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Yes indeed Andy, congratulations to the PSNI cricket team reaching the semi-finals of the PAA competition and defeating the City of London Police on their way.

But is it not a very sad reflection and 'indictment' on them and their many support staff, which together must equate to somewhere in the region of ten thousand odd people or more, that they can't even turn out 11 players on a Saturday afternoon to play a game of cricket ?

Perhaps their bosses and many office managers etc. should just get out from behind their desks and computer screens and stop counting up how many tickets their boys in blue have handed out this week and encourage them to get back to playing sport again with the rest of the community ?

And by doing so they'll quite possibly realise, that not only will morale within that organisation be greatly boasted but their public image, which they value so highly, could also take a ratings hit, when folk start seeing them playing and enjoying the game with the rest of us !

A bit of common sense now and again can be worth a lot more than all the paperwork !

( And it helps save the forest trees as well )

big thank you to the ciyms guys michael hingston who along wiyh gary p had to put my shoes on and colin hunter who took me and collected me from a/e many thanks

Andy,
I think Peter Law was dismissed for 99 in a challenge cup game for North against RUC in 1996 or 97. In 1999 or 2000 D appeared to have been dismissed for 99 at Wallace Park but when the scorers tallied the runs at the close of the innings he had actually got 107......
RK

In the dank weather and waiting for Flossie to get back with the wet battery I was reflecting back on the last 2 week-ends with Chris Dougherty's consecutive centuries and James Kennedy's 92 when a century was in sight. Has any forumite any story of being out or witnessing someone being out on 99?

congratulations to the PSNI on reaching the semi-final of the PAA competition following their win over City of London Police. Good to see at least one aul' hand still enjoying it!

Good luck to Instonians under 11 in tomorrow nights league final - it would be nice to see a club who actually encourage their young players to play win the trophy !

Thanks dave. I didn't think with you being 3rd in command Mr Poots would give you time for internet.

Hi Jason glad to see you've got internet, that should make life easier. Thanks for your support and encouragement over the years from all at CI 4s

That is a very kind offer. Now that i am connected to the worldwideweb i will be able to keep an eye on fixtures. I hope to come down some saturday God willing.

Re ci man. Thank you for your kind words. I was at the junior cup final with the Reverand Wray and had a nice welcome from Jack and Mrs Mccullough

Re: Jason

Thank you for your kind words Jason - you are always more than welcome at Belmont and to enjoy the teas with us - we have a new sandwich supplier and hope to see you soon to come and sample before the end of the season.

God bless

I would like to congratulate the church of ireland young men's society 3rd xi on their minor qualifying cup win and also on their 4th xi on winning junior league 8. I have enjoyed the kind hospitality shown by the club and their teas on several occasions this season.

Just wanted to publically thank Neale Matthews for his dedication and organisation of the Graham Cup this year. In a season of rain Neale stuck to the task and an excellent Waringstown team beat a spirited North Down in the final on Monday evening at the Green. Hopefully all the boys enjoyed the experience and many continue to progress to bigger and better things.

NUC Minor Qualifying Cup
Well done to Holywood 3rd XI for a fine victory over their rivals Armagh.
I didnt see the game, just followed on "Twitter" - but I would like congratulate the decision to give the Man of the Match to a young player in Thomas Anderson. 3 wicket and well deserved - easy way out could have been the efforts of Davy Johnson, 2 wkts and 40odd not out.
Well done to the NCU judge of MOTM in making a young lads cup final experience even better!

Just wanted to pass on my thanks to Nigel Jones and his willing helpers, Rory McCann and Greg Thompson, for delivering the excellent 'Play Smart' training workshops at Downpatrick last week. The kids (and coaches) who attended the sessions found them very informative and beneficial - the excellent sunny weather (for a change) was also welcome. Thanks also to the folks at Downpatrick for hosting the sessions.

Hopefully there will be other sessions held in the future.

Ronnie Balfour Ards CC