room Tom Smith had scored his first Championship century. Hogg was stumped by Bairstow of Rashid to finish the Lancashire innings. The score was 416 for 9.
After lunch when I got back two Yorkshire wickets had fallen including Lyth. This will mean he will not get 1000 runs in May.Carried on listing the memorabilia till nearly tea time.Yorkshire were 79 for 5 and long way off the follow on total.
Bairstow hit Kerrigan for a huge six into the old pavilion however he tried to do it again and was caught out. Ninety minutes wasted. Rashid carried on batting well until he became L.B.W to Smith.Best came in a made some good strokes before falling to Kerrigan again. When will they learn to not try and hit spinners out of the ground.
Shahzad batted well and managed to last the day out. Yorkshire were 1199 for 8. Forecast is rain to-morrow so it will help Yorkshire.
Smith had taken four wickets and scored a century. Well done.
Monday 31 May 2010
Sunday 30 May 2010
250 th match Yorkshire v Lancashire
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
Woke up on Sunday to sunshine contrast to yesterday when it rained all day. Good job I had a ticket to the Rugby.Sent off at about 9.45 to enable me to get some signatures from the Yorkshire players.This was achieved and went to the Long Room.William Roberts was there and he shown me some of Horace Fisher memorabilia. It had been found in a house of a deceased relative of Horace. Horace Fisher was a slow left arm orthodox bowler who played for 8 years in the 1930,s.Excellent photos.Highlight of the day.
Lancashire won the toss and decided to bat. Ajmal Shahjad had come back from England to open the bowling with Best.I sat in the Rugby Stand End with Ron and Andy.Andy,s brother was in a wedding in Greece. It would be warmer there. At Headingley another cold north- westerly wind was blowing. Saw Tony Hutton walk past after his fortnight holiday.Just before lunch Brian Senior arrived after Sunday Church.Lancashire managed to score 99 for 1.
After lunch Peter Davies arrived to watch his native county Lancashire. Ashwell Prince got his 50 in 100 balls in 130 minutes. He had played some good shots but play was slow.At tea they had reached 192 for 3 in 64 overs.
After tea it got colder and Lancashire progress was less than 3 a over.At 5.15 Yorkshire were minus 4 in the over rate so they put Joe Sayers and Rashid on to bowl quick overs.New ball was taken late Smith got to 46 and Sutton 16.
No Yorkshire bowler were anything special and Lancashire were in no hurry eventhough a day had been lost for rain.Pleased to get home and put the fire on.
Woke up on Sunday to sunshine contrast to yesterday when it rained all day. Good job I had a ticket to the Rugby.Sent off at about 9.45 to enable me to get some signatures from the Yorkshire players.This was achieved and went to the Long Room.William Roberts was there and he shown me some of Horace Fisher memorabilia. It had been found in a house of a deceased relative of Horace. Horace Fisher was a slow left arm orthodox bowler who played for 8 years in the 1930,s.Excellent photos.Highlight of the day.
Lancashire won the toss and decided to bat. Ajmal Shahjad had come back from England to open the bowling with Best.I sat in the Rugby Stand End with Ron and Andy.Andy,s brother was in a wedding in Greece. It would be warmer there. At Headingley another cold north- westerly wind was blowing. Saw Tony Hutton walk past after his fortnight holiday.Just before lunch Brian Senior arrived after Sunday Church.Lancashire managed to score 99 for 1.
After lunch Peter Davies arrived to watch his native county Lancashire. Ashwell Prince got his 50 in 100 balls in 130 minutes. He had played some good shots but play was slow.At tea they had reached 192 for 3 in 64 overs.
After tea it got colder and Lancashire progress was less than 3 a over.At 5.15 Yorkshire were minus 4 in the over rate so they put Joe Sayers and Rashid on to bowl quick overs.New ball was taken late Smith got to 46 and Sutton 16.
No Yorkshire bowler were anything special and Lancashire were in no hurry eventhough a day had been lost for rain.Pleased to get home and put the fire on.
Thursday 27 May 2010
Scotland the brave
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
Looking at the weather forecast for the morning it predicted it would be raining in Blackpool where Lancashire Seconds were playing.So decided to go to see Leicester Seconds against Scotland .A. at Ashby Hasting Cricket Club in Ashby -de-la-Zouch.
The club was founded in 1831. The cricket club was named after the Hastings family who had been Lords of the Manor from 1461 onwards.
The ground is situated in a park with two bowling greens with the Castle looking over the ground. Weather was fine but a strong breeze blew over the ground.Leicester was batting at 60 for 3 with a lead of 48 on the first innings.
We originally sit by the new sight screens but moved to the side of the pitch to get out of the breeze.Leicester batted through to lunch.We decided to have lunch at the pavilion. We were pleasantly surprised to get home made stake pie and crumble for £ 3.Brilliant.
After lunch they declared to leave Scotland to get 233 in about 50 overs.This set up a match.Well done Leicester.
Between innings me and Brian Senior had a walk round the outside of the castle and back to the ground.By tea Scotland had lost one wicket but still in with a chance needing 160 in 30 overs.We return to the pavilion for home made strawberry sponge with cream.Very tasty.
Scotland batted very well and won the match as the clock struck 6 o,clock. Leicester both sided had lost to Scotland.
Great day and will return to the ground.
Looking at the weather forecast for the morning it predicted it would be raining in Blackpool where Lancashire Seconds were playing.So decided to go to see Leicester Seconds against Scotland .A. at Ashby Hasting Cricket Club in Ashby -de-la-Zouch.
The club was founded in 1831. The cricket club was named after the Hastings family who had been Lords of the Manor from 1461 onwards.
The ground is situated in a park with two bowling greens with the Castle looking over the ground. Weather was fine but a strong breeze blew over the ground.Leicester was batting at 60 for 3 with a lead of 48 on the first innings.
We originally sit by the new sight screens but moved to the side of the pitch to get out of the breeze.Leicester batted through to lunch.We decided to have lunch at the pavilion. We were pleasantly surprised to get home made stake pie and crumble for £ 3.Brilliant.
After lunch they declared to leave Scotland to get 233 in about 50 overs.This set up a match.Well done Leicester.
Between innings me and Brian Senior had a walk round the outside of the castle and back to the ground.By tea Scotland had lost one wicket but still in with a chance needing 160 in 30 overs.We return to the pavilion for home made strawberry sponge with cream.Very tasty.
Scotland batted very well and won the match as the clock struck 6 o,clock. Leicester both sided had lost to Scotland.
Great day and will return to the ground.
Wednesday 26 May 2010
Hot in Holmfirth
Posted by Peter Davies
Saturday 22 May
A Holmfirth afternoon. Initially Holmfirth CC, looking radiant and sun-drenched on what was, so far, allegedly, the hottest day of the year. Hoylandswaine were the visitors. Lots of spectators around the ground. Great to see - by the pavilion but also on the far side of the ground, in the shade by the trees.
We tried for some tea but there was none available until teatime. So we settled for a cup of tea in front of the pavilion. I noticed a set of new benches in front of the pavilion, each one bearing a memorial plaque. So I took some photos of these for the website. Dad had a wander and we moved on.
Then down the road, literally, to Thongsbridge v Kirkheaton. During our Cricket Project research we were told of a Holmfirth CC scorer who refused to set foot in Thongsbridge because he detested the village so much. So there is a great rivalry. Today, Miry Lane was looking a picture. We sat on the low wall by the bridge over the stream and enjoyed a few overs. A few cricketers passed by, doing a lap of the ground having already batted.
Then tea arrived and our TCC contact, Alan Moore, strolled across the outfield to the dressing rooms and gave me a wave. I heard a couple of years ago that Thongsbridge were planning a new cricket/football pavilion on the far side of the ground but nothing seems to be happening in this regard. Dad tried for some food in the pavilion, and also in the nearby tennis club, but to no avail.
Saturday 22 May
A Holmfirth afternoon. Initially Holmfirth CC, looking radiant and sun-drenched on what was, so far, allegedly, the hottest day of the year. Hoylandswaine were the visitors. Lots of spectators around the ground. Great to see - by the pavilion but also on the far side of the ground, in the shade by the trees.
We tried for some tea but there was none available until teatime. So we settled for a cup of tea in front of the pavilion. I noticed a set of new benches in front of the pavilion, each one bearing a memorial plaque. So I took some photos of these for the website. Dad had a wander and we moved on.
Then down the road, literally, to Thongsbridge v Kirkheaton. During our Cricket Project research we were told of a Holmfirth CC scorer who refused to set foot in Thongsbridge because he detested the village so much. So there is a great rivalry. Today, Miry Lane was looking a picture. We sat on the low wall by the bridge over the stream and enjoyed a few overs. A few cricketers passed by, doing a lap of the ground having already batted.
Then tea arrived and our TCC contact, Alan Moore, strolled across the outfield to the dressing rooms and gave me a wave. I heard a couple of years ago that Thongsbridge were planning a new cricket/football pavilion on the far side of the ground but nothing seems to be happening in this regard. Dad tried for some food in the pavilion, and also in the nearby tennis club, but to no avail.
The Lords of the dale
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
I set off to watch Leeds Met against Edinburgh University at Kirkstall Eduction.Leeds were batting and it started to rain and everbody had a different forecast.It started to rain heavier and the umpires asked for the covers. So I returned home for dinner.
The major trip was with Ron Deaton to Burnsall and Craco. The sun had come out for the first time day. We passed Burnsall however there were no cricketers so we moved on to Craco were there was some cricket. They were playing a friendly match against Malham. I t was a 20 over match were a person had to bowl two overs. There was no l.b.w. and the batsman had to retire at 25.The cricket club was celebrating 75 anniversary. One of the Craco players called it the ground Lord of the Dale due to it,s good condition.
They scored 107 in 20 overs.
Malham batted and looked the better side and achieved their target in 18 overs. There had been very heavy in the distance but had only been light during the match.There were no broad Yorkshire accents in the Craco side so they must have recent moved into the area.
I set off to watch Leeds Met against Edinburgh University at Kirkstall Eduction.Leeds were batting and it started to rain and everbody had a different forecast.It started to rain heavier and the umpires asked for the covers. So I returned home for dinner.
The major trip was with Ron Deaton to Burnsall and Craco. The sun had come out for the first time day. We passed Burnsall however there were no cricketers so we moved on to Craco were there was some cricket. They were playing a friendly match against Malham. I t was a 20 over match were a person had to bowl two overs. There was no l.b.w. and the batsman had to retire at 25.The cricket club was celebrating 75 anniversary. One of the Craco players called it the ground Lord of the Dale due to it,s good condition.
They scored 107 in 20 overs.
Malham batted and looked the better side and achieved their target in 18 overs. There had been very heavy in the distance but had only been light during the match.There were no broad Yorkshire accents in the Craco side so they must have recent moved into the area.
Tuesday 25 May 2010
Visit to the red rose
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
On a cloundy morning myself and Brian Senior set off on the M62 to visit Lancashire against Essex at Old Trafford. It had started raining over the moors but when we arrived it had stopped.I usually park the car in the ground but they wanted to charge £10 so parked in a local street for nothing.
On arriving in the ground the first person we saw was Gerry from Middlesex. He had got a free ticket from Godleman,ex Middlesex player.The ground was two thirds shut so we had to watch the match at the Brian Statham end and had to look at the new red building next to the pavilion.Not a nice sight.
Essex were batting with Grant Flower and Masters.Essex got to 299 for 7 needing one run for a extra batting point.Kerrigan bowled three dot bowls, Chris Wright was trapped l,b.w with the fourth before Kaneria play one of the worst shots of the season to be bowled so failing to get the point.
Kerrigan completed his career best of 6 for 74.We went into Manchester for lunch and came back to see Lancashire had lost 5 wickets.However the Chinese was nice.
Lancashire were 101 for 7 until Mahmood reached his fourth half century. They struggled to 184 all out at about 5 o,clock.Essex reached 26 for 1 with Godleman out at the end of the day.
Not a good day for Lancashire but we enjoyed it.
On a cloundy morning myself and Brian Senior set off on the M62 to visit Lancashire against Essex at Old Trafford. It had started raining over the moors but when we arrived it had stopped.I usually park the car in the ground but they wanted to charge £10 so parked in a local street for nothing.
On arriving in the ground the first person we saw was Gerry from Middlesex. He had got a free ticket from Godleman,ex Middlesex player.The ground was two thirds shut so we had to watch the match at the Brian Statham end and had to look at the new red building next to the pavilion.Not a nice sight.
Essex were batting with Grant Flower and Masters.Essex got to 299 for 7 needing one run for a extra batting point.Kerrigan bowled three dot bowls, Chris Wright was trapped l,b.w with the fourth before Kaneria play one of the worst shots of the season to be bowled so failing to get the point.
Kerrigan completed his career best of 6 for 74.We went into Manchester for lunch and came back to see Lancashire had lost 5 wickets.However the Chinese was nice.
Lancashire were 101 for 7 until Mahmood reached his fourth half century. They struggled to 184 all out at about 5 o,clock.Essex reached 26 for 1 with Godleman out at the end of the day.
Not a good day for Lancashire but we enjoyed it.
Monday 24 May 2010
A M.A. required to watch cricket in future.
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
After shopping , I went to pick Ron up. We were going to Weetwood to watch Yorkshire Seconds against Durham Seconds in a 40 over match with a difference.The E.C.B in their wisdom decided to use the second teams to try a new format.Team A faces 20 overs, Team B does likewise. Team A resumes were innings left off and Team B brings the contest to a climax.Once a batsman is out , he,s out for good. Ten wickets must last the full 40 overs.
Richard Hobson of The Times saw a similar match with the enthusiasts,eccentrics,relations of players and long term unemployed.Tick the correct box which applies to you.
The match started at noon with Yorkshire batting.The start of the puzzle.They start slowly with the pink ball swing a lot. Another new idea.They managed to reach 70 runs for 3 wickets.
There was a 10 minute break and Durham came out to bat.They reached 110 runs for 2.
A twenty- five minute break and Yorkshire came out to bat. They reached 172 all out with Joe Root the last out.
This left the more experienced Durham side needed 62 in twenty overs.Easy target which they achieved.It was a good job the sun was shining because it was poor watching.
Being a knockout, Yorkshire lost their first game and will not get another crack, at least not this season.
It will be nice to go back to-morrow to see Championship cricket.
After shopping , I went to pick Ron up. We were going to Weetwood to watch Yorkshire Seconds against Durham Seconds in a 40 over match with a difference.The E.C.B in their wisdom decided to use the second teams to try a new format.Team A faces 20 overs, Team B does likewise. Team A resumes were innings left off and Team B brings the contest to a climax.Once a batsman is out , he,s out for good. Ten wickets must last the full 40 overs.
Richard Hobson of The Times saw a similar match with the enthusiasts,eccentrics,relations of players and long term unemployed.Tick the correct box which applies to you.
The match started at noon with Yorkshire batting.The start of the puzzle.They start slowly with the pink ball swing a lot. Another new idea.They managed to reach 70 runs for 3 wickets.
There was a 10 minute break and Durham came out to bat.They reached 110 runs for 2.
A twenty- five minute break and Yorkshire came out to bat. They reached 172 all out with Joe Root the last out.
This left the more experienced Durham side needed 62 in twenty overs.Easy target which they achieved.It was a good job the sun was shining because it was poor watching.
Being a knockout, Yorkshire lost their first game and will not get another crack, at least not this season.
It will be nice to go back to-morrow to see Championship cricket.
Sunday 23 May 2010
Alberts last stand
Posted by Brian Sanderson.
On Sunday there was a chance to go to Netherfield which in Kendal.Cumberland C.C.C. were playing Cheshire C.C.C. in the M.C.C.A Trophy (Group Match) which is 50 overs per side starting at 11.00A.M.It takes about two hours from Leeds so I picked Brian Senior up at 9.00. Early start for a Sunday.
You can park the car on the second layer looking down at the match about 30 yards below.Cumberland were batting and I watched the match with Geoff from Stockport.I last saw him at Nottingham.Two early wickets fell and Paul Johnson from Middlesborough came into bat. He reached his first minor county century.
The wicket was flat and the bowling reasonable however the fielding was poor.They reached 324 in their 50 overs. A excellent score however the day before Australian called Kruger scored over 200 himself.
At lunch time Brian went into have lunch with the Cumberland committee.I went out of the ground to speak to Ian from Lancaster who was parked in a car park over looking the pitch. We discussed with him the Dales League which he wishes to visit.
Cheshire had to win the match to go to the final of the group.They also lost quick wickets . Then Louis Bentley came into bat and with Duffy established a good partnership.The sun was getting very hot so I sat in the shade with Ken from Blackpool who is a Cheshire supporter among other teams.I saw Bentley play at Cleethorpes on Thursday for Lancashire Seconds.He proceeded to score 102 but got out leaving about 80 to win.
Andrew Hall , Cheshire captain, needing a captains innings.He proceeded to produce the innings with Cheshire winning the match with three balls to go.
A excellent match with over 640 runs scored in the day. Minor County cricket soon be better supported.
On Sunday there was a chance to go to Netherfield which in Kendal.Cumberland C.C.C. were playing Cheshire C.C.C. in the M.C.C.A Trophy (Group Match) which is 50 overs per side starting at 11.00A.M.It takes about two hours from Leeds so I picked Brian Senior up at 9.00. Early start for a Sunday.
