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Just noticed that Bangor IIIs werent able to field a team on Saturday yet their IVs played??
What is going on at Uprichard Park
I'm with you Paul! A notable achievement and something different instead of a report/ scorecard. Well done hinky!
Re Ken Sims and M.Scott
What is wrong with the NCU website displaying a picture of the scoreboard when a player has scored a double hundred - it doesn't matter what the quality of the opposing team the runs still need scored so it's still a marvellous achievement by Michael Hingston who last season played numerous games for our 2nd XI.
Wylie does a wonderful job on the NCU website and long may it continue.
I've just seen details of the demise of my old team, Bangor 2nds at CIYMS yesterday (Junior League 1).
I'm not sure that this is ultimately a good thing for local cricket, although NCU seem to be happy to flaunt it's merits on their website.
I'm sure my old buddies at Bangor are feeling a bit deflated today. Keep the heads up guys and don't let this put you off playing the game.
Slightly disappointed in the NCU website showing the scoreboard of the CIYMS II v Bangor II. Lets be realistic, one club has just signed a new 1st eleven (therefore numerous players have dropped to the seconds), the other has lost numerous 1st XI players and, therefore, are fielding a very weak second XI!!!! However, with Bangor Grammar's excellent record of producing cricketers it asks the questions, where were they today?
TAYTO . last week we played an strangford road was abandoned = swings and roundabouts as ive said you have best ground imo for atmosphere ETC so i wont be getting in slanging match especially with someone who wouldnt pay Sir Ians Bothams charity .
Looking forward to the start of the season tomorrow. Good luck to everyone, the game at the meadow strangford road will be on for sure if the forecast is right. I hear the game at the little meadow is off already, with two days sunshine forecast.
Any other clubs having any pro problems this year?
yes steven i have had seven cry offs from my team either going to rugby or other reasons and im still looking for players ulster better win
Quote from Steven
"Would the last cricketer to leave the country for Dublin Saturday morning, please turn the light off...!",
I think he means turn the taps off
To all cricketers in the NCU and on the Emerald Isle - wishing you a great 2012 season - may your dreams, hopes & aspirations be turned into reality on the many beautiful grounds around the Country - with you in spirit..........
Taito I know you'd love to play at Dundrum but there's no need to take the name of our ground half way through your existince haha!!
THE Meadow (Dundrum to clarify), in my opinion, is by far the nicest setting in the NCU to play cricket... we all know it's not the best pitch in the world but the scenery and surroundings is unparalleled.
In terms of best pitches there are the likes of Sainfield, North Down, Derriaghy, Waringstown etc. Improving our ground is high up on my list of goals for Dundrum CC as I don't believe we'll reach our full potential until the kids have proper wickets to play on.
Alan Tormey and the ground committee do a fantastic job with what they have and we are very lucky to have such a dedicated team that will help us move forward over time.
A few utterly decimated clubs this weekend, should make for a few interesting results...
Would the last cricketer to leave the country for Dublin Saturday morning, please turn the light off...!
Ivan
Good luck with the umpiring.......just remember this weekend to bring your hat, coat, gloves, scarf and wooley hat with you as its more like the middle of winter than the start of summer!!!
I volunteered to umpire this Saturday as we have no game and weather permitting will be standing in the Donaghadee v Dunmurry game. I must admit I am nervous but looking forward to it all the same. Are any other players helping out this week ? and have you gained any tips. Last Saturday I was being quizzed by John McCormick on the Laws of the Game which at least proved he must listen to Paddy O'Hara some of the time.
yes clarence the blatant cheating going on and the way some players act about umpires giving them out accept it get on with it also when there is no umpires the bat second frame of mind comes into play a couple of years ago an umpire watching my match offered to stand after over hearing the oppositions captain telling his players give nothing if caught hang about bowled call a no ball nice sportsmanship there
