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i think there are too many people with too much to say regarding the D/L situation regarding Laurelvale and Dundrum. How would it make the unpires look if the NCU over ruled their deccision??
well spotted Tom - I was waiting to see who would pick up on that! But then if that's the only mistake I make I'd be happy enough! Today's Woodvale result throws things into the mix alright
Neale Matthews.
That would tend to make it look like the umpires got it wrong and the NCU got it right in asking the game to be replayed or could it be interpreted that this was a match two situation and now becomes a NO RESULT ?
Vic - no thanks needed - it was a really a labour of love - an enjoyable evening - a lot of really nice guys doing their best and over 250 runs scored - and nobody "in my ear"!. A great deal of potential on both sides but each side had a bowler who stood out. I'm certainly not gonna name them on this site in case the guys from Pollock Park are reading this! And those wee lads might not be all that interested in playing in Section I anyway!! On a different issue entirely re Dundrumgate. The problems in the past were more related to the interpretation of NCU Rules in the past rather than the Rules themselves. I formed the opinion based on experience over a long time that in such controversies everyone was equal but some were more equal than others. In this particular IF one Rule was "stretched" then how can another be enforced? Will be interested to see the outcome.
What with Andy Kennedy and Vic Johns both mentioning the Red Arrows I got to thinking what they have in common and came to the conclusion that it is that the Red Arrows affect adversely the ability to count!
Andy - 5 ball overs at Carrick (no help from partner?) and Vic there were 9 not 8 Red Arrows!
RE: D/L Application.
There is a lot of discussion on the forum regarding the application of the playing regulations regarding the D/L. The appropriate regulation is set out at page 202/203 of the NCU Handbook - regulation (t). Regulation (t)(iv) sets out the only set of circumstances in which umpires may award a game against a team failing to provide the par score printouts i.e. where a game has actually been interrupted and the D/L scores are in fact required. Failure to provide the par score printouts does not of itself impose this penalty.
CIYMS have organised a charity golf day on Thursday 9th September at Knock GC, for more details, please Email myself or ring me on 07793 490157
Philip if you text me on 07730334479 i certainly will send you on few an if you lose ill buy you a pint . york is in top 3 racecourses in england so no doubt you will enjoy make sure you have suit an tie as the staff at gates wont let you in they very strict. ps ladies day is best day and ive got info for the tote ebor so text any time m8 as i dont charge for LOSERS OR WINNERS and good luck at races.
Jeff Maguire,
Jeff, as a long time reader of this forum I have seen you occasionaly leave horse racing tips! I am heading to York Races next Thursday (19th August) and was wondering if you have any?
If you can give me any winners I will be more than willing to buy you a pint on the last day of the season when we play you in Dundrum!
Thanks!
Spirit of Cricket
In general- my opinion is that the spirit of cricket applies to the actions of players, umpires, scorers etc and the respect they show each other on and off the field of play but not to the correct application of the NCU rule book.
Ivan / Sam
Common sense is a great thing and unfortunatley not something that everyone has! Something that sounds reasonable and sensible to one person could sound ridiculous to another. That's why I made the point that the NCU has no choice but to apply the letter of the law. Some of the past Committee Room decisions and their subsequent challenges / threat of legal action will mean that common sense will not prevail.
Ivan, I agree with you 100% regarding applying common sense. However, in the past the NCU have tried to apply common sense, only to be threatened with legal action. Rules are needed, but surely the spirit of the game is more important, with clubs being mature enough to apply discretion when required.
re Ground Requirements - Premier League and Section I
Andy, the ground requirements can be found here:
http://www.northerncricketunion.org/database/thencu/regulations.shtml
4th link down the page
Not long back home from the friendly T20 match I mentioned earlier in the week between ourselves (Victoria C.C.) and Donacloney C.C.
This was a match organised for mainly players from both clubs who so far this season have been new signings and who have not always been able to maintain a regular place every Saturday.
A great success it turned out to be, many good new young players on both sides and played in a very competitive manor with some great cricket for the home & travelling support to saviour.
And a big thank-you to N.C.U. umpire Andy Kennedy none-other !
Who indeed attended and officiated throughout the match, not just adding a little more kudas to the occasion, but was a big help to some of the new bowlers and wasn't slow at giving a little timely advice when required.
Thanks again Andy, much appreciated hope you got home safely and thanks as well for signing a few photo's for me & the team !
has anyone any idea of the criteria that apply in respect of grounds in the various Sections of the 1st Division such as who needs covers, sightscreens, etc.?