You can park the car on the second layer looking down at the match about 30 yards below.Cumberland were batting and I watched the match with Geoff from Stockport.I last saw him at Nottingham.Two early wickets fell and Paul Johnson from Middlesborough came into bat. He reached his first minor county century.
The wicket was flat and the bowling reasonable however the fielding was poor.They reached 324 in their 50 overs. A excellent score however the day before Australian called Kruger scored over 200 himself.
At lunch time Brian went into have lunch with the Cumberland committee.I went out of the ground to speak to Ian from Lancaster who was parked in a car park over looking the pitch. We discussed with him the Dales League which he wishes to visit.
Cheshire had to win the match to go to the final of the group.They also lost quick wickets . Then Louis Bentley came into bat and with Duffy established a good partnership.The sun was getting very hot so I sat in the shade with Ken from Blackpool who is a Cheshire supporter among other teams.I saw Bentley play at Cleethorpes on Thursday for Lancashire Seconds.He proceeded to score 102 but got out leaving about 80 to win.
Andrew Hall , Cheshire captain, needing a captains innings.He proceeded to produce the innings with Cheshire winning the match with three balls to go.
A excellent match with over 640 runs scored in the day. Minor County cricket soon be better supported.
Saturday 22 May 2010
Trip down South
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
Set off on a hot sunny Saturday to pick up Ron at Horsforth and came back home in order to pick up Brian Senior and Mick Bourne.So setting off down the M1 to Treeton which is a small village near Sheffield. All the matches will be in the South Yorkshire Premier League.Treeton were established in 1921 On entering we were met by a white covering stand with seats facing the sloping ground.
Treeton were batting with Andrew Tomlinson and Stephen Foster opening. They were playing Hallam.Mick and myself had a walk round the ground.The field was very short behind the bowler and the bottom end of the field.A lake was hundred yards from the boundary.In the pavilion were a number of excellent pictures of past teams.There is signed sheet of the Wolves side of 1946 with a signature of a ex Treeton player Jessie Pye. Mick remembers him playing for Derby against Boston in cup match.We moved on after an hour with the two openers still batting.When I got home I found out Treeton won by 111 runs.
Second new ground was Whitley Hall which is in Ecclsfield near Sheffield. They were playing Wickersley Old Village who were batting.The ground is sloping from the Pavilion which is situated opposite the car park.When we arrived we saw David from Brighouse who had come to watch the full match.Wickersley reached 234 all out in the final over.Brian took the chance to purchase a bacon sandwich and a cup of tea.Mick joined us for a Muffin and a cup of tea.Very nice ground.Whitley Hall won by 6 wickets.
The third match was between Elsecar and Whistley Parish Church.I have been to this ground two years ago. Looking from the tea room is a small golf course in the next field.It is a large ground which holds many finals.Elsecar had scored 168 and we arrived Whistley had lost two wickets.However Asadullah Butt and Steven Taylor put a good stand together.They looked they would win easily and did win by 5 wickets.
The fourth and final match was between Wath and Ashton Hall. The ground is situated in a park and is a large playing area. The ground had been underwater two years ago.
Ashton Hall had scored 221 and Wath were batting as we arrived with 30 overs to go.
Matt Burrows and Nimesh Perera put on a good stand however it needed Lesroy Weekes to win the match. He scored 56 not out and took 6 for 54 bowling.He had played for Yorkshire for 6 years but only had two championship matches.Wath won with a over to spare.
Excellent afternoon with three new grounds.
Set off on a hot sunny Saturday to pick up Ron at Horsforth and came back home in order to pick up Brian Senior and Mick Bourne.So setting off down the M1 to Treeton which is a small village near Sheffield. All the matches will be in the South Yorkshire Premier League.Treeton were established in 1921 On entering we were met by a white covering stand with seats facing the sloping ground.
Treeton were batting with Andrew Tomlinson and Stephen Foster opening. They were playing Hallam.Mick and myself had a walk round the ground.The field was very short behind the bowler and the bottom end of the field.A lake was hundred yards from the boundary.In the pavilion were a number of excellent pictures of past teams.There is signed sheet of the Wolves side of 1946 with a signature of a ex Treeton player Jessie Pye. Mick remembers him playing for Derby against Boston in cup match.We moved on after an hour with the two openers still batting.When I got home I found out Treeton won by 111 runs.
Second new ground was Whitley Hall which is in Ecclsfield near Sheffield. They were playing Wickersley Old Village who were batting.The ground is sloping from the Pavilion which is situated opposite the car park.When we arrived we saw David from Brighouse who had come to watch the full match.Wickersley reached 234 all out in the final over.Brian took the chance to purchase a bacon sandwich and a cup of tea.Mick joined us for a Muffin and a cup of tea.Very nice ground.Whitley Hall won by 6 wickets.
The third match was between Elsecar and Whistley Parish Church.I have been to this ground two years ago. Looking from the tea room is a small golf course in the next field.It is a large ground which holds many finals.Elsecar had scored 168 and we arrived Whistley had lost two wickets.However Asadullah Butt and Steven Taylor put a good stand together.They looked they would win easily and did win by 5 wickets.
The fourth and final match was between Wath and Ashton Hall. The ground is situated in a park and is a large playing area. The ground had been underwater two years ago.
Ashton Hall had scored 221 and Wath were batting as we arrived with 30 overs to go.
Matt Burrows and Nimesh Perera put on a good stand however it needed Lesroy Weekes to win the match. He scored 56 not out and took 6 for 54 bowling.He had played for Yorkshire for 6 years but only had two championship matches.Wath won with a over to spare.
Excellent afternoon with three new grounds.
Thursday 20 May 2010
Talking to old cricketers
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
Just arrived back from the Nottigham Seconds v Lancashire Seconds at Cleethorpes.
The weather was cloudy as I picked up Bob Procter. It took about ninety minutes to arrive at the ground. It is situated at the South of Cleethorpes and five minute walk from the front.
The sun came out when we saw Bob Dearden from Lancashire who was stopping with an old friend.Lancashire had batted first a got 262 and Nottingham were eight wickets down for 111.Batting had been hard due to the pitch and humid weather.Nottingham was soon out for 144.We starting talking to Basharat Hassan who played for Nottingham in the 1970,s.He was a great friend of Gary Sobers and told us some tales of him.
Lancashire were batting and both openers were soon out however Cross looked in good form together with Perry.After lunch Cross reached his century and White, the Nottingham left arm spinner, was getting spin.We watch the afternoon session on the banking looking down on the play with Mike Hendricks. He is the bowling coach for Nottingham and used to play for Derbyshire.He had numerous stories to keep us amused.Lancashire was bowled out one over before tea with a lead over 300.
Three wickets had fallen before we left at 6.00 but Patel was batting well. Lancashire should win the match.
Just arrived back from the Nottigham Seconds v Lancashire Seconds at Cleethorpes.
The weather was cloudy as I picked up Bob Procter. It took about ninety minutes to arrive at the ground. It is situated at the South of Cleethorpes and five minute walk from the front.
The sun came out when we saw Bob Dearden from Lancashire who was stopping with an old friend.Lancashire had batted first a got 262 and Nottingham were eight wickets down for 111.Batting had been hard due to the pitch and humid weather.Nottingham was soon out for 144.We starting talking to Basharat Hassan who played for Nottingham in the 1970,s.He was a great friend of Gary Sobers and told us some tales of him.
Lancashire were batting and both openers were soon out however Cross looked in good form together with Perry.After lunch Cross reached his century and White, the Nottingham left arm spinner, was getting spin.We watch the afternoon session on the banking looking down on the play with Mike Hendricks. He is the bowling coach for Nottingham and used to play for Derbyshire.He had numerous stories to keep us amused.Lancashire was bowled out one over before tea with a lead over 300.
Three wickets had fallen before we left at 6.00 but Patel was batting well. Lancashire should win the match.
Wednesday 19 May 2010
TRIP TO THE DALES
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
Wednesday is a hot humid day and I was going to see first Leeds Met v Birmingham University.It was played at Kirkstall Education ground on Queenswood Drive in Headingley.It started at 12.30 and Leeds were batting.Birmingham bowling was poor and Leeds reached 352 for 7 in 50 overs. Mick Bourne and Brian Senior arrived. Brian had been watching Leeds Ladies at Weetwood.
I left them at tea-time to pick up Ron Deaton from Harrogate.We had planned to visit some grounds in the Wensleydale Evening Cricket League.The first one was Leyburn who were playing Middleham.The pitch was situated in the Wensleydale School.However when we got there no cricket was playing just kids playing football.
So plan B went Spennithorne which was about 10 minutes away.The ground is situated down a cart track behind a pub.The pitch is surrounded by farmers fields and a woodern fence round the cricket field. Spennithorne were bowling and consisted mainly of young lads about 16.West Tanfield play in the Nidderdale League and should be the stronger side.We saw 10 overs when West Tenfield had scored about 40 for none.
We moved on to Thorp Perrow which was about 15 minutes away. The ground is in Snape and is situated in the grounds of a Stately Home.Richmondshire had batted and scored 93 and Thorp Perrow had just started batting. A West Indian player had opened the innings and was soon out. He took ages to leave the field and then drove off in his car. We walked round the field to see the brillant views round the ground.We were told that the pavilion was built about 1900 and needed repairs.Were asked if we were joiners to fix the pavilion however we declined. Thorp Perrow won the match and a very enjoyable Wednesday evening.
Wednesday is a hot humid day and I was going to see first Leeds Met v Birmingham University.It was played at Kirkstall Education ground on Queenswood Drive in Headingley.It started at 12.30 and Leeds were batting.Birmingham bowling was poor and Leeds reached 352 for 7 in 50 overs. Mick Bourne and Brian Senior arrived. Brian had been watching Leeds Ladies at Weetwood.
I left them at tea-time to pick up Ron Deaton from Harrogate.We had planned to visit some grounds in the Wensleydale Evening Cricket League.The first one was Leyburn who were playing Middleham.The pitch was situated in the Wensleydale School.However when we got there no cricket was playing just kids playing football.
So plan B went Spennithorne which was about 10 minutes away.The ground is situated down a cart track behind a pub.The pitch is surrounded by farmers fields and a woodern fence round the cricket field. Spennithorne were bowling and consisted mainly of young lads about 16.West Tanfield play in the Nidderdale League and should be the stronger side.We saw 10 overs when West Tenfield had scored about 40 for none.
We moved on to Thorp Perrow which was about 15 minutes away. The ground is in Snape and is situated in the grounds of a Stately Home.Richmondshire had batted and scored 93 and Thorp Perrow had just started batting. A West Indian player had opened the innings and was soon out. He took ages to leave the field and then drove off in his car. We walked round the field to see the brillant views round the ground.We were told that the pavilion was built about 1900 and needed repairs.Were asked if we were joiners to fix the pavilion however we declined. Thorp Perrow won the match and a very enjoyable Wednesday evening.
IT IS TUESDAY MUST BE BARNSLEY
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
On a sunny Tuesday morning I picked Ron up and set off down the M1 to Barnsley.The ground is called Shaw Lane and is situated just off the Manchester Road.It takes about 40 minutes from Horsforth.
The pitch is situated between two schools which can be noisy at playtime.The pavilion is a muti sport building .
The match was the first day between Yorkshire Seconds and Leicestershire seconds.We are hoping Yorkshire would be better than yesterday.It was very hot so we took shade under some trees.There was a good turnout of supporter but there should be in this excellent weather.
Leicestershire won the toss and decided to bat.We were joined by Bob Procter about lunchtime.At this time New was batting very well and looks a class above any Yorkshire player.In the Yorkshire side Jack Hughes was brought in for Alex Lees . Also Ashraf played instead of Blain.Rafiq took the captaincy.
New proceed to get his hundred and had been joined by A.Rashid who is the younger brother of the Yorkshire player.
We left at tea-time with Leicestershire 254 for 6.I was playing snooker at 7.30.
On a sunny Tuesday morning I picked Ron up and set off down the M1 to Barnsley.The ground is called Shaw Lane and is situated just off the Manchester Road.It takes about 40 minutes from Horsforth.
The pitch is situated between two schools which can be noisy at playtime.The pavilion is a muti sport building .
The match was the first day between Yorkshire Seconds and Leicestershire seconds.We are hoping Yorkshire would be better than yesterday.It was very hot so we took shade under some trees.There was a good turnout of supporter but there should be in this excellent weather.
Leicestershire won the toss and decided to bat.We were joined by Bob Procter about lunchtime.At this time New was batting very well and looks a class above any Yorkshire player.In the Yorkshire side Jack Hughes was brought in for Alex Lees . Also Ashraf played instead of Blain.Rafiq took the captaincy.
New proceed to get his hundred and had been joined by A.Rashid who is the younger brother of the Yorkshire player.
We left at tea-time with Leicestershire 254 for 6.I was playing snooker at 7.30.
Tuesday 18 May 2010
Long Monday
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
On Monday I woke up to sunshine.Had to go shopping before the Yorkshire Second s v Leicestershire Seconds in the 50 Trophy match which started at 11 o, clock.Confirmed that Kirkstall won yesterday against Guiseley.
Leicestershire won the toss and batted.Saw Andy who had recovered from his food poisioning and started watching from the Rugby Stand end.Soon the openers were out. Cobb and New put a good stand together.Moved over to the sunnier side to see Ian from Lancaster.He confirmed that M.C.C won at Skipton.
Talked about different grounds in Westmoreland were I and had not visited.Cobb and New put on a stand of 121 with the Yorkshire bowling not looking threating.Leicester reached 255 FOR 6.This should prove to much for a weak Yorkshire batting side.
After lunch Yorkshire were 3 for 11 with Malik getting two wickets cheaply.Yorkshire collapsed to 101 all out. The worst defeat in their second team Trophy history.
Mick Bourne picked me up out side Headingley and went to Huddersfield University.
Brian Close was opening the Cricket Book Archive,Met Peter Davies and Brian Senior outside the University.
Brian Close had just come out of hospital and was good to see him.After a few red wines he told a number of his stories. Mick give us a lift home and arrived at 10.30.
A long day but enjoyable.
On Monday I woke up to sunshine.Had to go shopping before the Yorkshire Second s v Leicestershire Seconds in the 50 Trophy match which started at 11 o, clock.Confirmed that Kirkstall won yesterday against Guiseley.
Leicestershire won the toss and batted.Saw Andy who had recovered from his food poisioning and started watching from the Rugby Stand end.Soon the openers were out. Cobb and New put a good stand together.Moved over to the sunnier side to see Ian from Lancaster.He confirmed that M.C.C won at Skipton.
Talked about different grounds in Westmoreland were I and had not visited.Cobb and New put on a stand of 121 with the Yorkshire bowling not looking threating.Leicester reached 255 FOR 6.This should prove to much for a weak Yorkshire batting side.
After lunch Yorkshire were 3 for 11 with Malik getting two wickets cheaply.Yorkshire collapsed to 101 all out. The worst defeat in their second team Trophy history.
Mick Bourne picked me up out side Headingley and went to Huddersfield University.
Brian Close was opening the Cricket Book Archive,Met Peter Davies and Brian Senior outside the University.
Brian Close had just come out of hospital and was good to see him.After a few red wines he told a number of his stories. Mick give us a lift home and arrived at 10.30.
A long day but enjoyable.
Sunny afternoon
Posted by Peter Davies
Saturday 15 May
A Hopton Mills afternoon. Quite possibly, one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the area, located amid a large, rolling estate in Hopton, near Mirfield. Hopton is actually famous for many things, including another cricket club, Upper Hopton CC, and a gorgeous carvery me and my Dad frequent occasionally.
East Ardsley were the visitors today in the Central Yorkshire League. East Ardsley?Not a place I know at all. The sun was shining and the clubhouse was busy, as in fact was the ground in general, with many spectators enjoying the mid-afternoon weather.
I popped into the clubhouse and ordered a tea for me and my Dad - which we would share - plus two mugs of tea. This is the kind of regime I approve of: food available all day and punters can buy a tea whenever and don't have to wait until the tea interval of after.
So I helped myself to some delicious egg mayo sandwiches, some tuna and some ham. A few salad accessories too. Very nice indeed - in fact, more than enough for two of us to enjoy together. Dad went on a stroll round the ground, while I parked myself where I was and enjoyed the sunny afternoon.
Saturday 15 May
A Hopton Mills afternoon. Quite possibly, one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the area, located amid a large, rolling estate in Hopton, near Mirfield. Hopton is actually famous for many things, including another cricket club, Upper Hopton CC, and a gorgeous carvery me and my Dad frequent occasionally.
East Ardsley were the visitors today in the Central Yorkshire League. East Ardsley?Not a place I know at all. The sun was shining and the clubhouse was busy, as in fact was the ground in general, with many spectators enjoying the mid-afternoon weather.
I popped into the clubhouse and ordered a tea for me and my Dad - which we would share - plus two mugs of tea. This is the kind of regime I approve of: food available all day and punters can buy a tea whenever and don't have to wait until the tea interval of after.
So I helped myself to some delicious egg mayo sandwiches, some tuna and some ham. A few salad accessories too. Very nice indeed - in fact, more than enough for two of us to enjoy together. Dad went on a stroll round the ground, while I parked myself where I was and enjoyed the sunny afternoon.
