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Northdown Under?
Nice put down Ryan.
In the past we've had Derriafrica and CSNZ. Any contenders for a similar approach for CIYMS, or are they too multi-cultural?
Matthew...since when has a "forum" been based on facts - lol ps are you paid per word or run?
Johnston..David Trent !
Pardon me if I may, no need to hasten away
pull up a chair, sit down, relax and stay
switch off that mobile, forget facebook and twitter
I'll make a brew, one lump or two?
while tell you about a fine Irish cricketer
so as you enjoy your cuppa keep an ear lent!
Strong is the allure of any Irish cricket tour,
so many thrilling matches, seldom demure!
And just as worthy, the vintage of March 2013,
United Arab Emirates the venue and opposing team
thus as always before, his efforts supreme
against batsman or bowler, he did not relent!
First match up, the Inter-Continental cup
and Ireland's glorious batsmen, ran amok
a first innings score, now etched in folklore
such a glorious feat in extreme desert heat
589 they amassed, eclipsing 578 of before
and who passed 250 wickets on a wicket of cement?
Next a world qualifying game out in that sunny plane
on top of the league table, Ireland determined to remain
165 was the Emirates score, Ireland's batsman again to the fore
easily knocking off the runs with overs in store,
but who had figures 6-2-28-1 including opener Ali out for 4?
an incredible performance, magnificent!
With little time for respite both teams renewed the fight,
a second world cup qualifier, neath Sharjar's sun bright
the Emirate's score though improved on before,
Ireland's batsmen, easily went passed
but M.O.M. 9-2-25-4, like 'Billy the Kid' lightening fast
his bowling was passionately fervent!
At the T20 bash, Big Phil gave him a day off, at last
he watched with the crowd, his team remained unsurpassed
in automatic transmission, Ireland dominant in completing the mission,
the Emirates cricket tour story, ending in magnanimous glory!
And come Australia 2015 Mr Lillee,Thompson, Warne and McGrath,
bow with one knee bent, when you hear the name Johnston.. David Trent!
Matthew
Your welcome to email me for any fitness requirements you have, or indeed for a better knowledge on cricket.
Not having a pop at anybody here but my experience of the Premier League in particular over the past few seasons is that money doesn't make a team. I'm sure that guys who have played against such sides will have a view on team spirit.
andy kennedy catching up on the zeds 24th Nov 2013
"But then again Engerland won the World Cup in 1966!!" Unless you're talking about some other tournament that year then I'd swear this is a football related comment on a cricket forum.
Let's be quite open about things. The reality is that if you want to push for the premier league title there will have to be some expenditure on players over and above the overseas professional. And with it only being an 8 team league, teams that don't invest are likely to be towards the bottom. There is no secret in that and I doubt many will disagree.
Paul you seem to know very little about cricket if you are saying ciyms are buying the league north down are paying three players and ryan haire maybe they are trying to buy the league if you write on this forum get your facts right about teams
Paul, nice to see an anti CI before Xmas. No other team have signed a pro yet then? No other team signed any local players? I think Inst had the most players last year with roughly 7 players, but never a word against the so called Master Race.
So CI have started their winter shopping with what looks to be a top class pro. With a few more signings reported could they buy the Premier League again?
With CI strengthening and Ervine back at Lisburn will Muckamore be favourites for the drop even with a decent pro
I don't see how Jim concludes that I am trying to turn this into a football forum. I know little about soccer but I am aware of the situation in that other sports have found themselves following the embracing of the "professional game". Clarence makes reference to club treasurers and there have been some spectacular falls from grace, especially in the North West. The N.C.U. is not immune and the gap between the top 4 or 5 and the rest continues to widen and mirrors what has happened in rugby. Dungannon, once a major force in Irish rugby, now struggle to field a 3rd XV, Malone is a shadow of the club that used to put out 14 or 15 sides. Little appears to be done at Ravenhill to address this issue on foot of the success of the "provincial" side, Club Ulster, and I fear that the benefits of the success of the Cricket Ireland will not cascade down the "unions". But a football forum? Where did you pull that one from Jim?
andy, thought I would bite this time. being as you are changing this into a football forum - maybe your team should start singing "We're not in Brazil, 'cos we're Norn Irn" Spend more time worrying about your own country and less about others. See you in Rio NOT!
You guys should take a look at the Clubmark scheme which addresses some of the issues you raise. A few clubs throughout the NCU have received accreditation in this.
In relation to criteria for qualification for entry to the premier league - the current teams of north down, waringstown, inst, csni, ciyms, ballymena and Lisburn all have at least 4 senior adult sides, field junior sides at nearly all age groups and generally have good playing facilities. They all have professionals and qualified coaches. Newcomers muckamore also tick all the boxes. Therefore, at present, is the PL not represented by the strongest clubs ?
