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No problem Andy, I'll post something about the game later on after we play it.(weather & ed. permitting !)

We are finding these 'little duals' organised between local teams are proving to be a very constructive way of getting AND keeping more people especially younger players, involved with club cricket, just like we are doing for a second time between ourselves and Donacloney.

They may be just 'friendlies', but the fact that it's between neighbouring communities, adds real flavour and spice to these matches which are played with enthusiasm and no half measures of effort and passion.

The secret ingredient being ofcourse is; that alot of these same players, know eachother from outside cricket, ie school, college, socializing together even the work-place, so when facing their 'mates' on the cricket-field well... lets just say it can get very competitive indeed !

I for one would be very keen for a more permanent local tournament to be introduced, example being:

A round-robin mini series, between clubs from my area i.e. Victoria, D'cloney, Lurgan & Waringstown; with the winners recieving a trophy with some kind of financial reward added for incentive ofcourse + a M.O.M. or M.O.series award too.

But this must only be for players new to the game and those on the periphery at their clubs, not always guarenteed a Saturday game, with perhaps one or two more established players, involved and helping out.

Just something for the 'task-force to consider, if it hasn't already been suggested ! Or indeed other cricket-clubs that, like ourselves, have quite a high density of seperate clubs all playing within a smallish area !

Andy k
I think maybe Andy a rethink on the 20 over match 2 scenario is needed at Senior level. Particularly when you have a sunny day with blue skies and a full gme could be played.It just needs somebody to put that into words that cover the eventualities. However I think a result on the pitch no matter what the format is better than a no result.
I hope the clubs take the time to come to the Task Force Roadshows aimed at encouraging more people ( both adults and youths ) to play league cricket. There is a worrying trend of clubs being unable to field teams and it's important to at least try and address the reasons. The worst case has to be if nothing is done and the trend continues. By attending the roadshows it gives the Task Force a better chance of bringing proposals to the NCU AGM that reflect the views of those playing and promoting cricket below 1st XI.

has anyone any thoughts on the "value" of the "20 over match 2" scenario. I raise this following a chat with an "experienced" player on Sunday and while we agreed that "it got the game played" it did little for batsmen coming in down the order and having to have a dip to keep the score moving or bowlers, especially the quicker ones who take a couple of overs to get pace & rythym going.
Sorry Vic - but I must help Flossie with the "reddin' up" on Thursday evening!

Just a reminder.

The NCU Cricket Development Directorate recently established a Taskforce to consider the future of Junior Cricket. A report has been produced and the Directorate would like to hear the views of clubs on the Taskforce report.

The first meeting will be held this Tuesday 24th August 2010 at 7.30pm in the Clubhouse, Pollock Park, Lurgan. All clubs in the area are invited to attend.

Just wanna say what a fantastic game of cricket we had with Saintfield on Saturday.When Bumper strode to the wicket, i like most of our team thought we had the game in the bag but then again, this is Bumper we're talkin' about!!
Only a few weeks ago after we beat them in the t20 final he had the courtesy to pop his head in the changing room door to congratulate us on our victory.
In life,generally what goes round comes round so well done again on Saturday "Legend".

re Dan

Dont belive you as he hasnt been on the site or maybe his internet is down?

Dundrum v Laurelvale sun 5 th sept 1pm start.

Ah good to see the forum spark into life again... thought people had all gone on holiday or maybe I'd said something silly !

Any-hows good point Andy K. Mr. Trott certainly made heavy weather of his batting, the fear being he has potential to drive the 'average test-cricket viewer' into the arms of T20 cricket !

Speaking of which, a re-match is now scheduled for my own club (Victoria) against Donacloney this Thursday evening, for all the players at both clubs who aren't quite getting regular cricket every Saturday.
Andy I can't expect you to travel all the way back to 'the cloney's ' ground a second time, but if your passing you'll be very welcome indeed.

On a seperate note, did I hear that Lurgan 2nds were unable to field a side last Sat. against Holywood ?

Surely not ! The week before 14th Aug. Victoria C.C.(a stones throw away), historically fielded three teams all on the one Saturday, despite many members away holidaying and parading !! And next year we may enter a colts team to play in the N.C.U's midweek cup knock-cup competition in order to satisfy demand !

What's happening up there chaps at Pollock Pk ??
Is Victoria C.C. becoming the 'new' Lurgan C.C. Surely not ! (but not so sure really !!)

Saintfield v Cliftonville Saturday. Saintfield need 21 runs from 3 overs 9 men down and in comes Bumper Dale. A few quick singles then Bumper wacks 2 fours and a six to win the game. The legend lives on. Best comment of the day from the Turk "we'll never live this down". Having reinvented himself as a batsman Bumper intends to open against Bangor next week.

I recall reading somewhere that a learned writer suggested that the English had invented cricket to give people the vision of heaven. having watched Mr. Trott batting yesterday I have now had a vision of how long eternity is going to be! Really will bring the crowds thronging that sort of performance.

I've never known Jeff to be so silent on this forum. what odds the rearranged match actually taking place?

RE laurelvale v dundrum

the NCU have rejected the laurelvale appeal so match has to be replayed.

Re Interested,

Don't think anyones interested !

But I can tell ya this, alotta cringing on here and there about umpires, well we played down at Clogher Co. Tyrone last Saturday with none of the said ajudicaters present and of course there were the usual contentious decisions throughout the match, hard calls and big decisions to make there & then, but fair play to the 'valleymen' they were very sporting in defeat as it turned out.

The point being though.... much rather had two officials there and some decisions maybe go against us,even at the cost of the match,, rather than the responsibility fall on fellow team-mates to give each other OUT ! Not pleasent, not nice... even if it was 'a plummer' !

So whatever grudges etc. one may hold, if the digit is raised, out you go, move on & thats that, cause...........

That's cricket... and umpires are integral and vital for the game to run smoothly for everyones enjoyment.... ...Even if he gives You..... OUT !

Dundrum v Laurelvale

Any news on this one yet

when's the appeal hearing anyone...?

Jeff, haven't had a dapple just yet been driving all day to get to a mates in Hull! Will be at York on Thurs which im lead to believe is ladies day aswell!
I'l give you a text tomorrow for a couple of tips for Thursday if that's ok with you and hopefully your tips are as successful lol