Sunday 16 May 2010
SHORT AFTERNOON
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
This afternoon I had appointment at Headingley ground at 3.00P.M. With David Hall and myself we shown some people round the cricket side of Headingley.This had been organised by Leeds Met University and talked about the history of Yorkshire Cricket.
It finished about 4.15 and went to see Kirkstall Education against Guiseley in the cup.When I got there Kirkstall were batting and scored 292 in 45 overs.Sitting down was Mick Bourne who had been to Adel.Also there was John Taplin.
Guiseley batted sensibly and Brian Senior arrived in his dark glasses. He had been to Woodhouse, New Rover and Adel.There was shout for a catch and Kirkstall started celebrating.However the umpire did not give the batsman out.Then words were said to the batsman. The umpires did not intervene and I think they should tell the players not to exchange words.Not in the spirit of cricket.
Guiseley opener reached his century and was batting well. They required 90 runs off 10 overs with 6 wickets left. A good finish if the opener stays there however my tea was ready at home.
Arriving home I saw the finish of The Cricket 20/20 World Cup.England winning it with three overs to go. Great to beat Australia and I hope it will give more press coverage to Cricket.
This afternoon I had appointment at Headingley ground at 3.00P.M. With David Hall and myself we shown some people round the cricket side of Headingley.This had been organised by Leeds Met University and talked about the history of Yorkshire Cricket.
It finished about 4.15 and went to see Kirkstall Education against Guiseley in the cup.When I got there Kirkstall were batting and scored 292 in 45 overs.Sitting down was Mick Bourne who had been to Adel.Also there was John Taplin.
Guiseley batted sensibly and Brian Senior arrived in his dark glasses. He had been to Woodhouse, New Rover and Adel.There was shout for a catch and Kirkstall started celebrating.However the umpire did not give the batsman out.Then words were said to the batsman. The umpires did not intervene and I think they should tell the players not to exchange words.Not in the spirit of cricket.
Guiseley opener reached his century and was batting well. They required 90 runs off 10 overs with 6 wickets left. A good finish if the opener stays there however my tea was ready at home.
Arriving home I saw the finish of The Cricket 20/20 World Cup.England winning it with three overs to go. Great to beat Australia and I hope it will give more press coverage to Cricket.
Saturday 15 May 2010
INTERNATIONAL MATCH AT HEADINGLEY
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
The match at Headingley to-day is Yorkshire v Netherlands in the Clydesdale Bank 40 overs Group B.
As the match does not start until 1.45 I can catch up on outstanding e-bay problems.
Arriving at the match Yorkshire are fielding and notice some names of the Dutch side I do not know.
Eric SZWARCYNSKI-born South Africa.
Michael DIGHTON-born Queensland.Played for Derbyshire, Hampshire,Tasmania and Western Australia
Tom COOPER- born New South Wales.
Bas Zuiderent-played Sussex
Peter BORREN -born New Zealand.
Muddassar BUKHARI- born Pakistan
Mohammad Kashif-born Pakistan.
There was still the cold westerly wind but the sun shined.
Ron was sitting in the Rugby stand but no Andy. It seemed he was suffering from food poisoning.Part of the Western Terrace was open and gradually the students occupied the sets with beer glasses.
Best got the first wicket and did his aeroplane impression.Dighton batted well and reached 62 when Best got his second wicket. Guess what? another aeroplane.
Holland were 125 for 6 and looked like they would collapse. However Bukhari batted well to get to 49 not out and Holland reached 200. A reasonable total and Yorkshire should win.
Saw Ron Deaton at half time and arranged to met him on Wednesday to see two new grounds in North Yorkshire.
Yorkshire opened with a good partnership with Gale and Rudolph.Gale got stumped of Kashif for 38 but they had put on 81.Rudolph was the key and had to stop there to win the game.Yorkshire lost 6 wickets whilst scoring 100 runs.The bowling was steady and Rudolph won the match by hitting a six and he had scored 83 not out.A
innings that won the match. The over rate was good and the match finished at 6.45.
Yorkshire still unbeaten in the 40 over games.
The match at Headingley to-day is Yorkshire v Netherlands in the Clydesdale Bank 40 overs Group B.
As the match does not start until 1.45 I can catch up on outstanding e-bay problems.
Arriving at the match Yorkshire are fielding and notice some names of the Dutch side I do not know.
Eric SZWARCYNSKI-born South Africa.
Michael DIGHTON-born Queensland.Played for Derbyshire, Hampshire,Tasmania and Western Australia
Tom COOPER- born New South Wales.
Bas Zuiderent-played Sussex
Peter BORREN -born New Zealand.
Muddassar BUKHARI- born Pakistan
Mohammad Kashif-born Pakistan.
There was still the cold westerly wind but the sun shined.
Ron was sitting in the Rugby stand but no Andy. It seemed he was suffering from food poisoning.Part of the Western Terrace was open and gradually the students occupied the sets with beer glasses.
Best got the first wicket and did his aeroplane impression.Dighton batted well and reached 62 when Best got his second wicket. Guess what? another aeroplane.
Holland were 125 for 6 and looked like they would collapse. However Bukhari batted well to get to 49 not out and Holland reached 200. A reasonable total and Yorkshire should win.
Saw Ron Deaton at half time and arranged to met him on Wednesday to see two new grounds in North Yorkshire.
Yorkshire opened with a good partnership with Gale and Rudolph.Gale got stumped of Kashif for 38 but they had put on 81.Rudolph was the key and had to stop there to win the game.Yorkshire lost 6 wickets whilst scoring 100 runs.The bowling was steady and Rudolph won the match by hitting a six and he had scored 83 not out.A
innings that won the match. The over rate was good and the match finished at 6.45.
Yorkshire still unbeaten in the 40 over games.
Friday 14 May 2010
Cold Afternoon in Weetwood
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
Just arrived back from Weetwood have been watching Leeds and Bradford University v Bath University.It was a fifty over one-day match which started at 12.30.A long day for the Bath players.
Bath won the toss and batted.There was a cold westerly wind blowing so we sat at east side of the pavilion as protection form the wind. The crowd consisted of 10 people.
John and Jenny were there with Malcolm from Whitkirk.Just sat down when Tony Hutton arrived.He had been watching M.C.C at East Lancashire ground yesterday.
Leeds opening the bowling with Wilson and Williamson.Williamson ,the slow left arm bowler took six wickets on Wednesday.The ball spun straight away.However Wilson took the first wicket making Bath 12 for 1.A second wicket stand developed slowly as Brian Senior shown up.
The bowling was on top and the inning never got going.The leg-spinner Craddock bowling figures were 10 overs three maidens ,thirteen runs for 2 wickets.Bath were all out at forty-six over for 159.
Tea was taken and I could chat to Glen Pearson , one of the umpires.He was complaining about the cold wind.Leeds opened the batting with Chris Dougherty and Ben Slater.Dougherty is 22 years old and has played for Ireland under 19,s.
I had to leave with Leeds 59 for 1.Leeds Rugby were playing Warrington to-night. It is Rugby weather.
Just arrived back from Weetwood have been watching Leeds and Bradford University v Bath University.It was a fifty over one-day match which started at 12.30.A long day for the Bath players.
Bath won the toss and batted.There was a cold westerly wind blowing so we sat at east side of the pavilion as protection form the wind. The crowd consisted of 10 people.
John and Jenny were there with Malcolm from Whitkirk.Just sat down when Tony Hutton arrived.He had been watching M.C.C at East Lancashire ground yesterday.
Leeds opening the bowling with Wilson and Williamson.Williamson ,the slow left arm bowler took six wickets on Wednesday.The ball spun straight away.However Wilson took the first wicket making Bath 12 for 1.A second wicket stand developed slowly as Brian Senior shown up.
The bowling was on top and the inning never got going.The leg-spinner Craddock bowling figures were 10 overs three maidens ,thirteen runs for 2 wickets.Bath were all out at forty-six over for 159.
Tea was taken and I could chat to Glen Pearson , one of the umpires.He was complaining about the cold wind.Leeds opened the batting with Chris Dougherty and Ben Slater.Dougherty is 22 years old and has played for Ireland under 19,s.
I had to leave with Leeds 59 for 1.Leeds Rugby were playing Warrington to-night. It is Rugby weather.
Thursday 13 May 2010
Centuries in Nottingham.
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
Brian Senior and myself decided to travel to Nottingham.In the Championship Nottingham were playing Durham.Durham were 87 for 4 ,still 254 runs behind.I thought the match would finish early so I went to Notts Sports Ground which is about a half a mile from Trent Bridge.The match here was Nottingham seconds v M.C.C Young Cricketers in a three day match.Whilst Brian went to Trent Bridge as he was a Nottingham member.
M.C.C side included some names I recognized;
Ian Cockbain, son of a Lancashire and Cheshire player.
James Lever, son of a Essex and England player.
Paul Muchall ,brother of two Durham players.
Notts Sports Ground has been known as Lady Bay Ground and Boots Ground.As you enter the ground there is a Rugby pitch on the right.This is used by Nottingham Rugby Union Second Team and Nottingham Outlaws Rugby League side.The cricket pitch is a large area with a old pavilion but no seating on the ground.Nottingham were batting on 24 for o with Alex Hales and Akhil Patel.
I position by seat by the side of the sightscreen with two other spectators. The sum total of the crowd.By lunch time Hales had reached his century and no wickets had fallen. There had been a number of chances to obtain a wicket but were not taken.
At this time Durham were 180 for 7.
After lunch both batsmen started to take the bowling apart.Patel reached his century .He is the younger brother of Samit the Nottingham and England player.Hales then reached his two hundred.Tony Hutton had seen him in 2007 reach 218 on the same ground.However he was stumped off. the eighth. bowler.The partnership had reached 342.
During his innings he hit a six which smashed a car windscreen.Expensive day for the owner.
At Trent Bridge Durham lost the match however Ben Stokes had reached his maiden Championship hundred.So the professional cricket watchers came to watch the Nottingham Second match including Brian Senior.
Next Patel is out at 162 achieving his highest Second Team score.He had been joined by Matthew Wood who was the captain.However he only score 9 when he was given out caught .However I do not think he thought he hit it and give the umpire numerous stares going back to the pavilion.Missing out on a big score.
After tea Scott Elstone also reached his century in about 90 minutes by this time the score had reached over 500. However the scorer could not find a number 5 so it shown 00.Near the end of the day I was passing the scoreboard and Hales was asked the score. He said it was 432 or 532 he did know which.
When we left the ground at about 7 o,Clock Nottingham were nearing 600 with seven wickets down.Over 550 runs scored in the day.
Brian Senior and myself decided to travel to Nottingham.In the Championship Nottingham were playing Durham.Durham were 87 for 4 ,still 254 runs behind.I thought the match would finish early so I went to Notts Sports Ground which is about a half a mile from Trent Bridge.The match here was Nottingham seconds v M.C.C Young Cricketers in a three day match.Whilst Brian went to Trent Bridge as he was a Nottingham member.
M.C.C side included some names I recognized;
Ian Cockbain, son of a Lancashire and Cheshire player.
James Lever, son of a Essex and England player.
Paul Muchall ,brother of two Durham players.
Notts Sports Ground has been known as Lady Bay Ground and Boots Ground.As you enter the ground there is a Rugby pitch on the right.This is used by Nottingham Rugby Union Second Team and Nottingham Outlaws Rugby League side.The cricket pitch is a large area with a old pavilion but no seating on the ground.Nottingham were batting on 24 for o with Alex Hales and Akhil Patel.
I position by seat by the side of the sightscreen with two other spectators. The sum total of the crowd.By lunch time Hales had reached his century and no wickets had fallen. There had been a number of chances to obtain a wicket but were not taken.
At this time Durham were 180 for 7.
After lunch both batsmen started to take the bowling apart.Patel reached his century .He is the younger brother of Samit the Nottingham and England player.Hales then reached his two hundred.Tony Hutton had seen him in 2007 reach 218 on the same ground.However he was stumped off. the eighth. bowler.The partnership had reached 342.
During his innings he hit a six which smashed a car windscreen.Expensive day for the owner.
At Trent Bridge Durham lost the match however Ben Stokes had reached his maiden Championship hundred.So the professional cricket watchers came to watch the Nottingham Second match including Brian Senior.
Next Patel is out at 162 achieving his highest Second Team score.He had been joined by Matthew Wood who was the captain.However he only score 9 when he was given out caught .However I do not think he thought he hit it and give the umpire numerous stares going back to the pavilion.Missing out on a big score.
After tea Scott Elstone also reached his century in about 90 minutes by this time the score had reached over 500. However the scorer could not find a number 5 so it shown 00.Near the end of the day I was passing the scoreboard and Hales was asked the score. He said it was 432 or 532 he did know which.
When we left the ground at about 7 o,Clock Nottingham were nearing 600 with seven wickets down.Over 550 runs scored in the day.
Wednesday 12 May 2010
Interesting Cricket at Weetwood
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
Woke to another sunny morning but rain due again.Sat near the new pavilion ,hoping to get a bit warmer.Brian Senior and David Thorpe were already in position.Tavare and Murphy were batting.Ballance drop a easy catch on the boundary.Not one of his best part of his cricket.Tavare was given out L.B.W to Wainwright without playing a shot.
Out came Loughborough captain Cope to bat in orange batting gloves.It started to rain and the cricket was poor so I went home for lunch.
After lunch I went up to Weetwood to see the Leeds and Bradford match.Brian and David were already there again.It had stopped raining and Leeds opening bat Ben Slater was batting.He was born in Chesterfield and has played for Derbyshire seconds.
On the second wicket Leeds University Seconds were playing Durham Seconds.When we walked over to the match 7 wickets had fallen with Leeds bowling.Two wickets falling in two balls and the umpire called out that Gregory Compton had taken all the wickets.He had only one over to take all ten wickets as he was only allowed nine overs as the match and been reduced to 43 overs.However he could not do the feat and finished with 9 wickets for 18 runs.Durham were at this time 50 for 9.but both batsmen looked useful.They managed to reach 142 in the last over.
On the other pitch Ben Slater reached 100 and they declared at 250 for 5.Leaving Warwickshire to score 170 in two hours.Maddy,the ex England player, opened the innings.However he was soon out caught bowled by Andrew Williamson.He was born in Chester and another Derbyshire Seconds player.Williamson got all 6 wickets that fell during the run chase.Warwick decided not to try and win the match and finished at 111 for 6.
Yorkshire had bowled Loughborough for 253 in 96.4 overs.Sanderson took 5 wickets.
Woke to another sunny morning but rain due again.Sat near the new pavilion ,hoping to get a bit warmer.Brian Senior and David Thorpe were already in position.Tavare and Murphy were batting.Ballance drop a easy catch on the boundary.Not one of his best part of his cricket.Tavare was given out L.B.W to Wainwright without playing a shot.
Out came Loughborough captain Cope to bat in orange batting gloves.It started to rain and the cricket was poor so I went home for lunch.
After lunch I went up to Weetwood to see the Leeds and Bradford match.Brian and David were already there again.It had stopped raining and Leeds opening bat Ben Slater was batting.He was born in Chesterfield and has played for Derbyshire seconds.
On the second wicket Leeds University Seconds were playing Durham Seconds.When we walked over to the match 7 wickets had fallen with Leeds bowling.Two wickets falling in two balls and the umpire called out that Gregory Compton had taken all the wickets.He had only one over to take all ten wickets as he was only allowed nine overs as the match and been reduced to 43 overs.However he could not do the feat and finished with 9 wickets for 18 runs.Durham were at this time 50 for 9.but both batsmen looked useful.They managed to reach 142 in the last over.
On the other pitch Ben Slater reached 100 and they declared at 250 for 5.Leaving Warwickshire to score 170 in two hours.Maddy,the ex England player, opened the innings.However he was soon out caught bowled by Andrew Williamson.He was born in Chester and another Derbyshire Seconds player.Williamson got all 6 wickets that fell during the run chase.Warwick decided not to try and win the match and finished at 111 for 6.
Yorkshire had bowled Loughborough for 253 in 96.4 overs.Sanderson took 5 wickets.
Autographs at Weetwood
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
Woke up to bright sunshine but forecast is rain later.Strolled round to Headingley ground.Decided to watch it from the Long Room.Bob Procter arrives and starts his tales.Peter then arrives who was the person who has just joined Yorkshire yesterday.
Brophy and Pyrah are still batting easily and Pyrah reaches his second first-class hundred.Brophy is out giving catching practise to cover for 89.Then Hodgson came in to bat and scored 33. He was out at lunch with Yorkshire 348 for 5.
On returning after lunch Yorkshire had declared and Loughborough started batting.I had purchased a postcard of Yorkshire in 1946 which I brought to the match.This started a discussion on cricket in the 1940,s when Bob and Peter started watching cricket.
Decided to see what was happening at Weetwood were Leeds and Bradford were playing Warwickshire.Tony,Brian,David and Peter were sitting watching the match.Warwickshire had been bowled out for 180 and Leeds and Bradford were batting.Black clounds were all about.To my surprise I met Brian Cobb for the first time this cricket season.Brian has watched cricket all over England and watched Yorkshire Bank in the Bradford League.He has now got a dog called Harry which makes him have to keep walking round the field.
Ron Deaton then arrived after coming back from Summerscales.A special brick had been placed in the birth place of Herbert Sutcliffe.Ron is a big collector of Yorkshire memorabilia and introduced me to Yorkshire Cricket Archives.He was looking for signatures of Ashley Giles and Darren Maddy who were playing in the match.Martin Saggers an ex England player was umpiring in the match. Another signature.
There was another match on the second pitch Northumberland v Leeds University.
Northumberland scored 170 and Leeds were batting. The rain started and Warwickshire players came off however the second match carried on until Leeds won the match.
Ron daecided to go to Headingley to obtain the signature of the three debutants for Yorkshire.He also obtain the signature of Graham Dilley on the 1981 England scorecard when England beat Australia.It stopped raining.Loughborough had reached 53 for 1.Brian Senior arrived to see if the match was playing.Everybody had gone home.
Woke up to bright sunshine but forecast is rain later.Strolled round to Headingley ground.Decided to watch it from the Long Room.Bob Procter arrives and starts his tales.Peter then arrives who was the person who has just joined Yorkshire yesterday.
Brophy and Pyrah are still batting easily and Pyrah reaches his second first-class hundred.Brophy is out giving catching practise to cover for 89.Then Hodgson came in to bat and scored 33. He was out at lunch with Yorkshire 348 for 5.
On returning after lunch Yorkshire had declared and Loughborough started batting.I had purchased a postcard of Yorkshire in 1946 which I brought to the match.This started a discussion on cricket in the 1940,s when Bob and Peter started watching cricket.
Decided to see what was happening at Weetwood were Leeds and Bradford were playing Warwickshire.Tony,Brian,David and Peter were sitting watching the match.Warwickshire had been bowled out for 180 and Leeds and Bradford were batting.Black clounds were all about.To my surprise I met Brian Cobb for the first time this cricket season.Brian has watched cricket all over England and watched Yorkshire Bank in the Bradford League.He has now got a dog called Harry which makes him have to keep walking round the field.
Ron Deaton then arrived after coming back from Summerscales.A special brick had been placed in the birth place of Herbert Sutcliffe.Ron is a big collector of Yorkshire memorabilia and introduced me to Yorkshire Cricket Archives.He was looking for signatures of Ashley Giles and Darren Maddy who were playing in the match.Martin Saggers an ex England player was umpiring in the match. Another signature.
There was another match on the second pitch Northumberland v Leeds University.
Northumberland scored 170 and Leeds were batting. The rain started and Warwickshire players came off however the second match carried on until Leeds won the match.
Ron daecided to go to Headingley to obtain the signature of the three debutants for Yorkshire.He also obtain the signature of Graham Dilley on the 1981 England scorecard when England beat Australia.It stopped raining.Loughborough had reached 53 for 1.Brian Senior arrived to see if the match was playing.Everybody had gone home.
Tuesday 11 May 2010
Brian Close Q&A - Invitation
You are invited to the Official Opening of the Yorkshire Cricket Collection at the University of Huddersfield Archives, Main Library, Queensgate Campus
MONDAY 17 MAY 2010
6.30 for 7.00pm
The Yorkshire Cricket Collection is a new resource for cricket researchers and enthusiasts, and accompanies the establishment of the University of Huddersfield Cricket Research Centre – the first in the UK
6.30 Light Refreshments
7.00 Welcome: Professor John Lancaster, Professor Tim Thornton, Dr Peter Davies,
Mrs Hilary Haigh
7.15 Dr Rob Light on the Collection
7.30 Special Guest - Brian Close Q&A
MONDAY 17 MAY 2010
6.30 for 7.00pm
The Yorkshire Cricket Collection is a new resource for cricket researchers and enthusiasts, and accompanies the establishment of the University of Huddersfield Cricket Research Centre – the first in the UK
6.30 Light Refreshments
7.00 Welcome: Professor John Lancaster, Professor Tim Thornton, Dr Peter Davies,
Mrs Hilary Haigh
7.15 Dr Rob Light on the Collection
7.30 Special Guest - Brian Close Q&A
Monday 10 May 2010
A First Day for a new supporter.
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
On Sunday night I looked at the weather forecast. It said there would be 20% chance of rain.
Woke up to rain.The match of Yorkshire v Lougborough at Headingley did not start till 2.00 in the afternoon.
Lougborogh team included two interesting names.Charl Malan who is the brother of the Middlesex player.William Tavare who is the nephew of Chris ,the England player.
Yorkshire were giving their first class debuts to Joe Root,Moin Ashraf and Callum Geldart.
Yorkshire won the toss and batted on another cold day.Root and Ballance opened the batting.Root was soon out l.b.w. and Geldart came in.There were a couple of missed catches which was understandable in the cold.My 3.45 myself and Andy moved into the warmth of the Long Room.Brian and Tony had been to Weetwood for Leeds and Bradford v Warwickshire.
After tea I started chatting to a man who had just joined Yorkshire and it was his first day at Headingley.He had just moved to Leeds from North Yorkshire.Also he had just retired from work and had more time to watch cricket. He was brought up on Lords and Oval.Told him about the local cricket Leagues.
During this time Brophy and Pyrah both got their fifties.Brophy looks a class batsman at this level.The match finished at 6.25 with Yorkshire 218 for3.
On Sunday night I looked at the weather forecast. It said there would be 20% chance of rain.
Woke up to rain.The match of Yorkshire v Lougborough at Headingley did not start till 2.00 in the afternoon.
Lougborogh team included two interesting names.Charl Malan who is the brother of the Middlesex player.William Tavare who is the nephew of Chris ,the England player.
Yorkshire were giving their first class debuts to Joe Root,Moin Ashraf and Callum Geldart.
Yorkshire won the toss and batted on another cold day.Root and Ballance opened the batting.Root was soon out l.b.w. and Geldart came in.There were a couple of missed catches which was understandable in the cold.My 3.45 myself and Andy moved into the warmth of the Long Room.Brian and Tony had been to Weetwood for Leeds and Bradford v Warwickshire.
After tea I started chatting to a man who had just joined Yorkshire and it was his first day at Headingley.He had just moved to Leeds from North Yorkshire.Also he had just retired from work and had more time to watch cricket. He was brought up on Lords and Oval.Told him about the local cricket Leagues.
During this time Brophy and Pyrah both got their fifties.Brophy looks a class batsman at this level.The match finished at 6.25 with Yorkshire 218 for3.
Williams and Wood
Posted by Peter Davies
Sunday 9 May
First up, Stones v Old Town, high above Ripponden, where my Dad and I were ball sponsors for the day. Stones are a very organised club and only had one, sort of, vacancy when I rang up a couple of weeks ago. They re-jigged their schedule and me and my Dad were in.
We arrived mid-afternoon. Things were pretty low-key but we were given two cups of tea on the house and a nice welcome from one of the Stones cricketers. We even had our name on the sponsors board, which was nice given that it was an eleventh-hour decision.
The tea lady was a very interesting person. She said it was her first afternoon doing teas at Stones, but she had 35 years' experience at SBCI, just up the road. 35 years! A safe pair of hands, I'd say. I had some egg and cheese sandwiches, bits of salad and some mini-sausage rolls, and also a purple J2O. My Dad was enjoying his tea - he seemed to be eating lots of cakes and actually saved some of his food for the car journey back to Oldham.
We headed for Barkisland, having seen that a game was in motion in mid-afternoon, as we traveled in the direction of Stones, but unfortunately it was now over - this fact was confirmed by two blokes still hovering by the seats on the church side of the ground.
So we travelled in the direction of Elland, but again no can do. An empty ground. But, when times are tough, we can always rely on Blackley, and so it proved yet again.
Lots of spectators there and we had our customary cup of tea. Club secretary Julie Pearson said that our mutual friend, Steve Williams, 'was playing today', even though he'd retired many years ago and many times also. So we had a sit outside the pavilion and Steve came marching into bat almost immediately. He looked good, particularly in his swings to leg, and I think his daughter was sat next to me, so she was naturally very excited.
It was the last Sunday of the Premiership season, so the TV was blaring out with latest scores, interviews and suchlike. Chelsea were racking up a massive total against Wigan and the locals kept on shouting out things like, 'Chelsea have got four', 'Wigan have got six'. In the end, Chelsea won 8-0 and claimed the Premiership title in so doing.
We headed home, fully intending to do no more cricket, but we could not resist the lure of Kirkburton. They were at home in the Heavy Woollen Cup second round and chasing a 200+ total. The main point of interest was ex-Yorkshire and Glamorgan batter Matthew Wood, who was in the process of constructing a major innings. His team were a wicket down but he was looking good. Dare I say it, he looked slightly tubbier than he did when he was a county pro, but that's understandable isn't it? He was carressing the ball square of the wicket, and his partner was scampering between the wickets. They looked good for victory.
Sunday 9 May
First up, Stones v Old Town, high above Ripponden, where my Dad and I were ball sponsors for the day. Stones are a very organised club and only had one, sort of, vacancy when I rang up a couple of weeks ago. They re-jigged their schedule and me and my Dad were in.
We arrived mid-afternoon. Things were pretty low-key but we were given two cups of tea on the house and a nice welcome from one of the Stones cricketers. We even had our name on the sponsors board, which was nice given that it was an eleventh-hour decision.
The tea lady was a very interesting person. She said it was her first afternoon doing teas at Stones, but she had 35 years' experience at SBCI, just up the road. 35 years! A safe pair of hands, I'd say. I had some egg and cheese sandwiches, bits of salad and some mini-sausage rolls, and also a purple J2O. My Dad was enjoying his tea - he seemed to be eating lots of cakes and actually saved some of his food for the car journey back to Oldham.
We headed for Barkisland, having seen that a game was in motion in mid-afternoon, as we traveled in the direction of Stones, but unfortunately it was now over - this fact was confirmed by two blokes still hovering by the seats on the church side of the ground.
So we travelled in the direction of Elland, but again no can do. An empty ground. But, when times are tough, we can always rely on Blackley, and so it proved yet again.
Lots of spectators there and we had our customary cup of tea. Club secretary Julie Pearson said that our mutual friend, Steve Williams, 'was playing today', even though he'd retired many years ago and many times also. So we had a sit outside the pavilion and Steve came marching into bat almost immediately. He looked good, particularly in his swings to leg, and I think his daughter was sat next to me, so she was naturally very excited.
It was the last Sunday of the Premiership season, so the TV was blaring out with latest scores, interviews and suchlike. Chelsea were racking up a massive total against Wigan and the locals kept on shouting out things like, 'Chelsea have got four', 'Wigan have got six'. In the end, Chelsea won 8-0 and claimed the Premiership title in so doing.
We headed home, fully intending to do no more cricket, but we could not resist the lure of Kirkburton. They were at home in the Heavy Woollen Cup second round and chasing a 200+ total. The main point of interest was ex-Yorkshire and Glamorgan batter Matthew Wood, who was in the process of constructing a major innings. His team were a wicket down but he was looking good. Dare I say it, he looked slightly tubbier than he did when he was a county pro, but that's understandable isn't it? He was carressing the ball square of the wicket, and his partner was scampering between the wickets. They looked good for victory.
Sunday 9 May 2010
Derby Again
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
Sunday a chance to read the paper and have lunch at home.A five minute stroll and I am talking to Bob Procter who was there to get Rogers autograph because he is a Australian Test player.
Went in the Long Room to book a seat to watch the match inside. There is still a cold wind and had been raining.Spoke to William Roberts who had his daughter with him.He is looking forward to play-offs in football as he is a Huddersfield Town supporter. He will miss the Yorkshire v Holland match on Saturday due to the football.
Derby first team is as interesting as there second team.
Rogers -captain Born Perth Australia.
Hughes Born in West Indies
Park Born Zululand.
Smith .Born Johannesburg.
Sadler Born Dewsbury.
Redfern.Born Shrewsbury.
Goddard. Born Dewsbury.
Groenewald. Born Pietermaritzburg. You get 35 points in scrabble for that name . Yorkhire won the toss and batted.Yorkshire were struggling a little until Brophy came in to bat.I was sat next to a umpire from the Esk Dale League which is situated around Whitby.Tony visited this league last year and I hope to go this season.
Brophy reached 93 not out and the total was 241 for 4.The Derby bowling was poor at times. Sadler bowled a over which cost 11 runs.I could not understand why he bowled as there were more experienced bowlers available.
At the interval the sun had come out so I decided to watch the Derby innings from the Rugby Stand end with Andy from York.Had my first ice cream of the summer.
Patterson took the first wicket and Derby innings depended on Rogers.However at 57 he was caught by Rudolph on the boundary edge of Sanderson.No relation to me worse luck.It must be very proud to have your son playing for Yorkshire. Redfern and Sadler put on a stand of 44 however Derby were always behind the rate.They were bowled out for 141 with Patterson taking 6 wickets for 32. His best bowling.Heard that Leeds Rugby would be playing Wigan in the cup at the same time as the Lancashire match. Will be interesting how they keep the two supporters apart.
Stroll home for tea.Makes a change from driving.
Sunday a chance to read the paper and have lunch at home.A five minute stroll and I am talking to Bob Procter who was there to get Rogers autograph because he is a Australian Test player.
Went in the Long Room to book a seat to watch the match inside. There is still a cold wind and had been raining.Spoke to William Roberts who had his daughter with him.He is looking forward to play-offs in football as he is a Huddersfield Town supporter. He will miss the Yorkshire v Holland match on Saturday due to the football.
Derby first team is as interesting as there second team.
Rogers -captain Born Perth Australia.
Hughes Born in West Indies
Park Born Zululand.
Smith .Born Johannesburg.
Sadler Born Dewsbury.
Redfern.Born Shrewsbury.
Goddard. Born Dewsbury.
Groenewald. Born Pietermaritzburg. You get 35 points in scrabble for that name . Yorkhire won the toss and batted.Yorkshire were struggling a little until Brophy came in to bat.I was sat next to a umpire from the Esk Dale League which is situated around Whitby.Tony visited this league last year and I hope to go this season.
Brophy reached 93 not out and the total was 241 for 4.The Derby bowling was poor at times. Sadler bowled a over which cost 11 runs.I could not understand why he bowled as there were more experienced bowlers available.
At the interval the sun had come out so I decided to watch the Derby innings from the Rugby Stand end with Andy from York.Had my first ice cream of the summer.
Patterson took the first wicket and Derby innings depended on Rogers.However at 57 he was caught by Rudolph on the boundary edge of Sanderson.No relation to me worse luck.It must be very proud to have your son playing for Yorkshire. Redfern and Sadler put on a stand of 44 however Derby were always behind the rate.They were bowled out for 141 with Patterson taking 6 wickets for 32. His best bowling.Heard that Leeds Rugby would be playing Wigan in the cup at the same time as the Lancashire match. Will be interesting how they keep the two supporters apart.
Stroll home for tea.Makes a change from driving.
At the bottom and the top of the hill
Posted by Peter Davies
Saturday 8 May
A Linthwaite late afternoon. Initially, Linthwaite CC at Hoyle House, Manchester Road. I don't have a good record here. In recent years, every time I've visited Hoyle House the game has been over, or never got started, or something else. But today, the match against Hall Bower was in full swing.
I was hungry but the guy in the tea room said there was no tea left. So he suggested I visit the adjacent bowling club tea room and ask if they had any left (they also had a fixture this Saturday afternoon). Bingo! A very organised woman dispensing lots of goodies was in full flow so I asked for a cheese and two ham sandwiches. These were very nice - perhaps slightly over-priced at £1.50 each - but very nice with onion accompaniments. Nice cup of tea as well. Perhaps this was the first time I'd visited another sports club cafeteria while at a cricket match - and it had worked well.
I returned to the cricket and sat on the main-road side of the ground. Dad had nipped out on an errand. I popped in the pavilion and witnessed the excellent sight of two MEN overseeing catering operations! They looked very efficient in the kitchen. Lots of team photos on the wall and supporters and cricketers having a good crack while watching the game.
Then up the hill to Broad Oak where near neighbours Marsden were the visitors. It was getting pretty cold so we had a cup of tea and took cover in front of the pavilion. Dad did a lap of the ground. The tea ladies seemed to be having their tea, or a major chinwag, in the tearoom.
There were significant people round and about. Club official Kathleen Dudley was watching the game from inside the bar, while fellow committee person Angela Metcalfe was hot-footing it round the boundary edge and making jokes about the weather (eg. not very reminiscent of the Caribbean).
I popped in the local pub, Th'Alma, to negotiate about holding our 'Cricket and Pubs' exhibition there this summer, but the landlord was away unfortunately. Great views from the Broad Oak ground - a tremendous location. Quite a few spectators lining the ground; it was a local derby, after all.
Saturday 8 May
A Linthwaite late afternoon. Initially, Linthwaite CC at Hoyle House, Manchester Road. I don't have a good record here. In recent years, every time I've visited Hoyle House the game has been over, or never got started, or something else. But today, the match against Hall Bower was in full swing.
I was hungry but the guy in the tea room said there was no tea left. So he suggested I visit the adjacent bowling club tea room and ask if they had any left (they also had a fixture this Saturday afternoon). Bingo! A very organised woman dispensing lots of goodies was in full flow so I asked for a cheese and two ham sandwiches. These were very nice - perhaps slightly over-priced at £1.50 each - but very nice with onion accompaniments. Nice cup of tea as well. Perhaps this was the first time I'd visited another sports club cafeteria while at a cricket match - and it had worked well.
I returned to the cricket and sat on the main-road side of the ground. Dad had nipped out on an errand. I popped in the pavilion and witnessed the excellent sight of two MEN overseeing catering operations! They looked very efficient in the kitchen. Lots of team photos on the wall and supporters and cricketers having a good crack while watching the game.
Then up the hill to Broad Oak where near neighbours Marsden were the visitors. It was getting pretty cold so we had a cup of tea and took cover in front of the pavilion. Dad did a lap of the ground. The tea ladies seemed to be having their tea, or a major chinwag, in the tearoom.
There were significant people round and about. Club official Kathleen Dudley was watching the game from inside the bar, while fellow committee person Angela Metcalfe was hot-footing it round the boundary edge and making jokes about the weather (eg. not very reminiscent of the Caribbean).
I popped in the local pub, Th'Alma, to negotiate about holding our 'Cricket and Pubs' exhibition there this summer, but the landlord was away unfortunately. Great views from the Broad Oak ground - a tremendous location. Quite a few spectators lining the ground; it was a local derby, after all.
Three Divisions
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
On Saturday I set off first to visit Weetwood to see John and Jenny.They were in the shelter of the pavilion from the cold northerly wind. They had been to Scarborough on Thursday and enjoyed the day. Tony arrived to show his picture of Park Avenue to them.Mollie Staines was futher on the pavilion wrapped up for winter.Steve Oldham came and collect his sweets from her.
The Academy were playing Harrogate in the Yorshire league match which started at 12.00.Harrogate were batting and lost a wicket just as I was leaving to pick Ron up.
We sent off down the M1 after picking Brian Senior up at Headingley. The major match we were seeing was Wakefield Thornes v Wakefield St.Michaels at Field Lane.This match was in the Central Yorkshire League.The ground is situated 15 minutes walk from the centre of Wakefield.
A new pavilion had been built with grants from Sport England,Coalfield Regeneration Trust,Waste Recycling Environmental and Biffaward scheme. It was opened in March.
Wakefield St Michaels were batting and were soon losing wickets.With the help of the pavilion we watched the match in relative comfort.In the pavilion there were some old pictures of the side and cakes for tea.
There was a brillent catch at gully to claim one wicket and St Michaels were all out for 140 with a number overs to go.
Brian Senior tasted the tea and stated Peter Davies wouild put it on his list especially the chocolate cake. I walked round the ground to see the bowls match but it was too cold to watch. My mother used to play the game when she retired from work.
There were three spectators at the far in the face of the wind. It must have been uncomfortable.
Thornes soon lost a wicket but started to hit the bowling all over the ground.I moved the car to see the match and be warmer.All through the afternoon news kept coming through about Leeds United match and at just before five they had won.
Thornes lost another wicket but won the match easily with over 30 overs to spare.In order not to go through the centre of Leeds we decided to visit Colton.They were playing New Rover in the Airedale and Wharfedale League.Colton were batting with two wickets down chasing 147.
Walking round the ground I meet Peter Eckersley who went to Temple Moor with me. He was a year younger but we played together in Colton youth team and first team in the 1960,s. Colton lost three quick wickets. Peter was saying that 10 of the side were local.There pavilion was new and compared a lot better than when I played.
Colton won the ground and set off home. Dropped Brian off at Whitkirk. He thought it was to early to go home it was about 6.45.
On Saturday I set off first to visit Weetwood to see John and Jenny.They were in the shelter of the pavilion from the cold northerly wind. They had been to Scarborough on Thursday and enjoyed the day. Tony arrived to show his picture of Park Avenue to them.Mollie Staines was futher on the pavilion wrapped up for winter.Steve Oldham came and collect his sweets from her.
The Academy were playing Harrogate in the Yorshire league match which started at 12.00.Harrogate were batting and lost a wicket just as I was leaving to pick Ron up.
We sent off down the M1 after picking Brian Senior up at Headingley. The major match we were seeing was Wakefield Thornes v Wakefield St.Michaels at Field Lane.This match was in the Central Yorkshire League.The ground is situated 15 minutes walk from the centre of Wakefield.
A new pavilion had been built with grants from Sport England,Coalfield Regeneration Trust,Waste Recycling Environmental and Biffaward scheme. It was opened in March.
Wakefield St Michaels were batting and were soon losing wickets.With the help of the pavilion we watched the match in relative comfort.In the pavilion there were some old pictures of the side and cakes for tea.
There was a brillent catch at gully to claim one wicket and St Michaels were all out for 140 with a number overs to go.
Brian Senior tasted the tea and stated Peter Davies wouild put it on his list especially the chocolate cake. I walked round the ground to see the bowls match but it was too cold to watch. My mother used to play the game when she retired from work.
There were three spectators at the far in the face of the wind. It must have been uncomfortable.
Thornes soon lost a wicket but started to hit the bowling all over the ground.I moved the car to see the match and be warmer.All through the afternoon news kept coming through about Leeds United match and at just before five they had won.
Thornes lost another wicket but won the match easily with over 30 overs to spare.In order not to go through the centre of Leeds we decided to visit Colton.They were playing New Rover in the Airedale and Wharfedale League.Colton were batting with two wickets down chasing 147.
Walking round the ground I meet Peter Eckersley who went to Temple Moor with me. He was a year younger but we played together in Colton youth team and first team in the 1960,s. Colton lost three quick wickets. Peter was saying that 10 of the side were local.There pavilion was new and compared a lot better than when I played.
Colton won the ground and set off home. Dropped Brian off at Whitkirk. He thought it was to early to go home it was about 6.45.
Great week for Yorkshire - at all levels
Posted by Tony Hutton
Thursday 6th May - Derbyshire 2nd XI v Yorkshire 2nd XI (County ground, Derby)
First visit of the season to Derby, passing through quite a bit of rain on the way, but play started on time in grey overcast surroundings. Main change is that the square has been turned round to avoid problems with the setting sun. This has led to re-location of the floodlight pylons and scoreboards.
A very young looking Yorkshire side contained no less than eight teenagers and the oldest man in the side was Lee Hodgson at 23. At the start of day two they managed to take the overnight score of 105-6 to 167 all out, thanks mainly to Callum Geldart's fifty, ably assisted by Tim Bresnan's younger brother who got 11 after coming in last man. So only seven runs behind Derby's first innings score.
After an early lunch due to drizzly rain, Yorkshire's varied attack chipped away and reduced the home side to 132-5, before Jonathon Clare's 95 turned the game back Derby's way. As the small crowd shivered in the cold winds, the best spot for viewing was in the Gladwin and Jackson suite of the pavilion where tea and coffee were availabe with a fine view of the action through the glass.
Brian Senior and myself enjoyed an excellent lunch and some welcome warmth in the Exeter Arms, an old fashioned back street pub, with lots of interesting memorabilia, mainly photographs of film stars from the distant past.
The atmosphere back at the ground was well summed up by the lady reporter on the Derby website:-
'It was cold. I repeat - it was cold! And just in case readers are thinking - typical woman...always cold, there was some big, brave men wrapped in all manner of apparel including sleeping bags, curtains (don't ask), travel rugs, gloves and muliple pairs of socks !'
When bad light eventually stopped play Derbyshire declared on 296-9, setting Yorkshire 304 runs in 96 overs on the last day. News had already filtered through of the Yorkshire first team's innings victory at Scarborough, but it seemed long odds against the second team completing a double.
However the following day Yorkshire managed to knock off the runs in fine style by five wickets in 87.5 overs. Star of the show this time was former Derby man Gary Ballance who made 134 before being out with the scores level. Rain was threating again as skipper Azeem Rafiq with 33 not out saw them home.
Saturday 8th May - Yorkshire Academy v Harrogate (Weetwood, Leeds)
With many of last season's Academy players having moved back to their club sides a largely new intake has taken up the baton and continued the club's successful week with a crushing victory over Harrogate in the Yorkshire Premier League.
On paper with the return of several former batting stalwarts Harrogate looked good for a big score, but one of the Academy newcomers, Ben Coad, took two vital wickets to dismiss Vic Craven for 19 and captain Ryan Bradshaw who top scored with 44. Then the spinners Jack Hughes and Randhawa demolished the tail to leave Harrogate all out for only 108.
With a total of 66 overs available to get the runs the Academy took their time initially, but then Callum Geldart, one of the heroes of Derby, took the Harrogate spinners to the cleaners to score a splendid 69 not out, including three huge sixes on this very large ground. He was given good support by another newcomer Irfan Amjad who finished on29 not out and the Academy won comfortably by nine wickets.
So the end of a notable week for Yorkshire cricket with three great victories and quite a few young men already banging on the first team door.
Thursday 6th May - Derbyshire 2nd XI v Yorkshire 2nd XI (County ground, Derby)
First visit of the season to Derby, passing through quite a bit of rain on the way, but play started on time in grey overcast surroundings. Main change is that the square has been turned round to avoid problems with the setting sun. This has led to re-location of the floodlight pylons and scoreboards.
A very young looking Yorkshire side contained no less than eight teenagers and the oldest man in the side was Lee Hodgson at 23. At the start of day two they managed to take the overnight score of 105-6 to 167 all out, thanks mainly to Callum Geldart's fifty, ably assisted by Tim Bresnan's younger brother who got 11 after coming in last man. So only seven runs behind Derby's first innings score.
After an early lunch due to drizzly rain, Yorkshire's varied attack chipped away and reduced the home side to 132-5, before Jonathon Clare's 95 turned the game back Derby's way. As the small crowd shivered in the cold winds, the best spot for viewing was in the Gladwin and Jackson suite of the pavilion where tea and coffee were availabe with a fine view of the action through the glass.
Brian Senior and myself enjoyed an excellent lunch and some welcome warmth in the Exeter Arms, an old fashioned back street pub, with lots of interesting memorabilia, mainly photographs of film stars from the distant past.
The atmosphere back at the ground was well summed up by the lady reporter on the Derby website:-
'It was cold. I repeat - it was cold! And just in case readers are thinking - typical woman...always cold, there was some big, brave men wrapped in all manner of apparel including sleeping bags, curtains (don't ask), travel rugs, gloves and muliple pairs of socks !'
When bad light eventually stopped play Derbyshire declared on 296-9, setting Yorkshire 304 runs in 96 overs on the last day. News had already filtered through of the Yorkshire first team's innings victory at Scarborough, but it seemed long odds against the second team completing a double.
However the following day Yorkshire managed to knock off the runs in fine style by five wickets in 87.5 overs. Star of the show this time was former Derby man Gary Ballance who made 134 before being out with the scores level. Rain was threating again as skipper Azeem Rafiq with 33 not out saw them home.
Saturday 8th May - Yorkshire Academy v Harrogate (Weetwood, Leeds)
With many of last season's Academy players having moved back to their club sides a largely new intake has taken up the baton and continued the club's successful week with a crushing victory over Harrogate in the Yorkshire Premier League.
On paper with the return of several former batting stalwarts Harrogate looked good for a big score, but one of the Academy newcomers, Ben Coad, took two vital wickets to dismiss Vic Craven for 19 and captain Ryan Bradshaw who top scored with 44. Then the spinners Jack Hughes and Randhawa demolished the tail to leave Harrogate all out for only 108.
With a total of 66 overs available to get the runs the Academy took their time initially, but then Callum Geldart, one of the heroes of Derby, took the Harrogate spinners to the cleaners to score a splendid 69 not out, including three huge sixes on this very large ground. He was given good support by another newcomer Irfan Amjad who finished on29 not out and the Academy won comfortably by nine wickets.
So the end of a notable week for Yorkshire cricket with three great victories and quite a few young men already banging on the first team door.
Saturday 8 May 2010
Into the Principality
Posted by Peter Davies
Sunday 2 May
A trip to my Aunty's in Wrexham, North Wales, so an opportunity to visit Brymbo CC. According to one website, 'Brymbo is a village in the county borough of Wrexham, Wales. It forms part of the Wrexham Urban Area (pop 63,000); the name is also shared by an electoral ward and local government community. At the 2001 Census, the population of the community area was 3,482, although the population of Brymbo Ward itself was only 2,653. The former Brymbo Steelworks was a prominent industry for the village and much of the surrounding area.'
The ground was spacious and well appointed. After the opening game of the Sunday 3rd XI competition, Brymbo were actually top, with Bangor, Hawarden Park, Conwy, Buckley, Connah's Quay, Pontblyddyn and Gwersyllt Park the other teams in the division. Gwersyllt Park were the visitors today, and they included a young female cricketer in their ranks.
Brymbo were piling the runs on when I arrived. The openers must have put on more than a 100, with the first wicket going down when opener no.1 holed out to point for 49. The other opener reached his century with some amazing attacking shots, and then the wickets began to fall. Third XIs in this league generally comprise older players and younger players, but this was a very competitive fixture. I had a cup of tea, looked at the memorabilia on the wall, and then had a sit outside and a walk round the boundary.
The North Wales League is very geographically diffuse, with few local derbies and when Brymbo visit Bangor, for example, they'll be travelling maybe 50 miles. Quite moving as well because 50-odd years ago, my Dad would have been visiting grounds such as Brymbo's as Gresford CC's young, teenage scorer. But that's another story.
Sunday 2 May
A trip to my Aunty's in Wrexham, North Wales, so an opportunity to visit Brymbo CC. According to one website, 'Brymbo is a village in the county borough of Wrexham, Wales. It forms part of the Wrexham Urban Area (pop 63,000); the name is also shared by an electoral ward and local government community. At the 2001 Census, the population of the community area was 3,482, although the population of Brymbo Ward itself was only 2,653. The former Brymbo Steelworks was a prominent industry for the village and much of the surrounding area.'
The ground was spacious and well appointed. After the opening game of the Sunday 3rd XI competition, Brymbo were actually top, with Bangor, Hawarden Park, Conwy, Buckley, Connah's Quay, Pontblyddyn and Gwersyllt Park the other teams in the division. Gwersyllt Park were the visitors today, and they included a young female cricketer in their ranks.
Brymbo were piling the runs on when I arrived. The openers must have put on more than a 100, with the first wicket going down when opener no.1 holed out to point for 49. The other opener reached his century with some amazing attacking shots, and then the wickets began to fall. Third XIs in this league generally comprise older players and younger players, but this was a very competitive fixture. I had a cup of tea, looked at the memorabilia on the wall, and then had a sit outside and a walk round the boundary.
The North Wales League is very geographically diffuse, with few local derbies and when Brymbo visit Bangor, for example, they'll be travelling maybe 50 miles. Quite moving as well because 50-odd years ago, my Dad would have been visiting grounds such as Brymbo's as Gresford CC's young, teenage scorer. But that's another story.
Friday 7 May 2010
THE LAST MATCH
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
I woke to another cloudy day but dry.We planned to go watch Ermysted,s Grammar School v M.C.C however we did not know which ground in Skipton it would be played on.Brian Senior very kindly rang the school to find out. He was told it was the Sandylands ground. Brian thought it was a ground he had not been to however after talking to Tony he found out it was Skipton Cricket Club which he had visited numerous times.Dash!
On parking the car next to the Rugby club a man asked us who was playing cricket. I replied M.C.C V Grammar School . The man replied who is M.C.C.At first I thought he was taking the mickey but it turn he did not know. He was a Rugby Union supporter .
Ermysted is the seventh oldest state school in Britain and was founded by Peter Toller in the 15th century.It has 750 boys and 50 staff.
Skipton Cricket Club was founded in 1853.Recent famous player is James Whittaker who played for Leicestershire and England. The ground is situated next to the Rugby Union ground with the Pavilion next to a main road.
Soon as we entered the ground we saw Ian from Lancaster who had been to Kendal before arriving here.
As usual M.C.C were batting and we found out there were three Irish players in the team.Two had just arrived to play this match and would fly back to Dublin to-night.They were playing in a Cup match to-morrow against Cork.
One of the Umpires was Glen Pearson our old umpiring friend.
During lunch me and Peter had a walk across the fields to Skipton Church Institute Cricket club which was formed in 1882.Walking in to the Skipton pavilion I found a old newspaper cutting saying that Bosanquet who played for England in 1903 had scored a century on this ground.
Before lunch John Taplin arrived and after lunch Tony Hutton arrived.The M.C.C declared at 201 after 50 overs.The School had played a total of 5 match so far and this would be it,s last one.When I was at school I played every Saturday morning till July.
We left at tea-time 3.40 and made a comment to Glen that tea was early to-day.
I woke to another cloudy day but dry.We planned to go watch Ermysted,s Grammar School v M.C.C however we did not know which ground in Skipton it would be played on.Brian Senior very kindly rang the school to find out. He was told it was the Sandylands ground. Brian thought it was a ground he had not been to however after talking to Tony he found out it was Skipton Cricket Club which he had visited numerous times.Dash!
On parking the car next to the Rugby club a man asked us who was playing cricket. I replied M.C.C V Grammar School . The man replied who is M.C.C.At first I thought he was taking the mickey but it turn he did not know. He was a Rugby Union supporter .
Ermysted is the seventh oldest state school in Britain and was founded by Peter Toller in the 15th century.It has 750 boys and 50 staff.
Skipton Cricket Club was founded in 1853.Recent famous player is James Whittaker who played for Leicestershire and England. The ground is situated next to the Rugby Union ground with the Pavilion next to a main road.
Soon as we entered the ground we saw Ian from Lancaster who had been to Kendal before arriving here.
As usual M.C.C were batting and we found out there were three Irish players in the team.Two had just arrived to play this match and would fly back to Dublin to-night.They were playing in a Cup match to-morrow against Cork.
One of the Umpires was Glen Pearson our old umpiring friend.
During lunch me and Peter had a walk across the fields to Skipton Church Institute Cricket club which was formed in 1882.Walking in to the Skipton pavilion I found a old newspaper cutting saying that Bosanquet who played for England in 1903 had scored a century on this ground.
Before lunch John Taplin arrived and after lunch Tony Hutton arrived.The M.C.C declared at 201 after 50 overs.The School had played a total of 5 match so far and this would be it,s last one.When I was at school I played every Saturday morning till July.
We left at tea-time 3.40 and made a comment to Glen that tea was early to-day.
Cold Derby
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
ON Thursday we decided to go back to Derby to see the three day Championship match.
After looking at the weather forecast,it said it would be cloudy in the morning but getting warmer in the afternoon.So I set out with the wife and soon hit heavy rain outside Sheffield.After going through the road improvements on the M1 we arrived to a dark Derby.
Yorkshire were batting with Geldart and Sanderson.Sixteen wickets had falled yesterday with Sanderson getting four wickets.However Sanderson was soon out but Geldart batted well.Yorkshire were all out for 167.Then the rain fell and carried on till about 2.15.
Brain Senior and Tony Hutton went into Derby to the Exeter Arms for lunch.At this time I took the wife into Derby for her do some shopping and I return to the ground.Derby had lost two wickets.
Derby seconds always have a interesting side.In this match they had the following:
Jonathan Clare from Burnley.A excellent all-rounder but has had a number of injuries.The scoreboard told us that Burnley Football Club were sponsoring him.
C.Humphrey who had been playing for Kent Seconds.
S.Baird who is a Australian playing in the local league.
Ian Hunter from Durham.
S.Khan who nobody knew.
A very cold wind blew over the ground and was very cloudy .No sun.So we went for a cup of tea and watch the match from behind glass.The Cricket World Cup was on the T.V with England playing.A quote from Bumble was that there were 12 bowls to go and evey one would be a event.Rubbish.
Went to pick the wife up frrom Derby and got lost twice and pickled her up forty minutes late.When I got make Clare was batting well against some poor Yorkshire bowling.Still very cold.We heard Yorkshire first team had won at Scarborough.The good news for to-day.
We left about 6.15 with Clare 87 not out and Derby heading for a 300 .
ON Thursday we decided to go back to Derby to see the three day Championship match.
After looking at the weather forecast,it said it would be cloudy in the morning but getting warmer in the afternoon.So I set out with the wife and soon hit heavy rain outside Sheffield.After going through the road improvements on the M1 we arrived to a dark Derby.
Yorkshire were batting with Geldart and Sanderson.Sixteen wickets had falled yesterday with Sanderson getting four wickets.However Sanderson was soon out but Geldart batted well.Yorkshire were all out for 167.Then the rain fell and carried on till about 2.15.
Brain Senior and Tony Hutton went into Derby to the Exeter Arms for lunch.At this time I took the wife into Derby for her do some shopping and I return to the ground.Derby had lost two wickets.
Derby seconds always have a interesting side.In this match they had the following:
Jonathan Clare from Burnley.A excellent all-rounder but has had a number of injuries.The scoreboard told us that Burnley Football Club were sponsoring him.
C.Humphrey who had been playing for Kent Seconds.
S.Baird who is a Australian playing in the local league.
Ian Hunter from Durham.
S.Khan who nobody knew.
A very cold wind blew over the ground and was very cloudy .No sun.So we went for a cup of tea and watch the match from behind glass.The Cricket World Cup was on the T.V with England playing.A quote from Bumble was that there were 12 bowls to go and evey one would be a event.Rubbish.
Went to pick the wife up frrom Derby and got lost twice and pickled her up forty minutes late.When I got make Clare was batting well against some poor Yorkshire bowling.Still very cold.We heard Yorkshire first team had won at Scarborough.The good news for to-day.
We left about 6.15 with Clare 87 not out and Derby heading for a 300 .
Thursday 6 May 2010
Sunny Scarborough
Posted by Brian Sanderson
On Wednesday I picked up Brian Senior and then on to Horsforth for Ron.Then down the A64 to Scarborough. The traffic was heavy around the Leeds Ring Road however we reached at Trafalgar Square by 10.45.
After I parked the car and walked into the ground Mc Grath was out L.B.W to Masters for 112.Gale moved on to his second century this season before being run out by Foster of Phillips.Another plus Bairstow batting well to reach 62 with 11 frours and Pyrah getting 61 skillfully.
At lunchtime I walked on the front to look at the sea.This is a big bonus and better than Headingley.
In the afternoon the sun was very hot and had to move into the shade for the first time this season.I watch the match from the Trafalgar Square end as it is behind the bowlers arm and in good company.I was joined by Peter from Burley as he was stopping over for three days ,his holidays.There was a good crowd of about 2500 spectators which was good for early May.
Best bowled Pettini with a very fast bowl and acted as a aeroplane toward the pavilion.Foster and tenDoeschate were batting well at the end of the day. The score was 159 for 5.There is hope that Yorkshire will have another victory this season.
Looking to going to Derby to see Yorkshire Seconds.
On Wednesday I picked up Brian Senior and then on to Horsforth for Ron.Then down the A64 to Scarborough. The traffic was heavy around the Leeds Ring Road however we reached at Trafalgar Square by 10.45.
After I parked the car and walked into the ground Mc Grath was out L.B.W to Masters for 112.Gale moved on to his second century this season before being run out by Foster of Phillips.Another plus Bairstow batting well to reach 62 with 11 frours and Pyrah getting 61 skillfully.
At lunchtime I walked on the front to look at the sea.This is a big bonus and better than Headingley.
In the afternoon the sun was very hot and had to move into the shade for the first time this season.I watch the match from the Trafalgar Square end as it is behind the bowlers arm and in good company.I was joined by Peter from Burley as he was stopping over for three days ,his holidays.There was a good crowd of about 2500 spectators which was good for early May.
Best bowled Pettini with a very fast bowl and acted as a aeroplane toward the pavilion.Foster and tenDoeschate were batting well at the end of the day. The score was 159 for 5.There is hope that Yorkshire will have another victory this season.
Looking to going to Derby to see Yorkshire Seconds.
Wednesday 5 May 2010
Dog walking in Derby
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
After talking to David Thorpe we decided to go on Tuesday see Yorkshire Seconds v Derbyshire in a 50 overs match.We joined up at Meadowhall which was equal between Leeds and Huddersfield.
The weather was bright with a strong breeze but warmer than yesterday.Parking the car in the ground looking on to the pitch if it became cold.The ground had changed from last year. Pitch had been turn round with seats at one end of the ground and a grass mound at the other.At the moment Derby is waiting planning permission to place seats on the mound.
Walking round the ground the first person I recognished was Micheal Missett who I have known for over fifty years. He used to live in the same street in Halton as myself.We both went to Temple Moor Grammer School.He now lives in Derbyshire and is now retired.One of his pastimes is Morris Dancing.
Derby won the toss and decided to field.Root and Geldart opened the innings and progreessed easily.While they were batting numerous dogs were been walked round the ground.Derby must be the only major cricket ground allowing the dogs .
Footitt opened the bowling for Derby and bowled 14 wides and 3 no-balls which helped Yorkshire reach 270 for 4 with the help of extra 12 penalties runs for bowling over the allowed time of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Lunched time we walked into Derby to have lunch. We found out Derby bus station has been pulled down so no station.
When we got back to the match Derby were 30 for 2 and Sadler and Redfern were batting.We decided to watch the second innings next to the Derby indoor nets and Malcolm from Derby was there.He is cricket ,football and snooker follower.We have met on numerous grounds from Cleethorpes to Blackpool.
Hodgson produced a excellent bowl to Redfern allowing Blain to take a catch.Derby last chance was removed when Sadler was caught by Ben Sanderson of Hargreaves.
There lost severn wickets for 48 runs.
Excellent day meeting old friends and Yorkshire won in warm day.
After talking to David Thorpe we decided to go on Tuesday see Yorkshire Seconds v Derbyshire in a 50 overs match.We joined up at Meadowhall which was equal between Leeds and Huddersfield.
The weather was bright with a strong breeze but warmer than yesterday.Parking the car in the ground looking on to the pitch if it became cold.The ground had changed from last year. Pitch had been turn round with seats at one end of the ground and a grass mound at the other.At the moment Derby is waiting planning permission to place seats on the mound.
Walking round the ground the first person I recognished was Micheal Missett who I have known for over fifty years. He used to live in the same street in Halton as myself.We both went to Temple Moor Grammer School.He now lives in Derbyshire and is now retired.One of his pastimes is Morris Dancing.
Derby won the toss and decided to field.Root and Geldart opened the innings and progreessed easily.While they were batting numerous dogs were been walked round the ground.Derby must be the only major cricket ground allowing the dogs .
Footitt opened the bowling for Derby and bowled 14 wides and 3 no-balls which helped Yorkshire reach 270 for 4 with the help of extra 12 penalties runs for bowling over the allowed time of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Lunched time we walked into Derby to have lunch. We found out Derby bus station has been pulled down so no station.
When we got back to the match Derby were 30 for 2 and Sadler and Redfern were batting.We decided to watch the second innings next to the Derby indoor nets and Malcolm from Derby was there.He is cricket ,football and snooker follower.We have met on numerous grounds from Cleethorpes to Blackpool.
Hodgson produced a excellent bowl to Redfern allowing Blain to take a catch.Derby last chance was removed when Sadler was caught by Ben Sanderson of Hargreaves.
There lost severn wickets for 48 runs.
Excellent day meeting old friends and Yorkshire won in warm day.
Sunshine all the way for Yorkshire
Posted by Tony Hutton
Tuesday 4th May - Yorkshire v Essex at Scarborough
Many Yorkshire supporters, prompted by the side's excellent start to the season, made their way to the seaside swathed in extra layers of clothing as the weather forecast said cloud later with a cold northerly wind off the sea.
Their was a cool breeze out of the sun, but sitting at the press box end of the ground facing the sun the conditions proved ideal for spectators. The cloud did arrive, or threatened to arrive, on cue at lunchtime but fortunately never quite made it to the coastal strip and the sunshine continued for most of the day's play.
Yorkshire again took advantage of winning the toss and apart from the early loss of Joe Sayers caught at slip made steady progress all day. A rare sighting of Alastair Cook, the England opener, for once free of international duties. He took the catch but later dropped one off McGrath which proved very costly.
The start was put back for half an hour to accomodate the visitors, who, poor things, had to travel last night from Leek in the depths of Staffordshire, where they had been playing Derbyshire in a one day game. I don't suppose the start was ever delayed in the good old days when Yorkshire had to make journies like Scarborough to Hove or Middlesborough to Taunton.
Adam Lythe, playing on his home ground, made his customary bold start and it was a suprise when the Dutchman Ten Doeschate, who made a very quick century yesterday, just removed his bails for 47. Rudolph then carried on in fine form after his double century last week, hitting some splendid shots all along the ground and again it was quite a suprise when the same bowler had him caught and bowled low down for 45.
The three main pace bowlers, Masters (who gets a lot of wickets), Martin (the New Zealander) and Wright all bowled well with plenty of bounce and bowled a good number of maiden overs. However the highlight of the day proved to be a splendid partnership between the former captain, Anthony McGrath, and the new captain, Andrew Gale.
McGrath initially was more circumspect but Gale set about him from the word go, going to 50 in only 47 balls with a series of powerful boundaries and one huge six when the spinner Phillips was introduced. McGrath, after a not entirely convincing century last week, played a far more fluent innings peppered with boundaries. So Yorkshire ended a good day on 313-3 with promise of plenty more to come tomorrow.
The Scarborough ground is always a place for overhearing humourous conversation, as if the holiday atmosphere, especially when booked in for three or four nights, loosens the tongues of the mainly serious cricket watchers.
Some quotes from today - 'Have you got a good room ?' - 'Yes and there's a bed in it this time'.
One group berated for their late arrival replied - 'We got delayed by the points in York and were diverted via the Angel pub'.
'I've got a scorebook for your' - the ubiquitous John Taplin, wishing to make a donation to the University cricket archive.
'Why aren't I mentioned in your book' - John Taplin again.
Tuesday 4th May - Yorkshire v Essex at Scarborough
Many Yorkshire supporters, prompted by the side's excellent start to the season, made their way to the seaside swathed in extra layers of clothing as the weather forecast said cloud later with a cold northerly wind off the sea.
Their was a cool breeze out of the sun, but sitting at the press box end of the ground facing the sun the conditions proved ideal for spectators. The cloud did arrive, or threatened to arrive, on cue at lunchtime but fortunately never quite made it to the coastal strip and the sunshine continued for most of the day's play.
Yorkshire again took advantage of winning the toss and apart from the early loss of Joe Sayers caught at slip made steady progress all day. A rare sighting of Alastair Cook, the England opener, for once free of international duties. He took the catch but later dropped one off McGrath which proved very costly.
The start was put back for half an hour to accomodate the visitors, who, poor things, had to travel last night from Leek in the depths of Staffordshire, where they had been playing Derbyshire in a one day game. I don't suppose the start was ever delayed in the good old days when Yorkshire had to make journies like Scarborough to Hove or Middlesborough to Taunton.
Adam Lythe, playing on his home ground, made his customary bold start and it was a suprise when the Dutchman Ten Doeschate, who made a very quick century yesterday, just removed his bails for 47. Rudolph then carried on in fine form after his double century last week, hitting some splendid shots all along the ground and again it was quite a suprise when the same bowler had him caught and bowled low down for 45.
The three main pace bowlers, Masters (who gets a lot of wickets), Martin (the New Zealander) and Wright all bowled well with plenty of bounce and bowled a good number of maiden overs. However the highlight of the day proved to be a splendid partnership between the former captain, Anthony McGrath, and the new captain, Andrew Gale.
McGrath initially was more circumspect but Gale set about him from the word go, going to 50 in only 47 balls with a series of powerful boundaries and one huge six when the spinner Phillips was introduced. McGrath, after a not entirely convincing century last week, played a far more fluent innings peppered with boundaries. So Yorkshire ended a good day on 313-3 with promise of plenty more to come tomorrow.
The Scarborough ground is always a place for overhearing humourous conversation, as if the holiday atmosphere, especially when booked in for three or four nights, loosens the tongues of the mainly serious cricket watchers.
Some quotes from today - 'Have you got a good room ?' - 'Yes and there's a bed in it this time'.
One group berated for their late arrival replied - 'We got delayed by the points in York and were diverted via the Angel pub'.
'I've got a scorebook for your' - the ubiquitous John Taplin, wishing to make a donation to the University cricket archive.
'Why aren't I mentioned in your book' - John Taplin again.
Tuesday 4 May 2010
Two quick matches.
Posted by Brian Sanderson.
On Bank Holiday Monday I picked Ron up and set off for Shaw Lane Barnsley to see a Yorkshire ECB County Premier League match.The match was between Barnsley and Appleby Frodingham who had score over 300 on Saturday.
Barnsley were captained by Jason Booth who is the groundsman for Leeds Rugby.The team also consisted of ex-Yorksman County player Simon Widdop and two Yorkshire second players Gary Ballance and Azeem Rafiq.
There was another cold northerly wind blowing.One of the umpires was Dave Sharp who is in charge of the umpire for the League.
Barnsley won the toss and decided to bowl and took two quick wickets by Henri Londt.Soon Rafiq came on to ball and was to good for the batting side. He finished with 5 wickets for 14 of 8.5 overs.Appleby Frodingham were bowled out for 59 so we decided to go an watch Castleford.
When we got there Sheffield United had been bowled out for 81. Spinner William Hodson had taken 8 wickets for 38 in 18 overs.
Calling in to the tea pavilion the first person we saw was Brian Senior eating his tea again.
The scoreboard at Castleford was not working as the scorers were using computers
and there was no electrical lends to the board. So a manual scoreboard had been set up.
Castleford soon won the match with only two wickets down. As there were no more matches in the area we went home.Arrived home at 4.30 the earliest finish of the season.
To-morrow Derby.
On Bank Holiday Monday I picked Ron up and set off for Shaw Lane Barnsley to see a Yorkshire ECB County Premier League match.The match was between Barnsley and Appleby Frodingham who had score over 300 on Saturday.
Barnsley were captained by Jason Booth who is the groundsman for Leeds Rugby.The team also consisted of ex-Yorksman County player Simon Widdop and two Yorkshire second players Gary Ballance and Azeem Rafiq.
There was another cold northerly wind blowing.One of the umpires was Dave Sharp who is in charge of the umpire for the League.
Barnsley won the toss and decided to bowl and took two quick wickets by Henri Londt.Soon Rafiq came on to ball and was to good for the batting side. He finished with 5 wickets for 14 of 8.5 overs.Appleby Frodingham were bowled out for 59 so we decided to go an watch Castleford.
When we got there Sheffield United had been bowled out for 81. Spinner William Hodson had taken 8 wickets for 38 in 18 overs.
Calling in to the tea pavilion the first person we saw was Brian Senior eating his tea again.
The scoreboard at Castleford was not working as the scorers were using computers
and there was no electrical lends to the board. So a manual scoreboard had been set up.
Castleford soon won the match with only two wickets down. As there were no more matches in the area we went home.Arrived home at 4.30 the earliest finish of the season.
To-morrow Derby.
Monday 3 May 2010
15 dropped catches in one innings.
Posted by Brian Sanderson,
On Sunday Peter rang up to see if he could join me to a match.His voice was going as he had been watching Burley win in the cold wind.We set off to Lancashire to see Milnrow v Rochdale in the Central Lancashire Cricket League.
Milnrow was established in 1857 and the ground is called Ladyhouse.Famous cricketers included two Australian players George Tribe and Cec Pepper.Whilst watching the video on Ted Lester he mention that Pepper had hit a ball over the houses to Trafalgar Square at Scarborough.
Milnrow had the best start to the season for 15 years.It is a large playing area with new tea pavilion and new club house.A part of the land had been sold off to pay for the improvements.There professional was Kuldeep Diwan and oversea amateur Vikas Tokas both from India.The captain is Paul Winrow who played for Golcar in the Huddersfield League.
Rochdale professional was Craig Spearman the New Zealand international. He had been playing for Gloucestershire.
The weather was cloudy and cold wind so we decided to watch the match behind glass in the tea-room in the warmth.Sat down next to the reporter from the Rochdale Observer who was covering the match so we got to know the players. There was no programmes.
Rochdale batted first and started well. The opening bowler for Milnrow pulled up injured without bowling a ball.Soon Spearman arrived and started to take the bowling apart and was dropped when he was 7.Conversation in the room came round to the second team match yesterday were one player hit 9 sixes in his century.
Spearman scored a century and Rochdale reached 312 for 8.
Milnrow lost two wicket quickly and soon dropped behind the rate.The Milnrow professional was soon out.He came to sit in the tearoom.He stated he had played two season in the Birmingham League and in Eastbourne.He had just arrived in the country on Friday with temperature of 41 degrees Centigrade in Delhi and said it was so cold he could not spin the ball. His figures were 17 overs for over 100 runs for 2 wickets.He told that there were fifteen catches dropped whilst Milnrow were bowling.Is this a record?
Milnrow reached 160 with a help of ninth wicket partnership of over 60 runs.
Keep hoping it will get warmer.
On Sunday Peter rang up to see if he could join me to a match.His voice was going as he had been watching Burley win in the cold wind.We set off to Lancashire to see Milnrow v Rochdale in the Central Lancashire Cricket League.
Milnrow was established in 1857 and the ground is called Ladyhouse.Famous cricketers included two Australian players George Tribe and Cec Pepper.Whilst watching the video on Ted Lester he mention that Pepper had hit a ball over the houses to Trafalgar Square at Scarborough.
Milnrow had the best start to the season for 15 years.It is a large playing area with new tea pavilion and new club house.A part of the land had been sold off to pay for the improvements.There professional was Kuldeep Diwan and oversea amateur Vikas Tokas both from India.The captain is Paul Winrow who played for Golcar in the Huddersfield League.
Rochdale professional was Craig Spearman the New Zealand international. He had been playing for Gloucestershire.
The weather was cloudy and cold wind so we decided to watch the match behind glass in the tea-room in the warmth.Sat down next to the reporter from the Rochdale Observer who was covering the match so we got to know the players. There was no programmes.
Rochdale batted first and started well. The opening bowler for Milnrow pulled up injured without bowling a ball.Soon Spearman arrived and started to take the bowling apart and was dropped when he was 7.Conversation in the room came round to the second team match yesterday were one player hit 9 sixes in his century.
Spearman scored a century and Rochdale reached 312 for 8.
Milnrow lost two wicket quickly and soon dropped behind the rate.The Milnrow professional was soon out.He came to sit in the tearoom.He stated he had played two season in the Birmingham League and in Eastbourne.He had just arrived in the country on Friday with temperature of 41 degrees Centigrade in Delhi and said it was so cold he could not spin the ball. His figures were 17 overs for over 100 runs for 2 wickets.He told that there were fifteen catches dropped whilst Milnrow were bowling.Is this a record?
Milnrow reached 160 with a help of ninth wicket partnership of over 60 runs.
Keep hoping it will get warmer.
A Bradford tour with photo opportunities
Ancient and modern - All Saints Church towers above Girlington CC and across the road the brand new mosque adds a new dimension to Bradford Park Avenue
Posted by Tony Hutton
Saturday 1st May
As it was too cold to sit anywhere for very long today, after banking my first hour's cricket at Adel in case it rained, I set off for a whistle stop tour of some new (to me) grounds in the Bradford area.
First stop Woodhall Park, between Thornbury and Pudsey,a ground notoriously difficult to find, in the middle of a housing estate but down a hidden narrow drive at the end of what appears to be a cul-de-sac. However having done my research on Google Earth, I found it without difficulty. A heavy rain shower delayed the start until 2.30 but Bradford Gymkhana, the home side, were soon rattling up the runs against Yorkshire LPS.
This game was in the Bradford Mutual Sunday School League no doubt rarely visited by Professional Cricket Watchers, but worth the effort for some unusual grounds and very enthusiastic cricketers. Next stop in the same league was Muff Field, just behind the Richard Dunn sports centre opposite what I still call Odsal Stadium.
An undulating ground with slopes going off in all directions enough to cause problems for the best of golfers, but by now the sun was shining again and the visitors Heaton were taking wickets at regular intervals.
Then like Peter it was on into the Halifax league, firstly with Low Moor Holy Trinity, a ground you can see from the M606 motorway spur into Bradford, but one I had not visited before. It is at the end of Park House Road, not far from the Chapel House Inn where the Huddersfield University cricketing fraternity have been known to meet.
A fine open ground, with long distance views and a spacious pavilion, where a very ample amount of food was being readied for the tea interval - Peter Davies would enjoy it here. Clayton were batting and with two batsmen reaching fifties notched up just over 200. However I later learned that Low Moor knocked them off to win by five wickets.
Dark clouds were approaching again, so on I went intending first to visit Girlington in the Bradford Central League, but I got sidetracked. As I was passing the old Bradford Park Avenue ground, once a regular home for Yorkshire County cricket club, I saw an amazing sight. I was aware that cricket was still being played on the ground by Wibsey Park Chapel, now also members of the Halifax League. What I didn't know was that a giant mosque, with four huge turrets and a golden dome had been erected just across the road from the old football ground.
I realised straight away that this was a marvellous photo opportunity to get a picture of the cricket from the old pavilion end, with play in progress and the giant mosque in the background. Before I could do this however,I bumped into an old friend of mine, George Abbey, the patron saint of Park Avenue. George now 85 has watched cricket here for most of his life and has been presented with a cap which says 'Wibsey Park Chapel number one supporter'. Needless to say he is the only one.
So we had a long conversation as we watched the cricket, reminiscing about the good old days and the time when the Yorkshire Academy was based here. Eventually I got away to take my picture, before it rained again. I went back to see George again before I left and presented him with a copy of 'Two Men and a blog'. Hope to see him at the Yorkshire Senior Schools festival at St Peters,York, which he helps sponsor, later in the season.
Then just across the road a more traditional site at Girlington's Little Horton Green ground, with the parish church in the background, rather than the mosque, but again another photo opportunity and a nice contrast between the two. The theme of the day seemed to be batsmen getting injured as there was a delay here when someone was hit on the head (or helmet) - the second today.
Still ahead of the rain clouds I headed back to Adel after tea to see what Brian has already described, a collison between two batsmen which left Adel's batsman/wicketkeeper out cold. As he lay prone in mid-wicket the bowler removed the bails for a run out, but the umpire declared the ball dead. He retired hurt and did return later.
It stayed dry, but got colder and colder, and the final stages were watched from the car. Adel just holding on for a draw with eight wickets down and not doing enough to get the bonus point for scoring more than 75% of North Leeds' total of 233.
So another very interesting Saturday afternoon but the cold weather may be even worse next week at Scarborough.
Pigeons and Pasta
Posted by Peter Davies
Saturday 1 May
A Halifax League afternoon. First up Stainland v Luddendenfoot at the Memorial Ground. It was a murky kind of day and the visitors were building the foundations for a decent total. We parked at wide third man and my Dad spent the first half hour tidying his car. I sat on a bench at deep point and admired the view out over Halifax town centre. I had a wander and bought a couple of mugs of tea at 30p each – surely the cheapest in the league? – and also left some project flyers in the pavilion. The tea room was actually pretty busy with various players and spectators on the lookout for an early tea.
Stainland’s ground is next door to a pub – the Red Lion – and what looks like an extremely expensive and posh restaurant, called something like ‘1832’ or ‘1857’. It’s the kind of place I would probably walk in and walk out of in quick time. It’s a lovely little village though. A very narrow main road runs through the middle of it. I remember an SCC official telling me that lots of new houses had been built in the village in recent years, but this hadn’t netted the club any new players. Unlucky.
Then down the road to Greetland. Always a very atmospheric ground on account of the mill buildings that tower over it and the pigeon coops – on the opposite side of the ground – which are, I would suggest, unique in local league cricket. Dad continued his car-tidying and I found a perch directly opposite the coops. I did some reading and admired the views.
The pavilion was virtually empty except for the barmaid. The club noticeboard is always interesting to peruse because, often, there is more pigeon-racing news than cricket news. And this was the case today. There were quite a few spectators sat in front of the pavilion and round the corner in front of the new changing rooms. I did a lap of the ground, passed by the Andy Thornton factory and the stream that is situated at the far end of the ground, and then paid my respects to the pigeons as I neared the car park.
Thirdly, Copley. We timed our arrival to coincide with tea being taken because we know that Copley can always be relied upon for good food, but we were 12 overs out! We asked whether, as spectators, we could have an early tea but this was not possible. This always surprises me. We could quite easily have moved on and taken our 2 x £3 elsewhere. There was lots of food on display so why not cash in on two mega-hungry spectators? It was getting very cold and when we eventually dined it proved to be very much worth the wait: some cute beef, ham, egg mayo and cheese sandwiches plus a tuna and sweetcorn pasta dish and salad accessories. The egg mayo was actually a cheesy egg mayo delicacy and was absolutely gorgeous. We had a cup of tea outside on the decking – a pleasant moment which was disturbed by a little kid throwing a ball onto our table and knocking one of our mugs onto the floor. It smashed into 100 pieces and his dad wasn’t very happy with him.
Copley were playing Greetland. Lots of interesting chatter among the locals including one comment to the effect that the visitors’ spin bowler ‘was a born winner’. This is one of my least favourite sporting phrases. Does this mean that he wins every match he plays in? No. The majority of them? Doubtful? So what does it mean? Very little, I’d say. I remember the same phrase being used about Darren Ferguson, son of Sir Alex, who played for my football team, Wrexham, in the 1990s. He was a good central midfielder but he was playing in the third and fourth tiers of the Football League. Everyone said he was a ‘born winner’ but it didn’t seem to have much effect. The reality was that he was an intelligent player, with little pace, who was often to be seen shouting at his teammates and losing his temper. ‘Born winner’? Don’t think so.
We headed to Elland but were disappointed to find out that the game had already ended. Lots of cars still in the car park and covers on the wicket. So we made for Blackley for their game against Booth. It was now extremely cold, with bits of drizzle, and the light getting poorer and poorer. I darted into the newly renovated clubhouse and said hello to club secretary – and senior tea lady – Julie Pearson. She is also secretary of the Calderdale Cricket Development Group and it is now a fact that 21 out of the 30-odd Calderdale clubs have successfully applied for the ECB’s Clubmark accreditation. This is testimony to Julie’s hard work – and she said she was also pleased that the body now has a smart website courtesy of Lee Booth (the man who also designed the Calderdale & Kirklees project website).
I purchased a cup of tea - and was relieved to discover that it cost 50p given that, for some reason, I only had 51p in cash on me. Julie and her very friendly fellow tea lady were preparing their own teas after preparing and then serving the cricketers’ teas. They did this with great care and attention – I think it was beef salad. They both looked like real professionals. It was dark and damp outside, Booth were looking odds-on to win the game after posting a good total, but Blackley’s beautiful ground was looking in fine fettle. We stayed for a few overs and then headed home. Blackley always seems to be on our route back from visits to other Halifax clubs, so it is a convenient ‘last stop’ on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. But having seen the BCC catering operation at work, I think it is high time we arrived there in time for tea. The heavens opened as we left the ground.
Saturday 1 May
A Halifax League afternoon. First up Stainland v Luddendenfoot at the Memorial Ground. It was a murky kind of day and the visitors were building the foundations for a decent total. We parked at wide third man and my Dad spent the first half hour tidying his car. I sat on a bench at deep point and admired the view out over Halifax town centre. I had a wander and bought a couple of mugs of tea at 30p each – surely the cheapest in the league? – and also left some project flyers in the pavilion. The tea room was actually pretty busy with various players and spectators on the lookout for an early tea.
Stainland’s ground is next door to a pub – the Red Lion – and what looks like an extremely expensive and posh restaurant, called something like ‘1832’ or ‘1857’. It’s the kind of place I would probably walk in and walk out of in quick time. It’s a lovely little village though. A very narrow main road runs through the middle of it. I remember an SCC official telling me that lots of new houses had been built in the village in recent years, but this hadn’t netted the club any new players. Unlucky.
Then down the road to Greetland. Always a very atmospheric ground on account of the mill buildings that tower over it and the pigeon coops – on the opposite side of the ground – which are, I would suggest, unique in local league cricket. Dad continued his car-tidying and I found a perch directly opposite the coops. I did some reading and admired the views.
The pavilion was virtually empty except for the barmaid. The club noticeboard is always interesting to peruse because, often, there is more pigeon-racing news than cricket news. And this was the case today. There were quite a few spectators sat in front of the pavilion and round the corner in front of the new changing rooms. I did a lap of the ground, passed by the Andy Thornton factory and the stream that is situated at the far end of the ground, and then paid my respects to the pigeons as I neared the car park.
Thirdly, Copley. We timed our arrival to coincide with tea being taken because we know that Copley can always be relied upon for good food, but we were 12 overs out! We asked whether, as spectators, we could have an early tea but this was not possible. This always surprises me. We could quite easily have moved on and taken our 2 x £3 elsewhere. There was lots of food on display so why not cash in on two mega-hungry spectators? It was getting very cold and when we eventually dined it proved to be very much worth the wait: some cute beef, ham, egg mayo and cheese sandwiches plus a tuna and sweetcorn pasta dish and salad accessories. The egg mayo was actually a cheesy egg mayo delicacy and was absolutely gorgeous. We had a cup of tea outside on the decking – a pleasant moment which was disturbed by a little kid throwing a ball onto our table and knocking one of our mugs onto the floor. It smashed into 100 pieces and his dad wasn’t very happy with him.
Copley were playing Greetland. Lots of interesting chatter among the locals including one comment to the effect that the visitors’ spin bowler ‘was a born winner’. This is one of my least favourite sporting phrases. Does this mean that he wins every match he plays in? No. The majority of them? Doubtful? So what does it mean? Very little, I’d say. I remember the same phrase being used about Darren Ferguson, son of Sir Alex, who played for my football team, Wrexham, in the 1990s. He was a good central midfielder but he was playing in the third and fourth tiers of the Football League. Everyone said he was a ‘born winner’ but it didn’t seem to have much effect. The reality was that he was an intelligent player, with little pace, who was often to be seen shouting at his teammates and losing his temper. ‘Born winner’? Don’t think so.
We headed to Elland but were disappointed to find out that the game had already ended. Lots of cars still in the car park and covers on the wicket. So we made for Blackley for their game against Booth. It was now extremely cold, with bits of drizzle, and the light getting poorer and poorer. I darted into the newly renovated clubhouse and said hello to club secretary – and senior tea lady – Julie Pearson. She is also secretary of the Calderdale Cricket Development Group and it is now a fact that 21 out of the 30-odd Calderdale clubs have successfully applied for the ECB’s Clubmark accreditation. This is testimony to Julie’s hard work – and she said she was also pleased that the body now has a smart website courtesy of Lee Booth (the man who also designed the Calderdale & Kirklees project website).
I purchased a cup of tea - and was relieved to discover that it cost 50p given that, for some reason, I only had 51p in cash on me. Julie and her very friendly fellow tea lady were preparing their own teas after preparing and then serving the cricketers’ teas. They did this with great care and attention – I think it was beef salad. They both looked like real professionals. It was dark and damp outside, Booth were looking odds-on to win the game after posting a good total, but Blackley’s beautiful ground was looking in fine fettle. We stayed for a few overs and then headed home. Blackley always seems to be on our route back from visits to other Halifax clubs, so it is a convenient ‘last stop’ on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. But having seen the BCC catering operation at work, I think it is high time we arrived there in time for tea. The heavens opened as we left the ground.
Sunday 2 May 2010
Sporting Day at Adel
Posted by Brian Sanderson.
On Saturday I picked Ron up and set off to Adel. The weather forecast had said it would rain so I went local.
The match was between Adel and North Leeds. North Leeds club was founded in 1892 and was one of the eight founder members of the Leeds League. They moved to the Airedale and Wharfedale League in 1946.
We parked the car looking over the cricket pitch and the 12th Century Church.Behind the clubhouse Leeds City football club were playing a match.Next to that pitch is a tennis court and then a bowling green . All full.
Went through the gate with two overs gone and North Leeds batting.Tony Hutton was already there as he lives 200 yards from the ground.Just sat next to Tony and Reg Parker arrived with his tales.Tony left at 2 O,Clock to visit some Bradford grounds.
It was getting colder so watched the rest of North Leeds innings in the car. They reached 233 in 50 overs. North Leeds had lost eight members for last years side so did well to reach this total with good cricket.
At tea time I called into the tea pavilion and as I came out Mick Bourne arrived freezing. He did not have his winter clothing on.He had a cricket scrapbook with him which included pictures of himself, his daughter and son.
At five o,clock Tony arrived back.Whilst Adel opening pair were batting both batsmen collided in the middle of the pitch. One of them was knocked out and had to be carried from the field.It was classified as a dead ball.First time I had seen this incident on a cricket pitch.
Mick left for New Rover and we left at 6.30 with the black clounds coming. Adel were 120 for 5. Wales ,the North Leeds bowler had claimed two wickets and celebrated as he had scored the winning goal in the football World Cup.
Hope the weathers better to-morrow.
On Saturday I picked Ron up and set off to Adel. The weather forecast had said it would rain so I went local.
The match was between Adel and North Leeds. North Leeds club was founded in 1892 and was one of the eight founder members of the Leeds League. They moved to the Airedale and Wharfedale League in 1946.
We parked the car looking over the cricket pitch and the 12th Century Church.Behind the clubhouse Leeds City football club were playing a match.Next to that pitch is a tennis court and then a bowling green . All full.
Went through the gate with two overs gone and North Leeds batting.Tony Hutton was already there as he lives 200 yards from the ground.Just sat next to Tony and Reg Parker arrived with his tales.Tony left at 2 O,Clock to visit some Bradford grounds.
It was getting colder so watched the rest of North Leeds innings in the car. They reached 233 in 50 overs. North Leeds had lost eight members for last years side so did well to reach this total with good cricket.
At tea time I called into the tea pavilion and as I came out Mick Bourne arrived freezing. He did not have his winter clothing on.He had a cricket scrapbook with him which included pictures of himself, his daughter and son.
At five o,clock Tony arrived back.Whilst Adel opening pair were batting both batsmen collided in the middle of the pitch. One of them was knocked out and had to be carried from the field.It was classified as a dead ball.First time I had seen this incident on a cricket pitch.
Mick left for New Rover and we left at 6.30 with the black clounds coming. Adel were 120 for 5. Wales ,the North Leeds bowler had claimed two wickets and celebrated as he had scored the winning goal in the football World Cup.
Hope the weathers better to-morrow.
Saturday 1 May 2010
Rudolph and Rodley
Posted by Brian Senior
Saturday 24 April
By bus to Baildon CC, then another bus to Shipley for Saltaire v Farsley. Roberts Park, home of Saltaire, is set to undergo a major £4m facelift - exciting times. Also saw some of Shipley Providence v Rodley at Salts in the Dales Council. They've done a good job on the ground. Then to Heaton for the game against Buttershaw St. Paul's in the Bradford Mutual Sunday School Cricket League. Only one umpire and he earned himself £22 plus the other £22 that had been earmarked for the umpire who didn't appear. Five balls landed in the river.
Sunday 25 April
A Black Sheep Champions Trophy tie between Woodlands, of the Bradford League, and York at East Bierley.
Monday 26 April
Blank day I'm afraid - most disappointing.
Tuesday 27 April
To Headingley for the post-afternoon sessions. Rudolph and McGrath both get centuries against county champions Durham.
Wednesday 28 April
Headingley again for the Yorkshire-Durham game with Rudolph and McGrath resuming. Then a bus to Weetwood for Leeds University 1st XI v Birmingham University and the 2nd XI v Newcastle University. Then to New Rover for Leeds Met v Loughborough University. Then back to Headingley for the start of the Durham innings. Finished the day at Kirkstall Eddies - Leeds Met Ladies v Loughborough University. But not many spectators present unfortunately. Ended up at the Hospital Radio fundraising quiz at the Leeds Rhino Supporters Club - a very jolly affair indeed.
Saturday 24 April
By bus to Baildon CC, then another bus to Shipley for Saltaire v Farsley. Roberts Park, home of Saltaire, is set to undergo a major £4m facelift - exciting times. Also saw some of Shipley Providence v Rodley at Salts in the Dales Council. They've done a good job on the ground. Then to Heaton for the game against Buttershaw St. Paul's in the Bradford Mutual Sunday School Cricket League. Only one umpire and he earned himself £22 plus the other £22 that had been earmarked for the umpire who didn't appear. Five balls landed in the river.
Sunday 25 April
A Black Sheep Champions Trophy tie between Woodlands, of the Bradford League, and York at East Bierley.
Monday 26 April
Blank day I'm afraid - most disappointing.
Tuesday 27 April
To Headingley for the post-afternoon sessions. Rudolph and McGrath both get centuries against county champions Durham.
Wednesday 28 April
Headingley again for the Yorkshire-Durham game with Rudolph and McGrath resuming. Then a bus to Weetwood for Leeds University 1st XI v Birmingham University and the 2nd XI v Newcastle University. Then to New Rover for Leeds Met v Loughborough University. Then back to Headingley for the start of the Durham innings. Finished the day at Kirkstall Eddies - Leeds Met Ladies v Loughborough University. But not many spectators present unfortunately. Ended up at the Hospital Radio fundraising quiz at the Leeds Rhino Supporters Club - a very jolly affair indeed.
Tales from the Long Room
Posted by Tony Hutton
Friday 30th April - Yorkshire v Durham at Headingley and Leeds/Bradford MCCU v Durham MCCU at Weetwood
Brian Sanderson has reported the detail of the game at Headingley so it only remains for me to do some sort of summing up on a strange sort of game. Yorkshire members as a whole are never happier than when they have something to grumble about and this game certainly produced a few talking points.
It seems perverse to complain when your side has scored over 600 runs, but many people, including myself, were rather puzzled at the time it took to score them. It was well known at the start of the game that the weather would be unsettled on the last two days, yet Yorkshire after a sparkling opening session got into something of a rut and proceeded at rather a pedestrian pace.
While acknowledging that Anthony McGrath has been out of form, he managed to score a century without looking really in. Even the admirable Rudolph, who scored a magnificent double century, seemed to take his time. However the most puzzling innings was that of Gale, who has done so well as captain, who did not seem to have any sense of urgency and perhaps should have declared much earlier.
Having said all that the rain of course had the final word, but there were lots of positives with runs from all the batsmen and some success from the new West Indian signing Tino Best and two beautiful wicket taking balls from Adil Rashid.
The rumour mongers were of course hard at it when the rains came with stories of alledged trouble in the camp due to the chief executive not voting in accordance with his board instructions at ECB meetings. How true that it will no doubt be revealed in due course.
At lunchtime with the possiblity of the follow on coming soon, I decided to have a trip up to Weetwood to see another one day University match, despite more coloured clothing of course. This time Durham appeared in an all purple outfit to upset one or
two of the diehard supporters which included John and Jennifer Ellison and Brian Senior.
Yet again there seemed a certain lack of urgency in the play for a 50 overs a side match, but Leeds/Bradford improved things in the closing overs with a few sixes from Ross Whiteley, a useful recruit from Derbyshire. A final total of 189 all out still seemed somewhat below par.
Doing some research on the Durham side it turned out that their wicketkeeper Atkinson has played one day internationals for Hong Kong and their opening batsman Waters has done the same for Kenya, both at very young ages.
We didn't get the chance to see Durham bat as the rains came down and we assume the game ended there, although still waiting for website confirmation that they did not return later.
Friday 30th April - Yorkshire v Durham at Headingley and Leeds/Bradford MCCU v Durham MCCU at Weetwood
Brian Sanderson has reported the detail of the game at Headingley so it only remains for me to do some sort of summing up on a strange sort of game. Yorkshire members as a whole are never happier than when they have something to grumble about and this game certainly produced a few talking points.
It seems perverse to complain when your side has scored over 600 runs, but many people, including myself, were rather puzzled at the time it took to score them. It was well known at the start of the game that the weather would be unsettled on the last two days, yet Yorkshire after a sparkling opening session got into something of a rut and proceeded at rather a pedestrian pace.
While acknowledging that Anthony McGrath has been out of form, he managed to score a century without looking really in. Even the admirable Rudolph, who scored a magnificent double century, seemed to take his time. However the most puzzling innings was that of Gale, who has done so well as captain, who did not seem to have any sense of urgency and perhaps should have declared much earlier.
Having said all that the rain of course had the final word, but there were lots of positives with runs from all the batsmen and some success from the new West Indian signing Tino Best and two beautiful wicket taking balls from Adil Rashid.
The rumour mongers were of course hard at it when the rains came with stories of alledged trouble in the camp due to the chief executive not voting in accordance with his board instructions at ECB meetings. How true that it will no doubt be revealed in due course.
At lunchtime with the possiblity of the follow on coming soon, I decided to have a trip up to Weetwood to see another one day University match, despite more coloured clothing of course. This time Durham appeared in an all purple outfit to upset one or
two of the diehard supporters which included John and Jennifer Ellison and Brian Senior.
Yet again there seemed a certain lack of urgency in the play for a 50 overs a side match, but Leeds/Bradford improved things in the closing overs with a few sixes from Ross Whiteley, a useful recruit from Derbyshire. A final total of 189 all out still seemed somewhat below par.
Doing some research on the Durham side it turned out that their wicketkeeper Atkinson has played one day internationals for Hong Kong and their opening batsman Waters has done the same for Kenya, both at very young ages.
We didn't get the chance to see Durham bat as the rains came down and we assume the game ended there, although still waiting for website confirmation that they did not return later.
Nightwatchmen and Hospital Radio
Posted by Peter Davies
Wednesday 28 April
Half an hour at Headingley, Yorkshire v Durham, and what an eventful stay. Yorkshire had posted 600 in their first innings and the Durham batters were now in. They'd done reasonably well to only lose a wicket while making it to 60-odd. Then Adil Rashid took two wickets in two balls - and almost claimed a hat-trick. Will Smith went first, then nightwatchman Mark Davies for 0 first ball. Nothing to boast about for a nightwatchman, but Davies remains one of my favourite county cricketers on account of his appearance at an end-of-season friendly match at Arthington, north of Leeds, a couple of years back. He turned up with his mates from Doghouse CC in the north-east and really took the game seriously - even though, in the scheme of things, as a county cricketer on the fringes of England selection, it was small beer. Then at the end of the game he shook the hand of every cricketer playing in the game. Great attitude.
Headingley was looking good, with the huge new pavilion structure dominating the far side of the ground. It will be ready apparently for the Pakistan-Australia Test match. I sat down just to the left of the members' area. Headingley-based Professional Cricket Watcher and fellow blogger Brian Sanderson walked towards me and we had a good chat about life and Yorkshire CCC. Then we were joined by Gomersal CC stalwart Gerald 'Geraldo' Hickmott. He is the club's 1st XI scorer and another Professional Cricket Watcher who seems to divide his time between Headingley and Old Trafford. Then another bloke we didn't know started talking to us. Then Huddersfield-based Professional Cricket Watcher David Thorpe bumped into us as he made his way out of the ground at stumps. He was with his friend Alan Beevers. Brian Sanderson, by the way, was saying hi to almost everyone who passed by. Does he know every single Yorkshire supporter to say hello to?
My colleague at the University of Huddersfield, Rob Light, is working on a Knowledge Transfer Partnerships project application and the main partner would be Yorkshire CCC. Rob is planning to investigate the heritage of Yorkshire cricket via outgrounds, local customs and regional traditions. YCCC Chief Executive Stewart Regan is our main contact and he also walked past myself and Brian Sanderson. He said hello and confirmed a date for his meeting with Rob and myself. He also asked whether the university's Cricket Research Centre would host a special workshop in the run-up to the Pakistan-Austraalia Test match on the heritage of Asian cricket in Yorkshire. I naturally said yes!
Then to Brian Sanderson's house for a cup of tea and a piece of parkin in advance of the sports quiz we were attending at the Leeds Rhinos Supporters Club in aid of local hospitaal radio. Brian's house is full of interesting cricket memorabilia and he showed me many rare items. I also checked on the Lancashire score on Ceefax - much to Brian's disgust! Then to the quiz. Myself, Brian Senior, Mick Bourne and Brian Sanderson formed a team and we performed modestly. But a good night nevertheless!
Wednesday 28 April
Half an hour at Headingley, Yorkshire v Durham, and what an eventful stay. Yorkshire had posted 600 in their first innings and the Durham batters were now in. They'd done reasonably well to only lose a wicket while making it to 60-odd. Then Adil Rashid took two wickets in two balls - and almost claimed a hat-trick. Will Smith went first, then nightwatchman Mark Davies for 0 first ball. Nothing to boast about for a nightwatchman, but Davies remains one of my favourite county cricketers on account of his appearance at an end-of-season friendly match at Arthington, north of Leeds, a couple of years back. He turned up with his mates from Doghouse CC in the north-east and really took the game seriously - even though, in the scheme of things, as a county cricketer on the fringes of England selection, it was small beer. Then at the end of the game he shook the hand of every cricketer playing in the game. Great attitude.
Headingley was looking good, with the huge new pavilion structure dominating the far side of the ground. It will be ready apparently for the Pakistan-Australia Test match. I sat down just to the left of the members' area. Headingley-based Professional Cricket Watcher and fellow blogger Brian Sanderson walked towards me and we had a good chat about life and Yorkshire CCC. Then we were joined by Gomersal CC stalwart Gerald 'Geraldo' Hickmott. He is the club's 1st XI scorer and another Professional Cricket Watcher who seems to divide his time between Headingley and Old Trafford. Then another bloke we didn't know started talking to us. Then Huddersfield-based Professional Cricket Watcher David Thorpe bumped into us as he made his way out of the ground at stumps. He was with his friend Alan Beevers. Brian Sanderson, by the way, was saying hi to almost everyone who passed by. Does he know every single Yorkshire supporter to say hello to?
My colleague at the University of Huddersfield, Rob Light, is working on a Knowledge Transfer Partnerships project application and the main partner would be Yorkshire CCC. Rob is planning to investigate the heritage of Yorkshire cricket via outgrounds, local customs and regional traditions. YCCC Chief Executive Stewart Regan is our main contact and he also walked past myself and Brian Sanderson. He said hello and confirmed a date for his meeting with Rob and myself. He also asked whether the university's Cricket Research Centre would host a special workshop in the run-up to the Pakistan-Austraalia Test match on the heritage of Asian cricket in Yorkshire. I naturally said yes!
Then to Brian Sanderson's house for a cup of tea and a piece of parkin in advance of the sports quiz we were attending at the Leeds Rhinos Supporters Club in aid of local hospitaal radio. Brian's house is full of interesting cricket memorabilia and he showed me many rare items. I also checked on the Lancashire score on Ceefax - much to Brian's disgust! Then to the quiz. Myself, Brian Senior, Mick Bourne and Brian Sanderson formed a team and we performed modestly. But a good night nevertheless!
Last chapter of a unfinished book.
Posted by Brian Sanderson.
Friday ,last day.Went shopping before the cricket and it rained. However the match started on time.There must have been about two hundred spectators.I watch the match from the Rugby stand ,it is out of any sun but keeps you dry when it rains.Andrew and myself were joined by Andy from York.
Durhams opening pair was Blackwell and Stokes as Di Venuto had a strained side.The first wicket to go was Blackwell bowled by Best who charged towards the Western Terrace shouting however there were no spectators there only the people who were cleaning the seats.
We were joined by Gerry who is a Middlesex supporter.He had been down to Lords to watch Middlesex v Gloucestershire match.Middlesex had just lost the match and it was there worst start to a season in 140 years.Gemaal Hussain took five for forty-six.
Best took two other wickets and Patterson one. By lunch they were 326 for 8.
After lunch in the first over Best bowled Rushworth to finish the innings.
Durham followed on with Bortwick and Coetzer and were in no trouble.
Rain arrived to finish the match as a draw Yorkshire picking up 9 points and Durham 6 points.
Yorkshire were still top of the table.Went home with Andrew to watch Ted Lester Story on D.V.D.This is one of The Yorkshire,s Cricketing Legends series with Stephen Chalke.Worth watching.Stephen Chalke is my favorite cricket author.
Friday ,last day.Went shopping before the cricket and it rained. However the match started on time.There must have been about two hundred spectators.I watch the match from the Rugby stand ,it is out of any sun but keeps you dry when it rains.Andrew and myself were joined by Andy from York.
Durhams opening pair was Blackwell and Stokes as Di Venuto had a strained side.The first wicket to go was Blackwell bowled by Best who charged towards the Western Terrace shouting however there were no spectators there only the people who were cleaning the seats.
We were joined by Gerry who is a Middlesex supporter.He had been down to Lords to watch Middlesex v Gloucestershire match.Middlesex had just lost the match and it was there worst start to a season in 140 years.Gemaal Hussain took five for forty-six.
Best took two other wickets and Patterson one. By lunch they were 326 for 8.
After lunch in the first over Best bowled Rushworth to finish the innings.
Durham followed on with Bortwick and Coetzer and were in no trouble.
Rain arrived to finish the match as a draw Yorkshire picking up 9 points and Durham 6 points.
Yorkshire were still top of the table.Went home with Andrew to watch Ted Lester Story on D.V.D.This is one of The Yorkshire,s Cricketing Legends series with Stephen Chalke.Worth watching.Stephen Chalke is my favorite cricket author.
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